I want to give it a higher rating because the gameplay is fun and I LOVE the concept.
But what in the heck was half of the dialogue????
But what in the heck was half of the dialogue????
After suffering through all of Danganronpa and being disappointed by modern Ace Attorney, AI: The Somnium Files is a welcome refresher. Detective VNs could learn a lot from this game's approach to dialogue and presentation. Playing was really a very pleasant experience, with no frustrating gameplay moments and no glaring writing issues other than some backloaded filler. The vibes were immaculate, and the cringeworthy JP media tendencies were at a minimum.
If you're a fan of the genre, it's worth a play for sure.
If you're a fan of the genre, it's worth a play for sure.
I really enjoyed this. I can definitely tell it's by the writer of Zero Escape (even having only played one of them), though I do think this game suffers a bit from not explaining some of the underlying mechanics behind the story. It was enjoyable despite this, though, and I am eager to try out the sequel.
This game presents an enthralling mystery that's backed up with very fun characters and witty writing. The game is very funny at the drop of a hat too, helped by stellar voice performances from the characters. The final twist can make things feel a bit messy, but after I had time to think on it, it still worked for me.