Zero Escape: The Nonary Games

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  • Summary: Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. DualShockers
    Mar 17, 2017
    95
    Zero Escape: The Nonary Games is a perfect addition to any visual novel fan’s collection. Both games are truly a work of art that combine mystery and horror to tell a story that is so gripping that it’s almost impossible to put down. The only thing missing is the inclusion of the third entry of the series, Zero Time Dilemma.
  2. PC Gamer
    Apr 21, 2017
    90
    Smart without being overbearing, Zero Escape: The Nonary Games continues to set the bar for its genre.
  3. CGMagazine
    Mar 17, 2017
    85
    It’s never been easier to play the Zero Escape titles than it is now, and for the money, any fan of heady narratives and fun puzzles is in for several hours of quality entertainment.
  4. Riot Pixels
    Jun 5, 2017
    85
    The Nonary Games is an awesome compilation for all true fans of adventure games.
  5. Twinfinite
    Mar 17, 2017
    80
    Zero Escape: The Nonary Games is a really solid compilation that offers a great visual novel experience on PC (and the PS4 and Vita, for that matter).
  6. SpazioGames
    Apr 2, 2017
    80
    Although Zero Time Dilemma is nowhere to be found and there's no extras whatsoever, Zero Escape The Nonary Games is a great package containing two brilliant visual novels. If, for any reason, you didn't have a chance to play them (or just one of them), then buying it is heavily recommended, especially for the treatment that 999 has undergone.

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  1. Darthtux
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    To those who love mystery/puzzle games I think this is the main attraction for Zero Escape
    It's kinda like Danganronpa but it tells more of a    To those who love mystery/puzzle games I think this is the main attraction for Zero Escape
    It's kinda like Danganronpa but it tells more of a mature, and dark story with lots of plot twists :D

    This bundles two games from the three volumes and you're getting a really great deal out of this.
    There is VA for the two of them so you wont need to worry yourself reading too much of the VN

    The stories told from these two games are a masterpiece and you probably wont be forgetting it for a while.... The characters too each have their own unique side stories to them as well

    Look I'm probably not giving this game justice but all I want to say is if you want a REALLY good VN, this is a must buy for the reasons stated above; You wont regret it :D

    Get the third game if you liked these two! Hopefully there might be a bundle sale for all three in the future?    … Expand
  2. AceAscendus
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Fun and entertaining games, but make sure to NEVER EVER play the third game "Zero Time Dilemma", it is extremely bad, so bad that it can ruinFun and entertaining games, but make sure to NEVER EVER play the third game "Zero Time Dilemma", it is extremely bad, so bad that it can ruin the memories and experience of these first two awesome games. Jut play Zero Escape: The Nonary Games and pretend the third game doesn't exist.… Expand
  4. BaconBiscuit
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Genuinely two of the best games I've ever played, wrapped together in a convenient package on steam. With updated art/graphics, and even voiceGenuinely two of the best games I've ever played, wrapped together in a convenient package on steam. With updated art/graphics, and even voice acting, this is easily the superior version of both 999 (Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors) and Virtue's Last Reward. The cast of both games is excellent all the way through, the plot is incredible and manages to follow it's own rules and make sense despite breaching very absurd concepts. The voice acting is extremely good and the gameplay of course never disappoints. If you like cool complex sci-fi plots, murder mysteries, and/or puzzle games, absolutely consider checking out these amazing visual novels.… Expand
  5. subspace87
    May 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. These games were absolutely phenomenal. The storytelling, mysteries, plot twists, and progression were so brilliantly clever and amazing. They're so incredibly innovative and wonderful and I recommend them to anyone who loved mystery games. Even the murder mystery aspects were great. My only gripes with the games is that you do have to fill in the blanks for some of the questions that you have after finishing them (especially with 999). I did this by going on forums online to get the answers. I also wish they had spent more time drawing out the quote on quote "mastermind reveal" in 999. I feel like it was a little lackluster and could've been more dramatic. Otherwise, loved these games so much! They were great!… Expand
  6. SrPepe
    Oct 22, 2018
    9
    Es un remaster excelentemente logrado, si bien no le puse 10 a los juegos por separado, juntos y remasterizados es un trabajo y una obra queEs un remaster excelentemente logrado, si bien no le puse 10 a los juegos por separado, juntos y remasterizados es un trabajo y una obra que simplemente no puede estar por debajo de 10.… Expand
  7. Zide_Sh0w
    Oct 26, 2020
    9
    Отличный запутанный сюжет от которого не оторваться. Интересные глубокие персонажи, которые раскрываются на протяжение всей игры. И всё этоОтличный запутанный сюжет от которого не оторваться. Интересные глубокие персонажи, которые раскрываются на протяжение всей игры. И всё это сдобрено приятной не надоедающей музыкой. Из минусов хочется выделить лишь графику и невозможность быстро пропустить уже пройденные этапы игры при повторном прохождении.… Expand
  8. giannis2001
    Oct 1, 2021
    8
    Zero Escape 999: Great game overall, with an incredibly interesting setting and gameplay segments, a smart plot, and well-written characters.Zero Escape 999: Great game overall, with an incredibly interesting setting and gameplay segments, a smart plot, and well-written characters. What this game does exceptionally is the tension it builds along with the pacing. You want to know what's going to happen so much due to the huge veil of mystery covering the characters and the plot. However, most puzzles are easy to medium (at max) difficulty-wise.

    Zero Escape Virtue's Last Reward: It is an amazing sequel to the first one. I found myself liking it more. Great twists that have a stronger impact on the story and the escape rooms are WAY better designed and some are actually challenging. The cast is also great here as well. As for the story, I found it more thrilling as well ,with many great mysteries, and plot is overall better.

    This duology is a must-play for thriller enthusiasts.    … Expand

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