(spoiler-free review!) The -music- and -voice acting- REALLY stood out to me as something memorable. I love how beautiful and elegant some of the piano tracks are. And the voice acting, man. Sora was SOO expressive with her voice acting that she was the sole reason I picked up this game. After playing through it, I realize that I also really like Miyako's voice. Personally, I agree with most of the reviews, saying that the playtime of this was WAY too short for its price. It would be far more worth it to get it on sale. I also agree that the story was pretty mid. However, I do understand that this episode is supposed to be a lot tamer, as it is the introduction to the series. I must add though, Miyako's route was really satisfying and enjoyable. I think people are hardly talking about that. Another thing I noticed was how CLEAN the translation is. As far as I could tell, I noticed no typos or ambiguity in the subtitles, which is unfortunately not something I could say to a lot...
9-nine-:Episode 1
$19.99
- Release Date:
- Jan 31, 2019
- Developer:
- PALETTE
- Publisher:
- Sekai Project
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Content Warning

About the Game

The scene: Shiromitsugawa, a run-of-the-mill college town that has launched several failed attempts to drum up tourism and revitalize itself, including sponsoring a high-budget-but-poorly-written anime based on local folklore. A storm is about to descend on this sleepy town.
We follow Kakeru Niimi, a man who can be a bit curt at times but who has a strong sense of responsibility and a kind heart. Kakeru's ordinary life is thrown into chaos after the local shrine's sacred relic shatters. In the wake of this event, several young men and women awaken to superhuman abilities.
What was once a run-of-the-mill life in a run-of-the-mill town soon turns into a quest to track down a superpowered serial killer before they can strike again.
Concept
9-nine- Episode 1 is the first volume in a series of supernatural mystery games, with Episode 1 telling a story centered around Miyako Kujo. The entries in the the 9-nine- series share the same setting and world, but each entry focuses on a different heroine. 9-nine- is a tale of the town of Shiromitsugawa, host to mysterious Artifacts and the superpowers they bestow on their Users. A tale of growing trust and budding romance between the protagonist and the heroine, and also a murder mystery where they hunt down the culprit behind a series of supernatural murders. Each game has an independent story that can be enjoyed on its own. We hope you enjoy the experience that is the 9-nine- series.










- Gorgeous art from Izumi Tsubasu (Artist of SakuSaku:Love Blooms with the Cherry Blossoms)
- Gripping story written by scenario writer, Kazuki Fumi
- Multi part series with independent stories per episode
- Two different endings
- CG gallery
- Music gallery
- Movie gallery
- FULL Japanese voice acting (Including the main character!)
- Japanese, English, and Chinese text. Dual-lang display options
Screenshots
User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
37 user reviews
97%
Positive
User #960382
english
9 hrs at review
User #766412
english
31 hrs at review
User #896065
english
11 hrs at review
Good.....
User #115958
english
15 hrs at review
Somewhat typical scenario where a group of characters obtain powers of various degrees, decent story but I would have preferred more intense moments. Should be obvious, but I'll point it out anyway: This story is episodic so don't forget the other episodes avail on steam.
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: Core 2 Duo (Core i3 or higher recommended)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1280 x 720
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 4 GB available space
FAQ
How much does 9-nine-:Episode 1 cost?
9-nine-:Episode 1 costs $19.99.
What are the system requirements for 9-nine-:Episode 1?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Processor: Core 2 Duo (Core i3 or higher recommended) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1280 x 720 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 4 GB available space
What platforms is 9-nine-:Episode 1 available on?
9-nine-:Episode 1 is available on Windows PC.
Is 9-nine-:Episode 1 worth buying?
9-nine-:Episode 1 has 97% positive reviews from 37 players.
When was 9-nine-:Episode 1 released?
9-nine-:Episode 1 was released on Jan 31, 2019.
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