Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

June 28, 2016 Spike Chunsoft Aksys Games, Spike Chunsoft
Puzzle Adventure Visual Novel
PS4 3DS PC Vita XONE
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Zero Time Dilemma is the third and final entry in the Zero Escape series. It is a story focused mystery/thriller visual novel with multiple endings that involves player choices and puzzle rooms.
Storyline

The experiment wasn’t supposed to be like this.

Nine participants awaken in an underground facility, imprisoned with a strange black bracelet on their wrists. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. The rules are simple--after six people are killed, the escape hatch will open. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…
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Total Score
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Game Info

Release Date June 28, 2016
Developer Spike Chunsoft
Publisher Aksys Games, Spike Chunsoft
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Text
Themes Action, Science fiction, Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

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