if thats what you think the lack of color is about then you have missed pretty much all of both EF series / seasons. EF is different from almost all other series in that most of the points are conveyed through motifs and symbolism rather than dialogue. there are reasons for the lack of color in this episode as there are reasons for most all of the “unusual” visual themes in both memories and melodies.

anyone interested in actually understanding the visual techniques used throughout EF should have a quick read of this. i didnt write it, but i found it after starting EF and deciding it was shit, i was an ignorant fool who thought that the swap to surreal silhouettes was due to a lack of budget rather than a key visual indicator. reading this gave me a whole new way of watching all shows, not just EF.

http://sorenara.dasaku.net/2007/11/19/ef-a-tale-of-notes-major-symbolism-explained/

enjoy.

Last Remnant is a horrible game that has a crappy plot (one spoilertastic midgame scene aside), a clunky battle system that has way too much “Sit around and watch actions resolve for a few minutes”, a total lack of player control, and even off the hard drive load times are a nuisance if you are trying to go from place to place. Also the desert. To hell with that place.

Though Baulson being the Last Remnant would be awesome, even if a little girl beats him out for HP.