I had the original Volume 1 Zero Escape game (999) for over a year before the sequel was announced and never really played more than an hour of it before I got occupied and forgot it. I recall seeing the score of the sequel (VLR) when GS first reviewed it and I initially thought it had nothing to do with 999. Plus the fact that I saw the Vita review, of which I don't own, and thought it was exclusive to it.
a few days later, I was shopping for old games on Amazon and 999 popped up along with VLR. That's when I realized it's a sequel and the series was actually highly acclaimed. I'm a huge fan of these novel-type games and immediately felt compelled to get into the series. Dusted off the old cart and, 5-6 days later, finished 999 with all the endings attained. I was blown away.
I immediately bought VLR soon after and began to play it. At first, the game seemed slow, boring, and not as gripping or related to 999. Kinda like the relationship between Chrono Trigger & Cross. After getting a Game Over ending, and being oblivious to the game's "Jump" feature, I left it aside for a couple weeks and then forced myself to finish it so that I can sell it. By the end of the final ending I attained I had basically turned into a fanboy. So much so that I have ordered the series' official Japanese art book. Never felt this captivated by a game series' plots, thinking about them days after I finish them, since atleast 7 years. Back when Phoenix Wright first arrived. Just unreal.
Who here shares my fandom? What do you think Volume 3's plot will tackle? Please note that the thread may contain story SPOILERS. And yeah, part 3 is coming. Confirmed on an issue of Nintendo Power. Chun Soft's bankruptcy isn't an issue.
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