Underplayed Gems

Root Letter: Last Answer (2018)

Root Letter: Last Answer cover
Developer
Kadokawa Games
Publisher
PQube
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure, Visual Novel
Rating
2.1 of 5, 6 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A nostalgic, emotionally reflective mystery drama about youthful regrets and overcoming them.

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About

Root Letter: Last Answer implements a live-action “Drama Mode” that faithfully reproduces every location and character that appears in the game with a cast of 90 actors. By realistically reproducing the beautiful scenery of Shimane Prefecture and the people that live there, the human drama story of Root Letter that depicts the youthful regrets everyone holds and those trying to overcome them can be enjoyed as if watching a TV drama. Of course, the game also includes an “Original Mode” in which you can enjoy the Taro Minoboshi-illustrated versions of the game’s charming characters and scenic beauty of Shimane Prefecture from the previous game. Enjoy the story however you prefer, either with live-action or illustrated visuals!

Screenshots

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