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9-nine-:Episode 1 on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
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Help Miyako and Kakeru track down a superpowered serial killer before they strike again.
9-nine-:Episode 1 is a visual novel, anime and cute game
developed by PALETTE
and published by Sekai Project.
Released on January 31st 2019 is available only on Windows
in 3 languages: English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 1,603 reviews of which 1,526 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam with a 50% discount.
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- OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: Core 2 Duo (Core i3 or higher recommended)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1280 x 720
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 4 GB available space
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Meh. its aight I know the whole story are all split into the four episodes so its meant to be short, but still, it was overall pretty... meh. With all episodes featuring different heroines and their separate stories. Its a lovey-dovey visual novel for all slice of life fans to enjoy. Characters were not bad, but not great either. I didnt get attatched to any of them personally. Its just another vn with the default tropes that come with every romance visual novel, with a little bit of murder mystery sprinkled in. My score: 6/10 Above average, but barely... oh yea and theres an patch for this game... if youre into that...
I just finished the 9-nine- series, and overall, it was an incredible experience! If you're like me, you have this series on your Wishlist for awhile and you hesitate to start it since it is separated in episode and it's expensive, or you saw reviews saying the first episode sucks and all that. The price is a bit high but in my opinion it's worth the 40$ (on sale) for the whole series. The first episode is a bit slow-paced, but that is totally understandable since it sets up the world, mechanics, and character introductions. It wasn't all that bad at least for me, some things were rushed like the romance but that's normal since it's mixed with the intro. once you get past the setup however, the series takes off. On episode 2, The chemistry between the main character and the heroine was fantastic. It has been a while since I laughed as hard at some dialogues. The voice acting did amazingly so it felt natural and engaging. From Episode 3 onward, the series reaches peak quality. I was hooked. The story delivers non-stop twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. I literally couldn't stop reading until late at night. If you enjoy visual novels with great character dynamics, high stakes, and surprising plot turns, this is definitely worth reading!
(Note: this is more of a review of the entire series.) 9-nine- is a popular visual novel that's a blend of action, mystery, and supernatural genres. This isn't something I normally read (I mainly read slice-of-life), so I don't have anything to compare to, but in a vacuum, it's pretty solid. Pros: The mystery and supernatural element- The mechanics are explained clearly and in detail, and everything was slowly revealed, making it easy to understand and follow along. This made me much more invested in the story and thinking about everything that happens. The characters- I often get more invested in the characters than the actual story. Every heroine gets their moments to shine, especially in their own episode. I enjoyed getting to know the characters, and watching them interact with each other. This extends to the protagonist Kakeru as well. He has a clearly defined personality, so he really stands out among a sea of generic VN protagonists. Him being voiced further emphasizes that he's his own character. The action- You can't have an action story without the fight scenes, and for the most part, they do their job well. Even as someone that struggles with attention span, during the most climactic moments, I can usually read through the entire fight scene (which can last an hour or even longer) in one sitting. Cons: Romance- Yes, I know romance isn't the main point of this series. But the romance often felt awkward because it's shoehorned in and separate from the main plot. Pacing- The pacing sometimes felt weird, alternating between long stretches with nothing really happening, and then suddenly too much happening at once. Pricing- This easily could have been a single VN, but instead, it's divided into five episodes, and the cost adds up. The entire series costs 90 USD, and even getting it at a steep discount set me back 33 USD. And if you're thinking about buying the first episode to test the waters, that's not a good idea, as it isn't really representative of what the later episodes are like. You really just have to take a risk and buy this entire series at once.
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9-nine-:Episode 1 is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.
Yes, 9-nine-:Episode 1 is currently available at a 50% discount. You can purchase it for 9.75€ on Steam.
Yes, 9-nine-:Episode 1 received 1,526 positive votes out of a total of 1,603 achieving an impressive rating of 9.03.
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9-nine-:Episode 1 was developed by PALETTE and published by Sekai Project.
Yes, 9-nine-:Episode 1 is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, 9-nine-:Episode 1 is not playable on MacOS.
No, 9-nine-:Episode 1 is not playable on Linux.
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No, 9-nine-:Episode 1 does not support VR.
9-nine-:Episode 1 is a single-player game.
No, 9-nine-:Episode 1 does not currently offer any DLC.
No, 9-nine-:Episode 1 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, 9-nine-:Episode 1 does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, 9-nine-:Episode 1 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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12
Developer
PALETTE
Publisher
Sekai Project
Release
31 Jan 2019
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