Root Letter

 PlayStation 4
User Score
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
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  1. 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 with all the endings but i wouldn't mind a continuation of the same game and building more depth into the endings.
  2. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  3. Letiste-Gaming
    Nov 10, 2016
    8
    Una de las mejores novelas visuales que hemos probado en los últimos años, con una trama que te engancha desde el primer minuto y que sólo se ve lastrada por un minijuego poco inspirado y un par de situaciones que o dan vergüenza ajena o sólo sirven como catalogo turístico de Matsue.

    -Lee el análisis completo en Letiste Gaming!!-
  4. 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 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.
  5. danswink
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    Testing this link please ignore.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 with all the endings but i wouldn't mind a continuation of the same game and building more depth into the endings.

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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
  1. 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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  2. Video Chums
    Jan 17, 2017
    75
    Root Letter is an intriguing title with an interesting story that manages to stay engaging throughout. Although a couple of weird Japanisms occasionally get in the way, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys visual novels and detective games.
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  3. 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.
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