- March 10, 2018
- Killer Bees Games
Patent9
Platforms
About
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.








- 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.
- story44 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.”