9 hours 9 Persons 9 Doors

anotherpoorgamer

anotherpoorgamer

CAGiversary!
I couldn't find the original thread on this so I created a new one. If moderators want, they can merge with the original thread about this game.

I just got the bad ending to this game, after playing this game straight for about three days. Talk about a crazy way to end it, completely caught me by surprise.

All I can say this is an amazing game so much that I created this additional thread about the game. I'm so going to play this again and change all my in-game decisions.
 
Getting more than 2 or 3 endings really requires you to play it with a walkthrough, because the triggers to some of them can be really obscure or seemingly non-relevant. However, after knowing the puzzles and being able to speed through text you've already seen, subsequent playthroughs can happen very fast. Maybe 1-2 hours fast?
 
Yeah, I actually suggest a walkthrough after two plays through the game.

First game I got murdered.
Second game I got murdered.
Third game -minor spoilers about ending mechanic, not the plot-
I got an ending that WOULD have been the "True" ending. But you actually need to get a different ending before you can unlock it. So it was completely pointless to get it at that time.

The skip text option is really great for replays. Although you'll still find yourself with hours of text on different walkthroughs. It's definitely a gem of a game, and I'm glad I picked it up.
 
It's one of my favorite games this generation. I thought it was absolutely phenomenal. Great merging of gameplay and story and I really can't recommend it enough
 
I'd say use a walkthrough after your second time. It's easy enough to just take the opposite paths on your second playthrough.
 
^Yeah, I just finished my second play through and got I guess the worst ending instead of the bad ending.

I figured I could go for a third play through without a guide and just pick the remaining paths that I haven't taken yet. Unless, you veterans of this game say otherwise.
 
Depends on how patient you are. My memory isn't perfect, but I think taking another path, you *could* get an ending you've already gotten. If you're not OK with that you may as well start checking the guide for what you need to do now.
 
Yeah, I looked at a map that showed all the possible endings. It seems I'll get the same ending on some paths even if I try to go for the other unexplored doors. I'm definitely going to use a map/guide from Gamefaqs now.

Edit: It would be so awesome if the watch that you could buy had an alarm on it.
The watch would flash the skull and a set or random number 0-9 with the soundeffect just like the game when the Red/Dead is activated.
 
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[quote name='anotherpoorgamer']^Yeah, I just finished my second play through and got I guess the worst ending instead of the bad ending.

I figured I could go for a third play through without a guide and just pick the remaining paths that I haven't taken yet. Unless, you veterans of this game say otherwise.[/QUOTE]

Saw your post too late. I'm against using a map/walkthrough for this since it's pretty easy to finish the game and get all of the endings without it. IMO it spoils the gameplay a bit if you don't need to figure out how to get all of the endings yourself. There are plenty of hints throughout the game that tell you which paths to take. I didn't use a guide and had no problems getting all of the endings.
 
I'm working on my third playthrough. I looked at the map and to be honest, I have a feeling I would repeat the same ending.

I'm not reading the FAQs on the game just a map of which paths to go through. It looks like I've seen most of what there is to see except for the path I'm working on.

Maybe one or two more runs through the game should give me the satisfaction of finishing this great game. Just interested in seeing all the possible endings.

I guess I'm not really paying much attention to the hints given within the game for the correct/desired ending. I'm just going through the last door I hadn't been through yet.
 
Double Post:

On my final play through of this great game for the true ending, it has been an amazing ride. This game is so worth the full retail price I paid just for the story.

To me, this was a very unique and original DS game. We definitely need more games like this that emphasize more on story development than on graphics.

I would so get the Xbox 360 game that Gamefaqs boards mentioned. Supposedly, it is a game similar to 999 that is set in a nuclear power plant.
 
[quote name='anotherpoorgamer']Double Post:

On my final play through of this great game for the true ending, it has been an amazing ride. This game is so worth the full retail price I paid just for the story.

To me, this was a very unique and original DS game. We definitely need more games like this that emphasize more on story development than on graphics.

I would so get the Xbox 360 game that Gamefaqs boards mentioned. Supposedly, it is a game similar to 999 that is set in a nuclear power plant.[/QUOTE]
There are a lot of these games in Japan, mostly on the PC though. Occasionally one will get translated officially but you don't hear much about them.
 
Just finished this incredible game and got the true ending. The ending leaves open for a sequel.

I will buy the sequel of this game if it is ever released. I will buy a 3DS if it is on that system, probably turn off the 3D feature.

I want more games like this, here's a link for those who want more information on this game.

http://www.aksysgames.com/999/

I'd like to see more games like this. Thank you Aksysgames and Nintendo for releasing this in the U.S.!

Edit: I'm so going to get the wallpapers and use the avatars. :)
 
[quote name='anotherpoorgamer']Just finished this incredible game and got the true ending. The ending leaves open for a sequel.

I will buy the sequel of this game if it is ever released. I will buy a 3DS if it is on that system, probably turn off the 3D feature.

I want more games like this, here's a link for those who want more information on this game.

http://www.aksysgames.com/999/

I'd like to see more games like this. Thank you Aksysgames and Nintendo for releasing this in the U.S.!

Edit: I'm so going to get the wallpapers and use the avatars. :)[/QUOTE]
At that link they talk about the possibility of a sequel depending on fan response:

Q: Do you guys have any plans for new visual novel games?
A: I have nothing I can announce at this moment, but depending on how well 999 does, I think there may be the possibility of a sequel. We're completely depending on fan response, though. If you guys can mention 999 on blogs, Twitter, etc, and spread the love, that would be great. Thanks in advance!

Hopefully it's done well enough. It's probably sold relatively well on word of mouth. Or at least I'd hope it has.
 
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Forgot to put/thank Chunsoft as well for this awesome game!

Edit: I so would like to find the soundtrack to this game and put it on my MP3 player.

Yeah, I figured it did well enough for a game like this. I failed to preorder this for the watch at Gamestop and 999 basically went under my radar after that.

The sale from aksysgames website was what got me the game. Hopefully we'll see more games like this from this company.
 
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Double Post Again!

Played the demo again that is available on aksysgames website. I noticed the differences immediately! I didn't notice them when I played the actual game because it had been several months since I played the demo.

Not a big deal on the differences just gives an impression after what has been learned after finishing the game. The demo does fit nicely and kind of surprised that the title screen introduction was basically same.
 
I just finished the game and assume I got the worst ending... I don't think I did anything wrong, though. :whistle2:( Any suggestions? I don't want to use a guide, but a nudge to ensure I get a different ending (not necessarily the best ending) would be welcome. Thanks.
 
P.S. My strategy was to hang with the same character throughout the entire episode (Seven) so that I'd remember the choices I made easier. I was going to definitely try this with a different character.. is that enough to get me a different ending? Or did I maybe take too long to do one of the puzzles? Just looking for a hint on triggering a different ending.
 
What I did was go through all the doors at least once. That way you get to most of the puzzles that the game has to offer. I ended up using a map from Gamefaqs, so I wouldn't get the same ending again.

It all depends on what doors you go through. There are a few endings that require you choosing certain dialogue pieces. Whenever I played over, I chose the other piece of dialogue option. It will show your previous choice if it is your second play through.
 
Another double post!

It doesn't matter how long you spend on the puzzles. Definitely consider different routes/selections.

I would most definitely love/buy a prequel and a sequel to 999!
 
I got what must be the worst ending, I think. It basically didn't end at all, just said something like "You chose wrong" or something. WTF.

Anyway, I'm going through again and choosing all different dialog and different doors where possible. I don't really understand why they make you redo puzzles you've already solved, though....
 
[quote name='Backlash']I got what must be the worst ending, I think. It basically didn't end at all, just said something like "You chose wrong" or something. WTF.
[/QUOTE]

So I played through once more and got one of the bad endings
the sub, after doing the torture chamber
. Then I looked at the chart that shows which doors give which endings, and it turns out that on my first play-through I went through all the right doors and hit all the correct conversation triggers to get the true ending, except that I hadn't gotten the other ending first (I guess you have to get the "safe" ending first to be able to get the true ending). Weird.
 
[quote name='Backlash']So I played through once more and got one of the bad endings
the sub, after doing the torture chamber
. Then I looked at the chart that shows which doors give which endings, and it turns out that on my first play-through I went through all the right doors and hit all the correct conversation triggers to get the true ending, except that I hadn't gotten the other ending first (I guess you have to get the "safe" ending first to be able to get the true ending). Weird.[/QUOTE]


Yeah, it actually makes sense a lot of sense (er, maybe just some sense) when that happens. They tie the plot into it.
 
[quote name='sunghost']Here's a subbed version of the trailer for the spiritual successor if anyone's interested:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAqGs441qzU&feature=channel_video_title

I'll be buying this day 1 if it comes to the US. Even if it doesn't I'll probably end up importing it for the Vita and using a translation guide (doubt I'll have to resort to importing though). I hope it comes with a cool preorder bonus like 999 did.[/QUOTE]

Looks amazing. Hope it comes to the US
 
Hopefully there will be another 999 watch available and can actually fit my wrist. Now I'm on the fence on which version to buy DSi/Vita.

I mean, if the DSi version has some sort of unlockables for owning the orignial 999. Somehow link a DS/DSi with the current version of 999 on a second DSi. I'll get the DSi version.
 
Finally "finished" this last week (though I didn't get two of the "bad" endings, I think I got 95% of the plot and info from the 4 endings I did get). I recommend that anyone who has finished the game and not checked out the official web site go do that. There's a Q&A with the creator/director there that's pretty interesting. http://www.aksysgames.com/999/answers
 
[quote name='Backlash']Finally "finished" this last week (though I didn't get two of the "bad" endings, I think I got 95% of the plot and info from the 4 endings I did get). I recommend that anyone who has finished the game and not checked out the official web site go do that. There's a Q&A with the creator/director there that's pretty interesting. http://www.aksysgames.com/999/answers[/QUOTE]

I hated that
Isis thing.

She's kinda there just to show she was real. Hopefully they build upon her in the sequel.
 
[quote name='RabbitSuit']I hated that
Isis thing.

She's kinda there just to show she was real. Hopefully they build upon her in the sequel.
[/QUOTE]

What? You mean
Alice? (All-ice)
 
[quote name='Backlash']What? You mean
Alice? (All-ice)
[/QUOTE]

Yep. Didn't want to give the name away to those curious folks out there that haven't finished
 
[quote name='RabbitSuit']Yep. Didn't want to give the name away to those curious folks out there that haven't finished[/QUOTE]

Eh, that's what the spoiler tags are for. Anyway, I think I'd rather see an original game from the creator rather than a sequel.
 
[quote name='Backlash']Eh, that's what the spoiler tags are for. Anyway, I think I'd rather see an original game from the creator rather than a sequel.[/QUOTE]

If you want a game from the same creator pick up Ever 17. However if you want a legit English copy it will cost you an arm and a leg
 
[quote name='Backlash']Eh, that's what the spoiler tags are for. Anyway, I think I'd rather see an original game from the creator rather than a sequel.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I know. But on another topic about 999, I said the same thing another user posted right above me without spoilers and got called on it. So now I'm just being extra careful.
 
I wouldn't mind a Ever 17 port to the DS/DSi/3DS/Vita.

Anyway, I got all the endings in 999. I don't think I have any other unanswered questions, anymore just want more.

A continuation of 999 of what happens in the end would be nice. Rather than a parallel time line like the sequel, least that's from my interpretation, I'd like more on the 999 characters.
 
I enjoyed the game, but have to put it down for awhile after playing thru 4 times and only getting the 3 worst endings. Was trying to avoid a guide, but I might have to. I didn't think I would mind re-doing the puzzles much, but after the 3rd time they got tedious rather than fun.
 
[quote name='soonersfan60']I enjoyed the game, but have to put it down for awhile after playing thru 4 times and only getting the 3 worst endings. Was trying to avoid a guide, but I might have to. I didn't think I would mind re-doing the puzzles much, but after the 3rd time they got tedious rather than fun.[/QUOTE]

It's better to get all of the bad endings first IMO. But I can understand how it would be frustrating if you replay it several times and don't get any different endings.
 
^Yup, that's what I used to get every ending once. Never got the same ending twice.

Might replay this in the future, after I've forgotten the paths just to get a random ending. No real story spoilers seeing the branched out paths and their endings.
 
That's a pretty nice chart. Thanks for the link, I'll be sure to pass that along to anybody I know that picks this up.

Would have made my gaming experience with it a bit better. But, haha, less time spent enjoying it, I suppose.
 
I was looking around on the Aksys website/store looking for another option for buying Fate Extra. Gamestop is doing the online only preorder bonus for Fate Extra's fact booklet.

Gamestop did the same thing with the watch for 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors awhile back. Aksys ended up selling the watch online on their store and hopefully the same with Fate Extra's fact booklet.

Anyway, this got me thinking about the True Ending of 999.

About the values of the watches:

Ace = 1
Snake = 2
Santa = 0
Clover = 4
Junpei = 5
June = 9
Seven = 7
Lotus = 8
9th Man (my avatar) = 9?
Captain = 9? (Thinking about when Santa took June away with Ace and Lotus)
Guy X = 2? (Ace killed him and three watches are needed to verify) 1+9+2=3

So does that mean there was no actual number 3 or number 6 and are my values correct for Guy X, Captain, and the 9th Man?

Therefore during the Chapel Scene with the two 9 doors:
Group 2 (2+4+5+9+7) Snake, Clover, Junpei, Captain's watch, and Seven.
Group 1 (1+9+0+8) Ace, June, Santa, and Lotus.

Later Ace possessed/would use the 9th Man's watch, Lotus, and his own to try to verify/fail on the q door (1+9+8).

So the 9th Man's watch could have a value of 0 instead of 9. It would work still when he was alive he took Clover hostage and had Ace verify for Door 5 at the beginning. (1+0+4). I wonder what would happen if he didn't die at the beginning?
 
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[quote name='anotherpoorgamer']
About the values of the watches:

Ace = 1
Snake = 2
Santa = 0
Clover = 4
Junpei = 5
June = 9
Seven = 7
Lotus = 8
9th Man (my avatar) = 9?
Captain = 6
Guy X = 2? (Ace killed him and three watches are needed to verify) 1+9+2=3

So does that mean there was no actual number 3 and are my values correct for Guy X and the 9th Man?
[/QUOTE]

129450789 (0)(2)

June's "6" was an upside-down "9".
Santa had the "0"
And Captain had a 0 value.
Guy X? Who the hell is Guy X?

Edit -- OH. The guy that was dressed as Snake? Yeah, his was a 2.
Edit2 -- Well, I just confused the hell outta myself. Santa had the 0. June had the 9. But the Safe Puzzle answer x9 is 129450789; which hints to Santa's being 9 and June's being 0.

Bleh. Now my sleep is gonna be crappy for the night just trying to remember every small detail.
 
^You beat me to my final edit. Didn't think anyone was around at this time. It is about 2:30 A.M. if you live in New York.

Anyway, I so would like to see on Aksys's website more 999 stuff. I so would love a t-shirt with Zero's mask on it or something else from 999.

About Guy X his watch probably was 2 (1+2+0) for Door 3. Just another look at the 9th Man's watch being 0 instead of 9.

Edit: Barely remember the Safe puzzle, but remember the thing about June's number being upside down.
Edit 2: I'll stop and leave this for during the day time. I work nights so not a big deal.
 
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