TacticalHotdog
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Steins;Gate |OT| Name Subject to Change
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Oh yeah, it makes sense. It does me want to know more about the
"dry land" thing
Good pic btw lol.
The Sum of Zero
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Hey guys. I bought Steins;Gate last week during the PSN flash sale. I really wanted to play it ever since it was released but other games had gotten in the way.
After seeing the rest, I just got the true ending. I couldn't take my hands off this game.
This game. Holy shit. I need to send myself a d-mail to a month ago and change my 2015 GOTY list to accommodate it.
Hooooooly shit. I was really enjoying my time with the game and looking forward to ending it today after reaching chapter 10 yesterday, but nothing could've prepared me for the goddamn roller coaster of mind-blowing awesome that was that last stretch of game.
And the ending. Tears were shed. Goddamn.
I don't think I'm going to stop thinking about this game for a while. Is the anime worth watching?
After seeing the rest, I just got the true ending. I couldn't take my hands off this game.
This game. Holy shit. I need to send myself a d-mail to a month ago and change my 2015 GOTY list to accommodate it.
Hooooooly shit. I was really enjoying my time with the game and looking forward to ending it today after reaching chapter 10 yesterday, but nothing could've prepared me for the goddamn roller coaster of mind-blowing awesome that was that last stretch of game.
And the ending. Tears were shed. Goddamn.
Kurisu entering the lab as the timeline is rewritten.
The fake credits.
The callbacks in the video message.
Kurisu's reading steiner activating. Heck, the entirety of the epilogue.
I don't think I'm going to stop thinking about this game for a while. Is the anime worth watching?
Dandy Crocodile
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It's good but it's just the common + true ending route without all the other character endings to flesh everybody else out.
The game floors the anime greatly but I watched it 4 years ago and played the game a month ago.
I agree. Dat true end.
TonkatsuAddict
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//ARCANUM
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I'm thinking about jumping into Steins;Gate soon. Never played before. I read it has multiple endings though. And I'm not to inclined to play through a visual novel more than once... So what's the best way to get the true end? Is there an easy to follow spoiler free guide? Or do the endings work in some way like VLR where I'd get the chance to go back and do the different paths within the context of the story? Or is it get an ending and then start over at the beginning again? What's my best way to get the best ending? Thanks!
Spoiler-free guide.
Most of the endings are short and easy to reach - you can save before the choice, get the ending, then reload the save and continue with the story.
There's one ending that you can't get this way, - it requires an incorrect choice in chapter
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The Horror the horror
Banned
Beat the game yesterday. Got the true ending.
I'll cherish the memories of playing this wonderful gem for a long time.
I'll take a break from visual novels as steins;gate wrecked my sleeping pattern, but I've got VLR on my list.
I'll cherish the memories of playing this wonderful gem for a long time.
I'll take a break from visual novels as steins;gate wrecked my sleeping pattern, but I've got VLR on my list.
Dandy Crocodile
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I'd say probably. And it's not like it takes too much longer.
Be sure to play 999 first if you haven't already!
The Horror the horror
Banned
Got that covered
While you're here, can you recommend other Vita games with a strong and intelligent storyline? Doesn't necessarily have to be a VN.
On top of this advice I would say just do your first playthrough without a guide. All but one of the endings can be gotten by just reloading your previous auto save, and when you get all the endings but the one you have to start a new game for, look at the guide then and because the skip function is so fast it will take no time at all to get to the new content.
Dandy Crocodile
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Danganronpa are both great. I'm playing through Code Realize and while it is an otome it has a great story so far. I'm loving it.Got that covered
While you're here, can you recommend other Vita games with a strong and intelligent storyline? Doesn't necessarily have to be a VN.
Haven't read up too much on Norn 9 but it's supposed to be pretty good too.
Sweet Fuse is on PSP and can be played on Vita and is pretty fab as well.
Muv-Luv will be coming out later this year, too, so keep your eyes peeled for it!
The Sum of Zero
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Even though I've seen the anime... wow this can get rough on the heart, man.
Over the last three days I've gotten 5/6 endings, going for the true ending tomorrow. I feel emotionally drained.
Over the last three days I've gotten 5/6 endings, going for the true ending tomorrow. I feel emotionally drained.
The Sum of Zero
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Apologies for the double post/bump, but has anyone gotten Tip #43 and remembers where to find it? Finished the True end, got all the CGs and got the Platinum, but I seem to be missing that tip.
Dandy Crocodile
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I got the Plat as well and remember missing a Tip or two. Maybe it's just glitched? I don't recall if it was 43 or not,
The Sum of Zero
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Ah, found it. Looks like there was one scene I didn't get, the extra scene after not calling Mayuri at the beginning of chapter 6.
Ironically, the Tip was Deja vu.
Ironically, the Tip was Deja vu.
Finished the anime a few weeks ago. The beginning was slow and boring as shit, but after a few episodes it became great. I just realized however that the Steins;Gate game isn't based off the anime, but the other way around. And from what I've heard, the game is significantly better than the show.
Shit, did I ruin the game by watching the anime first? Is there any point to playing the game now?
Shit, did I ruin the game by watching the anime first? Is there any point to playing the game now?
The Sum of Zero
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Dandy Crocodile
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Not ruined. The game covers everything the anime does so you'll be spoiled on all the major events, but the game also has a lot in it that the anime does not. Sort of an "extended universe" I guess, since there are alternate endings for many characters with more story content and character building.
It's worth a play.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
I guess I'll try the game. I just feel that it would be better to play the game then watch the anime like the OP says.
Is that by and large true?
Also isn't there suppose to be a sequel to this game coming out soon?
This is the greatest cosplay photo I have ever seen. Like ever.
Is that by and large true?
Also isn't there suppose to be a sequel to this game coming out soon?
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This is the greatest cosplay photo I have ever seen. Like ever.
Dandy Crocodile
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I guess I'll try the game. I just feel that it would be better to play the game then watch the anime like the OP says.
Is that by and large true?
Ideally, yeah, probably. It's not really a big deal if not. Either way you're gonna be going into the second one you experience with knowledge of the entire story.
calc84maniac
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orthodoxy1095
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Just wrapped up the game. Got the true ending first (using the spoiler free flow chart guide) and just finished loading saves and skipping around to get the other five endings.
I really enjoyed it. It started slow, but from Chapter 5 on I was hooked. I really liked that it was pure visual novel without a bunch of shitty mini-game nonsense tacked on like in Danganronpa and others.
Edit:
I watched the sequel movie on YouTube a bit ago. Also really good!
I really enjoyed it. It started slow, but from Chapter 5 on I was hooked. I really liked that it was pure visual novel without a bunch of shitty mini-game nonsense tacked on like in Danganronpa and others.
Edit:
I watched the sequel movie on YouTube a bit ago. Also really good!
Bitch Pudding
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Just finished the game. 6/6 endings, the true one at the end. I never, ever begged that much for a happy ending in my life, I always thought "no way, it can't end like this!" Absolutely amazing. First thing I tried to find out after finishing the game was news about a succesor. Now I really, really hope they'll come up with a localization of Zero.
10/10
orthodoxy1095
Banned
I imagine Zero will get localized at some point although I do wonder how long it'll take.
More importantly perhaps, is the question of platform localization. I'd love to see it get a PS4/PSV release, but I'd also like to see a PC release a little more high profile than Steins;Gate's. Being on a storefront like Steam would give it some real boosts.
More importantly perhaps, is the question of platform localization. I'd love to see it get a PS4/PSV release, but I'd also like to see a PC release a little more high profile than Steins;Gate's. Being on a storefront like Steam would give it some real boosts.
semiconscious
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finally got around to playing (& finishing) this. they just don't write stories like this in the west. incredible! - el psy kongroo! ...
...TonkatsuAddict
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finally got around to playing (& finishing) this. they just don't write stories like this in the west. incredible! - el psy kongroo!
Yay, more people finishing and enjoying the game! Glad you all liked it!
orthodoxy1095
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It'd be great if more Western devs were willing to try their hand in VN styled games.finally got around to playing (& finishing) this. they just don't write stories like this in the west. incredible! - el psy kongroo!
AnthonypUK
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tutturu!
If you'd time leaped a week and asked me what i thought of this i'd have said a meh weird japanese story thats totally confusing and was struggling to hold my attention.
What i think of it now? it's a shoe in for any GOTY list i have.
I found the first 4 chapters a real struggle, my mind wandered as i played, there seemed to be alot of irrelevant events occurring there was weird characters ,there was lots of parts i found confusing, i like a story to make sense, and half of it didn't i honestly didn't think i was going to finish it.
It took me from jan when i got it in a sale until the 9th of March to get through the first 5 chapters. Since then, i've got all the endings except the True ending, that is going to be my next and final play through, starting this evening.
My confusion from the first half of the game was replaced by a series of "ah hah!" moments as i was carefully guided by the games narrative, it's the first game since i can't remember to make me speak/gasp out loud in delight, in surprise and sadness as the events unfolded, i kicked myself when things were revealed that i should have known but didn't. It puts most other narratives in games to absolute shame, and was an absolutely wonderful experiance.
I'm hoping Steins gate Zero comes to the PS4 in the west and i'm hoping a port of the original makes it too, i just want it in my collection for that console, its something i'll play through every so often to remind me why i play games.
If you'd time leaped a week and asked me what i thought of this i'd have said a meh weird japanese story thats totally confusing and was struggling to hold my attention.
What i think of it now? it's a shoe in for any GOTY list i have.
I found the first 4 chapters a real struggle, my mind wandered as i played, there seemed to be alot of irrelevant events occurring there was weird characters ,there was lots of parts i found confusing, i like a story to make sense, and half of it didn't i honestly didn't think i was going to finish it.
It took me from jan when i got it in a sale until the 9th of March to get through the first 5 chapters. Since then, i've got all the endings except the True ending, that is going to be my next and final play through, starting this evening.
My confusion from the first half of the game was replaced by a series of "ah hah!" moments as i was carefully guided by the games narrative, it's the first game since i can't remember to make me speak/gasp out loud in delight, in surprise and sadness as the events unfolded, i kicked myself when things were revealed that i should have known but didn't. It puts most other narratives in games to absolute shame, and was an absolutely wonderful experiance.
I'm hoping Steins gate Zero comes to the PS4 in the west and i'm hoping a port of the original makes it too, i just want it in my collection for that console, its something i'll play through every so often to remind me why i play games.
TonkatsuAddict
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If you thought the rest of it was great, you are in for a treat. Make sure you post reactions!
So I picked this up in the PSN Easter sale after hearing comparisons to Dangenronpa, and in so glad I did.
The first couple chapters are a little slow introducing everyone and building things up but once Rintaro
things really start getting interesting. Currently in chapter 4, 11 hours in, can't wait too see where this goes.
The first couple chapters are a little slow introducing everyone and building things up but once Rintaro
finds the IBN 5100
You'll be in for a great time lol.
cj_iwakura
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I'm not shocked at all, it's almost a no brainer.
Remember when we were supposed to get another game before 0 was even a thing?
cj_iwakura
Member
Maybe they had to choose between that and 0.
5pb: "We said no, we want to make money from one game. One!"
PQube: "Fuck... Did anyone localize Gal*Gun 2 yet?"
orthodoxy1095
Banned
I'm ok with this tbh.
This. After getting the Platinum trophy for this I need more ASAP.
FairFriend
Member
still have to reach my first ending, 22 hours in and honestly I saw almost every twist coming miles away like for example
. It's very frustrating when you have to wait for the characters to catch up, while you can't do anything to make the game progress. I hope the ending is going to surprise me some way or the other
Anyway it's been a fun ride.
Moeka betraying Okabe and writing to herself in the past the location of the retrocomputer
I bet that Okabe will have to kill Kurisu, some way or the other, in order to reach 1% convergence
Anyway it's been a fun ride.
Dandy Crocodile
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You haven't even gotten a single ending yet, much less the true ending.
If you think that was a twist, you've got a bit storm coming.