AI: The Somnium Files

1. IvoryBlood

   Feb 13, 2020

   10

   Absolutely my game of the year of 2019. Being a visual novel, it's of course not everybody's cup of tea, but if you want a great murderAbsolutely my game of the year of 2019. Being a visual novel, it's of course not everybody's cup of tea, but if you want a great murder mystery with great characters and a mind-bending plot, you've come to the right place. Anyone who's a fan of Uchikoshi's work or wants to get into his stuff would do well to check this one out… Expand

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2. Kashiblood

   Mar 2, 2020

   10

   Best game i've ever played. Literally. The story and characters are amazing and I cried so much at many points in the story.

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4. GraysonWayne

   Sep 21, 2019

   10

   To start, this game is well directed with loads of good work done into characters and the comfortable flow of what they put into the gameplayTo start, this game is well directed with loads of good work done into characters and the comfortable flow of what they put into the gameplay style in terms of concept. Despite it being what most would call a visual novel, AI: The Somnium Files takes the concept of it to another level by putting in interactive segments that are full of humor, character, symbolism, and aesthetic while still retaining it's full value of being a "Visual Novel" style story and character driven game that will throw you for loops with branching paths. Like many visual novels, it's a very laid back experience and it pulls off what it's supposed to do really well while somehow still having you on your feet with highly unique and dialogue centered interactions that you wouldn't want to miss.
   
   Gameplay: Consistent, Voluntary and Detail Oriented:
   In most parts of the game, you're playing a social first person dialogue oriented point and click interactive novel. For the people who like design and detail, the amount of interactions you can have within these areas and scenarios is done perfectly and done well enough to keep you interested into every single detail of every frame of the game. Plus, with me personally, I had fun with just the characters dialogue and the personalities alone.
   
   You can choose to blaze through the story like a regular visual novel, or you can choose to take in the small details in the environment and take in more of the personalities of the characters that I am sure many players would grow to enjoy. There are segments that are physically interactive in the third person as you roam the Somnium (deep sleep recess of the mind), and interact with items in the room that you move in while controlling Aiba, your AI False Eyeball Companion that literally lives in your head. Explore the Somnia, interact with items, and solve puzzles. It's quite simple and the developers did it well.
   
   The soundtrack is amazing. The characters are unique and amazing, and although there are some that are "cliche" in scenario, the way that they are interpreted and put into the story is well done. The physically interactive segments are a really good fun new touch to what one would expect from a Spike Chunsoft "Visual Novel". In all fairness, it's an interactive dialogue centered game that is a rare combination of being BOTH character (in terms of interactions and personality) and story driven. I am very happy I got this game. Definitely a must buy for anyone who is looking for a laid back yet highly enjoyable mystery solving aesthetically pleasing AND YET on your toes unique experience. Another amazingly directed game, and I hope it gets the recognition it deserves in my opinion.… Expand

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5. Xerostray

   Feb 18, 2020

   10

   This is an excellent game with a very deep and well written story. It did a great job keeping me engaged, the characters are all written inThis is an excellent game with a very deep and well written story. It did a great job keeping me engaged, the characters are all written in such a way that the can be related to, even though there are some crazy over the top moments which serve as comic relief when there are crimes and mysteries to solve. If you play through all the paths to get the full story, you're really in for an experience. The game is pretty long, I'd honestly compare it to an interactive book, but the game is fully voiced over so its almost like watching a crime show on tv. Fingers crossed for a sequel or another game that expands on this kind of concept because its honestly a work of art. I'm giving this game an actual rating of 8.5 but because of false review bombs i'll give it a 10 to help even out the score.… Expand

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6. Tomotomi

   Feb 11, 2020

   10

   Ai: The Somnium Files is an incredibly gripping and hilarious murder mystery story about love and family that explores lots of interestingAi: The Somnium Files is an incredibly gripping and hilarious murder mystery story about love and family that explores lots of interesting concepts. There are characters that have more than meets the eye to them, shocking plot twists, and fun puzzles to solve. If you've played any of the Zero Escape games then you probably already know what I'm talking about. I could not stop playing once I started it and all in all I think it's a very satisfying self contained experience. 10/10 I loved every second of it.… Expand

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7. C45513

   Feb 8, 2020

   10

   Lovely story, kept me interested right from the initial hook until the fantastic conclusion.

   • 5 of 6 users found this helpful
8. Frodomar2002

   Feb 17, 2020

   0

   I never played the original but even I know this one is no good. The controls are confusing and inconsistencies and the gameplay is terrible. Avoid

   • 4 of 27 users found this helpful

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