Ever 17: The Out of Infinity - Intro Trailer

Описание: Ever 17: The Out of Infinity – One of the Best Sci-Fi Visual Novels, but Not Without Weaknesses

After finishing Lost Soul Aside on stream, I ended up completing another game shortly after. This one, took me nearly 70 hours and about two months to get through.

Originally released in 2002, Ever 17 has been remastered once again for Switch, PS4, and PC. It’s part of the Infinity series, known for its deep storytelling and philosophical sci-fi themes. The 2025 edition improves the visuals, updates the interface, and finally brings a global release. While the story is still brilliant, each route takes a very long time to finish. Fans had already fixed this pacing issue in the original with the popular Himmel Edition mod, which really should have been included here, as it was a common complaint in the community.

The story takes place in the underwater theme park LeMU. After a sudden accident floods parts of the park, two main characters, Takeshi Kuranari and a boy known only as “the Kid,” become trapped with a small group of survivors. With only 119 hours before the facility collapses, they must find a way to escape. Each playthrough reveals new layers of the mystery, mixing survival, science, and emotional storytelling in a way few visual novels manage.

Like most games in the genre, your dialogue choices affect relationships and one of nine endings. Unfortunately, even with skip and fast-forward options, you still end up rereading a lot of dialogue.

After unlocking every ending, I completely understand why this game is so highly praised. As a Steins;Gate fan, this kind of sci-fi mystery is exactly what I enjoy. If you can look past its pacing problems, you’ll find a story full of surprising twists and emotional depth.

A funny side note: the game uses quite a bit of German vocabulary, but the grammar is often wrong. It made me laugh a few times, though it never ruined the experience.

If you’re into sci-fi visual novels like Zero Escape or the Science Adventure series, I definitely recommend giving Ever 17 a try. It’s now available on most modern platforms and even got a physical twin-pack release in Japan with Never 7, though unfortunately only for Switch.