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[Kenai]

Urgh...I read about all the potential lockups in some of the puzzle rooms. I thought I was doing pretty good, got through a buncha them on my own, was proud of myself. Then later in my storyline

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Luna starts walking around after she "died" and the music started making think of Terminator or something

so for a few brief moments the game actually kind of terrified me with that thought.

Then I got to the

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computer password thing

puzzle and I apparently wasn't supposed to "know" what to do yet since it was my first time through, but since I was verrrrry fearful of lockups I looked it up...so the

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Luna true ending

was my first ending. The whole time I was just like O_0 wut

 

[Jintor]

Urgh...I read about all the potential lockups in some of the puzzle rooms. I thought I was doing pretty good, got through a buncha them on my own, was proud of myself. Then later in my storyline

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Luna starts walking around after she "died" and the music started making think of Terminator or something

so for a few brief moments the game actually kind of terrified me with that thought.

Then I got to the

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computer password thing

puzzle and I apparently wasn't supposed to "know" what to do yet since it was my first time through, but since I was verrrrry fearful of lockups I looked it up...so the

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Luna true ending

was my first ending. The whole time I was just like O_0 wut

Why do people do this? Are they that afraid of backing out of the screen? Even with the new flowchart option? Christ.

 

[Jinfash]

Oh, oh. This game. So evil.

I love the Flowchart option too. I just hope someone as indecisive as myself can use it efficiently instead jumping too many times and waste time.

 

[PurpleMaster]

Oh, oh. This game. So evil.

I love the Flowchart option too. I just hope someone as indecisive as myself can use it efficiently instead jumping too many times and waste time.

If you make a decision, go with it even if you see it isn't as good as you initially thought! It's pretty rewarding...

 

[PhoenixSFT]

Hahaha, I'd feel bad if I allied with someone (particularly Luna), and then had to betray them for the sake of seeing another side of the story.

 

[ScraftyDevil]

Hahaha, I'd feel bad if I allied with someone (particularly Luna), and then had to betray them for the sake of seeing another side of the story.

Betraying Luna is the second-most heartbreaking thing in the entire game.

Anyone who has beaten the game knows what #1 is :s

 

[NEO0MJ]

Betraying Luna is the second-most heartbreaking thing in the entire game.

Anyone who has beaten the game knows what #1 is :s

Something worse than being a jerk to Luna? I can hardly imagine that. But hey, this is the Zero Escape series, it always gets worse.

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Especially considering that Luna is the only party member that never betrays anyone, at least up to the point that I'm in. She's the only constant ally regardless of your decision in the future or the partners she's with.

 

[PhoenixSFT]

Just got

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Tenmyoji's

ending, which has to be the least mind-blowing thing ever. I mean, it's nice back story, but it doesn't add much.

 

[Kenai]

Why do people do this? Are they that afraid of backing out of the screen? Even with the new flowchart option? Christ.

Tbh, I didn't understand how the flowchart worked until after I got done with the ending. I had this game on serious blackout and only noticed the lockup thread on the gaming side since it caught my eye. I knew about fastforwarding through text from 9/9/9, but yea, I probably wouldn't have cared if I had known all that. Ironically, that would have made it end on a similar note to my first 9/9/9 ending where

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I got To be continued at the coffin. This just gave me the "option" to go past when I shouldn't have actually been able to yet

. It's quite a rare thing, I can't remember the last time I saw that in a game. Threw me off quite a bit obviously.

 

[the mark]

Does it make sense to play the game without knowing 999?
I know I SHOULD play it before...but I won't in the near future (I'm not too interested in playing DS at the moment).
I'm tempted to buy it for my vita.

So...should I give it a go or is it absolutely mandatory to play the predecessor?
Thanks in advance

 

[ScraftyDevil]

Does it make sense to play the game without knowing 999?
I know I SHOULD play it before...but I won't in the near future (I'm not too interested in playing DS at the moment).
I'm tempted to buy it for my vita.

So...should I give it a go or is it absolutely mandatory to play the predecessor?
Thanks in advance

Yes. Some of the later plot developments won't make a lick of sense unless you've beaten the true ending of the first game.

 

[the mark]

Yes. Some of the later plot developments won't make a lick of sense unless you've beaten the true ending of the first game.

Hm...
Thanks for your feedback.
I'm not sure what to do now. Maybe looking for 999.
I was 1 click away from buying on PSN-store ;(

Edit: Oh, I see my question answered in the OP...thanks anyway.

 

[Jintor]

Tbh, I didn't understand how the flowchart worked until after I got done with the ending. I had this game on serious blackout and only noticed the lockup thread on the gaming side since it caught my eye. I knew about fastforwarding through text from 9/9/9, but yea, I probably wouldn't have cared if I had known all that. Ironically, that would have made it end on a similar note to my first 9/9/9 ending where

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I got To be continued at the coffin. This just gave me the "option" to go past when I shouldn't have actually been able to yet

. It's quite a rare thing, I can't remember the last time I saw that in a game. Threw me off quite a bit obviously.

You were literally a button press from just rebooting to the flowchart and it telling you 'well, here we go'...

 

[mxgt]

Does it make sense to play the game without knowing 999?
I know I SHOULD play it before...but I won't in the near future (I'm not too interested in playing DS at the moment).
I'm tempted to buy it for my vita.

So...should I give it a go or is it absolutely mandatory to play the predecessor?
Thanks in advance

It does spoil 999 but my friend played it at the same time I did without playing 999 and it still blew his mind

 

[PhoenixSFT]

I think I've knocked out the puzzle sections, now I fully expect like, 10 hours of mindblowing endings.

 

[Gigglepoo]

That's so awesome! I'm just sad they didn't mention 999 AT ALL. You'd think the game being the second in a plot-heavy series would warrant a mention of it's predecessor... Oh well, I'm just glad VLR got the title from Gamespot.

(I'm still confused how Kid Icarus went under the radar though.)

I've never played 999. It's a darn shame, too, but I can't change the past. I will play through 999 (and VLR again) before Zero Escape 3 comes out.

 

[PurpleMaster]

I've never played 999. It's a darn shame, too, but I can't change the past.

Sadly not even Jupiter can find a lost opportunity!

 

[Jinfash]

Random question: what year did 999 take place? I don't remember them explicitly stating it like they did here.

 

[Jintor]

I thought 2017 or sometime around that era?

 

[Jinfash]

I reached my first dead end and decided to jump for the first time.

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Sigma seems to have a recollection of my first route, other characters seem surprised except him. He doesn't even question the memories as Junpei used to do.

I wonder if I missed something or if an explanation lie ahead and I'm jumping the gun like I always do.

I thought 2017 or sometime around that era?

Ah. Got it. Thanks.

 

[Jintor]

Don't take it as gospel, i did no research of fact checking on that

 

[Akselziys]

I thought 2017 or sometime around that era?

Spoiler tagging just in case...

999 spoilers:

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999 Takes place in 2027, the 1st Nonary Game takes place 9 years prior in 2018.

 

[Jinfash]

Hahaha, disregard my previous spoilers. Damn my impatience.

Spoiler tagging just in case...

999 spoilers:

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999 Takes place in 2027, the 1st Nonary Game takes place 9 years prior in 2018.

Ah, that makes more sense.

 

[Thoraxes]

Spoiler tagging just in case...

999 spoilers:

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999 Takes place in 2027, the 1st Nonary Game takes place 9 years prior in 2018.

I like the double meaning behind your avatar.

 

[Akselziys]

I like the double meaning behind your avatar.

Thanks !

Though are you referring to the original avatar or the Christmas edition one?

 

[NEO0MJ]

I like the double meaning behind your avatar.

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Why did you point it out?

Now people who are playing 999 might get suspicious.

 

[War Peaceman]

I'm getting near to the end...

Since 'Sigma end', I've just worked out with

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Clover, what the Neostigamine stuff does

. I've just been sitting going YES YES YES YES YES for the last five minutes. Everything is falling into place.

 

[NEO0MJ]

Need a little help...

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I'm now at Phi's ending and am stuck at "Where is the Zero bomb?". I've looked at the flowchart and there isn't any remaining endings other than the one at the far left

Edit: Found it.

 

[PhoenixSFT]

Man, Character Spoilers:

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Clover has to be THE worst secret agent ever. I mean, really, letting Dio off himself?

 

[Jinfash]

Grhrhrhrhr, this game. The new justification for story branching is downright eerie, especially the whole Jupiter affair. I had to reload old saves to see how differently they'd react on a first try. I must reiterate: this game.

 

[mattiewheels]

My first thought after a few hours is that I really miss hitting UP to switch items. Do I really need the flowchart instantly at the expense of that?

 

[Red_taiyaki]

My first thought after a few hours is that I really miss hitting UP to switch items. Do I really need the flowchart instantly at the expense of that?

Kind of wish you could customize the UI, but whatever. We'll live .

 

[Jinfash]

My first thought after a few hours is that I really miss hitting UP to switch items. Do I really need the flowchart instantly at the expense of that?

Yup, same here. I've got lots of issues with the UI, from controls to design and responsiveness. I wonder if it's better on the 3DS.

 

[PKrockin]

Man, Character Spoilers:

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Clover has to be THE worst secret agent ever. I mean, really, letting Dio off himself?

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did clover do anything right? Besides explain a few things to Sigma?

 

[ScraftyDevil]

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did clover do anything right? Besides explain a few things to Sigma?

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Nope. Worst character who isn't Dio.

 

[bunbun777]

Just got my first ending last night, Clover. Oh boy oh boy. I think I am most interested in K's ending, but it is all very interesting.

 

[NEO0MJ]

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Nope. Worst character who isn't Dio.

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At least we were meant to hate Dio. Pretty sure the main reason Clover was put here was because she was Japan's favorite character in 999.

 

[Jintor]

Didn't she place first in the West, too?

 

[NEO0MJ]

Didn't she place first in the West, too?

Nah, that was Snake. Still, she did get second place.

 

[thetechkid]

The more I play the more I hate Alice and like Luna, these are Feels I was not prepared for.

 

[Tribes of Trusty]

I want to buy this game, but how do the riddles work on Vita ? I want the larger screen and better graphics, but I fear it'll be too troublesome to not have the two screens :/

 

[War Peaceman]

Yup, same here. I've got lots of issues with the UI, from controls to design and responsiveness. I wonder if it's better on the 3DS.

Not particularly.

 

[PurpleMaster]

I want to buy this game, but how do the riddles work on Vita ? I want the larger screen and better graphics, but I fear it'll be too troublesome to not have the two screens :/

It is a bit troublesome at times, but if you look at the downsides of the 3DS version, you'll run away from it and get the Vita one!
Some downsides of 3DS:
-Smaller screen resolution
-Frequent crashes
-A bug that completely corrupts your save (It's easily avoidable, but I've seen it happen in the most random ways)
-No trophies

Go with Vita if you have the choice. You get clunkier controls, but a better version of the game

 

[so1337]

After playing for nearly 20 hours something occured to me: Why don't these people just stay out of the AB room?

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That way there's absolutely no risk involved since everyone chooses "Ally" by default and subsequently gets 2 points.

 

[timetokill]

It is a bit troublesome at times, but if you look at the downsides of the 3DS version, you'll run away from it and get the Vita one!
Some downsides of 3DS:
-Smaller screen resolution
-Frequent crashes
-A bug that completely corrupts your save (It's easily avoidable, but I've seen it happen in the most random ways)
-No trophies

Go with Vita if you have the choice. You get clunkier controls, but a better version of the game

"Frequent" crashes is really overselling it. Mine crashed once, in the PEC room. Never had a save corrupted, but maybe because I only saved during the "novel" portions.

For my money, the 3D effect adds a lot to a very simple-looking game, and the better control scheme makes the 3DS version the better copy. Also it can be played on the same machine as 999

After playing for nearly 20 hours something occured to me: Why don't these people just stay out of the AB room?

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That way there's absolutely no risk involved since everyone chooses "Ally" by default and subsequently gets 2 points.

This is directly addressed in the game, so it sounds like you haven't been reading too closely:

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Additional rules! Not voting is not a hoption! If nobody votes, everybunny is penalized!

(or something similar)

 

[PhoenixSFT]

After playing for nearly 20 hours something occured to me: Why don't these people just stay out of the AB room?

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That way there's absolutely no risk involved since everyone chooses "Ally" by default and subsequently gets 2 points.

Because of the secondary rules

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where someone has to vote

 

[so1337]

This is directly addressed in the game, so it sounds like you haven't been reading too closely:

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Additional rules! Not voting is not a hoption! If nobody votes, everybunny is penalized!

(or something similar)

Because of the secondary rules

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where someone has to vote

I see. I must've missed that. I was probably too distracted by Zero Jr.'s amazing voice performance.

 

[NEO0MJ]

"Frequent" crashes is really overselling it. Mine crashed once, in the PEC room. Never had a save corrupted, but maybe because I only saved during the "novel" portions.

Also, the Vita version crashes as well. It happened to me two or three times.

 

[Jintor]

Have a nice terror!

 

[Jinfash]

For the sake navigating my way through the Flowchart efficiently, can someone explain some of the icons? Specifically the closed book (black icon) and open book (green icon) with question marks.