Developer Spike Chunsoft and publisher Aksys Games have announced that the 2009 Nintendo DS adventure game 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors will be coming to mobile in a slightly modified version called 999: The Novel, Polygon reports. As that title alludes to, the puzzle elements of the original game have been removed and instead the game now plays like an interactive visual novel. There are also improvements like revamped artwork for high-resolution mobile screens and a flowchart feature that lets you keep track of what you’re doing and jump around in the story.
This mobile version of 999 was already released in Japan in May of last year, but the forthcoming worldwide release will include English language translation. If you were a fan of 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors on the Nintendo DS a few years back, or have never been able to play the game due to its Japanese language, mark your calendar for March 17th when 999: The Novel lands in the App Store worldwide.
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I'm loving it so far!
Ditto!
Combat strategy actually becomes quite complex later on but it starts very simple.
Yeah, I do enjoy it so far. I'm only a few hours in but the game feels solid.
It feels a bit like pokemon though, in a sense: your walking around and stumble upon a simple enemy that takes 1 hit to kill and I just press attack and wait for the dungeon screen to return. It's an annoyance because the enemies are simply but you said it gets more complex so I can't wait (:
It also has events which I enjoy! This game will be a success.
Also: I love the amount of loot, & the fuse / reinforce mechanic. The chest idea is great as well, it's an extremely fair pay model as well!
Freemium?
I hate so much when a game REQUIRES a constant connection. I mean, I'm always connected but it still is a deal breaker with me...
I suppose its necessary to prevent hacking. It doesn't bother me at all, but I can see why wifi only peeps might not like it.
"Sure, there's the typical free to play stuff here like a timer element-"
Suddenly not caring to play a game that paradoxically doesn't want to be played.
"constant Internet connection"
Suddenly not caring x2, negative caring reached.
You take away portability and the ability to play what is meant to be played... but you won't take away my right to go play games that let me play them! ...Did I mention this is all really stupid? Ugh. Games that don't let you play them. Really.
What, the logic is trying to addict people into buying out the timers repeatedly? Why on earth not go play something without timers? They should've died out by now! This anti-consumer insanity, why won't it end?!
Did I mention I am playing games that let me play them? I did? All these developers didn't seem to notice all the massive complaints...
Well, you know someone had to make those complaints again, so I went and did it.
You think all of those developers will notice?
What? You say I'm being a bit too rude? No... *points at timers, constant Internet requirement, etc.* ...That is rude, I would say. *cough*
*ahem*
So, yeah, please stop it already... Ugh...
(I suppose I should apologize for excessive rudeness. But you understand, this really ticks me off.
And sorry for the multiple comments in a row here.)
i liked this because it helps to remind me that im not the only one who talks regardless of whether anyone is listening.
Yawn. Not a dungeon crawl.
Will try it, thanks for posting about this!
A bit slow as far as going through the interface and actions. Lev 30+ so far and have not hit any pay wall or need to use iap. Almost like when u are about to use up ur energy, u will level up and get energy refill.
Friend code: 7738DM
The game is really good for a freemium game. I like it so add me :) My friend code is 6352GM
Level 35 and lovin' it!
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Level 35 and lovin' it!
Join me - 10743MN - to get team bonuses!!!