사용자:구순돌/연습장/루트 필름
Root Film | |
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파일:RF PS4 cover.jpg | |
개발사 | Kadokawa Games |
배급사 | 틀:Vgrh |
작가 | Hifumi Kono |
플랫폼 | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 |
출시일 |
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장르 | Visual novel |
모드 | Single-player |
Root Film is an adventure visual novel video game by Kadokawa Games. The game is a spiritual successor to 2016's Root Letter visual novel and the second entry in the Kadokawa Mystery Games series. The game released on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in Japan in July 2020, and on March 19, 2021 in North America and Europe.
Gameplay
[편집]The game plays as a murder mystery visual novel; much of the game is spent reading text to advance the story.[1] When the player is ready to accuse a suspect, a fighting video game-styled segment ensues.[2] Other segments include mini-games where inconsistencies must be fixed and stories put together into a narrative, similar to aspects of the Danganronpa and Ace Attorney series of games.[2]
Story
[편집]Similar to its predecessor, Root Letter the game's fictional story takes place in the real-life Shimane Prefecture in Japan.[3][4] The story follows dual protagonists; Rintaro Yagumo, an aspiring but poor film director, and Riho, an up-and-coming actress who hasn't quite had her breakthrough yet.[5][1] In the game, a TV series called "Shimane Mystery Drama Project" has been green lit, and both Rintaro and Riho are excited this could be their breakthrough roles.[4][1] However, a real life murder mysteriously occurs on the set very early on in the process and puts things to a halt, and the two, along with various other crew involved try to find out what happened.[4]
Development
[편집]The game is generally considered a sequel[4] or successor[6][7] to the Root Letter visual novel, grouped together by what is called the Kadokawa Games Mystery series moniker.[8] The two game's stories are unrelated and unconnected, but share thematic similarities, and many voice actors, to give a feeling of a running series.[9][10] Sequel ideas for Root Letter were being considered as early as late 2016.[11] The games existence as a formal project was known as early as October 2018, when it was announced under its tentative name Root Letter 2.[12] The game was formally revealed and announced under its official name, Root Film, a year later in October 2019.[1][13]
The game was originally scheduled for release on April 23, 2020 in Japan,[5] but received a short delay to July 30, 2020.[4] The game was announced for an English localization in September 2020, with an intended Q1 2021 release date,[14] later solidified down to March 19, 2021. A limited edition version of the game was also announced for its Western release, which includes a 100 page art booklet packaged with the physical copy of the game.[14][4]
Reception
[편집]Root Film received a 8/8/8/8 (32/40) rating from Japanese magazine Famitsu.[15] However, the game did not fare well on the Japanese video game charts; the PS4 version debuted at number 30 in the top 30 selling video games of the week, moving 1679 copies, and the Switch version charting somewhere under it.[16]
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References
[편집]- ↑ 가 나 다 라 “Root Film announced for PS4, Switch”. 《Gematsu》. 2019년 10월 19일.
- ↑ 가 나 “Root Film Is A Murder-Mystery Visual Novel That's Like Ace Attorney, But You Get To Fight People”. 《Nintendo Life》. 2021년 1월 27일.
- ↑ “Root Film - Announcement Trailer - IGN” – www.ign.com 경유.
- ↑ 가 나 다 라 마 바 “'Root Film' PS4/Switch Game's Trailer Reveals March 19 Release in the West”. 《Anime News Network》.
- ↑ 가 나 “Root Film launches April 23, 2020 in Japan”. 《Gematsu》. 2019년 12월 24일.
- ↑ Simón, Jaime San (2019년 10월 21일). “Root Film es el sucesor de Root Letter”.
- ↑ Luster, Joseph. “Root Letter Successor Root Film to Bring Its Mystery to the West”. 《Crunchyroll》.
- ↑ S, Matt. “On following up the magnificent Root Letter”.
- ↑ “Root Film details Shouko Manabe, Monami Haishima”. 《Gematsu》. 2019년 10월 28일.
- ↑ “Root Film's Director Discusses Root Letter Connections and Improvements”. 2020년 7월 25일.
- ↑ “Creator of PS4 visual novel Root Letter talks its inspirations, potential sequels”. 《PlayStation.Blog》. 2016년 11월 7일.
- ↑ “New Projects Root Letter: Last Answer And Root Letter 2 Announced”. 2018년 8월 3일.
- ↑ “Root Film, Mystery Adventure Following Root Letter, Announced for PS4, Switch”.
- ↑ 가 나 “Root Film English Release Set for Q1 2021”. 2020년 9월 4일.
- ↑ “Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1651”. 《Gematsu》. 2020년 7월 21일.
- ↑ “Famitsu Sales: 7/27/20 – 8/2/20 [Update]”. 《Gematsu》. 2020년 8월 6일.
- ↑ “Root Film for Switch Reviews”. 《Metacritic》. 2021년 8월 30일에 확인함.
- ↑ “Root Film for PlayStation 4 Reviews”. 《Metacritic》. 2021년 8월 30일에 확인함.
- ↑ Hilhorst, Willem (2021년 8월 30일). “Root Film (Switch) Review”. 《Nintendo World Report》. 2021년 8월 30일에 확인함.
- ↑ “Root Film Review (Switch) | Aces high”. 《Nintendo Life》. 2021년 8월 30일. 2021년 8월 30일에 확인함.
- ↑ “Mini Review: Root Film (PS4) - An Enjoyable, If Standard, Visual Novel | Aces high”. 《Push Square》. 2021년 8월 30일. 2021년 8월 30일에 확인함.
- ↑ “Root Film review | Aces high”. 《Adventure Gamers》. 2021년 8월 30일. 2021년 8월 30일에 확인함.
External links
[편집]- 구순돌/연습장/루트 필름 - 공식 웹사이트 (일본어)
- 구순돌/연습장/루트 필름 - 공식 웹사이트 (영어)
- 구순돌/연습장/루트 필름 - The Visual Novel Database