Zero Escape
Review

Zero Escape (2009), is a series of adventure games that follows a group of nine individuals, who are kidnapped and held captive by a person who goes by the name "Zero", and are forced to play a game of life and death in order to escape.

This somewhat forced setup (both in the game and for the player) sets the scene for narrative and puzzle escape-room sections. These combine to tell the story of each character that is deeper than you might expect. Along the way, the choices you make affect how these unfold.

The games are popular for their experimental storytelling and narrative that pushed boundaries. Although the peculiarity and youth culture of these games can be a barrier, the development of character and nuanced plot are enjoyed by a wide range of players.

• Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (2009) on Nintendo DS and later ported to iOS
• Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward (2012) on Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita
• Zero Time Dilemma (2016) on Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, PC, PlayStation 4.
• Zero Escape: The Nonary Games (2017) bundle of the first two games on PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita

Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Zero Escape 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 2 weeks ago.