72%Strong matchZero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
82%4k82% positive reviews, Very Positive across 4k reviews·Puzzle · Visual Novel
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You awaken in an unfamiliar location with unfamiliar people and are surrounded by mystery. Will you be able to solve the puzzle and uncover why you are here in this sci-fi/mystery/puzzle visual novel? The future hangs in the balance.


In an unfamiliar location with unfamiliar people. You are Elina and you're... That's a good question, who are you? Were you drugged? It's up to you to figure out how you got here and why, and the massive implications for the future... and the past.

How you treat your fellow captives will affect your ending. Will you trust them... or will you throw them to the wolves?

You will be subject to a variety of puzzles, (mostly ciphers)(Most are skippable), to discover more about the facility, your companions... and yourself.

The story contains (At least) 8 endings, including a true ending that requires information gathered from other paths to access.

Featuring a flow chart that unlocks as you progress, allowing you to jump back and forth to try different decisions. Will you uncover the mystery? Can you preserve your life... and your consciousness until the very end? 4-6 hours playtime.
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