Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

by Spike Chunsoft

2016

PuzzleRole-playing (RPG)StrategyAdventureVisual Novel

Branching Story · Horror · Mystery · Sci-Fi · Story Rich · Time Manipulation

Excellent

PuzzleRole-playing (RPG)StrategyAdventureVisual Novel

Branching Story · Horror · Mystery · Sci-Fi · Story Rich · Time Manipulation

Excellent

About

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…

Publisher: Aksys Games, Spike Chunsoft
Modes: Single player
Themes: Action, Science fiction, Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Perspective: Text
Age Rating: M — Mature 17+

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Where to Buy

Steam PlayStation

Available in Bundles

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