- Publisher: Aksys Games
- Release Date: Nov 16, 2010
User Score
Generally favorable reviews- based on 314 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 279 out of 314
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Mixed: 18 out of 314
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Negative: 17 out of 314
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Dec 7, 2010Very fun, very well done story, neat trick to the real ending. this is a game that should not be missed be fans of puzzle games, phoenix wright, or great story telling. Warning it is rated Mature for a reason
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Dec 5, 2010
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Dec 17, 2010Astonishing story, it is easily the best story of any game this year. I was simply spellbound during the entire game, going without food, going without sleep, it is just fantastic.
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Dec 28, 2018
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Nov 5, 2011Excellent story, and makes it's way on my Top 10 DS games at position 1. Sublime narrative, great puzzles, likeable characters, has everything to be what it is: a must have for the system. Looking forward to it's sequel on 3DS and Vita.
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Jul 25, 2013More of an interactive novel with some little puzzles to solve thrown in than a traditional game, but it's an engaging one that is definitely worth it. The only reason I've even heard of this game is that I bought a Vita and was looking at well-reviewed games for it. The sequel to this game is on Vita, but a lot of people said to play 999 first. I'm glad I did. I can't wait for the sequel.
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Apr 3, 2011
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Feb 28, 2013
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Nov 12, 2012
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Jul 16, 2013Holy cow what an amazing story. Music was phenomenal and played a key factor in story telling. I have never seen such a good Visual Novel before. Time to move on to the sequel.
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Sep 4, 2015
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Feb 15, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jun 20, 2013Engaging story and the puzzles were pretty manageable for the most part. I was hooked, and wanted to find out everything in the story. Great music that accompanied what was going on in the game.A lack of a flowchart to pick where you want to start from again was annoying since you had to skip text for a chunk of time. This is a must play for the DS.
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May 13, 2011
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Dec 31, 2011
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Aug 30, 2016
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May 27, 2014
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Feb 8, 2017If you are a fan of visual novels then this game is a no brainer. With multiple endings and fun escape the room puzzles to tie you over, 999 is a very enjoyable experience.
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Jul 12, 2013Pros:
- Interesting Story
- Superb Puzzles
- Great Difficulty
- Wonderful Character Development
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Aug 17, 2013
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Oct 16, 2013Both the narrative and soundtrack were very good, and the plot was captivating. My only beef with the game was the fact that you had to replay the puzzles you already did to advance.
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Oct 21, 2013A gem for the DS as literally the only DS game with a horror genre that is executed to perfection. If you are not a fan of visual novels, the story may seem slow-paced. However the plot is very deep, and the dialogue can also be amusing at times. The game also has a lot of replayability with the numerous endings you can get.
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Jan 9, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jun 20, 2014This game made me experience feelings I've never experienced in a video game before. The soundtrack is so shockingly good, that it actually gave me nightmares. This game can also be truly depressing, but I still recommend you pick it up.
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Jul 26, 2014
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May 10, 2017This is my first Novel based game I've ever played and one of the first games I played on my DS. I was totally blown away. The story is incredible and interesting the characters are very well made. And there are so many different paths you can take to make it your very own unique adventure and experience. A must play game for every one even for a person who never played a "game" before.
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Jun 30, 2015
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Jul 7, 2015One of the best games you will find on the Nintendo DS. Great puzzles, fantastic story and lots of reasons to replay. Make sure to give this one a shot.
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Oct 21, 2011999 is stunning. It sports a captivating plot driven by a fantastic cast of characters, a satisfying mix of puzzles and interesting mathematical, scientific and philosophical quandaries to ponder.
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May 13, 2011999 is a gutsy, mature story that blends horror, science, and character-driven drama in intriguing, thoughtful ways. It's also backed by some sparse but solid gameplay, melding traditional puzzle types with a cohesive math-based theme that nicely suits its subject matter. Unfortunately, what could have been a taut psychological thriller all too often becomes a plodding, pace-killing narrative full of bloated, poorly-integrated dialogue.
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May 11, 2011A fantastic experience from start to finish. It is a game that truly expands what narrative video games can be capable of, and does so with a engrossing story that draws players in until the very end, all six of them.