2025 games
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, a visual novel and strategy-RPG hybrid, revives interest in multiverse narratives through its 100 endings. Developed by teams behind Danganronpa and AI: Somnium Files, the game challenges players with branching timelines after an initial linear prologue. It blends absurdity and sentimentality in a structure that rewards exploration of alternative outcomes.
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Building on its episodic TV-like structure from AdHoc Studio, Dispatch stands out among 2025's best for bold narrative choices and sharp humor. Critics praise unexpected moments—like a supervillain's explicit visual gag, a surprising hero kiss, and an over-the-top bar fight—that blend episodic storytelling with strategic gameplay, challenging norms and delivering vibrant entertainment.