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. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 14, 2016
    70
    Root Letter is a strange visual novel, but one that keeps players interested throughout. If you feel you’ve received a rather lackluster ending then that’s cause to play through four more times to uncover the final truth. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t make expedite subsequent playthroughs. Still, there is a lot to like about a visual novel focused on the lives of thirty somethings rather than samey love-struck teenagers.
  2. CGMagazine
    Dec 6, 2016
    60
    It's a shame that Root Letter has such abysmal writing, because there truly are some fascinating plot threads to unravel throughout this brief journey.
  3. Destructoid
    Nov 23, 2016
    60
    Less-discerning players with a tolerance for bad localizations, or maybe Matsue residents, will find a pleasant diversion in Root Letter, but for everyone else, it's difficult to recommend, especially at its current price tag.
  5. PlaySense
    Dec 23, 2016
    55
    A unique style and intriguing storyline unfortunately aren't enough to make up for the title's lack of interactivity and overall boring gameplay.
  6. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Nov 11, 2016
    55
    Root Letter has many interesting ideas, but they never fully gel together at the end.
  7. Adventure Gamers
    Feb 6, 2017
    50
    Proving too slow-paced and repetitive for its own good, Root Letter fails to seal the deal on its promising set-up, though it may yet pave the way for improved Kadokawa mysteries to come.

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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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