I've only played 999, but it was a great experience. A very engaging mystery with a whole bunch of interesting characters. The actual puzzle rooms themselves could've used some more work, but on the other side, this way they don't get in the way of the writing (and as someone with zero mathematical talent, maybe it was good that most of them were reasonably simple). The ending still has me confused, but I didn't hate it either. It really is very engaging and never leaves you bored.
The 999 portion of this very enjoyable. I loved the characters, the story and setting, and the puzzles were fun to figure out. I might have some nitpicks, but they're just nitpicks. It's a game I'd play again in the future.
VLR, however, was more... I mean, I enjoyed it, but I wouldn't play it again anytime soon. I'd only want to see the reactions to the most crazy plot points and twists this game has. But, to play this game again (all of it) means going through the repeating of story lines and the doing the puzzles that aren't as fun as its predecessor.
The characters are really in the middle for me; I enjoy some, I despise some (it's Dio) , and I feel like some of them aren't used to their fullest. I don't mind the long winded explanations, but it is a lot to take in and words sometimes went in one ear and out the other. Also, the way this game ends leaves me unfulfilled; it is very much a set-up for the next game.
Anyways, yeah, taking a break before even dipping into ZTD, but these games have been rooted into my brain chemistry.
VLR, however, was more... I mean, I enjoyed it, but I wouldn't play it again anytime soon. I'd only want to see the reactions to the most crazy plot points and twists this game has. But, to play this game again (all of it) means going through the repeating of story lines and the doing the puzzles that aren't as fun as its predecessor.
The characters are really in the middle for me; I enjoy some, I despise some (it's Dio) , and I feel like some of them aren't used to their fullest. I don't mind the long winded explanations, but it is a lot to take in and words sometimes went in one ear and out the other. Also, the way this game ends leaves me unfulfilled; it is very much a set-up for the next game.
Anyways, yeah, taking a break before even dipping into ZTD, but these games have been rooted into my brain chemistry.
Best random fact simulator visual novel
I love the premise of different timelines and playing through multiple different endings to play through to get the full story. That’s what these two games pull off very well, especially 999. The different games they play in both 999 and VLR are very interesting. The voice acting in both games is top notch, especially from Junpei. The story does end up venturing into some crazy territory but I don’t really mind it to be honest. Overall this is definitely one of the craziest visual novels I’ve ever played, and should be experienced at least once by fans of the genre.
Great mystery/pseudo science visual novel series (all 3, these 2 are the better ones overall than the 3rd sold separately though) that makes multiple paths canon in an interesting way.
When i played for first time i was bombarded with anime shenanigans in the first 5 minutes, to the point i did't have enough motivation to keep playing. When i try it again months later i felt releaved that there was some character development and good plot twists. Time well spent.
Like the Saw movies before, the premise of 9 people trapped with shared past and secret goals it's engaging and intriguing, and the escape rooms are a very welcomed added gameplay. Sadly, those escape rooms are not related at all with the story parts, so at the end feel tiring and unnecesary.
The story is good though, but not the writing, specially when the main characters are oblivious to obvious issues so the plot can happen. Sometimes the characterization it's a bit weird and inconsistent with the use of humour, and it's blatant that it's a story carried by the plot, not the characters, BUT, in the end, the sensations you feel when you complete the game are good.
The story is good though, but not the writing, specially when the main characters are oblivious to obvious issues so the plot can happen. Sometimes the characterization it's a bit weird and inconsistent with the use of humour, and it's blatant that it's a story carried by the plot, not the characters, BUT, in the end, the sensations you feel when you complete the game are good.
no encuentro la version individual asi q los 2, el 999 me encanto pero el virtue last reward cumplio con las expectativas y mejoro todo lo que el anterior hizo.
el primer juego es el peak
el segundo esta cerca
el segundo esta cerca
Um dos plots mais interessantes em um escape game que eu já vi. Plots twists viajados mas ainda assim muito daoras e paradoxais, especialmente no final verdadeiro, os outros são quase que curiosidades, mas valem muito à pena.
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i replayed this version of the games, after already knowing the DS & 3DS versions. i enjoyed those much more, but this version had fun voice acting, so that's something.
while i usually appreciate quality of life improvements, 999 didn't need them. part of the story gets lost (in my opinion) if you don't start at... well, the start, every time. but this version is much more convenient, as i can have the text on auto play and let the characters talk for an hour or two, while i do something else, then play the escape sequences and then repeat the process. i'm aware this isn't the best way to enjoy a game, but since i knew the story already and this was a weaker version of the DS game, i think it's fine this way!
as for virtues last reward, the silence when sigma talks is very awkward. i never felt that way with the 3DS version, but this time it's bothering me. i didn't bother to finish VLR yet, but will likely do so in the future. not too much should've changed in that version of the game, compared to 999
while i usually appreciate quality of life improvements, 999 didn't need them. part of the story gets lost (in my opinion) if you don't start at... well, the start, every time. but this version is much more convenient, as i can have the text on auto play and let the characters talk for an hour or two, while i do something else, then play the escape sequences and then repeat the process. i'm aware this isn't the best way to enjoy a game, but since i knew the story already and this was a weaker version of the DS game, i think it's fine this way!
as for virtues last reward, the silence when sigma talks is very awkward. i never felt that way with the 3DS version, but this time it's bothering me. i didn't bother to finish VLR yet, but will likely do so in the future. not too much should've changed in that version of the game, compared to 999
Even though I bought this "bundle" I did not play the second game (I tried, but it looked so ugly and bad I stopped) so this review is ONLY the first game, which I consider to be a MASTERPIECE. It really amazed me how a "point and click" "escape room" game could get so deep and truly emotional. The feature of having to unlock all endings to truly understand what was going on is something I really really enjoyed... I still feel sad about some parts of the game to this day, loved the characters! Really really good!!!
999 is a masterpiece and i enjoyed every second of it! it made me fall in love with the series
vlr was also incredible despite the hideous character models (LOL) i initially refused to play it because of that but when i went back to it i did not regret it!
vlr was also incredible despite the hideous character models (LOL) i initially refused to play it because of that but when i went back to it i did not regret it!
This review contains spoilers
I finally got around to replaying the PC releases of 999 and VLR. Roughly 10 years was just enough time to forget enough specifics to make these rewarding as both stories and puzzle-solving experiences again.
VLR in particular seems really influential in the way that it treats the player's movement through parallel timelines as an action that affects the world of the story.
VLR in particular seems really influential in the way that it treats the player's movement through parallel timelines as an action that affects the world of the story.
oh-omigawd what what the hell did i just play why is this game so good and why am i still thinking about it 5 years later someone send help plzzz.
No seriously these two and Zero Time Dilemma, BEST STORIES IN GAMING!
No seriously these two and Zero Time Dilemma, BEST STORIES IN GAMING!
Cara muito maneiro, só peguei um final ate agr do 1 jogo entao n entendi muito dos mistérios, mas gostei bastante da dublagem e da Dinâmica de escape room.
VN con escape rooms. La mezcla es buena.
Funyarinpa My Beloved
999 - 4/5
VLR - 2.5/5
VLR - 2.5/5
It is flawed but I love it.
Haven't started VLR though.
Haven't started VLR though.
"Seek a way out."
Hey guys have you every played a visual novel that completely changes the trajectory of your life? With some of the best character writing ever? I sure have.
Hey guys have you every played a visual novel that completely changes the trajectory of your life? With some of the best character writing ever? I sure have.
both of the games are very complicated in terms of it's story, as you'll need to get every ending to even comprehend! they're very good and the characters are all really great aswell! the gameplay of the escape rooms are very captivating and challenging! would really recommend playing the games! the 3d might take some time to get used to in the second game but the artstyle remains the same!
PLAY THESE RIGHT MEOW
Gave 999 a 4.5/5.
Gave VLR a 4/5.
Ultimately rounded down due to changes this version made to 999.
Gave VLR a 4/5.
Ultimately rounded down due to changes this version made to 999.
Two fantastic games, VLR was so immersive that I played it all day every day for weeks, amazing experience I'd give a lot to play it again for the first time.
Really good games, so I'll pretend that Zero Time Dilemma doesn't exist
999 is a masterpiece murder mystery at its finest, Virtue's Last Reward takes a different turn, but it's still compelling and captivating
999: ótima história com várias curiosidades científicas e metafísicas. Bons personagens e puzzles cristivos.
VLR: Talvez o maior problema sejam os puzzles bem mais complexos e tamanho desnecessariamente grande na variedade de caminhos que você precisa fazer sté chegar ao final verdadeiro, mas pra mim valeu totalmente a pena e me deixou hypado para a conclusão.
VLR: Talvez o maior problema sejam os puzzles bem mais complexos e tamanho desnecessariamente grande na variedade de caminhos que você precisa fazer sté chegar ao final verdadeiro, mas pra mim valeu totalmente a pena e me deixou hypado para a conclusão.
An excellent compilation of two of the best-written (if not THE best) sci-fi Visual Novels out there. My only complaint about it is regarding how it's presented, mostly speaking of 999.
The usage of the Nintendo DS dual-screen as it was initially intended and how the writer managed to include the said feature to add to the story is lost in this remake, making the final twist of the game less impactful in its presentation. Besides that, the voice acting is great in both games (since the original 999 didn't get voice acting, it was a great addition personally) and the writing is top-tier, undoubtedly.
The usage of the Nintendo DS dual-screen as it was initially intended and how the writer managed to include the said feature to add to the story is lost in this remake, making the final twist of the game less impactful in its presentation. Besides that, the voice acting is great in both games (since the original 999 didn't get voice acting, it was a great addition personally) and the writing is top-tier, undoubtedly.