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999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors |OT| RED, DEAD, Redemption
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So I finally started this the other day (loooong after my import arrived back in January) and this game is amazing. Thanks to all on GAF for recommending it back in December.
Anyhow, I've beaten it once (I got the ending with the
) and I have a question: the main menu now offers me to "continue" or "begin with memories". Both take me to the opening of the game. What's the difference?
And does anyone have any advice about what ending I should aim for next? I want to get all of them before I go for the true one (any hints on unlocking that one would be helpful too), but are there any in particular I should go for next, or in a specific order?
Anyhow, I've beaten it once (I got the ending with the
banging on the coffin
And does anyone have any advice about what ending I should aim for next? I want to get all of them before I go for the true one (any hints on unlocking that one would be helpful too), but are there any in particular I should go for next, or in a specific order?
I would recommend you discover the endings on your own since that's part of the fun, but i will say that you already know how to unlock the true ending... you'll understand what I mean as you unlock a few more endings.Omikaru said:
Read on if you want to know more hints.
The coffin ending is essentially the true ending cut way short.
safe
I would recommend you unlock the other 3 endings...
There are basically three endings which correspond to a particular
path through
a particular door, for any other path.
The three endings I recommend you unlock are part of the latter set.
also, "begin with memories" is basically "start new game." After you beat a game and have cleared save data though, continue will just start you from the begining, so, essentially, "begin with memories" and "continue" are one and the same immediately after you complete an ending. It's just new game and continue.
Aveyn Knight
Member
I've never had to use "Begin with Memories", but apparently that's generally used for when you want to restart a current playthrough with memories intact. When you've just beat the game however, both options do the same thing, I usually opt for "Continue".Omikaru said:
I'd recommend going for the
Safe
If that guide isn't clear, you need to...
Beat the Safe ending first, go through doors 4, 7, 1 in that order (same as Coffin).
In door 4, make sure to take the bookmark from Santa and listen to the Ice-9 conversation in the freezer.
In door 7, given the bookmark to Clover and listen to Seven's conversation about Allice in the room with the coloured fluids (you need to give him the correct prompt to trigger this conversation, it should be fairly obvious which one, if not then Save and check).
Finally, in door 1, trigger the conversation about Zero in the room with Zero's corpse. I don't know if it's possible to miss this.
In door 4, make sure to take the bookmark from Santa and listen to the Ice-9 conversation in the freezer.
In door 7, given the bookmark to Clover and listen to Seven's conversation about Allice in the room with the coloured fluids (you need to give him the correct prompt to trigger this conversation, it should be fairly obvious which one, if not then Save and check).
Finally, in door 1, trigger the conversation about Zero in the room with Zero's corpse. I don't know if it's possible to miss this.
EDIT
I completely failed to realise
the Coffin ending is the True ending cut short. So if you know how to get the Coffin ending, you should be able to get the True ending just fine
yeah, I think you automaticallyAveyn Knight said:
get the coffin ending if you go for the true ending without completing the safe ending
Which brings up an interesting question I'd like someone from aksys to answer if they can (or someone who has played through and gotten all six endings, as I have...)
What happens if you unlock the safe ending before the coffin ending? do you just lose the opportunity to get the coffin ending, and always get the true ending?
Okay, thanks guys. I'm thinking I'll play it blind once or twice more, just doing things I didn't do the previous time, and if I haven't accidentally stumbled upon it, go for the
with the aid of the GameFAQs Story Flowchart.
I'd just like to reiterate that it's a fantastic game. Seriously awesome.
safe ending
I'd just like to reiterate that it's a fantastic game. Seriously awesome.
You should be able to figure out how to reach the endings on your own, but let me tell you how to get the safe ending, story free. Yo ucan refere to this instead of gamefaqs if/when you decide to cheatOmikaru said:
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
How I Wonder What You Are.
Go through doors eight six and five.
The safe ending you will find.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
How I wonder what you are.
(I included filler text)
How I Wonder What You Are.
Go through doors eight six and five.
The safe ending you will find.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
How I wonder what you are.
(I included filler text
)But seroiusly, I would recommend you have the other 4 endings complete first
bobbychalkers
Member
I beat it a couple days ago I got the
. That kinda came out of nowhere but It makes me want to run through it again. One question though,
knife ending
All the talk about the mummy, ice-9, hidden fields of communication, does that get addressed in the other endings? It was all interesting stuff but none of it got any closure in the ending I got.
malingenie
Member
GaimeGuy said:
lol I did that without knowing what the hell is going on... when you finish the
true ending/ coffin ending after the safe ending
coffin ending
I didnt do the
axe ending
naked mummy in the desert at the end of true ending
Edit: TLDR; i did all the endings but one and still dont understand some things
Edit 2" Well it is really one thing and I can live with it being sorta weird.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Finishing the game and getting an ending isn't truly beating it - you won't beat the game til you get the true ending. Getting the various endings uncovers more of the overall storyline, and getting the true ending will put all of it together.bobbychalkers said:
Belisarius
Neo Member
bobbychalkers said:
Ohohohohohohohohohoho
Just you wait. :3
Seraphinianus
Banned
I got stuck on the first puzzle
.
I'm rage quitting because it keeps on repeating the tutorial stuff and the dialogue after over and over. Does it do this throughout the game? It takes twice as long to advance the dialogue than it does to try out a combination! One would think that the devs of a text-heavy game like this would consider such an obviously annoying thing. I was really intrigued by the story though, so I don't want to quit...
figuring out how to use the numbers on the briefcases after getting the keys and the slip of paper with the symbols
I'm rage quitting because it keeps on repeating the tutorial stuff and the dialogue after over and over. Does it do this throughout the game? It takes twice as long to advance the dialogue than it does to try out a combination! One would think that the devs of a text-heavy game like this would consider such an obviously annoying thing. I was really intrigued by the story though, so I don't want to quit...
Seraphinianus
Banned
Ferrio said:
I see, I missed something. I'm gonna give the game another chance tonight...
Aveyn Knight
Member
This. The exact same thing happened to me as well. Luckily I didn't have a similar problem with later puzzles.Ferrio said:
abstract alien
Member
So glad this thread is still popping up...
D
Deleted member 30609
Unconfirmed Member
The first room is truly dreadful the first time through because if the god-awful tutorial text. This isn't a problem with the rest of the game. It pops up occasionally but it's infrequent and nowhere near as offensive as the first room.Smision said:
AniHawk said:
To be totally fair Vanquish was a brilliant shooter in a market full of good shooters (at least in the US and Europe) while 999 is a visual novel in a market of almost none. And it helps that 999 happens to be pretty darn good as well!
I'm well on my way to my 2nd ending. I think I am going
Submarine
Safe or True
I accidentally got the
on my third playthrough. Before that, I got the
, which was really miserable.
Really digging this game, but I'm going to use that GameFAQs chart now to work out how to get the other endings, before moving on to finish it all properly.
Edit: Holy crap, just unlocked the
!
safe ending
submarine ending
Really digging this game, but I'm going to use that GameFAQs chart now to work out how to get the other endings, before moving on to finish it all properly.
Edit: Holy crap, just unlocked the
axe ending. Man, Clover is a fucking psycho
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Omikaru said:
GaimeGuy said:
It's totally a lack of patience on my part. I want to get all the story bits but I don't want to waste time being experimental with my choices outside of my first playthrough, which was totally spontaneous. It doesn't help that I have a large backlog peeking over my shoulder either! Too many great games, too little time!
Just beat the
now, and wow. That was incredible. I kind of predicted parts of the twist, but not the whole thing.
The one thing that did surprise me was
All that said, it was a fantastic game. Glad I imported it. Shame it probably won't get a European release, as I have a few friends who really want to play this. I guess I'll just lend them my cart, since they're not comfortable with importing.
true ending
The one thing I'm disappointed about is that Allice wasn't used as much, except for that corny bit at the end. I was kind of expecting her to play a bigger role, but eh, whatever.
The one thing that did surprise me was
Akane/June's ability to pull the wool of Junpei's eyes. She had him hook, line and sinker. And considering the way she treated all the unwilling participants, it kind of sucks that she effectively got away with it all. I doubt they'll see her or Santa again.
All that said, it was a fantastic game. Glad I imported it. Shame it probably won't get a European release, as I have a few friends who really want to play this. I guess I'll just lend them my cart, since they're not comfortable with importing.
Omikaru said:Just beat thenow, and wow. That was incredible. I kind of predicted parts of the twist, but not the whole thing.true endingThe one thing I'm disappointed about is that Allice wasn't used as much, except for that corny bit at the end. I was kind of expecting her to play a bigger role, but eh, whatever.
The one thing that did surprise me wasAkane/June's ability to pull the wool of Junpei's eyes. She had him hook, line and sinker. And considering the way she treated all the unwilling participants, it kind of sucks that she effectively got away with it all. I doubt they'll see her or Santa again.
All that said, it was a fantastic game. Glad I imported it. Shame it probably won't get a European release, as I have a few friends who really want to play this. I guess I'll just lend them my cart, since they're not comfortable with importing.
Now off to the spoilers thread and for you to read The Answers
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=417566
I'm really digging the exposition after picking door number
. It really has some nice backstory for the MC and his relationship to a certain other member of the game.
Also, that same door and it's lead-up and follow through scenario are just gut wrenching. I could never be "that guy" but reading about it was gripping.
3
Also, that same door and it's lead-up and follow through scenario are just gut wrenching. I could never be "that guy" but reading about it was gripping.
Alien Manobo
Member
I finally found a copy of this game after so many months of searching and all I could say is WOW!
Reading about people hyping it is one thing, and being able to actually play it is MUCH BETTER, WAY WAAAAAY BETTER!
Despite the slow text speed, I can't put this game down. Mad Props to the dev and publisher.
Reading about people hyping it is one thing, and being able to actually play it is MUCH BETTER, WAY WAAAAAY BETTER!
Despite the slow text speed, I can't put this game down. Mad Props to the dev and publisher.
AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
I just saw the movie Source Code and for some reason i kind of thought of this game after seeing it or maybe i'm just crazy.
Well I finished another ending last night. It was the
ending and boy was it disturbing! No pulling of any punches in this game, that's for sure. The amount of story exposition was vastly improved over my first ending, however. So many new clues and story bits are revealed that I sat for a good long while after I had put the DS down just mulling them over and trying to guess what they all might mean. I love stuff like that!
Submarine
timetokill
Banned
Clevinger said:
The
submarine
Basically, when you get the
safe and true
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Just beat this game. I won't waste time with story stuff, as that seems to be well covered. Just the following.
Holy.
Shit!!!
This was amazing. Bought it this weekend on a whim, and powerplayed the fucker and got all of the endings. The DS seems the be the only system this generation where I get a game and I just can't put it the fuck down for days (see Ace Attorney and Professor Layton). Jesus Christ this was amazing!! ^_^
Holy.
Shit!!!
This was amazing. Bought it this weekend on a whim, and powerplayed the fucker and got all of the endings. The DS seems the be the only system this generation where I get a game and I just can't put it the fuck down for days (see Ace Attorney and Professor Layton). Jesus Christ this was amazing!! ^_^
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
RurouniZel said:
Glad you liked it so much.
I finished the game quite a while ago but I still sometimes reminisce about how amazing it was.
It's definitely one of the most memorable, absorbing games from this gen. A true standout! <3
TheMissingLink
Member
Woooowowow, been powering through this one this past week and went through all the endings. Really incredible stuff, one of the best stories in a game I've ever experienced. Much respect to the job that Aksys did with the localization.
I WANT ANOTHER GAME LIKE THIS FOR THE DS. Anything out there currently?
I am (still) slightly frustrated that I missed out on the preorder watch. Argh. I preordered from GameStop months before release only to pick it up and be told that ONLINE GameStop orders received the watch. And now they're on eBay for $50+. I would totally WEAR ONE now!
I WANT ANOTHER GAME LIKE THIS FOR THE DS. Anything out there currently?
I am (still) slightly frustrated that I missed out on the preorder watch. Argh. I preordered from GameStop months before release only to pick it up and be told that ONLINE GameStop orders received the watch. And now they're on eBay for $50+. I would totally WEAR ONE now!
WiiRevolution1
Member
Been playing this for the past couple days. And I just beat the game.
This is my first real text adventure game. The only other mystery type games I've played are Phoenix Wright and beside that Professor Layton and Ghost Trick which I bought with 999 a couple weeks ago but did'nt start playing them because I waited for the 3DS since it tracks playtime.
Anywayz I got the ending on the right of the save file
Playtime so far: 6:32 Now onto the next ending!
This is my first real text adventure game. The only other mystery type games I've played are Phoenix Wright and beside that Professor Layton and Ghost Trick which I bought with 999 a couple weeks ago but did'nt start playing them because I waited for the 3DS since it tracks playtime.
Anywayz I got the ending on the right of the save file
Where everyone dies. When I walked back to the..erm central room (I'm not good at remembering room names) and Clover' Ace and Santa was there I was for sure the June was the muderer (Trust noone) but then she died to. Then Lotus and Seven (Seven's my fave so far) was dead after getting up from June's body and then you get stabbed D: well guess his means none of the 9 players are zero/murderers. I guess for my next ending I'll just do the oppasite of everything I chose to see what happens. Then after that I'll look online to see a very non spoilery way of choosing the other different endings.
Really great game so far. I am deffinitly going to get all the endings!
Really great game so far. I am deffinitly going to get all the endings!
Playtime so far: 6:32 Now onto the next ending!
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
After a couple endings, you will be frothing at the mouth for the true ending!malfcn said:
Got the
ending today and while it gave TONS of story details it almost raised as many questions as it answered. I almost immediately started work on trying to get the real and true ending but I won't be able to finish it up until tomorrow and it's going to eat at me until I get it done. One thing if for sure though, the story continues to be awesome!
safe
GaimeGuy said:
I found all the endings without assistance, I never really saw the need to bother with a guide. I was enjoying getting the endings on my own anyway, and once you've gotten either the
coffin or safe
Only reason I would recommend a guide is if you've already entered at least all the doors 1-9 on your playthroughs and cant figure out what to do next to get your next ending.
meltingparappa
Member
I don't know, skipping the two minute chunk in the beginning could be tedious, going through a room you've already gone through and having to re-figure out all the puzzles was a chore, and exploring different rooms only to end up getting an ending you've already gotten are all a slog, but all of those are worth it for the (spoilers just to be safe)
The one complain I feel justified in making is there being no in-game notebook for some of the hairier puzzles, but I guess the 3DS makes that redundant. Thinking back on the games from the first quarter of this year, this still stands out quite a bit to me, and I'm glad that this thread is still so active and people are still finding and enjoying copies even now.
ingenuous way they were all tied with the story.
The one complain I feel justified in making is there being no in-game notebook for some of the hairier puzzles, but I guess the 3DS makes that redundant. Thinking back on the games from the first quarter of this year, this still stands out quite a bit to me, and I'm glad that this thread is still so active and people are still finding and enjoying copies even now.
Wish that was also the case for for the Ghost Trick thread...
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
I've been dying to pick this up, and now that I have my 3DS and the newness has worn off, this has got to be next pick-up.
Any idea who has this for the cheapest price? I believe Gamestop has it for $24.99.
Any idea who has this for the cheapest price? I believe Gamestop has it for $24.99.
meltingparappa
Member
Amazon currently has it for the same price. That may very well be as cheap a price as it'll ever get. Go go go!