The Zero Escape series by Kotaro Uchikoshi is a series that has become quite the niche game since its inception. First appearing on the Nintendo DS with 9 Person, 9 Hours, 9 Doors this series is all about a game. A game of life or death.
Every decision you come across can change how the story plays out. Multiple endings and characters who tend to be deep and fluid lend to the games success.
Cannot stress enough that these games are mysteries and I don’t want to spoil them at all. If you enjoy reading you will love these games as they are visual novels with an intense brain game to boot.
The first game 999 takes place on a sinking ship reminiscent of the Titanic. 9 people have 9 hours to get through 9 doors. But why are they there? Someone has gone out of their way to round up this batch of people and it’s up to them to figure it out while they try to escape with their lives.
The sequel to 999 is Virtue’s Last Reward. Another brilliant addition to the series that added amazing voice acting. A new batch of characters with some returning in new ways from 999 are trapped in a building. Again it is time to figure out why you are here. Escape rooms return from 999 and you must solve puzzles to escape.
Now how will you fair trapped in a warehouse. Will you ally with these strangers or betray them?
The last entry in the series is going to be Zero Time Dilemma. It will be a similar yet different beast. 9 people trapped by a mad man forced to decide the fate of themselves and maybe even the world.
Your decisions truly count and I cannot wait to decide. I have heard that this game will be far more visceral and will even make you question your self. Honestly I questioned myself playing the other games and it is quite the experience.
When a game makes you think then you know you have come across something special.
Can’t wait for Zero Time Dilemma the final entry in the series which comes out on September 28th on the 3DS, PSVita, and even Steam.
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