999: The Novel

999 The Novel and the Zero Escape series in general stand out by using interactive elements in order to create a unique and entertaining story that cant be told quite as well through any other medium Fans of sicfi and horror will take particular interest in the plot but I highly recommend this to anyone who is curious to see the potential in video games to extend the boundaries of storytelling beyond what we have discovered from books and film                 Uses interactivity to create a new kind of story

This is amazing to have on the iOS For those complaining about the lack of puzzles it is clearly noted in the title that this is the novel The story is simply brilliant especially with Virtues Last Reward as the follow up If only more people would try this and realize how great of a series this is Viva Zeros Escape 3                 Amazing

Best game ever and the iOS version does it justice Best storyline ever Hands down                 999 is legendary

Wonderful I do miss the puzzles but it never claims to have them so I cant really knock off any stars as the story and characters are still completely amazing                 Perfect for what it is

Support operation bluebird on Facebook buy 999 on ds for full experience and buy the sequel virtues last reward on 3ds or vita for fuller experience zero escape 3 needs to happen for fullest experience support the series and aksys                 Operation bluebird for life

910 The added features made it worth getting again                 Still amazing without the puzzles

yesssss its finally here VLR next                 yaaay

I am 21 and never spent time to read books I ended up buying the game on the ds when it first came out and it is literally one of the best story games I have ever played to the point where I bought the novel version years later for iOS I didnt run into any technical issues and the the game is still entertaining even without the puzzles which I sadly admit I cheated with by looking at guides just to continue the story The only cons of this port is not all of the music is remastered in particular the suduko song morphogenetic sorrow and recollection which I believe are the two best audio tracks in the game werent even touched The music also does not loop as smoothly as it does in the DS it will cut off and start over Please give this novel a try even if youre not the type to read books it truly is a masterpiece                 This game made me start reading books

In 2010 the 999 came out for DS I consider myself to be a fairly experienced gamer so you can trust me when I say that when I first played that game I was utterly and completely blown away 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors combined masterful puzzles and fantastically inventive storytelling to produce what is my opinion the best video game narrative of all time STORY The plot at first seems like what wouldve resulted had Michael Crichten written Saw but starts to become one of the most complex and intriguing stories I have ever seen heard or read in any medium The story is written in such a way that draws you in and never lets you out You will quickly become attatched to the characters and you will want to know their motivations Who is Zero Why are you trapped on this ship Why is Lotus wearing so little clothing and why dont I mind The mystery is so compelling that you will keep telling yourself that you will stop after after a few more minutes only to realize that it is suddenly 2 AM and you should really finish that important research essay GAMEPLAY Similar to most visual novels the gamelpay of 999 consists mainly of making decisions Nearly every decision you make whether it is choosing which door to go through what to say to a specific character etc will impact the ending of your current playthrough However just because it is called an ending it does not by any means give you an excuse to stop playing In fact this games story revolves around the fact that you must learn from your mistakes to choose the right path Only when you have learned exactly what is required of you which includes playing through at least once you can finally get the true ending in which you will be bombarded with constant mindfckery but in a good way Once you do get to that final revelation trust me your jaw will hit the floor And it will be worth the multiple playthroughs VISUALS As this is a visual novel there are quite a lot of them Visuals I mean Every character has a set of pictures dedicated to them and whenever they speak a speech bubble will show next to their face Each character looks great and the fact that this is now in HD is really appreciated as someone who played the somewhat pixelated DS version There are also backgrounds and visual and audio cues for the lines of text you read which really add to the immersion It should also be mentioned that the games soundtrack is quite decent Each track adds something to the overall experience Some are quite good too I listen to a couple of tracks quite frequently on my iPod Good homework music PORT This is an iOS port of the original DS game Some things have been improved such as the aforementioned HD textures while some things have been taken away completely I will now address the elephant in the room yes the puzzles are compeltely missing However this game is only 5 and the DS game is around 20 So anyone complaining about the lack of puzzles really shouldnt be though I can see where they are coming from Also every important bit of dialogue that takes place during the puzzles in the DS version are still present in this port However some less important but characterbuilding moments are missing This is a shame but once again acceptable as this port is very cheap and still retains pretty much the entire story Oddly enough this version of the game has quite a few typos Upon starting the game you are greeted with crusie ship and LolInside as well as some missing puncuation They are distracting but occur rarely and dont hinder the story in any way On the bright side there is an added flowchart system This allows players to easily hop back to important decisions and moments in the game This is a very welcome addition as the DS version had players starting the story from the beginning every single time they wanted to get a different ending If you are a fan of sciencefiction horror or good storytelling in general you owe it to yourself to buy this game The story is fantastic the gameplay works great thanks to the added flowchart and while the puzzles are missing from this port I wouldnt worry too much about it I have given this game five stars because I have faith that Aksys will update the game and fix the typos Thanks for reading my really long review and I hope I have helped you to make your decision Also I you should know that there is a sequel to 999 called Virtues Last Reward It is available for the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita systems and is equally mind blowing and compelling I highly recommend it Also you should like Operation Bluebird on Facebook so that Zero Escape 3 can be made                 Flawless Story Decent Port

I was worried it would lose some gravity on IOS but what it lacks in puzzles now it makes up for in nicer visuals and a handy flow chart                 A must play

An incredible story one that i sorely regret waiting until it had gone on sale to buy It was an amazing experience                 Cannot miss

This is a great introduction to the game It actually inspired me to go find the Nintendo DS version so I could solve the puzzles that werent present in this version The main focus is on choosing the right doors which was still pretty fun It was just a nice breeze through the story but Im sure its presented exactly like it is in the game minus the searching puzzle mechanic like what youd see in Pheonix Wright or Super Dangan Ronpa 2 This was a really fun visual novel and if youre ever curious about the series at all definitely download this Good story fun characters and nice mystery                 Wow What a ride

then this is as good as it gets if you want to experience the 1st part of the Zero Escape trilogy The puzzles are nonexistent but it still stands on its own as a visual novel since the story is so wellmade I highly recommend this to anyone who is even alittle interested in Zero Escape You wont regret reading this story                 If You Dont Own A DS

One of the best stories ever told So many twists that felt so believable my favorite story of all time                 Amazing Story

Im familiar with this title 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors as well as its sequel Virtues Last Reward which were both amazing games after playing them on the DS3DS After checking out this version of the first game I can honestly saw that it is as amazing as ever despite the lack of puzzles A few concerns were a few typos here and there as well as the rendering of the casino background which seemed a little blurry from my view and a few of the cutscenes that were unfortunate cut in the visual novel version Just like its sequel Virtues Last Reward a flowchart is added if you choose to jump around and want to unlock every possible ending before wanting to finish the story and for those who have played the DS version you may come across a surprise or so I highly recommend this title and if you enjoy the challenge play the DS version as well as its sequel that is on the 3DS which Im hoping they release a visual novel of I was disappointed to find out that the third chapter of this series was placed on hold Please support this series Even though the puzzles are challenging there are a few that are a significant part of the story which will draw you in as you learn about the characters and decide on the outcome of the story You wont be disappointed                 Truly amazing You wont be disappointed

Best 5 I have ever spent in the apps store Amazing story characters music and atmosphere Get this visual novel now Spent two days completely engrossed in the story Now Im telling all my friends about this visual novel and planning to get the sequel Virtues Last Reward on the Vita                 AMAZING

Simply astounding Rarely do I rate apps or games this was such an exception Albeit the lack of puzzles just as good as the DS version                 Amazing

Great game                 Can wait for ZE3

I know this is under books section but it would justify the purchase if they added the actual puzzles that made the original game     No puzzles

My curiosity about this game was piqued for a while now because of friends When the story alone was released for 99 cents I saw no reason to stay away No regrets about experiencing this complex story it invoked an emotion I never thought I could have Sidenote to do research on the stories involved Some things like McDougalls rats are completely true but I havent seen anything backing up the Santa story or the EDT crystallization                 Surreal and full of psychological provocation

I thought this was a port of the DS game It is not Instead they keep the story and rip out the game aspect Oddly this is not clearly mentioned in the apps description The story is good but for the price I expected an interactive game not a graphic novel           Not a port

I literally cannot start the game because the UI is oversized After selecting New Game the introductory page is obscured to the point that there is no continue button I am stuck on that page and cannot progress I admire the positive support fans are giving this port for the sake of the trilogy but its objectively broken for me at the moment     Critical Bug for iPod Touch 3rd Generation

I played the original DS version and I can tell you that at 5 this awesome atmospheric visual novel is a steal Also do not weep for the loss of the puzzles as they were easily the weakest part of the game and became boorish chores over the course of multiple playthroughs Do yourself a favor and pick up this clever jem                 Spins and excellent and intriguing yarn

Great visual novel with the great storyline of the original DS version No puzzles but great enjoyment from the story Thank you to Aksys for porting these niche games over here And thanks for Spike Chunsoft for making this great game                 Great Visual Novel

Ive been playing visual novels for nearly a decade and 999 is one of my favorites I was skeptical when I heard the puzzles would be gone but they handled it nicely Important dialog during puzzle sequences in the original are kept and so nothing is truly lost if one wants to see a great story There have been no crashes thus far and Ive played through three endings The app is well made                 The modern Ever 17 just as good on iOS

I just had to write a review I played about half of 999 on DS and loved it but found starting from the beginning after each ending a bit too tedious since I had just come from the sequel Virtues Last Reward which features a convenient flow chart Luckily such a thing has been added to 999 on iOS This is a truly remarkable visual story with the plot development music and art of something far more expensive to make read feature films 999 will grip you and never let go until its final ending The characters and scenario design in this are brilliantly conceived I cant recommend 999 enough and theres even more praise to be found in other reviews here on the app store For something truly enthralling that you can carry in your pocket look no further than this neargenius game                 Simply a MustPlay

You really cant go wrong here with the plot great characters and great narrative This should be a featured app for sure                 Amazing story

Keep the visual novels coming                 Amazing

Really interesting story and a fun way to spend a few minutes here or there Recommended                 Awesome

Ridiculous They gutted the game and then called it a full product Absolutely ridiculous Save your money and just read a synopsis The game comes without the puzzles You know one of the things that actually makes this a game as opposed to just a boring interactive novel you really only get to make three decisions throughout the game I cannot recommend this     No puzzles

Only restriction listed is the minimum iOS version can be purchased on iPod Touch 3rd Gen and presumably iPhone 3GS but cant be played due to a lack of nonRetina display mode Most of the game is cut off the screen despite apparently running fine otherwise Contacted Aksys support nearly two months ago with no response the patch neither acknowledges or fixes the issue and the game can still be purchased and downloaded on these incompatible devices Personally I loved the original 999 but I cant approve of an apparent cashgrab with no support behind it     No support from Aksys incompatible with certain devices

999 the novel was amazing with its heart pounding breath taking adrenalin pumping story as great as the actual game itself Yeah it doesnt have the puzzles or in game speech options as the actual game gives it still delivers the story of the game and I cant wait for the next installment of this franchise                 Worthy if its asking price

999 was one of my favorite DS games and it has an incredible storyline and characters I think excluding the puzzles works really well for ios perfect for fans who want to reread the story in a different style and also perfect for newcomers Really hoping for a Zero Escape 3                 Excellent port

I have just finished replaying the game originally on Ds and now here If you want a fantastic read youve come to the right app This app is brimming with some of the best themes twists characters and stories you will ever find It is a port of the DS original 999 9 hours 9 persons 9 doors and if you ever get a chance I recommend you play it as it is far superior in all ways but 1 That one improvement here is the flow chart It lets you easily skip to the choices you need to make without going through the whole game Downside is that it still takes a while for the game to reach the actual choice moment This is hampered by the originally optional extraneous conversations As much as I love the elevator scene Ive gone through it 3 times today and am tired of it Another interesting but in my opinion controversial addition is the help system After a play through the game will tell you the doors you should take next If you didnt get the Coffin ending you have to deal with going back through several segments and wait for the slightly to slow auto text feature to work its magic For the impatient who just want the core of the experience it is awesome moreso that it only tells you after your first ending so you can at least get one of your own design Finally the biggest change the lack of puzzles All the major dialogue is there from the puzzles and even a bit of side dialogue but in reality this isnt what those who have played 999 DS wanna know they want to know about the final puzzle Without spoiling anything the game skips the final puzzle not allowing you the chance to solve it and kill the tremendously built up tension and emotion Literally if it werent for having played it before it would feel like a bad copout This all said best 5 spent on iPhone well worth playing through and enjoy having your mind blown Definitely recommended regardless of shortcomings              Absolute Honest Review

Please bring virtues last reward I personally liked the removal of puzzles since I could get through the story faster since Im a busy guy and games take up a lot of time Please keep up the good work                 Want sequels

Im a huge fan of the Zero Escape games and its wonderful to be able to support Aksys in any way possible If you dont own the 999 DS game its totally worth it Still waiting on ZE3 thoughcmon guys                 Amazing

More than game its an interactive novel Just like some have said the puzzles from the DS version were taken out but that doesnt deter the game from having a compelling storyline Players do need to replay the game close to the beginning a few times but they can skipfastfoward in parts already seen replaying the game has an explanation within the storyline its not just to waste time It is worth the price and depending on how much one reads dialogues versus using the skip option every now and then the game can last more than 20 hours It is indeed a great game                 Beautiful compelling storyline

Love this story and its sequel hopefully they adapt VLR as well Definitely needs more attention so the third part of the story can be told                 Great adaptation need more

Great story of course but im sure youve already heard that While there are no puzzles the iOS version adds a flowchart to navigate endings and points in the story allowing fast travel to any point youve been at before Another good addition is the skip feature allowing you to rush through text that youve seen to get to a choice which is handy towards the end Also theres an exclusive iOS ending WIN WIN 55                 No Problems At All

Hope there are updates that will allow me to carry this masterpiece along with my phone I already know this game is good so im still giving this five stars Updates tho Really would appreciate some                 Does not download to iphone6

On the original Nintendo DS999 was a smash hit puzzle gamenovel The puzzles were challenging but fair The iOS version however lacks puzzles sadlybut does offer better graphics then the original The story is still amazingand it will affect you on a deep level I recommend this game to anybody who loves a good story              No puzzles same great story

I cant get into the actual game It keeps crashing after the beginning cinematic     Cant play

For new eyes to the series 999 was originally a Nintendo DS game In every room immediately after a numbered door there are puzzles in this version they are effectively skipped over This mobile port works through this fine and still tells the story beautifully itd be hard to mess it up considering how flat out wonderful it is but I cant give it a perfect 55 knowing that people playing this version are unfortunately missing one of my favorite parts of the original game Still please play 999 in any of its incarnations Its story is straight up perfection              Okay port for an amazing game

One of the best stories and its told in an extremely creative way                 Must buy

the zero escape series is one of the best game series i have come across and i definitely recommend this series to those who enjoy a good thrill the only reason i am not giving this app a full 5 stars is because this is the first app i actually purchased but i cannot get past the title screen its always crashing on me when i try to start a new game and ive tried it numerous times it doesnt work so upset i cannot enjoy this i dont want my 5 to go to waste              fantastic game but

Excellent narrative great characters and just bloody interesting                 Great game

999 is by far one of the best visual novels I have ever read The sequel Virtues Last Reward is even better There is a third game in the making but it is being halted due to the fact that the people funding it feel that it might now make enough money All I ask is that you give this story a shot and if you fall in love with it like I know you will show your support and join the Facebook page for operation bluebird and make the final game a reality                 Operation Bluebird

I disagree about supporting this developer The only reason to make an app that isnt cross compatible with other devices is greed I was recommended this app from a blog and without knowing better bought the iPhone only version This is ridicules So many other graphic novels and comics are cross platform titles This is a port so they have already made their money Now they are out to make it thrice over Last time they get my money        Greedy developer

Kinda miss the puzzles but one thing I felt playing the original was that I wish I could get back to the story Also the VLR type flow chart skipping was a nice feature                 Good port

The novel is phenomenal with an intriguing story I couldnt stop thinking about long after I finished it I decided to pace myself and only played at night to give me something to ponder about before I slept Some of the choices really kept me up at night I noticed some dodgy spelling mistakes but I overlooked them to the storys benefit Overall the replay value is there in the choices and will keep you coming back just to peer into the what couldve been I recommend this to anyone willing to be enraptured by a tale of mystery and panic you have yet to witness I hope we can play the sequels on iOS someday                 Please Bring The Sequels