The game introduces the "Ashlands" and the "Ash Aragami." This adds a layer of strategy to the portable grind. You have to manage your exposure to the Ash while hunting, adding tension to missions. The loop of crafting new weapons (God Arcs) and upgrading them via loot drops is addictive—the kind of "one more mission" gameplay that defines the best portable RPGs.
: The unit featured a minimalist design with a "white glow" power ring and a slide-out tray for easy installation of internal hard disks (supporting up to 2TB at the time).