AI: The Somnium Files is a strong Adventure that delivers where it counts.
89
Verdict
92%
Steam
86
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (92% positive from 9K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (86/100 critic average)
Compelling narrative and story
Outstanding soundtrack
No significant drawbacks reported
AI: The Somnium Files is a 2019 visual novel adventure video game developed and published by Spike Chunsoft. Set in near-future Tokyo, the story follows Kaname Date, a detective who investigates a string of serial killings by entering suspects' memories to extract information. Gameplay is split into two sections: first-person visual novel segments and third-person exploration. The plot progresses via branching routes, leading to multiple endings depending on choices made by the player.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 10d ago
If you're a fan of Uchikoshi's work, especially the Zero Escape series, I highly recommend this game. It's a must-play! The story is fantastic, and the soundtrack and characters are just as memorable. You'll quickly grow attached to the cast and come to love them. Unraveling the game's mystery keeps you guessing until the very end, and watching everything gradually click into place as you progress through the different routes is an incredibly satisfying experience.
There is a time where one character says "She's also my mother's best friend" but it's a mistranslation of "She's also my best friend's mother" and I made a whole conspiracy theory about that which was obviously completely wrong. Still 100% a 10/10 game!
The story was a winding and expansive romp as this studio are known for. I found that I preferred the escape room style puzzles from prior titles but overall I still enjoyed my time with it.
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