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Today at Anime Expo 2016, localization company Aksys Games has confirmed the heavily rumored port of 999 to Steam/PC platform. Series developer Uchikoshi has also been hinting at a possible PS Vita version as well. This version of 999 will also feature brand new Japanese voiceovers for the dialogue, and redrawn high-definition character sprites. Aksys also claims that a port for Virtue's Last Reward is being worked on, too.

 

[SushiKing]

My biggest complaint about ZTD's aesthetics are the horrible animations. They are so minimal they look like still images, but then they vibrate a little and it just looks like glitches.
I have no idea what were they thinking with that abomination. The facial expressions are also ridiculous.

I'm glad 999 remaster will keep the hand drawn 2d visuals. I wonder which approach is cheaper assuming brand-new development.

I can't agree more, the way they move too was so limited, like they were all robots or something.

And as much as i love the 2D visuals and art work from 999, it would be cool to see it in anime instead.
They even made a mini anime episode of VLR. If they make cut scenes like that, that would be dope,
Just hope they wont implement any trash 3D animated crap they had for VLR and ZTD into this 999 remaster.

 

[Pedeadstrian]

Just hope they wont implement any trash 3D animated crap they had for VLR and ZTD into this 999 remaster.

Please, don't compare VLR's animation to ZTD. The only difference between 999's and VLR's animation was the extra dimension. They were both minimal but effective.

 

[keven3477]

I wonder how they will implement the ending Sudoku puzzle at the end, the imagery of that scene was something people liked and it could only been done via dual screen.

 

[FireEmblemGuy]

The video in the OP doesn't mention any platforms for the port.

Technically no systems have been announced yet, but both Spike Chunsoft and Uchikoshi have been teasing a Steam/Vita port for weeks.

Regardless of your thoughts on DS emulation and piracy, the original game is still readily available on Amazon, and in fact has been the #1 selling DS game for at least the past week, with international shipping readily available. Whether you want to dump it to your PC or play it on your handheld is entirely your choice.

Was this a general Zero Escape panel, or actually sponsored by Aksys? I figured Spike Chunsoft would want to cut them out entirely on this one, and by the lack of any official statement from Aksys yet, they may well have been. Seems like the perfect title for a digital-only release, and Spike Chunsoft's started publishing their own digital titles, at least with the Steam releases of ZTD and the Danganronpa games.

 

[leonmagnus99]

could i play this after ZTD?

i have not played the ds zero game and neither the 3ds/vita one called VLR.
am i misssing too much? (i watched a summary of both the 1st and 2nd zero games, both are very interesting)

is 999 the DS title with the ship ? so it is being remade for pc, i will defintely want to play it, looks fantastic.

 

[Pedeadstrian]

I wonder how they will implement the ending Sudoku puzzle at the end, the imagery of that scene was something people liked and it could only been done via dual screen.

They could easily do it on the Vita, since it has a touch screen as well. Just split the image halfway down the screen. They could also do the same thing for Steam and add a 180 degree screen rotation button for the same effect as turning your handheld upside down.

Was this a general Zero Escape panel, or actually sponsored by Aksys?

I believe it was a panel specifically for Zero Escape (but don't quote me).

could i play this after ZTD?

i have not played the ds zero game and neither the 3ds/vita one called VLR.
am i misssing too much? (i watched a summary of both the 1st and 2nd zero games, both are very interesting)

is 999 the DS title with the ship ? so it is being remade for pc, i will defintely want to play it, looks fantastic.

Yes, 999 is the one on the ship. A lot of the information you need to know in ZTD is done in rather lengthy (and sometimes retconning) exposition, so you could enjoy ZTD without prior Zero Escape experience, but obviously a lot will be spoiled. There's also tons of references, some minor, some major, that you wouldn't understand. I personally would recommend playing 999, then VLR, then ZTD, but it's not necessary.

 

[FranckKnight]

Santa has a smiley face on his right leg on that picture o_o

 

[Drona]

Hoping it'll come to the 3DS too.

Yep, 999 made a nice use of dual screen.

 

[BORTZ]

I thought I heard a whisper of maybe a Vita port, but that might be dead already.

 

[Lycan911]

I thought I heard a whisper of maybe a Vita port, but that might be dead already.

That's what Uchi teased on twitter, a "vital steamship"

 

[BORTZ]

It would be nice to see it on Vita since VLR got a Vita release.

 

[GuyInDogSuit]

I don't see the appeal of games like this.

 

[banzai200]

I don't see the appeal of games like this.

mainly a mix of an (audio)book and those escape the room flash games
still cool though

 

[Pedeadstrian]

I don't see the appeal of games like this.

It's okay, games like this don't see the appeal in you either. Neither do I.

To each their own. I personally don't see the appeal of playing a game like Bioshock Infinite for 90 hours, but you do. Who am I (or you) to judge?

 

[GuyInDogSuit]

It's okay, games like this don't see the appeal in you either. Neither do I.

To each their own. I personally don't see the appeal of playing a game like Bioshock Infinite for 90 hours, but you do. Who am I (or you) to judge?

Any reason why you decided to personally attack me? Not cool.

 

[Pedeadstrian]

Any reason why you decided to personally attack me? Not cool.

"I don't see the appeal of games like this" translates to "These games are pointless." It's rather easy to then infer that you're insulting anyone who does like these games. Not cool.

Also, it should've been rather obvious that my "Neither do I" was facetious in nature.

 

[GuyInDogSuit]

"I don't see the appeal of games like this" translates to "These games are pointless." It's rather easy to then infer that you're insulting anyone who does like these games. Not cool.

Also, it should've been rather obvious that my "Neither do I" was facetious in nature.

Everyone's entitled to their opinions. I didn't personally attack anyone who plays these kinds of games. Not like you did.

Also, my badge in my signature is way off. I haven't even gotten around to playing Bioshock Infinite. The reason I have so many hours on my games is because of IdleMaster. At least try to learn the full story before you make assumptions about people.

 

[Pedeadstrian]

Everyone's entitled to their opinions. I didn't personally attack anyone who plays these kinds of games. Not like you did.

Also, my badge in my signature is way off. I haven't even gotten around to playing Bioshock Infinite. The reason I have so many hours on my games is because of IdleMaster. At least try to learn the full story before you make assumptions about people.

Yes, everyone's entitled to their opinion, but when it amounts to no more than saying "Your taste in X sucks" it's not really worth sharing. 999 is a good game, VLR is a great game, and ZTD is an alright game. If you like story-driven games with mystery, thrills, horror, and a buttload of twists and turns (or the idea of games with those elements), check them out. If not, well, why are you still here?

 

[GuyInDogSuit]

Yes, everyone's entitled to their opinion, but when it amounts to no more than saying "Your taste in X sucks" it's not really worth sharing. 999 is a good game, VLR is a great game, and ZTD is an alright game. If you like story-driven games with mystery, thrills, horror, and a buttload of twists and turns (or the idea of games with those elements), check them out. If not, well, why are you still here?

Uh, yes, that's why I play a lot of RPGs like The Witcher series. I didn't say YOUR taste (or anyone's taste, for that matter) in games sucks. I said I don't see the appeal of it. Completely different concept, here.

 

[faku1810]

I don't see the appeal of games like this.

Ignoring the whole offtopic discussion above. The appeal of visual novel games is mostly in the story itself. It's like reading a book while being part of the book, deciding how the story should advance. For people who enjoy well written stories and don't mind reading a lot of dialogue, they're simply the best thing out there.

The Zero Escape series in particular, mixes this up with a thriller scenario, since you're trapped with strangers you've never seen, in a game that could cost you your life. Not to mention the theories it makes use of to explain why things in the game happen the way it does. It's just a very interesting experience, and it's definitely worth trying them out even if they don't call you at a first glance.