KojiKnight
Member
This! or even 3DS! iPhone does nothing for me -_-
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999 the novel (iOS) launches March 17
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This! or even 3DS! iPhone does nothing for me -_-
IdreamofHIME
Member
You still have to fast forward through all the dialogue? Can't skip scenes?
I got the
and the game rewarded me by abruptly ending and making me play through that entire scenario again...
Just about the worst creative choice I've ever seen in gaming.
It's the reason I've never played VLR, despite it sitting on my Vita for nearly a year now.
I got the
Coffin ending
Just about the worst creative choice I've ever seen in gaming.
It's the reason I've never played VLR, despite it sitting on my Vita for nearly a year now.
Well, they fixed that in VLR. You can jump around to different scenes.
Palette Swap
Member
According to the site, there is now a text speed setting and a flowchart to jump to story points.
You could already skip previously-seen dialogue on the DS version.
why not play the original 999 on your 3DS?
Palette Swap
Member
That's not the same thing.
My understanding is that the flowchart streamlines things a bit more for already seen parts, while the text speed setting allows for a better pace the first time.
Astral/H3X
Member
As did 999, in regards to the Fast Forward bit.
I believe it should be $4.99
Hey Akselziys, tell your web page guy that the 999 iOS page is full of spoilers.
Who selected those screens for the character pages?
IdreamofHIME
Member
No, you had to hold your finger the d-pad while the game skipped through 2 hours of dialogue, which was ridiculous.
It was still a skip function.
JennyTablina
Member
After hearing how Virtues Last Reward should be played after playing 999, I've been waiting for a chance to nab it. Technically the DS version isn't too expensive on Amazon UK right now, so depends what it actually costs on iOS.
I believe it should be $4.99
Great price if so! That's a few buck cheaper than I would have expected.
Out_Of_Ammo
Member
Loved the DS version, so I'll probably get this one too to refresh the story and support the devs. There were one or two bad endings I didn't get in the DS version I think, so I'll fix that this time.
Dandy Crocodile
Member
Haha, wow the spoilers on the character pages are awful. If I were to pick like 5 of 999's plot twists off the top of my head, those photos spoil entirely or hint at about 4 of them.
graywolf323
Gold Member
I believe it should be $4.99
I probably won't play it again because I've already played 999 a lot, but I'll pick it up day one just to show my support.
Hopefully this sells a lot and you guys can shove the amazing numbers down those shitty Spike Chunsoft executives' throats down the line. Bring on ZE3.
michaelius
Banned
Have they made Android version too in Japan ?
bobawesome
Member
Awesome, I've been looking forward to this for a while.
flaxknuckles
Member
Unless the mods are omnipotent, I'm not sure how they could figure out if he pirated it or not. Seems you have to tread really lightly on this site.
I'd be down for this game on Android. I played the VLR demo on Vita and the puzzles annoyed the hell out of me so I'm cool with this being a visual novel.
podracer35
Member
I came across these while random searching around:
I hope dialogue like this stays in the iOS version. I know there aren't puzzles, but oh man... The puzzle dialogue is some of the best stuff!
I hope dialogue like this stays in the iOS version. I know there aren't puzzles, but oh man... The puzzle dialogue is some of the best stuff!
SoulUnison
Banned
You had to completely re-do puzzles, though. VLR's "Safe Password" system meant you could skip a room you didn't want to do again the moment you were in it, or poke around for fun or dialog you enjoyed while always having the option to skip forward at any time.
The exclusion of the puzzles is strange as
but I suppose it's good that more people will have a chance to experience the great story.
Seriously though, if you're able to, you should pick up the DS version as it's arguably the better version overall.
they're essentially a crucial element to the story, especially the very last puzzle (;__,
,Seriously though, if you're able to, you should pick up the DS version as it's arguably the better version overall.
It's out, but it's not universal.
Just bought it thanks for the head up! Can't wait to play/read it.
JustProgress
Member
HYPE. Just bought on iPad
Let's hope so. The more people that get to play these games, the better.
To those that are playing through the iOS version, tell us how it handles where the puzzle sections used to be.
The_Player
Member
nvm
Dion Blaster
Member
Whoa, since I've already beat the game this actually sounds like a better version to revisit. Don't have to do the puzzles, faster text, and the flow chart from VLR. Sounds incredible.
Nintendoga
Member
Great. I've had VLR on PS+ for a year, but I've been wanting to play 999 first.
I'll buy it in the coming weeks.
I'll buy it in the coming weeks.
chickdigger802
Banned
is the art retina ipad?
Or i'd just get on iphone.
Or i'd just get on iphone.
Yeah, I'd say so. The character portraits and backgrounds look very sharp on my retina ipad mini. Looks really nice compared to the DS version.
Lee Chaolan
Member
Hope an Android version goes up at some point. Will instabuy if/when added.
Palette Swap
Member
Edit: nm, just realized that not universal meant there was an iPad only version in this case. Ugh.
chickdigger802
Banned
http://twitter.com/ChickenDig/status/445437839379927040/photo/1
How do you hide the top status bar?
So annoying.
How do you hide the top status bar?
So annoying.
PirateKing
Junior Member
I played 999 for 40mins, got stuck at the very beginning of the game, had to Youtube that shit, which I hate doing for games, then I just gave up. Apparently it has a great story, and I love that but I hate puzzle games so damn much.
ExFalsoQuodlibet
Member
It's up to developer to set the status bar as hidden in their app: it could be an oversight, that will hopefully be patched.
Edit: I'm playing it right now on a iPad Mini retina... oh my god, graphics are GLORIOUS
So annoying it didnt say anything it wasnt optimized for iPhone 3GS (unless I missed that information, all I found was it's optimized for iPhones with iOS 5.1 or later), Im stuck at the main menu screen because the resolution is for iOS devices with retina display; "New Game" button is out of the screen.
Ah... well, my goal was anyway to support the developers. Bring on ZE3!
EDIT: Maybe it's time for an iPad Mini
EDIT2: Bought the iPad version as well!
Ah... well, my goal was anyway to support the developers. Bring on ZE3!
EDIT: Maybe it's time for an iPad Mini
EDIT2: Bought the iPad version as well!
bobawesome
Member
One of the very first words you see when you first start the game is "crusie" ship. How did this manage to slip through?
Aside from that, it seems alright so far. I made it out of the first room. My biggest complaints so far are the speech bubbles and the notification bar while playing horizontally. The speech bubbles look pretty out of place but maybe I'll get used to them later on.
Aside from that, it seems alright so far. I made it out of the first room. My biggest complaints so far are the speech bubbles and the notification bar while playing horizontally. The speech bubbles look pretty out of place but maybe I'll get used to them later on.
The notification bar isn't present while playing vertical for whatever reason. This kinda bums me out since I prefer reading/playing games in horizontal view.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Can't believe someone is actually stupid enough to do this, ahahahahahahaha XD