STEINS;GATE
- September 8, 2016
- MAGES. Inc.
- 27h median play time
An enjoyable story and dialogue, which can drag in places, Steins;Gate offers a welcoming change of pace of to the
STEINS;GATE is a single-player Mystery Role Playing game with an intriguing time travel story, engaging game mechanics, and stunning graphics/music. Through the "phone trigger" system, players shape the narrative via text messages, leading to multiple endings. Widely considered one of the finest visual novels, it combines dense atmosphere, humor, and high emotions for a memorable experience.
Reviews
- story1,971 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
- music340 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- emotional239 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- gameplay200 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- graphics176 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Tale as odd as time - Steins;Gate review
Steins;Gate is a complex visual novel with a costly time commitment, but it offers one of the best stories on the Vita. Beautiful aesthetics, excellent writing and intricate character design accentuate the story’s strength in ways only a visual novel could. There’s a reason this is at the top of every Recommended Visual Novel list - this is a de facto title of the genre, worth your time and interest.
90%Steins;Gate Review
An enjoyable story and dialogue, which can drag in places, Steins;Gate offers a welcoming change of pace of to the
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