Since the drop of , the Steam forums have been buzzing. The consensus is positive (Very Positive, 89% of recent reviews), but there are notes:
In Chapter 2 , several characters receive more screen time, allowing players to understand their motivations better. New Beginnings In Japan Version 0.6.5 Chapter 2
Because New Beginnings in Japan contains adult visual novel and sandbox elements, it is primarily distributed through independent creator channels. Since the drop of , the Steam forums have been buzzing
Criticism is minimal but pointed: some feel that the Japanese text overlay makes the game inaccessible to casual players. Others note that Chapter 2 ends on a cliffhanger (the discovery of a hidden diary in your apartment’s ceiling) that feels abrupt. Criticism is minimal but pointed: some feel that
The quest log and relationship trackers have been streamlined, making it easier to see which "Chapter 2" flags you have triggered.