√Letter - Root Letter -

7/10分吧。 旅游宣传游戏。 人物塑造和整体故事，都算不错，但仅仅是不错了。 故事悬疑部分也可以，让人有探索终局的意愿。 但一周目无论你怎么打都无法是真结局，就很扯淡。 二周目虽然能快速过到最后终局。但我依旧觉得这个设计不是很好，让玩家为了2周目而2周目。

な に こ れ 松江観光にオススメです

Decent VN, but I have no idea where it's heading so far

好结局不错，其他四个结局太抽象

great as a narrative FMV (a near one), story rich itself and also the voice actings are great, if you love reading novels or ace attorney type of games, just love it.

爱相随同款画风，优秀的剧情，很难不好评！

[h1]√Letter (Root Letter) — 14.5h played | 26/26 achievements | Visual Novel / Mystery[/h1] [quote][b]TL;DR[/b] — A Japanese mystery visual novel mixing heartfelt nostalgia, pen-pal drama, and a long-buried murder story. Elegant presentation, clever interrogation mechanics, and top-tier soundtrack. A must-have for VN fans.[/quote] You ever get that letter that changes everything? That’s the premise of [i]Root Letter[/i] (stylized √Letter): fifteen years after your high-school correspondence, one last message arrives… and it hints at murder. So off you go — back to your hometown, chasing memories, classmates, and ghosts (emotional or not). The story blends small-town melancholy with investigation and psychological tension — very Japanese in tone, but universally relatable in theme. What makes √Letter stand out is its hybrid structure: half mystery VN, half light detective sim. You don’t just “click to continue” — you dig through menus, question people, and use a “tension system” where you must press the right words at the right time to break through their lies. It gives the genre a touch of energy that most visual novels sorely lack. Visually, it’s beautifully crafted. Anime-style art with a realistic, almost cinematic sense of atmosphere. The characters feel like they stepped out of an actual anime adaptation (which, honestly, wouldn’t surprise me if one day it happened). The environments — cafés, schools, harbor towns — ooze authenticity and nostalgia. The soundtrack is stellar. Gentle piano themes, melancholic strings, and ambient soundscapes that immerse you instantly. Easily a 5/5 on the audio side. Story-wise, it’s original without going off the rails: a blend of slice-of-life, thriller, and emotional catharsis. The mystery evolves naturally, the emotional beats land, and even though it’s not full of plot twists, it keeps you engaged till the end. The difficulty also scales nicely thanks to the interrogation system — you actually need to pay attention, which makes it more interactive than most of its peers. Technical side? Clean and stable. Everything works as intended — maybe a bit stiff in the UI, but solid overall. Bottom line: [b]√Letter is an excellent example of how to do a slow-burn, emotionally charged mystery VN right.[/b] It’s stylish, heartfelt, and satisfying. Fully recommended — no sale excuse needed. [h2]QUICK SNAPSHOT[/h2] [table] [tr][th]Category[/th][th]Verdict[/th][/tr] [tr][td]Genre[/td][td]Visual Novel / Mystery / Investigation[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Premise[/td][td]A 15-year-old letter reopens a cold case and an old friendship[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Playtime (me)[/td][td]~14.5 hours[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Achievements[/td][td]Yes (26/26)[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Steam Deck[/td][td]Verified[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Mature content[/td][td]Mild themes (crime, death, emotional distress)[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Buy advice[/td][td]Full price or sale — both fine[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Recommendation[/td][td]Highly Recommended[/td][/tr] [/table] [h2]RATINGS[/h2] [table] [tr][th]Category[/th][th]Score[/th][/tr] [tr][td]Overall[/td][td]★★★★☆[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Story / Emotion[/td][td]★★★★★[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Originality[/td][td]★★★★★[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Gameplay[/td][td]★★★★☆[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Art / Presentation[/td][td]★★★★☆[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Audio[/td][td]★★★★★[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Pacing[/td][td]★★★★☆[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Tech Polish[/td][td]★★★★☆[/td][/tr] [/table] [b]Bottom line:[/b] a touching, well-written, and beautifully executed VN that proves you don’t need explosions to feel tension. [b]Buy it, play it, and let it haunt you a little.[/b] Curator group: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/mexargaming [/bbcode]

Idk how they managed to make a murder mystery boring, but they somehow did it.

J'ai fini toutes les fins et je suis très déçu de l'intrigue. Je pense qu'il y avait mieux a faire. En terme de mystère le développement n'est pas très intéressant et manque de bonnes surprises. La musique est sympa mais très peu diversifiée et vite répétitive se relançant fréquemment entre chaque changement de lieu pour se répéter. C'est joli mais c'est un peu tout ce qui le rattrape.

目前还没玩完，看起来是一部很不错的松江旅游指南。