WOW this game was a trip. Ai the somnium files really scratched an itch for me, the slow drip feed of clues throughout the game really had my imagination running wild until all was revealed. I think that the way the mystery unfolds in this game is really well done, I myself predicted about half of the major things that unfolded, with the half I didn't predict still being hinted at by the game and being very well done reveals.

One of my biggest complaints about this game is the repetition of some plot points and the slow pace of some it's sections especially on the start of right side. Even with the poor pacing at times I'd say I loved almost every ending (and the only one I didn't love being Mizukis ending was still partly fantastic) and I really feel that the game stuck the landing overall.

The cast of characters is the other best thing about this game. Date and Aiba are a great main duo. Ota and his mum almost made me cry in their ending. Boss was also great and has a ton great moments with Date. Mizuki is such a well written kid character and Iris definitely grew on me over the course of the game. Moma was surprisingly great aswell, his appearance at the end of game genuinely made me scream. Also the English VAs did great overall honestly great performances all around.

The Somniums are the "puzzle" element of this game and overall they are a mixed bag. Some are really good, whether for being fun puzzles or driving the plot forward, but others don't push the plot forward or just aren't fun puzzles.

The humour in this game is the only thing I really disliked. The occasional reference got a laugh out of me but the constant mention of porno mags and Date's fetishes grew old really quick.

Overall, game slaps, fantastic characters and mystery but the slow sections and the humour hold it back a bit.