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Veterans of the game emphasize that Route B is less of a "replay" and more of a "prologue" to the actual story.

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It adds layers of tragedy to the encounters from Route A by showing the machine bosses' motivations. Veterans of the game emphasize that Route B

If you find the combat as 9S repetitive, leaning into the hacking mini-game can significantly speed up boss fights and tougher encounters. If you find the combat as 9S repetitive,

You play as 9S instead of 2B. While the timeline overlaps with Route A, the gameplay shifts toward a "hacking" mechanic and 9S's unique reconnaissance capabilities.

Many players feel underwhelmed or bored during the first half of Route B because the environments are familiar. The community consensus is to "push through" to see the massive shifts that occur late in the route.