PurpleMaster
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Closed book (black): Lock! You can't get past this lock!
Open book (green): Open Lock! The road is open. Go to this lock and you can get past it!
Black icons become green icons when you have the needed information!
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Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward |OT| -- More Hours, More Persons, More Doors
- Thread starter Volcynika
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Closed book (black): Lock! You can't get past this lock!
Open book (green): Open Lock! The road is open. Go to this lock and you can get past it!
Black icons become green icons when you have the needed information!
PhoenixSFT
Member
I was really disappointed that Zero Jr. doesn't talk much once you get a little deeper into the flowcharts, it was hilarious in the beginning.
Big Papa Husker
Member
I just started playing the Vita version and was curious how you read the Gold Files? I got the ones in the Elevator and Lounge.
PurpleMaster
Member
Go into Archives, under the Secret section. But it's best if you leave them after you finish the game, since some of them spoil bits of the game...
Big Papa Husker
Member
They actually spoil VLR? Well that makes no sense... Haha
Well, got the
end and now have gone as far as I can down each path once. Just realized all the locks are green, so it's time to revisit them! Getting close to the end now; this is pretty exciting. 
Though I'm enjoying it, there are a couple problems I have with the game. One, I feel like there's been too much repetition of the same stuff before actually getting to the more meaningful one-on-one interactions and plot revelations. The whole
thing is a tough concept to execute properly (and I like a lot of what they did), but honestly, I think I've had to sit through
(exaggerating, but that's how it feels).
Also, the map. I'm sure this has been said a million times, but watching a dot moving around a map / doors slowly opening is really not that interesting. At first it's OK cause you're just getting a feel of the facility's layout, but 100 times later, it gets reeeeeally old. I'm half expecting it to figure into the ending in some crazy, major way, as that's really the only way to justify all the time spent on it.
Otherwise, like I said, I'm enjoying the game, and am way more into it now that I'm approaching the end and getting to the more meaty developments. I remember liking 999 more, but I'm sure a large part of that is because it was such a new and fresh experience at the time. With VLR I kind of knew what I was in for, gameplay and tone-wise, though they did a good job in changing certain things up.
Sigma
Though I'm enjoying it, there are a couple problems I have with the game. One, I feel like there's been too much repetition of the same stuff before actually getting to the more meaningful one-on-one interactions and plot revelations. The whole
time travel / multiple paths
"Come quick! Something's happened to Quark!" like 20 times now
Also, the map. I'm sure this has been said a million times, but watching a dot moving around a map / doors slowly opening is really not that interesting. At first it's OK cause you're just getting a feel of the facility's layout, but 100 times later, it gets reeeeeally old. I'm half expecting it to figure into the ending in some crazy, major way, as that's really the only way to justify all the time spent on it.
Otherwise, like I said, I'm enjoying the game, and am way more into it now that I'm approaching the end and getting to the more meaty developments. I remember liking 999 more, but I'm sure a large part of that is because it was such a new and fresh experience at the time. With VLR I kind of knew what I was in for, gameplay and tone-wise, though they did a good job in changing certain things up.
Vita version with pre-order bonus restocked at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009APQ9QU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&tag=twitfeed02-20&field-keywords=zero+escape+with+pre+order+bonus+item&sprefix=zero+escape+w%2Cvideogames%2C464&rh=n%3A468642%2Ck%3Azero+escape+with+pre+order+bonus+item&ajr=0
EDIT: NVM. Gone in seconds.
EDIT: This was the screen that showed 5 minutes ago.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009APQ9QU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&tag=twitfeed02-20&field-keywords=zero+escape+with+pre+order+bonus+item&sprefix=zero+escape+w%2Cvideogames%2C464&rh=n%3A468642%2Ck%3Azero+escape+with+pre+order+bonus+item&ajr=0
EDIT: NVM. Gone in seconds.
EDIT: This was the screen that showed 5 minutes ago.
PurpleMaster
Member
VLR got a nomination for the Best Game of the Year on Gamespot. I really appreciate those guys!
IrishNinja
Member
silly question, but..once you've picked a language option at start, you're kind've stuck with it for the whole game then? i went with japanese but now i'm wondering if the dub holds up.
ColossalLazy
Member
quit the game and restart it. It always asks the language when you load your save.
IrishNinja
Member
oh, that was pretty cool of them to leave that option. nice, thanks man!
Tribes of Trusty
Member
Playing 999 before ordering VLR, in how much time will I completed the game (seeing all the endings including the True Ending ?)
~25 hours.
Took me 16 hours when I replayed it recently, but it probably took me a little longer the first time around due to not knowing the puzzles and accidentally getting the same ending twice in a row.
PurpleMaster
Member
Yes, as far as I have seen, people tend to finish it in 15-25 hours!
goldsoundz
Member
I started 999 Tuesday evening and had completed the game (all endings) by Friday. I imagine it took me somewhere around 12 hours. The true ending playthrough alone took 4 hours.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
Agreed. I regret assuming the dub was awful and wasting a couple of hours playing with JP VO.
Azure Phoenix
Member
Quick question I'm hoping someone can answer without any spoilers. I'm on my first playthrough and I seem to be on the far left path going by the flowchart, I've just reached a computer and seen some flashback relating to that graffiti - am I actually meant to know the login and password (as the main character seems to suggest I should) or have I got to finish some other route first?
I'm going to be quite annoyed if after 8 hours I'm just going to be blocked and told that I should go and do some other route instead - particular since this one seemed to be the one shoved in your face the most.
I'm going to be quite annoyed if after 8 hours I'm just going to be blocked and told that I should go and do some other route instead - particular since this one seemed to be the one shoved in your face the most.
You'll have the find the username and password on another route. Just go to the flowchart and choose another branch. After you find the username and password go to the same square with the password and input it. It's not like you have to replay anything, and you can fast-forward any cut-scene you already saw. The game stops the fast-forward automatically if you haven't seen a cut-scene.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Zero Jr irks me in general. I know it's technically a good acting performance by whatever lady that did it, but I cringe so often when it has dialogue.
ScraftyDevil
Banned
"You mad?" seemed rather natural to me, as the phrase existed before the internet (thanks, Point Break!) and it fit with Zero III's jerk personality.
But the Japanese VO is excellent! I understand why you'd want to play the game with the English dub, though.
You and me both, man. You and me both.
valley girl voice alone makes that character
have a nice trap!
So those who played the Japanese version, I understand it's intended that all characters are speaking English in-game, right?
Probably going to do a JP language runthrough maybe before the third game comes out. Maybe I'll start a Hiimdaisy for 999, too...
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
My first impressions after about 8 hours and a couple endings is that it seems a lot more repetitive/circular than 999 so far. I like the concept of voting, but it feels like I'm always in that one chamber most of the game because of it. Maybe I miss the different atmosphere of the ship from the last game. The characters haven't charmed the hell out of me like they did in the 999 either, but there's a long way to go I bet.
PhoenixSFT
Member
Just finished it.
Wow. If they make another Zero Escape, it should be pretty interesting.
Wow. If they make another Zero Escape, it should be pretty interesting.
ScraftyDevil
Banned
PhoenixSFT
Member
When they make another Zero Escape
A third title has already been confirmed.
Score! Let's hope it gets localized.
You get all the gold files?
PhoenixSFT
Member
Yep. Most were fluff, but some had some interesting tidbits. I think everything came together well, and the puzzles and flowchart jumping made sense in the context of the story.
PigSpeakers
Member
I think I finished the game. I have all of the gold files as far as I know. But just in case...
I got to the ending where you play as Kyle Klim and you go around talking to everyone and then it ends with Akane telling you about how you can change time and the world to your liking. I also got the ending with young Akane talking to you. I can't remember which pops up first. Anyways, after both of those endings, I was tired and went to bed. I could've sworn there was another node that pops up on the flow chart, but nothing was there today. Is that it? No additional ending credits or anything?
You got everything.
A Human Becoming
More than a Member
Ugh, in the puzzle room I'm in I've acquired the Gold File but can't find the Escape Password.
Trying not to cheat, especially so early, but I seem to have all the information in front of me, I'm just unable to put in the right number code to get the Escape password.
thetechkid
Member
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT
thetechkid
Member
So I finished the game but theres one whole section of the secrets I'm missing.
Check the flowchart, it should show you how complete each room you completed is. Find the missing room.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Got this for Christmas this morning, I know nothing about it other than that its a sequel to 999 and its apparently good. Hoping I like it as much as the first.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
When you finish a branch, use the Flowchart in game to jump to whatever branch point you want to try next!
Crash Station
Member
If you can help it, just don't save during escape sections, but it's generally not a MAJOR problem outside of the PEC room, which you should not save in under any circumstances.
milkham
Member
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT
i love this thread
I am playing the game without 999 and really enjoying it so far. The writing is great and the VA is awesome, but man, the aesthetics are just wrong. Every character looks utterly out of place, except Sigma and the old fart and Phi. Alice is completely embarrassing. I could never even imagine where she got what she has on. Maybe a jewelry store or like Home Depot.
I froze up at the first AB game. I really did not know what to do. I just listened to Phi. I feel like I made a mistake.
I've taken both intro to quantum mechanics and game theory so all the hints and "setpieces" are working really for me.
I froze up at the first AB game. I really did not know what to do. I just listened to Phi. I feel like I made a mistake.
I've taken both intro to quantum mechanics and game theory so all the hints and "setpieces" are working really for me.