description Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward Overview
Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward is an adventure game where Sigma and eight others are compelled to participate in the Nonary Game. This game involves deadly scenarios and forces players to uncover the truth behind its origins and purpose. The narrative explores the characters’ attempts to survive and understand the circumstances of their abduction.
info Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 2012 |
help Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward FAQ
Do I need to play 999 before playing Virtue's Last Reward?
It is highly recommended that you play Zero Escape: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (999) before starting Virtue's Last Reward. VLR contains massive plot connections and character revelations that directly spoil the events of the first game. However, VLR was released on the PS Vita and 3DS, unlike the DS-only original.
How does the Nonary Game work in Virtue's Last Reward?
The game uses a psychological system called the Ambidex Game, where players must vote to either 'Ally' or 'Betray' each other to gain points. Reaching 9 points is the only way to escape the facility, but choosing 'Betray' allows you to steal points from others. This creates complex moral dilemmas based on the Prisoner's Dilemma.
Which platforms is Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward available on?
The game was originally released in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS and the PlayStation Vita. Later, it was included in the Zero Escape: The Nonary Games compilation bundle for PC (Steam), PS4, and Xbox One. This bundle upgraded the visuals and added both English and Japanese voice acting.
How long does it take to beat Virtue's Last Reward?
Because it is a visual novel with multiple branching timelines, a single playthrough is impossible and beating the game usually takes around 30 to 40 hours. Players must navigate a complex flowchart of different decisions to unlock the true ending. Skipping text on subsequent routes can reduce this time slightly.
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