Zero Escape 3: Zero Time Dilemma (3DS/Vita/PC, June 28th)

Post by **Bolt Storm** » Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:48 pm

Update 03/16/16: Official trailer, June 28th release, and PC version confirmed.

Spoiler: Key art 2

Update 10/30/15: Title confirmed and logo revealed:

Aksys PR, round two wrote:In keeping with the season and celebrating all things sinister and diabolic, Aksys Games and Spike Chunsoft would like to announce that the official North American title for Zero Escape 3 is…(drum roll please)… Zero Time Dilemma! Building on the success of its predecessors, Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, and Virtue’s Last Reward, series mastermind Kotaro Uchikoshi has pulled out all the stops to deliver the most compelling and mind shredding gaming experience ever seen on a handheld platform. Choice is your only method of salvation and your only means of escape. How much of your humanity will you sacrifice to earn your freedom? As a new age of ruin looms large on the horizon, you must make impossible decisions and weather unimaginable consequences as you straddle the line between absolution and damnation. Plan your escape. Summer 2016.

Spoiler: Key art

Spoiler: Original announcement post

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Announced at the Aksys AX panel. Summer 2016, 3DS/Vita, EN/JP voices. No screens/trailer yet.

Aksys PR wrote:Many government organizations have dismissed our urgent warnings regarding the upcoming game event called Zero Time Dilemma. Recent intelligence has escalated our plans and we have come to the decision to contact gamers about the dangers directly. Our ultimate goal has always been to protect the public from the horrific consequences we have foreseen, but it appears our mission to prevent it from occurring may have failed. It is imperative that you make every effort to prepare yourselves for the oncoming deadly game, so that you may survive the coming apocalypse.

An antidote for the game is predicted to be created, but much further down this timeline, and as such there is no defense from its effects. It will be most easily identifiable on Nintendo 3DS™ and PlayStation�Vita handheld entertainment system, though it is transmittable through the air so the spread may increase even more rapidly through the PlayStation�Store and Nintendo eShop.

Do not be tempted by familiar faces, fully voiced cinematics, multiple endings, or voices in both Japanese and English, as those are signs that the apocalypse is nigh. We suggest that you put extensive effort into improving your puzzle solving skills, as they will be vital to your survival.

We at Crash Keys beg for your assistance in notifying everyone you can so that no one is left in the dark about this dangerous game. The world will end up in a tumultuous uproar, and ultimate consequences will be unavoidable unless word gets out. Use all the time available to you before the summer of next year to contact your loved ones and prepare; our intelligence hasn’t been able to focus in on an exact date at this time. Do not fear – we are here to protect you and prepare you to our utmost ability so that you may survive. You will survive. We will use all channels available to contact you with updates as soon as we uncover them. You must be ready.

MrGiggles · Post by **MrGiggles** » Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:51 pm

Anime was a mistake.

JesusMonroe · Post by **JesusMonroe** » Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:54 pm

I'm telling myself I won't watch a single trailer. I'm just gonna listen to the main theme and that's it. This is my last experience with the series and I want to be as blank as possible

SO FUCKING EXCITED THOUGH

Professor Yoshi · Post by **Professor Yoshi** » Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:57 pm

Let the hype commence.

MrGiggles · Post by **MrGiggles** » Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:06 pm

Preordering is also a mistake. No matter how hyped you think you are, never pre-order.

Post by **Bolt Storm** » Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:07 pm

Added Aksys PR to the first post.

Cesar Zero · Post by **Cesar Zero** » Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:10 pm

This is happening! Finally!!

I know I will not resist watching all the trailers that come out...

blahmoomoo · Post by **blahmoomoo** » Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:24 pm

And now that I have a PSTV, now I have to make a choice... 3DS or Vita?

Unless the game doesn't get PSTV compatibility, which would be silly unless they intend to use the touch screen.

Pierre · Post by **Pierre** » Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:48 pm

Oh god it sounds like there's an awesomely fun apocalypse heading out way

CoffeeAddict · Post by **CoffeeAddict** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:26 am

First Fallout 4, now this? What a time to be alive.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 9:39 am

So, so excited. WE DID IT!

MrGiggles · Post by **MrGiggles** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 12:01 am

Here's hoping this game isn't as crap as 999 was.

Church Of Sumire · Post by **Church Of Sumire** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 6:32 am

MrGiggles wrote:First image, seen at the panel:

Spoiler:
That's Diana. Look at the hair color and the necklace.
Also, I think this is when Sigma loses his eye and arms.
Bracelets confirmed!
Also, the game is confirmed to have a dog. Yay? Funyarinpa confirmed.

EDIT: Now with 100% more image.

Damn what happened to Sigma!? What a complete change! Lots of games with dog companions now.

Pierre · Post by **Pierre** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 7:34 am

The Judas Priest wrote:
MrGiggles wrote:First image, seen at the panel:

Spoiler:
That's Diana. Look at the hair color and the necklace.
Also, I think this is when Sigma loses his eye and arms.
Bracelets confirmed!
Also, the game is confirmed to have a dog. Yay? Funyarinpa confirmed.

EDIT: Now with 100% more image.
Damn what happened to Sigma!? What a complete change! Lots of games with dog companions now.

Are you sure that's Sigma?
The art style looks pretty different and his hair isn't half as messy as before so it's hard to tell. He looks like Generic NPC #5 right now.

I'm interested in what the roman numerals on his arm are. Perhaps the new way of displaying a number? Maybe just someone's fashion choice but it looks like the number 2. There's also that peculiar device on his chest, it looks like a red slot for something. Perhaps a new "trap" for people?

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 9:24 am

Are we sure thats from ZE3? Possible, but I thought that was the last thing they showed

Lusankya · Post by **Lusankya** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 9:56 am

grim_tales wrote:Are we sure thats from ZE3? Possible, but I thought that was the last thing they showed

Yes, that's the key art for ZE3, it's drawn by a new artist (name unknown).

It shows Sigma and

Spoiler:

behind him.

Cesar Zero · Post by **Cesar Zero** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 9:07 pm

The art style from this game seems really different,kinda more realistic.

Also,reading through the Zero Escape wiki I found something odd...

Spoiler: VLR and Ever 17

MrGiggles · Post by **MrGiggles** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 9:39 pm

I did it for the vine.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 10:11 pm

Spoiler: VLR spoilers

Church Of Sumire · Post by **Church Of Sumire** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 10:34 pm

cesar26100 wrote:The art style from this game seems really different,kinda more realistic.

Also,reading through the Zero Escape wiki I found something odd...

Spoiler: VLR and Ever 17
Apparently the consciousness inside K's body in the ending is confirmed to be be Blick Winkel.While it seems like a really obvious theory to make,is it really confirmed by the writers that this game will have something to do with the Infinity series?

Who is Blick Winkel? I don't remember that character much.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 10:36 pm

Spoiler:

Cesar Zero · Post by **Cesar Zero** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 11:05 pm

Spoiler: Ever 17

Church Of Sumire · Post by **Church Of Sumire** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 5:41 pm

cesar26100 wrote:
Spoiler: Ever 17
Yes,he is supposed to be a "fourth dimensional" being who can see the past and the future.He basically represents someone playing the game.

When did they mention him during the ending of VLR2?

Cesar Zero · Post by **Cesar Zero** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:42 pm

Spoiler:

sosgirl10 · Post by **sosgirl10** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 12:18 am

I can't wait for this game to be released! I played the first two games and loved it! So happy!!!

Church Of Sumire · Post by **Church Of Sumire** » Wed Jul 08, 2015 5:10 pm

Don't know if i''m late or not, but the game is going to take place on the Mar's test site.

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2 ... -test-site

Cesar Zero · Post by **Cesar Zero** » Wed Jul 08, 2015 7:14 pm

We pretty much knew that before the game was announced,I think.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:02 pm

I hope there will be twisty twists and things will be kept fresh through :D

Cesar Zero · Post by **Cesar Zero** » Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:23 pm

Yeah,I wonder how they will do to keep the mystery/twist aspect with how confusing the other two games were.

I also wonder how many endings this is gonna have.VLR went from the 5 endings 999 had to about 22 endings...maybe since the Mars test site was supposedly filled with traps getting some of the Puzzles wrong will be lethal this time around.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:53 pm

Yeah, my thought is

Spoiler:

so what will they do to keep things fresh?

Pierre · Post by **Pierre** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 12:35 am

grim_tales wrote:Yeah, my thought is
Spoiler:
The games location cant be a twist this time if we know the Mars Test Site is in Nevada after all
so what will they do to keep things fresh?

By making us wrong about even that?

Making the characters who informed us of that facet before lie and/or mistaken.

MrGiggles · Post by **MrGiggles** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:55 am

>TFW horse
>TFW Implying morphogenesis
>TFW No face

Pierre · Post by **Pierre** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:04 am

*Fury intensifies*

Sjibbey · Post by **Sjibbey** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:11 pm

Heck yeah I'm looking forward to this game already!

Though I have to admit that I don't remember much storywise from ZE 1 and 2. Over time I just remember how the puzzles worked and what theories/ messages it tried to convey in it's story. Do you guys know a way to catch up with the whole story without replaying the game again and getting all gold files etc.?

blahmoomoo · Post by **blahmoomoo** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:37 pm

Sjibbey wrote:Heck yeah I'm looking forward to this game already!

Though I have to admit that I don't remember much storywise from ZE 1 and 2. Over time I just remember how the puzzles worked and what theories/ messages it tried to convey in it's story. Do you guys know a way to catch up with the whole story without replaying the game again and getting all gold files etc.?

If you still have your copy of VLR, you can read all the gold files over again and also just play through the true ending path (for example, start the game after the last puzzle room). Otherwise, it will take a long time to play through again, even when avoiding the bad endings.

With 999, you can't jump around, but you could still play through the true ending path only if you still have a save game in it. Otherwise, you only have to play the game twice to get the true ending; I'd suggest looking up a spoiler-free guide that tells you which doors to go through.

By the way, it looks like ZE3 is ALREADY up for pre-order. There's even a limited watch edition, though it's currently unavailable. Watches confirmed in ZE3? http://www.amazon.com/Zero-Escape-3-Nin ... B010U1DNE8

Church Of Sumire · Post by **Church Of Sumire** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 9:09 pm

I really hope that it will not come out at the end of 2016. I want to play it soon

blahmoomoo · Post by **blahmoomoo** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 9:43 pm

The Judas Priest wrote:I really hope that it will not come out at the end of 2016. I want to play it soon

They already said it would be released Summer 2016.

Amazon just sets the release date to December 31 of the year it is announced to come out when there is no exact release date, since they don't want to give a date that will have to be pushed back. So don't take that date at face value.

Shtak · Post by **Shtak** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:38 pm

Pierre wrote:
grim_tales wrote:Yeah, my thought is
Spoiler:
The games location cant be a twist this time if we know the Mars Test Site is in Nevada after all
so what will they do to keep things fresh?
By making us wrong about even that?

Making the characters who informed us of that facet before lie and/or mistaken.

That would be some incredibly lame writing >_> I expect more from Uchikoshi than some Kojimesque retcons resulting from hasty decisions lacking a long term plan.

Pierre · Post by **Pierre** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:27 pm

Shtak wrote:
Pierre wrote:
grim_tales wrote:Yeah, my thought is
Spoiler:
The games location cant be a twist this time if we know the Mars Test Site is in Nevada after all
so what will they do to keep things fresh?
By making us wrong about even that?

Making the characters who informed us of that facet before lie and/or mistaken.

That would be some incredibly lame writing >_> I expect more from Uchikoshi than some Kojimesque retcons resulting from hasty decisions lacking a long term plan.

Eh lying about stuff like that I might believe if it actually served a villain's long term goal.

Actually bought a board game that I'd say is fairly inspired by this (and time travel visual novels in general) just the other day. "Tragedy looper" players play a group of time travellers trying to prevent an awful series of events from happening using knowledge they gain from each 'loop'. One player plays a mastermind who knows all the events leading to disaster but has to ensure they come to pass.

Speaking of games, how's that Third CR nonary game coming along JM?

(Man what an inelegant segway)

MrGiggles · Post by **MrGiggles** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:49 pm

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