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AI: The Somnium Files
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
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Gaming Fyx
Sep 25, 2019
Even with its flaws, AI: The Somnium Files is an exceptional game. As it became apparent that the final hours were drawing near, my biggest problem with the game was that I didn’t want it to end. It is a unique experience which you’ll remember for years to come, and its story highs are – as of yet – unrivaled by any other release this year. Standing on the shoulders of the fantastic Zero Escape series, Uchikoshi has released his most satisfying, complete game to date.
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Noisy Pixel
Sep 17, 2019
AI: The Somnium Files is the standout game for me this year, and it was ultimately everything I wanted and more. I was afraid I was setting my expectations too high. However, this game took my expectations, loaded them into the cylinder of a gun, and shot them away into the heavens. The music, the visuals, characters, acting, and narrative; they all blend into this godsend of an adventure game that is an absolute must-play.
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MonsterVine
Sep 27, 2019
AI: The Somnium Files is an extraordinary adventure game that has easily cemented its place as one of the year’s best games. The plot is thrilling, the characters are charming, and the atmosphere is beautifully macabre.
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RPG Fan
Sep 13, 2019
AI: The Somnium Files' story is dark, with a lot of horrific and upsetting moments to be found, but I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of humor and, dare I say it, heart present in the plot too." There's been a gruesome murder put on display at an abandoned amusement park, and it is up to Detective Kaname Date and his partner Aiba to figure out who the culprit is as the dangerous mystery unfolds.
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Video Chums
Sep 12, 2019
Overall, I'm gushing about how much I loved AI: The Somnium Files. The quality of characters and story mixed with the variety of gameplay and fun investigative segments make it a must-own for fans of Japanese detective games.
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Cubed3
Sep 25, 2019
AI: The Somnium Files is a masterfully crafted narrative that makes the most out of the adventure genre. Choices that matter, and result in shocking outcomes, and the unpredictable story has a fleshed-out cast of characters. While the Switch version does have some technical short comings that can be overlooked, anyone looking for a genre-bending mystery will be sucked in to Kotaro Uchikoshi's latest and greatest opus.
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Hardcore Gamer
Sep 26, 2019
Every single character has a sense of mystery around them that makes it easy to want to learn more and Somnium Files is happy to dish it out to those willing to dive deeper into all it has to offer. It’s also worth noting that this is a dark title, with lots of visually upsetting imagery and extremely serious situations, so those that are sensitive to these situations should be aware of before they dive in. It’s rare that such an amazing gem of a story and mechanics like this comes around but AI: The Somnium Files is a must-have for those who love murder mysteries with deep, rich stories.
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