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Kaname Date and the AI-Ball, Aiba tackle a mysterious case and rescue Iris, an internet idol who has been forced to take part in a dangerous escape game. Examine crime scenes and listen to testimonies in "Investigation". Enter the dream worlds of suspects and key witnesses in "Somnium". Solve puzzles to break out of locked rooms in the new "Escape" sections. By moving between these three sections, obtain the necessary clues to solve the case.
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28 reviews found90
The Outerhaven Productions
Jul 17, 2025
No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files is a fun experience with tons of wacky times with Kaname Date. It also has some great storytelling. Pros - Voice Acting is great - Digestible escape room sections with plenty of variety in gameplay - Impacting decisions return from the previous games Cons - Would not recommend it to those who haven’t played the first game in the series. - Hints don’t always help through the log.
90
GameLuster
Jul 18, 2025
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Loot Level Chill
Jul 18, 2025
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90
Pure Nintendo
Jul 17, 2025
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WayTooManyGames
Jul 17, 2025
Even if you’ve never touched AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES in any capacity previously, this is a solid entrypoint that might even be better thanks to pacing and plenty of extra reading to catch up on previous events. It’s captivating, it’s complex, and it’s riddled with intrigue and mystery. The moments you live are the moments you remember, and, though he is exhausted from lack of sleep, Kaname Date very much feels alive.
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Rectify Gaming
Jul 17, 2025
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8Bit/Digi
Jul 17, 2025
No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files is another strong entry in the hit visual novel series, once again taking players on a journey through strange and mysterious cases. All of its defining elements return, now joined by new gameplay features that put players’ skills to the test. At its core, it’s still the same gripping experience that draws you in with its haunting music and striking visual design, all while delivering an unforgettable story. Disclaimer: The publisher, through a PR representative, provided the game used for this review. This review is the critique and thoughts of one writer.
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Game8
Jul 17, 2025
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GamingTrend
Jul 17, 2025
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Niche Gamer
Jul 17, 2025
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