Virtue's Last Reward

[Libra]

So, I downloaded the demo for this game and played it yesterday. I enjoyed it a lot (more than I had thought), but I'm still undecided on whether to actually buy this game or not.

I've read nothing than good things about it (except something about a save bug, but that can be avoided from what I've understood), but the demo doesn't show what the game is really about (it does briefly explain what's going on but you don't get to a point where you actually have to make a choice).

I'm trying to avoid spoilers in the sense that I'm not looking at any videos about the game, but I would like to know just how dark and graphic this game is. I like the idea of having to solve puzzles to advance and escape from rooms but it's the whole choice-thing I'm not too sure about (I guess I'm not too sure about the psychological aspect of this game, if that makes sense).

So, if anyone has played this game, I'd love to hear what you think about it and why I should buy it (or spend my money on something else). Thanks! ^_^

 

[Chris]

Virtue's Last Reward was the first game I bought for my 3DS. It's fun, but it's short. Even with unlocking all the different endings it feels too short - and I find that it lacks replay value. Probably due to the monotony of trying to get all of the endings the first time around.

Other than that I'd say it's a good game. The puzzles are fun, and I found for the short time I was playing it that I did really get sucked in. The concept is brilliant, it has a really interesting story, and I loved the characters (especially Dio, Phi, and Quark). If you can get it cheap or secondhand I'd recommend it.

 

[Cudon]

I'd say it's a really good game. It's one of those visual novels that will keep you interested both puzzle and story-wise. The puzzles are rather interesting and I only remember a few that I couldn't just use a guide on. Since it is a short game I'd recommend you to savor it by doing the puzzles yourself to make it last. I used a guide and it took 20ish hours. Since this is a visual novel the cutscenes can go for 30+ minutes each so I hope you're prepared for that.

It's a pleasant experience however if you want to enjoy it to the fullest I'd recommend playing 999: 9 hours 9 persons 9 doors first since VLR is it's sequel. The difference between not playing 999 and playing it isn't too big, since the game only hints at it occasionally, but even then I really recommend the game !

VLR like games are the only games I can't stand being spoiled about so for the love of god don't look up stuff. The plot is amazing if you dont

They delayed/cancelled a third sequel :c


OH and about the gameplay and such.

Basically the game has multiple endings and in order to get them you must choose to go with different teams and such. You see, everytime you get to the colored doors you can choose which one of them you go to and which puzzle you do and the story is based on these choices. Since the door choices are based on the bracelets you'll also be choosing the teams. There's also a prisoners dilemma themed minigame in there that's about betraying and allying which is tied to the bracelets and points. If you fail at getting an ending you either get a dead end, or the ending is locked since you don't have the info needed from another ending. However you can go to any point in the game so these things aren't too serious.

Also about gore. It can get kinda bad. For the most part the horror is hinting at things happening but some endings are a bit gory and dark. However for the most part you don't see the gore too much. The only gore you see is basically corpses which the game doesn't show too often.

The game likes to hint at things like sch?dinger's cat, prisoner dilemma, chinese room and such so it has some interesting themes. I really like the world they're in aswell. It's really intriguing.

 

[Libra]

Thank you both for replying.

I'm still a bit undecided, though. I understand that since this is a visual novel, there is a lot of reading to do, but I'd like to know how much time of the game is spent on puzzles? I really liked the puzzle in the demo (that's actually what has me most interested, but that might not be the best reason to get this game, haha), but I'm not sure how many puzzles there are and how much time they take.

[EDIT]

*facepalm* I had seen a video of the game with English voices and was under the impression that the full game would have said voices as well in Europe (the demo has Japanese voices). Turns out that's not the case; the European version doesn't have English voices, which suddenly makes me a whole lot less interested in this game. *sighs* Too bad, because I like how the English voices sound (whereas the Japanese ones just sound weird to me, my brain keeps going "wait, what?!" x_x).

 

[Cudon]

Thank you both for replying.

I'm still a bit undecided, though. I understand that since this is a visual novel, there is a lot of reading to do, but I'd like to know how much time of the game is spent on puzzles? I really liked the puzzle in the demo (that's actually what has me most interested, but that might not be the best reason to get this game, haha), but I'm not sure how many puzzles there are and how much time they take.

[EDIT]

*facepalm* I had seen a video of the game with English voices and was under the impression that the full game would have said voices as well in Europe (the demo has Japanese voices). Turns out that's not the case; the European version doesn't have English voices, which suddenly makes me a whole lot less interested in this game. *sighs* Too bad, because I like how the English voices sound (whereas the Japanese ones just sound weird to me, my brain keeps going "wait, what?!" x_x).

I kinda wanted english voices too but you get used to it. There's like umm 15-16 puzzle rooms? And you solved one of them in the demo :u

 

[n64king]

Just FYI in case it matters to you, Virtues Last Reward has a physical copy too, which is probably not too easy to come by since I only see it at this one game store I go to. But I doubt you're a nerd like me where you've got to have the retail copy if there is one x_x

 

[Libra]

Just FYI in case it matters to you, Virtues Last Reward has a physical copy too, which is probably not too easy to come by since I only see it at this one game store I go to. But I doubt you're a nerd like me where you've got to have the retail copy if there is one x_x

Both Amazon UK and Amazon France have the physical copy; it's slightly more expensive than the digital version (only two or three EUR, though). I might download the game, but I'm not sure how many blocks it is and I plan on getting the Ace Attorney trilogy and I don't know how many blocks that one is either, so to be safe, I might get a physical copy of Virtue's Last Reward (assuming I do decide to buy it, that is). ^_^

 

[ThePayne22]

Since it doesn't seem you are fully convinced in buying the game, let me just say that I absolutely adore this game. While there is barely any replay value, the story and characters are so riveting and everything progresses so well that this game is definitely worth the money. That really stinks if you can't get the English voices, cause (while the Japanese voices are good) they make are surprisingly good.

Overall, I suggest both VLR and it's predecessor 999.
(Here's to hoping for the 3rd game...)

 

[n64king]

A third game has been postponed/canceled as of yet.

 

[Cudon]

A third game has been postponed/canceled as of yet.

Yeah it's such a bummer too... Woulda loved to know more about Phi :L

 

[Imitation]

I still havnt got around to playing virtues last reward but 999 is a great game!
I always see it on the shop but then I see Dual destinies and then my life becomes so hard that I end up getting fire emblem dlc instead x(

 

[Libra]

Wow, someone must like me or it must be like a sign or something:

Yesterday we mentioned that Rising Star Games will be discounting a variety of games on the 3DS eShop in celebration of the company?s tenth anniversary. The publisher has now revealed which games will be going on sale ? including some titles for North America.

Here?s the full lineup:

Europe

BIT TRIP SAGA (-60%) ? ?7.20 / ?7.99
Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi (-60%) ? ?11.99 / ?11.99
Hometown Story (-50%) ? ?14.99 / ?14.99
Virtue?s Last Reward (-50%) ? ?9.99 / ?12.49
Girls? Fashion Shoot (-60%) ? ?7.99 / ?7.99
Beyblade: Evolution (-50%) ? ?9.99 / ?9.99
Shifting World (-60%) ? ?7.20 / ?7.99
Harvest Moon: Tale of Two Towns (-50%) ? ?8.99 / ?9.99
Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2 (-75%) ? ?4.49 / ?4.99
Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2 (-75%) ? ?4.49 / ?4.99
Super Black Bass 3D (-75%) ? ?4.49 / ?4.99

North America

North American Nintendo eShop Prices to be confirmed (up to 75%).

Nintendo 3DS/2DS

Girls? Fashion Shoot
Beyblade: Evolution
Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2
Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2
Super Black Bass 3D

The Rising Star Games sale will go live on September 11.

Source here.

I'm definitely buying this now!

 

[Cudon]

Haha That's great. I bought my digital copy at 40€ just before it was decreased to 20-30€ or some ****

 

[Imitation]

Virtues last reward is on sale on the eshop at the cost of virtues last reward ?12.49 or ?9.99!

 

[Libra]

Virtues last reward is on sale on the eshop at the cost of virtues last reward €12.49 or ?9.99!

Doesn't the sale start on September 11? I was looking at the game this morning and it was still full price.

 

[Imitation]

Sorry I forgot to put that! >_>
I need to get this while I have the chance as I missed it last time!

 

[RayOfHope]

The Zero Escape series is fantastic. Be sure to play 999 first, or at least try it sometime later! Honestly most of the gorey, bad stuff is just going to be implied. In 999 it's described in...pretty nauseating detail, but that's mostly just at two points which will be immediately obvious because they're about dead bodies.

 

[Libra]

Did anyone see the OVA for this game? It's rather cool!

 

[Cudon]

Did anyone see the OVA for this game? It's rather cool!

But that's not how he got captured.

Spoiler: spoilers

He was getting some school assignment done in the parking lot of the school he was in since his pc wouldn't work. And while leaving he fails to start his car...

Early Christmas morning in 2028, while heading back from the research building, Sigma finds himself unable to start his car, and after numerous failed attempts, he hears a weird noise coming from the engine.

Also QUARK IS NOT SMART.

The artstyle choices of this ova annoy the **** out of me ;n;

 

[Imitation]

Wow, someone must like me or it must be like a sign or something:

Yesterday we mentioned that Rising Star Games will be discounting a variety of games on the 3DS eShop in celebration of the company’s tenth anniversary. The publisher has now revealed which games will be going on sale – including some titles for North America.

Here’s the full lineup:

Europe

BIT TRIP SAGA (-60%) – ?7.20 / €7.99
Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi (-60%) – ?11.99 / €11.99
Hometown Story (-50%) – ?14.99 / €14.99
Virtue’s Last Reward (-50%) – ?9.99 / €12.49
Girls’ Fashion Shoot (-60%) – ?7.99 / €7.99
Beyblade: Evolution (-50%) – ?9.99 / €9.99
Shifting World (-60%) – ?7.20 / €7.99
Harvest Moon: Tale of Two Towns (-50%) – ?8.99 / €9.99
Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2 (-75%) – ?4.49 / €4.99
Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2 (-75%) – ?4.49 / €4.99
Super Black Bass 3D (-75%) – ?4.49 / €4.99

North America

North American Nintendo eShop Prices to be confirmed (up to 75%).

Nintendo 3DS/2DS

Girls’ Fashion Shoot
Beyblade: Evolution
Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2
Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2
Super Black Bass 3D

The Rising Star Games sale will go live on September 11.

Source here.

I'm definitely buying this now!

Ah im so sorry!
I didn't realize that you posted this before me >_>