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• title: Zero Time Dilemma (ZERO ESCAPE 刻のジレン&#12510
• platforms: Steam, 3DS, Vita (now incl. PS TV)
• physical edition: only NA/JP 3DS, Vita
• digital version:
  -Vita: 988 MB (download file)
  -3DS: 1194.75MB (9,558 blocks)
• release date:
  -3DS, Vita: NA/EU June 28, 2016, JP June 30, 2016
  -Steam: June 30 (2 a.m. JST))
• developer: Chime
• publishers: Spike Chunsoft, NA/EU Aksys Games (3DS/Vita)
  
• director: Kotaro Uchikoshi
• artist: Rui Tomono
• writer: Kotaro Uchikoshi
• composer: Shinji Hosoe
  
• official website: Aksys, Spike-Chunsoft
• trailers:
  US/EU1, US/EU2, US/EU3
  JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4

• NeoGAF OT by Volcynika
  
• Watch Edition Shipping Updates by DNAbro
  
• SPOILER Thread by Yasumi

REVIEW AGGREGATORS:

opencritic (85)

metacritic (Vita) (87)
metacritic (3DS) (83)
metacritic (PC)

gamerankings (Vita) (86.84%)
gamerankings (3DS) (80.94%)
gamerankings (PC)



REVIEWS:


• operation bluebird review [on Facebook]
  

  All in all though, ZTD continues to excel and advance the Zero Escape series. and it delivers on a lot of the hype and anticipation that the fans have been building for years. This game is a great sendoff to the series, and the fact that it's coming out is a triumph in itself! Thank you, Uchikoshi! Thank you Spike Chunsoft and Aksys! Most of all though, thank you, fellow fans, as you've made this moment a reality!

  
  
  
• gamesradar 4/5
  

  Professor Layton for people who watch Hannibal

  
  
  
• playstationinsider 10/10
  

  In conclusion, Zero Time Dilemma is perfect. From it’s presentation to it’s onerous gameplay, this game flawlessly ends this seven year saga.

  
  
  
• gamecrate 8.25/10 [PC version review]
  

  But despite these flaws, Zero Time Dilemma is an absolute treat to play. I played the PC version and I still hardlined it from start to finish, crashes and all. It might have one of the best plots I have seen in this generation of gaming. It’s smart, well written, interesting, and constantly interactive.

  
  
  
• rpgsite 7/10
  

  […]The shift to cinematic cutscenes over the more visual novel-esque arrangement in its predecessors works to a certain degree, but not without its share of problems.
  
  […]With inconsistently stilted voice acting and subpar animations, Zero Time Dilemma is a mixed bag when its cinemas play out.
  
  […]Character movement in cutscenes feel stiff and never quite nails a natural flow to how their limbs move. When the 3D character models need to make a sudden motion, it often comes off rigidly in an odd robotic sort of way.
  
  [...]There are several benefits to this stark change in format though. ZTD is much more action-packed in its depiction of events; the game wants to convey that characters are always on the move as their nightmarish shelter devises new ways to threaten their lives. The cinematics also help build up a sense of urgency when the Decision Game interface pops on screen; tension is rightfully pre-established before it’s time to decide.
  
  [...]Overall, we still firmly believe Zero Time Dilemma is a great conclusion to the Zero Escape series. Its incredible storytelling through fragmented scenes fittingly structures the entire plot as a puzzle that the player pieces together one at a time.
  
  [...]While some of its flaws may leave some areas feeling half-baked, Zero Time Dilemma will be something that won't be leaving our minds anytime soon.

  
  
  
• gamespot 6/10
  

  But too many escape rooms ignore the lessons learned from the missteps of old school adventure games. Too many require constant clicking on seemingly innocuous details on the screen. Too many eschew the subtle guidance of a good puzzle, opting instead to rely on point-and-click mechanics, creating frustration and removing you from the experience almost as much as the poor animation and dialogue do.
  
  […]It’s a complex narrative built around a chaotic, intriguing structure. It may stumble too many times with its dialogue, fail to find much substance in its characters, and lack any impressive presentation. But it uses that fragmented structure to keep you guessing, and engaged, right up to its numerous depressing, hopeful, gruesome endings.

  
  
  
• kotaku
  

  “No other game can fuck with your head quite this much”
  
  Pros: A gripping story that could only really be told in a video game. Unsettling, gruesome… will keep you up all night.
  Cons: The animations are janky; the dubbing isn’t great.

  
  
  
• destructoid 9.5/10
  

  Bloody brilliant […]
  
  Eventually, the poor direction of the story segments stopped bothering me. Not because it got any better (because it didn't), but because the story is so goddamn good. Hands down, Zero Time Dilemma has the best story in the series. It made me laugh, shocked me, sickened me, surprised me, brought a tear to my eye, and taught me to look at Back to the Future in an entirely different light.

  
  
  
• Polygon 8/10
  

  [...]But I've loved following these characters the most over the past six years, and this concluding chapter serves them well. Zero Time Dilemma, above all else, is a finale that should please anyone looking for a great story — even if the gameplay gets lost in the background as a result.

  
  
  
• IGN 9.2/10
  

  Despite minor technical issues, Zero Time Dilemma is the dark, enthralling conclusion the Zero Escape trilogy deserves.

  
  
  
• nintendoworldreport 7.5
  

  We're in a timeline where this game can exist, but it's not without flaws. [...]
  
  +Fully voiced with excellent VA
  +New format changes up the formula well
  +Pays off portions of prior games
  
  -New graphic style causes major uncanny valley
  -Possible to “play the game wrong”
  -Went a little far for the M rating

  
  
  
• operationrainfall 4/5
  

  [...]Despite some of its flaws, for $40 Zero Time Dilemma is a hell of a ride. The game is rated M for a reason. Its gory, messed up, unsettling and disturbing, but I like it! I think fans of the series will enjoy how it ties together some of the plot points from before.

  
  
  
• EGM 9/10
  

  The Good: A game that can present a story, mix up all of the pieces, and still have you engrossed the entire time.
  The Bad: Puzzles not as hard as I’d hoped; some awkwardness in character animations.
  The Ugly: Oh, I don’t know—the way people die in this game?

  
  
  
• The Vita Lounge 4.9/5
  

  Zero Time Dilemma is a masterpiece that provides the perfect closure for one of, if not, the best video game trilogies I've played.

  
  
  
• Anime News Network A-
  

  I can tell you that ZTD never plays it safe, and that's why it's so damn good. You will see terrible and gruesome things happen to characters you love. You'll see revelations that come out of left field, only to realize later that everything was in plain sight. Most of all, you'll see a riveting story that takes a sadistic delight in constantly subverting your expectations.

  
  
  
• nintendoeverything thumbs up
  

  If you’re reading this and have already played 999 and Virtue’s Last Reward, then Zero Time Dilemma is without a doubt something you should play.

  
  
  
• gameinformer 8.75/10
  

  "A Mind-bending Adventure Through A Maze Of Death And Heartbreak"
  
  [...]The small aggravations do little to damage Zero Time Dilemma when it’s firing on all cylinders and letting you take control of this interactive story in engaging and memorable ways. The final chapter of the Zero Escape series is an excellent horror adventure both for fans and newcomers, allowing them to be storytellers in addition to players, defying time and fate to create their own twisted, macabre labyrinths.

  
  
  
• usgamer [review-in-progress, by Bob Mackey]
  
  

  "Unstuck in Time"
  
  [...]As of now, I've worked my way through a large portion of Zero Time Dilemma's story fragments, but as with the past games, writer Kotaro Uchikoshi typically aims for Stephen King-size tomes over a story that would be more economical. Still, with a game that shrouds so many truths in mystery, it's definitely hard to lose interest in the plot—especially if you've been a fan of the series since 999 and never thought this final installment would even be a possibility. For the time being, I definitely haven't been disappointed by Zero Time Dilemma, but be sure to check back with USgamer soon for my final thoughts and score.

  
  
  
• nichegamer 8.5/10
  

  […]I wish I could talk more about Zero Time Dilemma, but if I did I’d be spoiling so many of its great moments. I’m still baffled this game was made, but I’m none the less glad I was alive to play it. The puzzles may be the weakest in the series, but the story and characters carried Zero Time Dilemma all the way to the finishing line, and gives us the conclusion fans were hoping for all the way back in 2012. If you’re a fan of the Zero Escape games, I don’t need to convince you to buy it, since you probably were already going to do so anyway. If you’re a newcomer and want to get into the Zero Escape series, play the first two games before you even consider playing Zero Time Dilemma, as it offers a much more rewarding experience if you have.

  
  
  
• hardcoregamer 4/5
  

  While it ends up feeling a bit like the weakest game in the series so far, even a weak Zero Escape game is still an absolute delight, and Zero Time Dilemma is no exception. Between the magnificent and bizarre mystery that keeps you captivated, the colorful cast of characters and the nicely perplexing puzzles, this is one for visual novel, puzzle and adventure game fans alike. Heck, it’s a darn good game for anyone in general and one that can easily get newcomers hooked enough to try the earlier games as well (which you absolutely should, of course). Some parts could use a bit more polish (maybe tone down The Walking Dead influences next time), but in the end, it’s safe to say that Operation Bluebird was a success.

  
  
  
• gamingtrend 85/100
  

  Pros
  
  Great character writing
  Use of animations is an overall boon
  Great escape room design
  Memorable soundtrack
  Fitting conclusion
  
  Cons
  
  Frustrating timeline interface
  Technical hitches and subpar 3DS port
  Sometimes robotic animations

  
  
  
• twinfinite 4.5/5
  

  Thankfully, we do live in the brightest timeline – the one where this lovely gem of a game does exist.

  
  
  
• nerdmuch 9.2/10
  

  Zero Time Dilemma is the best game in the Zero Escape series, featuring the most intense story, cutscenes, decisions, and fun (and sometimes frustrating) mind bending puzzles which makes this game so amazing and definitely deserving of a spot in your library.
  
  Other notes about the game:
  
  -The music was thrilling and I enjoyed the puzzle music.
  -Some animations were awkward or the lip syncing did not match the dubbing quite right. However, it did not hinder gameplay experience.
  -There are some spoilers for the other games in the in-game dialogue, but this doesn’t deter newcomers or giveaway too much.
  -There’s so much replayability with multiple endings, especially since you can skip puzzle segments (or replay them if that’s your thing!)

  
  
  
• geeksworldwide 9.3/10
  

  An intriguing story filled with challenging puzzles and a colorful cast of characters makes this game such a joy to play. Combined with the numerous story paths and a slew of different endings, you could be playing this game for quite some time if you want to see how deep the story truly gets. A rewarding experience for series fans and newcomers alike.

  
  
  
• wegotthiscovered 5/5
  

  Still, genre fans can rest easy; you’ll still have to combine objects to form entirely new ones, though these moments aren’t as arbitrary as those from your favorite adventure game from the 90’s. Unlike Virtue’s Last Reward, there is no set easy mode; instead, the other participants in the room will slowly dole out more hints should you get stuck or are taking a long time on a particular section of a puzzle. This method of easing the difficulty works well, and feels more organic than an arbitrary hint button. I will admit that some puzzles can be difficult, and while I did brute-force my way through one (due to my own error), they aren’t unsolvable (at least by my standards).
  
  [...]Zero Time Dilemma wraps up the long-running Zero Escape series in style. Presentation issues aside, it's the masterpiece we've been waiting for, and the one that the fans deserve.

  
  
  
• reviews2go 8/10
  

  [...]Visually, the games look the same bit different. The PS Vita version has much more detailed and crisper visuals in the 3D Cel-Shading scenes. When you look on the 3DS, there are a lot more jagged edges on the models, there’s less detail on the models, and the color shades look very washed out compared to the same models on the Vita.
  
  Then we have the volume issue on the 3DS. When you play the game on the Vita, there is an obvious difference in how Zero’s voice is compared to everything else. It’s not as loud and sometimes you need to tweak the voice volume to hear him correctly. Along with this, the voice is strangely low in the 3DS version compared to the Vita version. Even with the voice volume all the way up and the system volume cranked all the way up, I had a hard time hearing what he was saying even when I was in a silent room.
  
  Finally, we have performance. The Load Times are the first things I’ll talk about. Loading sequences for the game aren’t bad. The Vita version maybe has you waiting 5-6 seconds for a screen to load while the 3DS will have you waiting 2-3 seconds. The 3DS does have faster load times, but neither is really worth getting down about. You’re not going to be waiting long no matter which version you’re playing.
  
  As far as frame drops are concerned, these are more noticeable on the PS Vita. There are many times where you will see the frames slow down in scenes, in the same way they do when you use physical buttons to move the cursor in escape rooms.

  
  
  
• gamespew 9/10
  

  +Smart and heartwrenching narrative
  +Creative and diverse puzzle rooms
  +Satisfying conclusion to the trilogy
  
  -Overly convoluted timeline menus
  -Slow early game

  
  
  
• ztgd 9.5/10
  

  Good
  
  +Mind-bending story
  +Clever puzzles with well balanced difficulty
  +Clean, easy to use interface and quality of life improvements
  
  Bad
  
  -Touch controls on the Vita can get a bit obnoxious

  
  
  
• gamingbolt 8/10
  

  Zero Time Dilemma is an immensely satisfying conclusion to what might be one of the best, best told stories in the history of the medium.

  
  
  
• tech-gaming 85/100
  

  Here’s the irony surrounding a discussion of Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma- revealing even the slightest detail threatens to diminish the experience. So, if you were a fan of 2009’s Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors or 2012’s Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward, you’re advised to put your faith in writer and director Kotaro Uchikoshi once more. […]

  
  
  
• iplaypsvita 9/10
  

  There is issues though: Slowdown with cutscenes happen a lot and everybody seems mechanical in movement which I found odd. Also found a few bugs in cutscenes like when a character’s mouth opened you could see what was behind their mouth in the room though after redoing, it went back to normal.
  
  [...]There is no lag during gameplay and loading is quick and I guess with the new graphics bugs or weird issues like hair moving around will happen just odd.

  
  
  
• metro.co.uk 8/10
  

  In Short: A successful conclusion to one of the most underrated storytelling franchises in gaming, even if some of the presentational changes are too ambitious for their own good.

  
  
  
• https://twitter.com/Sycoraxic98 7/10 (print review)
  

  "Wow what a troubled good game"
  
  note: more spoiler-filled excerpts from the review in this post

  
  
  
• BitShiftTV Reviews Buy Recommendation [spoiler-free video review]
  

  Overall, Zero Time Dilemma has exactly what fans of the Zero Escape series expect - crazy characters, a twisting narrative, challenging puzzles, scientific theories, touching backstories, and mind-blowing plot twists. All in all, it is a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, and an enjoyable ride from start to finish.

  
  
  
• sega-addicts [Spoiler-Free Review]
  

  […] I don’t think I’ll ever forget what I experienced in my time playing the Decision Game, and I’ll never regret the memories I’ve made with this magnificent series.
  
  […]A better name of this game would be: Zero Escape: Ain’t Life A Bitch?

  
  
  
  
• wii-brasil 9/10 [Portuguese review]
  

  [...]None of its problems can take away Zero Time Dilemma's brilliance. They're annoying hiccups soon forgotten when the game goes back into surreal events and puzzle-filled enclosures. Zero Escape 3 is, much like the previous games in the series, hard to leave, with its misteries lingering over players' heads even after closing the 3DS. It's the long awaited final episode, that resurged after many had lost hope. Sometimes, yes, life can be fair.
  Plaudite, acta est fabula.

  
  
  
• arstechnica
  
  
• gaminggamma 9/10
  
  
• maroonersrock 8/10
  
  
• gamophilia 85/100
  
  
• gamers-haven 87/100
  
  
• fanboynation 8.7/10
  
  
• ps3blog.net 100/100
  
  
• gamingunion 9/10
  
  
• technobuffalo Buy/Wait
  
  
• CGR 9.25/10
  
  
• relyonhorror 9.0 / 10
  
  
• actugaming 8/10 [French review]
  
  
• gamekult 7/10 [French review]
  
  
• koi-nya.net 88/100 [Spanish review]
  
  
• gamona.de 9/10 [German review]
  
  
• gameindustry.it 9/10 [Italian review]
  
  
• famitsu: 32/40 (8 / 8 / 8 / 8)
  
  
• dengeki playstation (85/85/80/85)

big thanks to SexyFish, Dandy Crocodile, TheSuperSakura, mStudios, properpropaganda, orthodoxy1095, Sn4ke_911, IamAwake, fixyouregrammar, DNAbro, Volcynika, Nachos, PranooY, Tricky I Shadow for finding more reviews/info and to all the Gaffers posting impressions

 

[Jarmel]

Wait why did you put up a review thread 2 days in advance of the embargo release date?

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

Hmm...not that I care what they think, I'm buying this no matter what, but that's a bit low for a Famitsu score.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

yeah aren't review threads like the day of embargo?

 

[DNAbro]

Yeah it's a bit early even if, there is one review out.

Also Famitsu score is a bit low for what I was hoping. Still worried animation and new format will hurt the game more than benefit.

 

[takoyaki]

Wait why did you put a review thread 2 days in advance of the embargo release date?

The first review is out, I thought that's when you put up a thread so people can discuss the score(s)?

edit: please lock if that's not the case.

 

[Hibiki Kurosawa]

Darn, I got excited for reviews.

 

[Shizuka]

Darn, I got excited for reviews.

Me too.

 

[spindoctor]

Wait why did you put up a review thread 2 days in advance of the embargo release date?

Clearly an attempt to access the morphogenetic field.

 

[Kazer]

Me too.

Me three. Not that I plan on reading any since I don't want anything spoiled!

 

[StarStabbedMoon]

I admit I'm worried they overreached with their budget, and I'm expecting technical issues, but I'm cautiously optimistic...

I have faith in Uchikoshi. Being overly ambitious is not always a bad thing.

 

[Cody_D165]

hype

 

[OverBlood 3]

Nonary thread start

 

[R_thanatos]

Subscribed anyway but i'll get the game

 

[asagami_]

Hmm...not that I care what they think, I'm buying this no matter what, but that's a bit low for a Famitsu score.

I suspect the actual tone of the game is less appealing to the japanese gamers and this is reflected in the score. It's still a legit perfect 8 so it must be a good game.

 

[LiK]

huh Famitsu

 

[Linkstrikesback]

I'm expecting the reviews to come in lower than 999 and VLR just based on the janky animations.

I know they didn't have the budget for more, but it seems like they overstretched what they did have. A VLR (or 999, but that was never going to happen) approach with very minimal use of models other than in still shots allowed them to avoid the problems of not being able to get the quality animation in that the series deserves.

I still can't wait though

 

[jschreier]

14 hours in now. Can't stop playing

 

[meltingparappa]

The famitsu score has me thinking that one of many potential plot points might be be vaguely similar to a very famous game he did many years ago - and mentioning the specific title would give away the surprise, but people who have played it know exactly what I'm talking about.

If you're Japanese and play the game knowing that he's gone down that route before, it would probably have a much smaller impact than seeing it for the first time and dropping your 3DS out of shock.

Also janky animations? harrison-ford-whogivesashit.gif. The game is has insanely high production value for a visual novel. I love the art direction, even if it doesn't fill the Nishimura-shaped hole in my heart.

 

[PK Gaming]

14 hours in now. Can't stop playing

 

[GhostTrick]

14 hours in now. Can't stop playing

This is what I want to hear. Also I hate you :")
I hate Aksys and Spike Chunsoft for sending review copies during my exam period :")

 

[Lumination]

The famitsu score has me thinking that one of many potential plot points might be be vaguely similar to a very famous game he did many years ago - and mentioning the specific title would give away the surprise, but people who have played it know exactly what I'm talking about.

If you're Japanese and play the game knowing that he's gone down that route before, it would probably have a much smaller impact than seeing it for the first time and dropping your 3DS out of shock.

I know what you're talking about, but I hope not... I regret everything about playing that amazing plot point wrapped in a mediocre game.

 

[Kyolux]

14 hours in now. Can't stop playing

So I made the right choice to take two days off (plus holiday making it a 5 days week-end) to play this? (And SO5)

 

[kurahador]

14 hours in now. Can't stop playing

 

[soultron]

Someone on twitter mentioned this doesn't have as much of a focus on puzzles as VLR... is this true? (Trying not to spoil anything so I've not googled.)

 

[Poltergust]

14 hours in now. Can't stop playing

That's really good to hear. I can look past the stiff animation if the plot is as engaging as the last two games.

When that gameplay video dropped a few weeks ago, I actually stopped caring about the animation like 2 minutes in due to the events happening on screen, so if it's like that for the whole game then I think I'll be satisfied.

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

14 hours in now. Can't stop playing

All I needed to hear tbh.

 

[Modest Mauser]

The famitsu score has me thinking that one of many potential plot points might be be vaguely similar to a very famous game he did many years ago - and mentioning the specific title would give away the surprise, but people who have played it know exactly what I'm talking about.

If you're Japanese and play the game knowing that he's gone down that route before, it would probably have a much smaller impact than seeing it for the first time and dropping your 3DS out of shock.

Also janky animations? harrison-ford-whogivesashit.gif. The game is has insanely high production value for a visual novel. I love the art direction, even if it doesn't fill the Nishimura-shaped hole in my heart.

On the contrary, it doesn't look like budget is any higher, it just looks like they tried to stretch it a lot further. I was really excited when they described what they were going for, I imagined something around the level of Telltale game. But seeing what they ended up with? They should have set their sights lower.

It's not going to ruin the game or anything. But the ugly visuals are a downer still.

 

[LordGorchnik]

All I am going to say is people need to stay off any other gaming website/forum/blog feed.

Spoilers are already being posted EVERYWHERE. Seems like some people got access to a leaked version of the 3DS version and there are people out there who want to spoil it for everyone.

I suggest staying off twitter, RSS, and every other gaming feed you might be subscribed to for the rest of the week.

God people suck.

 

[KLoWn]

14 hours in now. Can't stop playing

Which version are you playing?

 

[Quonny]

All I needed to hear tbh.

Jokes on you. He literally can't stop playing or the game will kill him.

 

[takoyaki]

Someone on twitter mentioned this doesn't have as much of a focus on puzzles as VLR... is this true? (Trying not to spoil anything so I've not googled.)

that's the first time this has come up I think, all they said was that there won't be seperate difficulty settings for puzzles like in VLR. Do you have a link?

14 hours in now. Can't stop playing

that's what I wanted to hear, thanks for posting some updated impressions

 

[dreamfall]

MUST NOT GET SPOILED! Can't wait for this!

 

[OnionPowder]

This is one of those games that even if all the reviews were horrible I'd still be in. I need to finish that story. 999 and VLR were masterpieces so even if it's worse it's still an amazing game.

 

[Herb Alpert]

14 hours in now. Can't stop playing

Good.

 

[jschreier]

Which version are you playing?

Vita

 

[takoyaki]

All I am going to say is people need to stay off any other gaming website/forum/blog feed.

Spoilers are already being posted EVERYWHERE. Seems like some people got access to a leaked version of the 3DS version and there are people out there who want to spoil it for everyone.

I suggest staying off twitter, RSS, and every other gaming feed you might be subscribed to for the rest of the week.

God people suck.

Yup, it's a real shame. According to twitter, someone on 4chan who got a review copy has uploaded lots of images containing spoilers.

Please no one post any of that in this thread and always be sure to spoiler-tag everything story related with a clear indication of what's behind the black bar.

 

[LambdaTeos]

Anyone pre ordered this game through amazon?
the watch edition? it still won't show a release date, i'm getting worried u.u

 

[Hylian7]

Anyone pre ordered this game through amazon?
the watch edition? it still won't show a release date, i'm getting worried u.u

If I remember correctly, I don't think VLR got release date delivery

 

[soultron]

that's the first time this has come up I think, all they said was that there won't be seperate difficulty settings for puzzles like in VLR. Do you have a link?

No, someone mentioned it during E3 and it's really hard to find now. Sorry!

 

[Kusagari]

I have a feeling we're going to get E17'd and I can't wait.

 

[jschreier]

No, someone mentioned it during E3 and it's really hard to find now. Sorry!

There seem to be just as many puzzle rooms as VLR, and they're structured similarly too. But yeah, no easy mode as far as I can tell.

 

[AbrahamGiggles]

All I am going to say is people need to stay off any other gaming website/forum/blog feed.

Spoilers are already being posted EVERYWHERE. Seems like some people got access to a leaked version of the 3DS version and there are people out there who want to spoil it for everyone.

I suggest staying off twitter, RSS, and every other gaming feed you might be subscribed to for the rest of the week.

God people suck.

3DS version hasn't leaked yet, don't worry. People have been trying, but to no avail.

Anyway, the spoilers that have been posted from people with review copies don't spoil anything big, but if you want to have a pure experience, yeah, it's better not to look.

On topic, eh. It's only two points lower than VLR, and Uchikoshi designed this game in a way he thought wouldn't please the Japanese audience. I'm not too worried. If it sucks, at least we'll still have closure.

If I remember correctly, I don't think VLR got release date delivery

Oh, my VLR watch bundle got to my home on release day, but I was using Amazon Prime. It also had a delivery date way earlier than 7 days before release...

 

[themagicalkitsune]

Nonary thread start

the real mighty no 9!

 

[Altazor]

14 hours in now. Can't stop playing

fuck yeah.

My morphogenetic field is ready.

 

[Kagari]

14 hours in now. Can't stop playing

At 16 hours myself. So many feelings right now.

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

Jokes on you. He literally can't stop playing or the game will kill him.

All I want out of this series tbh.

Once this is out there will be nothing left that can top the series. I can die happy.

 

[kurahador]

Vita

Do they fix the auto dim thing from VLR? Please tell me they fixed it.

 

[Lumination]

On topic, eh. It's only two points lower than VLR, and Uchikoshi designed this game in a way he thought wouldn't please the Japanese audience.

Yeah, between that (which is what we wanted overseas) and the horrid animations, I definitely see it scoring less. But that shouldn't matter because it will be more ZE goodness.

 

[Hikami]

Anyone pre ordered this game through amazon?
the watch edition? it still won't show a release date, i'm getting worried u.u

Been worried about this too. Got the watch edition for the Vita version, still no delivery date. Might just end up buying it on steam from impatience if it takes too long.