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SeriesZero Escape

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

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First release
Jun 28, 2016
Genres
Adventure, Puzzle, Visual Novel · Mystery, Action, Science fiction, Horror, Thriller
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Zero Time Dilemma is the third and final entry in the Zero Escape series. It is a story focused mystery/thriller visual novel with multiple endings that involves player choices and puzzle rooms.

Also known as Zero Escape: Toki no Jirenma, Zero Escape Volume 3, Zero Escape.exe

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Storyline
The experiment wasn’t supposed to be like this. Nine participants awaken in an underground facility, imprisoned with a strange black bracelet on their wrists. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. The rules are simple--after six people are killed, the escape hatch will open. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…Read more

The experiment wasn’t supposed to be like this. Nine participants awaken in an underground facility, imprisoned with a strange black bracelet on their wrists. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. The rules are simple--after six people are killed, the escape hatch will open. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…

Release dates
Nintendo 3DS
Jun 28, 2016
PlayStation Vita
Jun 28, 2016
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 29, 2016
All 8 release dates
Nintendo 3DS
Jun 30, 2016
PlayStation Vita
Jun 30, 2016
PlayStation 4
Aug 17, 2017
PlayStation 4
Aug 18, 2017
Xbox One
Aug 30, 2022
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Text
Keywords
anime, bloody, psychological horror, time travel, murder
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 4,691 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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