SPOILER-FREE REVIEW
First off, I have given this show up to 11 episodes when writing this review, because I genuinely find it entertaining. This is a good show to not think, turn your brain off, and listen. Its a good show to listen to in the background if you can understand the Japanese well enough.
Also, if you are new to watching anime. You will most likely enjoy the show a lot. People like me who have seen to much anime. This can get predictable at times but I still find it entertaining.
Story (5) -
I am giving the story a 5 because it lacks a lot. How they approach games and world-building is alright and there is obviously some thought put into it. Though, I think it could be improved with the games being more complex. I can't talk about the game specifically cause I don't want to spoil it.
Though the high stakes don't feel that high. It is most likely the fact that we don't know the characters that well. The high stakes rely on mostly money and debt. This is alright if its executed right but I feel like this dint get executed that well.
Art (6) -
The art is alright. Its kinda above average but its not amazing but not that horrible.
Sound (4) -
The sounds and sound design is decent. It isn't obnoxious but I wouldn't say its good. It gets the job done for what it is. The sound design of the show is no 1 mil sound design. Though, it isn't unbearable to hear.
Character (4) -
The character are decent. They feel flat at times and the main 5 you start with. You really on stick with 2. The two you do stick with. They do get some more depth, but its still lacking a lot of 3D dimensionalities.
I can tell this show really wanted to focus on the games and have the characters come in 2nd. Which is alright but there are better ways to execute it. Sadly, this wasn't it.
Enjoyment (7) -
Why is this so high? Cause this is a fairly entertaining show for how mediocre it is. With situation happening later in the series be far more interesting than the beginning. I cant blame anyone for dropping the show if they don't find it that interesting at the begging.
As I hate to say. It does "kinda" get better near the end. Atleast better as in more enjoyable to watch.
Overall (5) -
This will be a show that some people will love and most will think it's okay or bad. I fall in the ladder of thinking its okay. I am sure I will forget about this show after a month or two. Since it doesn't do anything new and outstanding to leave a lasting impression.
The characters have nothing of note for me to care. I like watching the shit that happens but that isn't because I'm invested to the characters. Im just invested in the semi-interetsing games they come up with.