Root Letter

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
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  1. RPG Fan
    Dec 5, 2016
    45
    Even the most hardcore visual novel fan is going to be hard pressed to find enjoyment with this unsatisfying mystery adventure.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Oct 31, 2016
    30
    My laborious, 10-hour uphill battle with Root Letter ended in the hill giving way to a massive drop into a bottomless ravine, and as I fell through the ravine, I felt regret. I felt pain. I felt aggravation...And I heard the same damned song playing for like a dozen hours until I died.

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 26
  3. Negative: 5 out of 26
  1. fantashima1995
    Nov 11, 2016
    8
    I bought the game after a friend of mine played it. I am a big fan of Japan and it seemed that the game presents through a mystery an areaI bought the game after a friend of mine played it. I am a big fan of Japan and it seemed that the game presents through a mystery an area that I didn`t know, Shimane.

    I played different visual novel and this is particular since there is an "adventure" aspect pretty unusual for this type of game. Art is beautiful (I love Mino Taro) and the story is somehow intriguing.

    If you like Japan and Visual Novel, I suggest you to give it a go.    … Full Review »
  2. UnknownVids
    May 22, 2019
    10
    One of the best games that I have ever played on PS4. The story was very intriguing and made me want to play a lot more. I was satisfied withOne of the best games that I have ever played on PS4. The story was very intriguing and made me want to play a lot more. I was satisfied with all the endings but i wouldn't mind a continuation of the same game and building more depth into the endings.… Full Review »
  3. datsundacar
    Apr 25, 2017
    3
    Extremely forgettable game with some of the worst mechanics I've ever seen.

    There is no point in having "Max Mode" and the dialogue is    Extremely forgettable game with some of the worst mechanics I've ever seen.

    There is no point in having "Max Mode" and the dialogue is pretty terrible as well.

    There are multiple endings, but I stopped after the first playthrough. There's nothing fun about it that makes you want to keep playing like in 999.    … Full Review »
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