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Puzzle, Adventure, Visual Novel, Action
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
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Plot-driven, contemplative, dark and contemporary.
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Game RantMichael BeckwithSep 20194.5/5 starsAI: The Somnium Files is the perfect successor to the Zero Escape series and a must-buy for any fan of director Kotaro Uchikoshi.
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Hardcore GamerKirstin SwalleySep 20194.5/5It's hard to go into what makes AI: Somnium Files so extraordinarily great without spoiling key elements, but it's truly a title that grips quickly and doesn't let go.
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TheSixthAxisReuben MountOct 20199/10AI: The Somnium Files has to be easily one of the best visual novels I've ever had the joy of playing, maybe even ranks as one of the best games I've played this year. With superb visuals, engaging gameplay, likeable characters, and a twist-filled story to rival that of M. Night Shyamalan, this is definitely not a visual novel to be slept on (sorry).
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Cubed3Eric AceJan 20225/10When the story hits some of its high points, AI: The Somnium Files is really good, and feels like the same kind of high 999 gave… but it is largely crippled by just how slow and repetitious it all is. Random slapstick and outright unrealistic scenes draws players out very quickly from the attempt at being a serious plot. It goes nowhere fast, and the whiplash between attempts at humour and serious moments are too ham-fisted. The overall plot could easily be cut by more than half, and the overall experience would be better for it.
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COGconnectedStephan AdamusSep 201958/100If you’re looking for a visual novel with a compelling plot, and are able to ignore lots of terrible dialogue, then AI: The Somnium Files is a no-brainer recommendation.
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IGDB rating 8.5/10 from 121 ratings.
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