There’s something unmistakably alive about Sinthetic. From the moment the camera pans across the neon-lit skyline of Vacancy City, it’s clear that ArgentSoft isn’t just building another cyberpunk playground it’s crafting a story about people who’ve been broken, rebuilt, and pushed to the edge.

we got hands on with the game at PAX Aus last weekend and it quickly became on of my games of the show with it’s final fantasy and blade runner inspirations right there in the fore front jumping in was a JRPG indie nerds dream.

At its core, Sinthetic is an action RPG that blends the character-driven storytelling of a Japanese title with the open-ended systems you’d expect from a Western studio. You control a squad of eight specialists, each with their own quirks, skillsets, and reasons for fighting. Their leader, Fawke Harvey, is the kind of character who wears his exhaustion like armor equal parts tactician and survivor. Together, they form the beating heart of a game that’s as much about relationships as it is about bullets.

Combat plays out in real time, with players swapping between characters mid-battle to adapt on the fly. Some rely on guns and gadgets, others on raw strength or precision strikes. Every encounter feels tense, almost methodical, as if the city itself is watching your every move. From early footage, it’s clear that Sinthetic isn’t aiming for chaos it wants precision, weight, and a sense that every shot counts.

Vacancy City is more than a backdrop; it’s a character in its own right. The districts pulse with personality rain-soaked markets, flickering alleyways, and private lounges where deals are struck in whispers. You can talk to strangers, uncover side stories through private messages, and slowly piece together the conspiracy that binds it all.

ArgentSoft seems unafraid to dive into darker material. The developers have described Sinthetic as a mature story that deals with violence, addiction, and the mental toll of living in a decaying city. It’s an ambitious promise one that will live or die on the strength of its writing.

All in all the game is really fun and very addictive and If it all comes together, Sinthetic could be one of those rare RPGs that captures the loneliness and defiance of life under neon light. It’s still “coming soon,” but the foundation looks strong. Vacancy City might just be the next great place to lose yourself and maybe find something real in the process. all I can say is this one is one to watch an instantly went on my Wishlist.