This game and 999 I think perfectly balance out each other's flaws.
999 has the starker intentional atmosphere, but this one feels noticeably more uncanny.
This game has 999 beat on puzzle complexity but feels like you're trudging through it far slower.
The individual characters are stronger here but 999's cast is better as an ensemble.
The alternate endings aren't as scary but are far wilder and contribute better to expanding out the plot.
Everything in VLR is much better signposted when trying to get the true end but it blue balls you way more in the process of trying to wrap your head around it.
The dub here is better fit with the dialogue as it was planned further from the start rather than being inserted after two other games. The castings stand out a lot starker for their characters
To sum up, The Nonary Collection is a cool compilation and both games are worth playing. Just not one after another, you'll get fatigued for sure.
999 has the starker intentional atmosphere, but this one feels noticeably more uncanny.
This game has 999 beat on puzzle complexity but feels like you're trudging through it far slower.
The individual characters are stronger here but 999's cast is better as an ensemble.
The alternate endings aren't as scary but are far wilder and contribute better to expanding out the plot.
Everything in VLR is much better signposted when trying to get the true end but it blue balls you way more in the process of trying to wrap your head around it.
The dub here is better fit with the dialogue as it was planned further from the start rather than being inserted after two other games. The castings stand out a lot starker for their characters
To sum up, The Nonary Collection is a cool compilation and both games are worth playing. Just not one after another, you'll get fatigued for sure.