This is a stand-alone game that takes place in the middle of the storyline of the original game. It features all five of the standard characters who all return bearing their familiar skill sets along with all of the same enemy classes. Level design will look very familiar, as well.

The one unique part about Aiko's Choice that sets it apart from the main game is that it features mini-levels between the main levels. There are three main levels along with three mini-levels, although the last mini-level is not really a level per se. My favorite mini-level is probably sneaking around a boat as Takuma with only his pet as a distraction.

Mimimi did a really great job of designing the "final boss" fight in Desperados 3. That may be the best designed level in any video game I've ever played before. They're going for the same thing here with a unique final boss level. It's nicely designed but not quite up to the same standard as their western gem.

Still, I can definitely recommend this game.