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❤ Branching Narrative and Multiple Endings

Players can explore 13 unique routes and unlock over 52 different endings in this game. The branching narrative structure enables players to make choices that significantly impact the story, leading to vastly different scenarios and outcomes. Reviewers praise this variety and replayability, as players can see how the characters and mysteries play out in diverse ways.

❤ Puzzle-Solving and Deduction

In addition to visual novel elements, the game features puzzle-solving and deductive reasoning challenges. Players must carefully examine evidence, analyze information, and put together clues to solve the various mysteries presented in the story. These puzzles range from simple riddles to complex murder investigations, requiring players to think critically to uncover the truth. While reviewers note that some puzzles can be quite challenging, they also praise the creativity of the puzzle design.

❤ Grounded, Realistic Approach

Unlike many other "death game" visual novels, this game takes a more grounded, realistic approach. There are no supernatural abilities, time travel, or other fantastical elements - the mysteries and events are firmly rooted in a plausible, if heightened, real-world setting. Reviewers highlight this as a strength, as it allows the engaging characters and complex narratives to take center stage without relying on overly-outlandish plot devices.

❤ Narrative Focus and Character Development

While light on traditional gameplay, the game excels in its storytelling and character development. The large cast of jurors, each representing a different zodiac animal, receive praise for their nuanced, believable personalities that evolve across the multiple routes. The narrative focus allows players to become deeply invested in unraveling the mysteries and understanding the motivations and relationships between the characters.