Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. RPG Site
    Jun 26, 2016
    70
    A great conclusion to the Zero Escape series. Its incredible storytelling through fragmented scenes fittingly structures the entire plot as a puzzle that the player pieces together one at a time. Several characters we've come to hate and love throughout the series now have a conclusive explanation to the situations they faced in the other games. While some of its flaws may leave some areas feeling half-baked, Zero Time Dilemma will be something that won't be leaving our minds anytime soon.
  2. GameCritics
    Aug 8, 2016
    65
    I hope that we haven’t heard the last of the Zero Escape team, but I also hope that their future projects rein themselves in and they produce something more coherent and personal.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Jul 3, 2016
    65
    As a story, Zero Time Dilemma matches up to the ambition of its predecessors, with some missteps. As a game, it’s significantly less polished, with ideas and changes that nearly always step backward.
  5. Guardian
    Jul 29, 2016
    60
    Final chapter in intriguing narrative adventure series brings back favourite characters, but fails to go out with a bang.
  6. Adventure Gamers
    Nov 30, 2016
    50
    Although several welcome elements return, some undesirable changes to the established formula and exasperating design choices make Zero Time Dilemma a lackluster send-off to a cult-favorite series.
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  1. Ars Technica
    Jun 29, 2016
    You absolutely want this if you liked the previous games, but newcomers should at least play Virtue's Last Reward first.
  2. Kotaku
    Oct 19, 2016
    There are no video games like Zero Escape. No other series plays with the interactive form to tell stories in such an elaborate, satisfying way. No other game can fuck with your head quite this much. Nothing else even comes close.

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

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 169 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 133 out of 169
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 169
  3. Negative: 17 out of 169
  1. xswigertx
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    Honestly this game is a 10/10 i have been a fan of the series since 999. All i have to say is this game is amazing and i highly recommend itHonestly this game is a 10/10 i have been a fan of the series since 999. All i have to say is this game is amazing and i highly recommend it to anyone. The story, the puzzles, the despair inducing emotions it makes you go through. It is a great experience and the creator deserves nothing but praise for this masterpiece. I'm happy to be part of a fan base that pushed so hard to help this man get his work out. Please support the team at zero escape by picking up this game!!… Full Review »
  2. Demando999
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    Zero Time Dilemma is amazing! it has one of the best stories ever and the puzzles are challenging and brilliant, characters and voice actingZero Time Dilemma is amazing! it has one of the best stories ever and the puzzles are challenging and brilliant, characters and voice acting are really well done, if appreciate great stories and puzzle solving, do yourself a favor and get this game, but make sure to play 999 and VLR to help you enjoy the game even more! 10/10 perfect masterpiece!… Full Review »
  3. karco
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    I am a fan of the series and zero time dilemma story wise and structure wise is brilliant ending of it. But I must say, that puzzles not asI am a fan of the series and zero time dilemma story wise and structure wise is brilliant ending of it. But I must say, that puzzles not as good as in previous parts of the series. Some of them are very annoying (rec room, I hate you) and they don't combined with a story as good as in 999 (sudoku is best example) or VLR (Q room).
    Whatever. I can recommend this game for people who want enjoy good story (especially fans of the series) but not for people who want play good puzzle game. But as fan of good story driven games and as fan of the series I can"t rate ZTD lesser then 9/10.    … Full Review »
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