Root Film
Root Film
Description (IGDB)
Root Film is the successor to Root Letter. Masterful storytelling meets a multitude of interactive elements in the new game from Kadokawa Games.
Histoire (IGDB)
The video artist Rintaro Yakumo is participating in a new TV project. Set in the Shimane Prefecture, it's a mystery drama production that also serves as a PR for tourism. The pilot version was filmed 10 years ago and suspended for unknown reasons. Now three filmmakers are competing to see who will be able to finish the production once and for all. Yakumo finds out that he is competing against two famous directors and heads over with his staff, ready to start recording when a mysterious murder occurs.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« Root Film tells a wonderfully winding, thrilling mystery in a true Edogawa Ranpo style, but what's more important is that Root Film is a gorgeous visualisation of an often-ignored but deeply valuable part of Japan. If you walk away from this game with a deep desire to see Shimane for yourself, then you've played it the right way. »
« If you’re even slightly interested in visual novels or are just a fan of good mysteries in general, your life will only be better for picking up Root Film. »
« Murder mysteries are a wonderful genre of any medium that have near limitless potential and Root Film is a great entry that fans of other similar visual novels are likely to find enjoyment from. While it may not have a ton in the gameplay department due to focusing much more on the storytelling, it does its job well and the build up to uncovering the criminal in a fun who-done-it moment is worthwhile no matter the case at hand. Titles like these are hard to discuss due to the spoiler nature of murder mysteries, but anyone looking for a new mystery series that’s a mix of wonderful comedy and serious murder drama should check out Root Film. »
« When it comes to storytelling, Root Film is a gem and a great example of how to evoke anxiety and curiosity using written word and spot-on music. Sadly, the story is linear, but vivid characters and a cool mystery to solve make up for it. [05/2021, p.65] »
« Root Film builds off of what its predecessor did well while managing to feel very distinct and more grown-up than Root Letter. The Switch version’s portability makes it much easier to get those hours in than the PS4 version, but those who weren’t fans of Root Letter or who are on the fence might want to wait until a sale or pick up the digital version of the game. For fans of murder mysteries, there are plenty of cases to get stuck into and rich locations to explore. We think it is worth the full price but can’t blame people for being put off by the hefty price tag. »
« Root Film is the kind of game you recommend to a friend who is wanting to get into visual novels. It was hard not to compare it to its peers, but I think some of that is a bit fair. It felt like an earnest attempt at a love letter to a subgenre of visual novels. The attempt was surely appreciated, and makes it impossible for me to dislike the game in its entirety. On its own, I feel the game is just short of greatness, but that in no way makes it bad or even mediocre. The presentation and characters carry the experience, and the game made me laugh out loud more times than I could count. I wish there could have been some more complexity in the game’s writing, but so often do visual novel writers fail when it comes to penning good dialogue for the characters. I’d be more than interested in checking out a third possible game in this series if we’re lucky enough to see one. »
« Despite my problems with some of the storytelling, I enjoyed Root Film a lot. The beautiful anime-style art and relatable characters are more than enough to make up for my temporary frustrations, and I was happy to just be along for the ride. As an avid mystery game fan, I’ll guzzle down as many of these as publishers translate, so the fact that it wasn’t a perfect 10/10 doesn’t bother me, as long as the ending is satisfying – which for Root Film, it is. It gets my recommendation. »
« Root Film is an incredibly stylish and beautiful adventure visual novel held down by a few flimsy opening chapters. The pacing takes a dramatic hit due to a lack of direction, which caused me to step away several times. However, the second half is where the stars align and provide a solid and memorable conclusion to those who stick around. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« 8.7/10 The characters are unique and likeable The plot is a bit so so for 1st 2 Yagumo chapters but afterwards really excels Very similar to the Ace Attorney investigations in regards to investigating crime scenes and confronting the culprit The writing and dialogue translation is for the most part good, just a few grammatical errors Lots of twists and turns as well as a excellent mastermind villain Pick this one up if you get the chance »
« Overall, an enjoyable experience. I found the ending a little disappointing- not quite worth all of the build up- but the journey was fun enough to still recommend the game. The characters and their interactions really shine. (I actually thought that the best reveal in the game was one completely unconnected to the mysteries themselves: a running gag that turned into a different running gag. It really cracked me up!) »
« Aside from the top quality visuals, soundtrack and overall art direction, Root Film has an amazing story that gets deeper and darker the more you progress only to serve a climax that is going to blow your mind. Also loved the (huge) cast of characters, each one was very unique and interesting. I personally loved the fact that only Japanese voice overs are available but please keep it mind. Navigation on the map can be tricky sometimes. I also noticed that the subtitles had some typos here and there but nothing biggie to throw you off. »
