Recently, I've been looking to get into more Japanese games, as I've predominantly played Western games throughout the years. My friend recommended this game to me on the DS. I've heard of it before (and it's sequels on 3DS), but didn't know much about it. It was also my first "visual novel" type game, as well.
And, honestly, this game was just amazing. The story especially, with it's twist and turns, kept me engrossed during the entirety of the game. Best story in a game I've ever played (that bar is pretty low to be fair, cause as I said I mostly play Western games, but that's not to take away from 999).
The puzzle segments weren't half bad either. They were pretty simple, but still gave a sense of accomplishment after finishing them.
Thoughts? Additionally, what are some good recommendations for similar games (on any console).
And, honestly, this game was just amazing. The story especially, with it's twist and turns, kept me engrossed during the entirety of the game. Best story in a game I've ever played (that bar is pretty low to be fair, cause as I said I mostly play Western games, but that's not to take away from 999).
Basically the game is that you you've ended up on this stranded ship with 8 other people, while having to through some of the hidden doors numbered 1-9 (with escape puzzles in each of them(, with door 9 being the exit, with a 9 hour time limit (or else the ship sinks and everyone dies). Checks out, huh. Slowly, you get know the other people, who you can trust, who's gonna betray you, depending on the choices you make (mainly, which of the available doors to choose). That's a very rough explanation, I think some of you can do way better/
The only part of the story I didn't like was the very ending, where Junpei, the main protagonist, just goes unconscious after someone just throws another smoke bomb and you go unconscious, with no clear resolution regarding if you and your friends got out alive. Pretty anticlimactic after the great buildup in the last few hours.
The only part of the story I didn't like was the very ending, where Junpei, the main protagonist, just goes unconscious after someone just throws another smoke bomb and you go unconscious, with no clear resolution regarding if you and your friends got out alive. Pretty anticlimactic after the great buildup in the last few hours.
The puzzle segments weren't half bad either. They were pretty simple, but still gave a sense of accomplishment after finishing them.
Thoughts? Additionally, what are some good recommendations for similar games (on any console).
