visual novel
Steins;Gate Elite
By Mages, released 1 Jan 2018
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation Vita
What it is
Steins;Gate Elite is a visual novel from Mages that follows a group of tech-savvy students who find a way to send messages into the past using a modified microwave. Their experiments draw them into a conspiracy involving SERN, the organization behind the Large Hadron Collider, and John Titor, who says he comes from a dystopian future. The story uses animation from the Steins;Gate anime, with new animated sequences for certain endings. Choices shift the world line toward or away from 1% divergence and lead to multiple endings. On Steam, it is listed for Windows and includes single-player, achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on phone and tablet, and Family Sharing. The game was released on Steam on February 19, 2019; the listed platforms also include PlayStation Vita.
What players like, and what they don't
- New animated sequences for certain endings
- Choices lead to multiple endings
- Full controller support
- Steam Cloud support
- Steam listing is for Windows
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits players looking for an animated, choice-driven visual novel with multiple endings. Its single-player format and controller support may also suit players who prefer to play with a controller.
Steins;Gate Elite pairs a time-travel conspiracy with branching choices and anime-style animation. It is a single-player option for readers who want choices to shape the story.
