Steins;Gate 0

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Gaming Age
    Apr 20, 2017
    67
    It'll be compelling to people who loved the world of the original Steins;Gate and are desperate for more. If you don't have that background, then Steins;Gate 0 will seem mostly incomprehensible to you. It makes the occasional half-hearted stab at explaining what you're reading, but for the most part, this story is all about moving things forward. Not only that, it does so through the kind of massive info dumps that tend to typify some visual novels — and your mileage will undoubtedly vary in terms of how much you like that sort of thing.
  2. GameGrin
    Dec 3, 2016
    60
    With an intense and intriguing narrative, Steins;Gate 0 is a joy to play through though too many times the story slows down for sometime much more mundane. Without knowledge of the characters or larger plot of previous games, you may struggle to get the full experience.

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#1 Best PS Vita Game of 2016
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#8 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2016
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#2 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2016

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 73
  3. Negative: 5 out of 73
  1. Crext
    Dec 26, 2016
    9
    This is the first visual novel I've ever purchased (or read for that matter). I'm not really the type to sit down with this on a game console,This is the first visual novel I've ever purchased (or read for that matter). I'm not really the type to sit down with this on a game console, but after watching the anime from start to finish for about 2 weeks ago I thought, "screw it, I need to watch the next volume". After reading about the movie, and Episode 0 of the anime, I decided to just jump into Stein;s Gate 0 since it was basically just out the gate (heh) and people had spoken warmly about the last visual novel.

    As a conclusion I can say without a doubt that if you'd just finished the anime, and took that route, then this game works really well. I can't speak for other's viewpoints and angels of entry, but for me this just turned out to be a very satisfying adventure. I also finished all 6 endings, and without spoiling any of them, I could say that I found it fascinating that the totality of them would (and could in theory) make up 1 big story larger than the initial true ending.

    The only thing I really miss is an "after days" episodes of Kirusu and Rintarou. I somehow will expect them to promise having children together in multiple timelines and the Stein;s Gate's Kirusu to hate all her other Kirusus for making such an unfair democratic decision (so irrational). However, from the way this series is going, I guess I can expect some juicy new adventures on that topic in Stein;s Gate 2: Beyond the Gate (name subject to change).

    FWUAHAHAHAHA!    … Full Review »
  2. Ogie
    Feb 1, 2017
    10
    What to say here.... S;G 0 is absolutely amazing visual novel in every way. I really loved original S;G and was waiting for really long timeWhat to say here.... S;G 0 is absolutely amazing visual novel in every way. I really loved original S;G and was waiting for really long time for this. S;G 0 is definitely at least as good as the first game. Art style is very similar to previous one, I would say it looks even a little bit better than in S;G. I was really curious about the story of S;G 0 and I have to say the story is incredibly good. Its setting is more darker and more serious than in first game. The game is way more adult than first S;G was. So yea it is different but still masterpiece. I would really recommend this one for every one. Definitely best VN and best PS VITA game!

    Graphic - 10
    Gameplay - 9
    Lasting Appeal - 10
    Execution - 10

    Overall - 9,75    … Full Review »
  3. tommydlbass
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
    The sequel of the fantastic visual novel that still felt fresh and a good sequel, not a plain fanfiction. Worth it.
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