Nameless;Code is the most recent visible novel within the Science Journey sequence. It takes place in 2037 Tokyo and focuses on Pollon Takaoka, a younger hacker who’s a part of a bunch known as Nakano Symphonies. Pollon doesn’t significantly get pleasure from being a hacker and isn’t even that expert at it, however he does it alongside along with his pal Cross to earn cash and assist folks out.
Issues shortly start to escalate when he comes throughout an enigmatic younger woman known as Momo. It’s whereas Pollon is attempting to avoid wasting her from being kidnapped by a shady navy unit that he realises he has the distinctive skill to Save and Load the world. This implies he can primarily return in time and use the data and expertise he is gained to alter the longer term. It’s an fascinating mechanic, particularly because it’s you because the participant who prompts when Pollon makes use of this ability, which may lead you to totally different endings.
Whereas Pollon has some fascinating associates, it doesn’t at all times really feel like they’re given sufficient of the highlight. There are some intriguing backstories, however more often than not you’re solely given a quick dialog to debate their previous earlier than being thrown straight again into the primary narrative. It’s nice that the primary story is so dramatic, with lethal challenges from a mysterious hacker, conspiracies involving faith, and shadowy authorities organisations, however it’s a disgrace the characters aren’t given sufficient time to shine. Due to this, you’re unlikely to have any actual attachment to them, and so the story by no means reaches the identical emotional highs and lows of its predecessor, Steins;Gate.
Regardless of that, it’s nonetheless a extremely entertaining visible novel and a worthy addition to the Science Journey sequence. A big a part of that is because of the beautiful art work, which incorporates dramatic comedian e-book vignettes at any time when there’s an enormous ‘motion film’ second. The English voice overs are additionally effectively completed and it’s nice that there’s the choice to listen to the unique Japanese model in the event you choose.
Even in the event you’ve not performed the opposite video games from the sequence, Nameless;Code is a good place to start out as a result of its standalone story. Whereas there are a handful of references to previous occasions, these are well-explained within the second. If you happen to’re searching for an thrilling new visible novel, this one is effectively price your time.
