AI: The Somnium Files

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  • Summary: In a near-future Tokyo, detective Kaname Date is on the case of a mysterious serial killer. Date must investigate crime scenes as well as dreams on the hunt for clues. From the mind of Kotaro Uchikoshi (Zero Escape series director), with character design by the Yusuke Kozaki (NO MORE HEROES,In a near-future Tokyo, detective Kaname Date is on the case of a mysterious serial killer. Date must investigate crime scenes as well as dreams on the hunt for clues. From the mind of Kotaro Uchikoshi (Zero Escape series director), with character design by the Yusuke Kozaki (NO MORE HEROES, Fire Emblem series), a thrilling neo-noir detective adventure is about to unfold.

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    One rainy night in November, a woman's body is found at an abandoned theme park, mounted on a merry-go-round horse. She had been stabbed repeatedly, and her left eye was gouged out.
    Kaname Date of the Metropolitan Police Department arrives on the scene. He recognizes the woman. Suddenly, he hears a noise from inside the merry-go-round.
    He breaks into the merry-go-round's central column to find a young girl. And in her hands, she grips a bloody ice pick...    … Expand

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  1. XboxEra
    Jun 14, 2022
    86
    A fantastic game. Visual novels normally aren’t my thing, but I quickly found myself engrossed in the mystery. It has one of the best scripts I can remember in a game, and truly stellar voice acting.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Nov 9, 2021
    80
    AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES has been an interesting game to play through. Whilst the visual look may not immediately be appealing, give the narrative a chance and you’ll become invested. Just don’t expect the theory you form throughout your play time to hold up...

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  1. Elderbump
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    Ai the somnium files is the absolute best mystery game I've ever played I can't believe more people don't know about this game
  2. Tigerjfong
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Under rated game in some places I've seen. Also seen ratings where one person made several accounts to dis the game instead of giving a fairUnder rated game in some places I've seen. Also seen ratings where one person made several accounts to dis the game instead of giving a fair review probably didn't even play the game. The truth is people i recommended this game to who don't usually play this sort of game thoroughly enjoyed it. Even went in to 100% complete it. Says it all really. Ten out of ten game and I've played a large variety of games over decades I know quality when I see it, a masterpiece. Its a Great game if you play it right through you'll see what I mean. Many people already excited about the next one,me too. The ones who played it genuinely and weren't posting negative reviews just for the heck of it. Don't avoid try it and see… Expand
  4. JBravoG
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    Excellent story and very engaging. To be honest, I did not have a large history with visual novels or any of Spike Chunsoft's other games, butExcellent story and very engaging. To be honest, I did not have a large history with visual novels or any of Spike Chunsoft's other games, but after beating this game I became a fan! I like how the game has more than one ending and lets you discover each one. It was super fun to try connecting all the pieces and solving the mystery. There were many times when the game shocked me with plot twists. The story is incredible and the characters helped make that happen. Very funny game too. I am eagerly looking forward to the sequel, that I even pre-ordered the special edition. The game is that good.… Expand
  5. nrflynn
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    This game is insane good. If you like Novels or good Storys, this game will be a 9 or 10 for you.
    The Story is god, the characters are    This game is insane good. If you like Novels or good Storys, this game will be a 9 or 10 for you.
    The Story is god, the characters are likeable and some plots are very good.    … Expand
  6. Milkshakezin
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Best investigation game, the plot twists that exists is unexpected, isn't easy to solve all the mystery and this is so good. Have a hugeBest investigation game, the plot twists that exists is unexpected, isn't easy to solve all the mystery and this is so good. Have a huge timeline and have a good humor, you NEED to play this game if you like investigations.… Expand
  7. Aokana
    Aug 3, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I remember seeing the special edition pre-order on Amazon and how great this game looked from the previews. So you can imagine my hype when this hit gamepass.

    Then you start playing and realize its one of those point-click "Investigative" visual Novel type games, but hey it's themes is similar to an anime I recently watched called ID: Invaded and that was pretty great so I pushed onwards through the boring gameplay.

    I will say the PREMISE of the game and its story it great but its just full of waaaay too much nonsense and plot holes to be enjoyable.

    Let's recap some that I experience in my first... 5ish hours. 1st.. Protag Date, pronounced Dante without the n and his AI partner constantly get off on each others misery and have this "New partner" drama thing going on but they've been together for 6 years. Makes NO sense they act like their in day 3 of partnership constantly. Of course the 6years they've been together is after some "accident" in which Date can no longer remember anything from before that time and is now short an eyeball in which his AI companion now occupies its vacant socket.

    Then your "boss", again after 6 years you don't know her name because you know why would anybody bother to fill you in on that after you lost your memory, nope lets just keep it a big ol secret for funsies. Upon reaching the first crime scene she's like "oh yeah this could be a copycat of THAT case 6 years ago"... then immediately pulls rank "Oh.. yeah no.. uh that **** classified, so were not gonna talk about it". Obviously has something to do with why Date is short and eyeball.

    Then the obvious hook here, the victim is missing an eyeball... same left eyeball as the protag oh and you conveniently find her daughter at the scene who just for whatever reason is in Date's care. It makes zero sense for this kid "Mizuki" to be in Date's care. Yes her parents are divorced but leaving your kid with a detective, not to mention one that doesn't remember being dad's "old drinkin buddy", just makes zero sense, detectives (not to mention ones in super secret gov't departments) work long hours and it shows, you immediately pick up on the fact this 12yr old is left to her own devices, hardly speaks to Date and he admits he doesn't know jack about her. The only reason she is in his care is because the writers needed a vice to make Date Connect to the cases so they forced one in.

    Now lets move on... investigation leads you to Ota... a simp for the internet idol A-Set which oh yeah, their both friends with Mizuki yet Date had no clue because that's how little care he takes of her.... great lifechoice there parents. Oh and lets not forget A-Set works for Mizuki's Dad's company, yet Date was somehow oblivious to this fact... like this is all news to him. Some detective. We then learn that ota's using sockpuppet accounts on To-Witter to make himself seem like a bigger simp than he is... wow... ok then so then A-set hugs Date then uses video footage to blackmail him into taking her to the crime scene... and he's just like. Yup in for a pound by the way I'm not just a detective im with super secret organization ABIS... because yes lets reveal super secret **** to an INTERNET IDOL.. but lets back up, what about the receptionist, you should talk to her right.. nope lets just relegate her down to "A pair of massive breasts sitting behind the counter". Just... I can't anymore.

    So TLDR PLOT HOLES, PLOT HOLES AND NONSENSE EVERYWHERE.    … Expand