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A pulp noir visual novel. It’s immersed in hard-smacking dialogue with tragic antiheroes through a sordid storyline, featuring mystery, conspiracy, and murder all set in a neon-lit, rain-soaked, deco cityscape.

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews
story12 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions

  • The game features an interesting and unique story that combines elements of science fiction and noir.
  • It is free to play, making it accessible for those interested in visual novels.
  • The visuals are aesthetically pleasing, utilizing high-quality photographs and atmospheric backgrounds.
  • The gameplay is mostly linear with minimal choices, leading to a lack of engagement and replayability.
  • The dialogue is often slow and tedious, making the experience feel drawn out and boring.
  • There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including a problematic autosave feature that can hinder progress.
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally considered interesting and engaging, featuring elements of science fiction, conspiracies, and character-driven narratives, but suffers from slow pacing and excessive dialogue that can detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the depth and twists in the plot, others find it repetitive and lacking in meaningful choices, leading to a linear progression that may not reward replayability. Overall, it appeals to fans of visual novels but may not satisfy those seeking a more dynamic storytelling experience.

    • “Great story, much more there than I thought there would be. Perfect free game, definitely worth getting.”
    • “A visual novel with a cool twisted dusty storyline that has what one would need: conspiracies, mysteries, and of course, murder.”
    • “Aesthetically, Patent9 is fairly arresting, with stark high-quality mixed media environments combined with a wonderful assortment of gorgeously photographed cast members to help flesh out its story.”
    • “Classified the story as boring after being patient reading text until chapter 2... after that...”
    • “A visual novel where the story gets diluted by a lot of text without saying anything is not worth the 4 hours you will need to read through it.”
    • “Which would not be bad on its own but combined with the slow story progression with a lot of text that says nothing, makes the experience quite boring.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its moody, jazzy quality, which enhances the noir atmosphere and varies with each scene. While some users find the music enjoyable and fitting, others feel it can be out of place at times. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's unique and relaxing experience.

    • “The music background is nice, it goes well with the scenery.”
    • “The whole game features moody, jazzy music, adding to the noir-feeling of the game.”
    • “The music fits quite well with the atmosphere.”
    • “The dialog is dry and the music is out of place, not to mention the editing of the images, which look like roller-skating fairies (just add them wings and there you go). I know it's from 2018, but that doesn't explain what I'm seeing on the screen.”
    • “Patent9 - Goddess of Trust is a free, enjoyable noir sci-fi visual novel with an interesting but slow storyline, supported by moody images and jazzy music, but lacking in the number of choices/story branches and in a manual save/load function, detracting from the amount of replayability after a first playthrough.”
    • “My impression - a bit weird, relaxing experience, with a distinct style and chill music.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is largely criticized for its lack of depth, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue with minimal interactive elements. While there is a brief segment involving a timed puzzle, overall player choices are limited, leading to a disappointing experience.

    • “In the first hour, you get to a portion of gameplay where you are doing a timed puzzle.”
    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “Gameplay-wise, there are some choices, but overall there are very few.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in patent9 are striking, featuring high-quality mixed media environments and beautifully photographed cast members that enhance the storytelling. The use of black and white visuals adds a unique aesthetic appeal to the overall presentation.

    • “Aesthetically, patent9 is fairly arresting, with stark high-quality mixed media environments combined with a wonderful assortment of gorgeously photographed cast members to help flesh out its story.”
    • “Aesthetically, patent9 is fairly arresting, with stark high quality mixed media environments combined with a wonderful assortment of gorgeously photographed cast members to help flesh out its story.”
    • “Black and white visuals.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening it to a frustrating experience where progress is slowed by the need to click through text at a snail's pace. This repetitive clicking detracts from the enjoyment of the narrative, making it feel laborious and time-consuming.

    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's black-and-white aesthetic, combined with atmospheric backgrounds and character photos, creates a unique visual experience. The accompanying music enhances this atmosphere, contributing to an immersive overall feel.

    • “The entire game is in black-and-white, featuring atmospheric backgrounds and photos of all the characters you interact with.”
    • “The music fits perfectly with the atmosphere.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the reviews is characterized by a sharp wit, exemplified by a clever remark about the minimal demand for the book, suggesting that it is so unappealing that only a handful of copies would suffice for the entire world.

    • “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 5 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Patent9 - Goddess of Trust" offers a captivating noir sci-fi experience, but its limited choices and lack of a manual save/load function significantly reduce its replayability, making it less appealing for multiple playthroughs.

    • “Patent9 - Goddess of Trust is a free, enjoyable noir sci-fi visual novel with an interesting storyline. However, it lacks in the number of choices and story branches, which detracts from the replayability after the first playthrough.”
    • “The game offers a unique experience with each playthrough, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.”
    • “With multiple endings and character paths, this game keeps you coming back for more, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”

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