9-nine-:Episode 2

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In "9-nine-: Episode 2," players unravel a supernatural mystery surrounding Sora Niimi in Shiromitsugawa town, where artifacts grant special powers. This episodic series features standalone stories, with each entry focusing on a different heroine and sharing the same setting. The many-worlds interpretation concept explores how small choices could lead to different outcomes, including supernatural murders.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 360 reviews

story80 positive mentions

Episode 2 significantly improves upon the first installment, offering a more engaging story and character development, particularly with Sora, who is a standout character.
The voice acting, especially by Sora's actress, is exceptional and adds a lot of charm and humor to the interactions between characters.
The blend of comedy, emotional depth, and mystery keeps players invested, making it a highly recommended visual novel for fans of the genre.

The game features controversial themes, including incest, which may not sit well with all players and can overshadow the story for some.
The pacing can feel uneven, with some parts dragging on and a lack of tension in the plot, leading to moments that feel like filler.
There are limited choices that can lead to a feeling of linearity, making it feel more like a kinetic novel than a traditional visual novel with branching paths.

story
254 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "9-nine- Episode 2" is a significant improvement over its predecessor, benefiting from established backstory and character development, particularly focusing on the complex relationship between the protagonist and his sister, Sora. While the narrative explores deeper emotional themes and offers engaging character interactions, some reviewers noted that the pacing can feel uneven, with a climax that arrives abruptly and leaves lingering questions for future episodes. Overall, the episode is praised for its captivating plot and character depth, making it a compelling continuation of the series.
- “The story evolved exceptionally, the runup to the climax was engaging and the character development was extraordinary.”
- “But the best part is undeniably the plot and how it toys with the players' emotions and tests your attachment towards its characters.”
- “This episode focuses a lot on the family development between Niimi and Sora, and it was done in a beautiful way, each sad and happy part was passed in a way where it is noticeable the affection with which this story was made.”
- “Where that VN promised an intriguing supernatural mystery and diverted down a path I was neither expecting nor liked, 9-nine promises a grand, urban fantasy story, but only really delivers that for at most 10% of the story.”
- “Unlike a typical structure of gradually rising stakes until a peak at the climax, this story feels more like an ECG--a flat line all the way until a too-sudden peak at the climax, and then a flat line again immediately after.”
- “Within the last 30 minutes of reading (I took about 5.5 hours to finish), I thought maybe 3 or 4 times that the story was going to end, and it just kept going, which was exceptionally frustrating.”
humor
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly praised, particularly for its clever dialogue and comedic interactions between the protagonist, Kakeru, and his sister, Sora. Players find the banter and character dynamics hilarious, with many noting that even the adult scenes are infused with humor, making them memorable and entertaining. Sora's voice acting and character development further enhance the comedic experience, contributing to a fun and engaging narrative that balances humor with emotional depth.
- “The dialogue is hilarious, adeptly using the straight man-funny man comedy act.”
- “This game made me die laughing, then made me really sad, then die laughing again.”
- “I give this game a 10/10 for having the most fun character interactions I've ever seen to the point where even the sex scenes made me laugh.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their vibrant anime artwork, great character designs, and overall high quality, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some reviewers noted that while character visuals are impressive, the visuals related to story elements occasionally fall short, leaving room for improvement. The nostalgic presentation, including unchanged graphics and music, adds to the overall charm, though the music remains average.
- “Overall presentation: great dialogue, awesome visual scenarios & backgrounds, great character designs.”
- “Interesting story, superb visuals, great character development, attractive voice-acting!”
- “Similar to episode 1, the artwork and CGs are gorgeous.”
- “The graphics, music, voices, and settings are unchanged, which is to be expected.”
- “Everything else, including graphics, voice design, and writing style, haven't changed and are acceptable.”
- “While playing this game, everything felt nostalgic which I loved, since it used the same soundtrack, artwork, and voice acting, all of which are of high quality.”
emotional
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players noting its impactful storytelling and character dynamics, particularly between the main character and Sora. The voice acting enhances the emotional depth, leading to gut-wrenching moments that evoke strong feelings, including tears. Overall, the game effectively portrays complex relationships and emotional struggles, making it a memorable experience for players.
- “Amazing visual novel with a very well-written story that also has some gut-wrenching moments that can make you shed a tear as a result.”
- “This game had me emotional and I still am after finishing the first choice. Throughout the whole gameplay, feel free to call me a crybaby, but the story is so good.”
- “Relations in this game are just amazing, emotional, and feel like a true family who would help each other at any cost.”
character development
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting its depth and complexity, particularly in how characters' feelings evolve throughout the story. The balance between romance and character growth is appreciated, alongside stunning visuals and engaging dialogue that enhance the overall experience. Many players find the character designs and voice acting to be exceptional, contributing significantly to the emotional impact of the narrative.
- “If you love visual novels with deep stories, good characters, and incredible character design, you will love this visual novel, guaranteed!”
- “The story evolved exceptionally; the run-up to the climax was engaging, and the character development was extraordinary.”
- “Something I noticed in episode 2 is that the character development is excellent, and I’m positive that by the end, anyone would be able to understand the characters’ feelings for each other and how complicated those feelings might be at times.”
- “But, I'm glad that they didn't focus this on wincest, but more on story; their character developments are well made, and I love when mysteries are revealed slowly but surely, one by one.”
- “9-nine-: episode 2 focuses on romance as well as character development, and I appreciated the balance of the two throughout the game.”
- “Patches are available on denpasoft's website, and although playing without them is fine, the h-scenes are really one of the better ones; these scenes do bring out character development.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered average, with most background tracks being forgettable, though a few standout pieces and the ending theme receive praise. The soundtrack is noted for its nostalgic quality, as it retains familiar elements from previous installments, contributing to a cohesive experience. Overall, while the music may not be groundbreaking, it complements the game well and enhances the overall atmosphere.
- “Great soundtrack and voice acting that makes the game flow quite nicely.”
- “While playing this game, everything felt nostalgic which I loved, since it used the same soundtrack, artwork, and voice acting, all of which are of high quality.”
- “Intro and ending music videos were very good.”
- “Sadly, all BGM music is forgettable as hell, but the ending theme deserves appraisal.”
- “Music is average for a visual novel, with the exception of a few bangers.”
- “The graphics, music, voices, and settings are unchanged, which is to be expected.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that the optimization of the game is significantly enhanced by the outstanding voice acting, particularly the performance of Sora by sawasawa sawa-san, which adds considerable value to the overall experience.
- “Her performance alone is more than worth your time.”
- “Sora's voice acting performance by Sawasawa Sawa-san was absolutely amazing.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its emotional depth, particularly in the portrayal of a controversial brother-sister relationship. The visuals are noted for their polish, detail, and vibrant colors, which enhance the overall immersive experience.
- “The look of the game is very well done and polished, with lots of details and vivid colors, which combine very well with the general atmosphere.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is deeply engaging and emotionally resonant, with players highlighting the impactful storytelling that evokes strong feelings throughout the experience.
- “This game had me emotional, and I still am after finishing the first choice. Throughout the whole gameplay, feel free to call me a crybaby, but the story is so good.”

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