50
Proving too slow-paced and repetitive for its own good, Root Letter fails to seal the deal on its promising set-up, though it may yet pave the way for improved Kadokawa mysteries to come.
75
Root Letter is an intriguing title with an interesting story that manages to stay engaging throughout. Although a couple of weird Japanisms occasionally get in the way, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys visual novels and detective games.
55
A unique style and intriguing storyline unfortunately aren't enough to make up for the title's lack of interactivity and overall boring gameplay.
8
Testing this link please **** of the best games that I have ever played on PS4. The story was very intriguing and made me want to play a lot more. I was satisfied with all the endings but i wouldn't mind a continuation of the same game and building more depth into the endings.
10
One of the best games that I have ever played on PS4. The story was very intriguing and made me want to play a lot more. I was satisfied with all the endings but i wouldn't mind a continuation of the same game and building more depth into the endings.
3
Extremely forgettable game with some of the worst mechanics I've ever seen. There is no point in having "Max Mode" and the dialogue is pretty terrible as well. There are multiple endings, but I stopped after the first playthrough. There's nothing fun about it that makes you want to keep playing like in 999.
Root Letter
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Nov 8, 2016
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68
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6.9
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Nov 7, 2016
90
It’s rare that we have a game that genuinely deserves to be called “elegant”, but Root Letter is that game. It takes a romantic, nostalgic idea, wraps it up in a mystery that is fun to piece together, and does all of that within the context of one of the most beautiful examples of anime art you’ll ever see.
Nov 18, 2016
80
A great Visual Novel that comes with a well written story and beautiful art direction.
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May 22, 2019
10
One of the best games that I have ever played on PS4. The story was very intriguing and made me want to play a lot more. I was satisfied with all the endings but i wouldn't mind a continuation of the same game and building more depth into the endings.
Mar 22, 2022
8
Testing this link please **** of the best games that I have ever played on PS4. The story was very intriguing and made me want to play a lot more. I was satisfied with all the endings but i wouldn't mind a continuation of the same game and building more depth into the endings.
Nov 1, 2016
80
An interesting visual novel game which gains interest with the next chapter to know what will happen next to unravel Aya Fumino’s mystery. Its setting in the city of Matsue, in Shimane prefecture, and the variety of endings makes this game an interesting option in its genre.
Nov 14, 2016
70
Root Letter is a strange visual novel, but one that keeps players interested throughout. If you feel you’ve received a rather lackluster ending then that’s cause to play through four more times to uncover the final truth. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t make expedite subsequent playthroughs. Still, there is a lot to like about a visual novel focused on the lives of thirty somethings rather than samey love-struck teenagers.
Nov 23, 2016
60
Less-discerning players with a tolerance for bad localizations, or maybe Matsue residents, will find a pleasant diversion in Root Letter, but for everyone else, it's difficult to recommend, especially at its current price tag.
Feb 6, 2017
50
Proving too slow-paced and repetitive for its own good, Root Letter fails to seal the deal on its promising set-up, though it may yet pave the way for improved Kadokawa mysteries to come.
Oct 31, 2016
30
My laborious, 10-hour uphill battle with Root Letter ended in the hill giving way to a massive drop into a bottomless ravine, and as I fell through the ravine, I felt regret. I felt pain. I felt aggravation...And I heard the same damned song playing for like a dozen hours until I died.
Nov 11, 2016
8
I bought the game after a friend of mine played it. I am a big fan of Japan and it seemed that the game presents through a mystery an area that I didn`t know, Shimane. I played different visual novel and this is particular since there is an "adventure" aspect pretty unusual for this type of game. Art is beautiful (I love Mino Taro) and the story is somehow intriguing. If you like Japan and Visual Novel, I suggest you to give it a go.
Nov 10, 2016
8
Una de las mejores novelas visuales que hemos probado en los últimos años, con una trama que te engancha desde el primer minuto y que sólo se ve lastrada por un minijuego poco inspirado y un par de situaciones que o dan vergüenza ajena o sólo sirven como catalogo turístico de Matsue. -Lee el análisis completo en Letiste Gaming!!-
Apr 25, 2017
3
Extremely forgettable game with some of the worst mechanics I've ever seen. There is no point in having "Max Mode" and the dialogue is pretty terrible as well. There are multiple endings, but I stopped after the first playthrough. There's nothing fun about it that makes you want to keep playing like in 999.
SummaryRoot Letter is the first in a new Kadokawa Game Mystery series — a collection of Visual Novels with exceptionally high production values. Set in Shimane prefecture — a place rich in history, culture and natural beauty — Root Letter revolves around the mystery of Fumino Aya, your old high school pen friend who went missing 15 years ago.
