The room began to dissolve. The white walls peeled away like burning paper, revealing the wireframe mesh beneath.

: Reviewers have highlighted the lack of a manual save system and the inability to pause the game, as the world continues to move even when menus are open. Purchase Information

True to SAO’s roots, you can date almost any female character—Asuna, Leafa, Sinon, Lisbeth, Silica, and the new character Strea. Each has 10+ affection levels, culminating in a “Hug” or “Sleeping Together” event (fully censored in the Western release, but still romantic).

Some doors were meant to stay closed, even if you found the key.