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Kotaro Uchikoshi is well-known in the Japanese games industry for creating the beloved Zero Escape series and the Infinity visual novel franchise. His latest project is called AI: The Somnium Files, and is a neo-noir game about a detective investigating the mystery behind a set of murders, and finding the serial killer responsible. Uchikoshi is the lead director and scenario writer, and art direction will be handled by Yusuke Kozaki, character designer from the Fire Emblem series. Spike Chunsoft will be translating AI: The Somnium Files, which will release on the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC on July 25th worldwide.

 

[kumikochan]

Hooo can't wait. Zero was an absolutely amazing series so i'm sure this will be of the same quality

 

[Bimmel]

Day One Baby.

 

[ThoD]

Same, although I'd rather it was the same character designer as Zero's Escape instead, I hate Fire Emblem designs, just unoriginal for the most part if not very stereotypical on top...

 

[Bimmel]

Same, although I'd rather it was the same character designer as Zero's Escape instead, I hate Fire Emblem designs, just unoriginal for the most part if not very stereotypical on top...

I agree. The face of the protagonist reminded me of someone the same second I saw him.

It's the Dragon Ball disease all over again. I look at you, Dragon Quest.

 

[jumpman17]

I freaking love the Zero Escape trilogy. Need now.

 

[Clydefrosch]

Spoiler: He from an alternate timeline is the serial killer.
And he only committed the serial killings to find out of he could solve the ultimate murder mystery.

 

[Idontknowwhattoputhere]

This is the same company that localized terraria for japan

 

[Kwyjor]

I heard Zero Time Dilemma was not nearly as well-regarded as 999 or Virtue's Last Reward.

 

[hamohamo]

I heard Zero Time Dilemma was not nearly as well-regarded as 999 or Virtue's Last Reward.

I haven't played 999 or virtue's last reward yet, but i can assure you that zero time dilemma is really worth your time and in my opnion really damn good. You can give danganronpa a chance too. It's incredibly good.

 

[HelpTheWretched]

I loved that crossbow to the Spike Chunsoft logo.

I heard Zero Time Dilemma was not nearly as well-regarded as 999 or Virtue's Last Reward.

Maybe slightly less well-regarded, but I doubt it's by much. The main difference is ZTD uses animated cutscenes instead of text for its novel sections, which brings some pros and cons. I also found the Holy Shit moments in ZTD to be slightly less impactful. Other than that, the gameplay an story quality are on par with its predecessors.

 

[Bimmel]

I heard Zero Time Dilemma was not nearly as well-regarded as 999 or Virtue's Last Reward.

The animations were stiff and really hard to look at. That's what many people turned off, even the Visual Novel fans.

Storywise.. well, let's say there are some "funny" decisions. ;-)

 

[hamohamo]

The animations were stiff and really hard to look at. That's what many people turned off, even the Visual Novel fans.

Storywise.. well, let's say there are some "funny" decisions. ;-)

like what?

 

[Vivisector]

I wonder if it'll be any good. I got Zero Time Dillema as a PS+ game for Vita and after finishing it I knew I had to play the rest of the games. I'm working through 999 on my Vita right now.

 

[Pipistrele]

It's the Dragon Ball disease all over again. I look at you, Dragon Quest.

I love Toriyama's designs...

 

[Black ace]

like what?

Spoiler

Using aliens as a plot device because they were unable to explain the mysteries from the previous games.

 

[hichamedd]

i never seee such graphics is to high!!!

 

[hamohamo]

Spoiler

Using aliens as a plot device because they were unable to explain the mysteries from the previous games.

the aliens were barely used as far as i remember but ok

 

[HelpTheWretched]

Storywise.. well, let's say there are some "funny" decisions. ;-)

I especially liked the "Perceptive End"!
Also, pretty much all the Eric/Mira interaction, in retrospect.

 

[Vhestal]

Perfect! Was looking for any hint of news about this.