Ever 17: The Out of Infinity is a Japanese science fiction visual novel produced by KID. It was originally released on August 29, 2002 for the PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast. A Windows version, Ever 17: The Out of Infinity Premium Edition, was released on May 16, 2003. In December 2005, Hirameki International released an English edition of the PC version in the United States. A handheld version for PSP was released in 2009. In early 2011, 5pb. announced a remake of the visual novel, released for the Xbox 360 in Japan in 2011. A port of the original game was released for Android and iOS devices in 2013 with an added Twitter share feature.
Ever 17 is the second game of the Infinity series by KID, preceded by Never 7: The End of Infinity, and followed by Remember 11: The Age of Infinity, 12Riven, and Code 18, all of which (with the exception of Code_18) take place within the same universe.
The game tells the story of seven people who are trapped in an underwater theme park and their struggle to escape.
The game is available in four different languages, including original Japanese, Mandarin Chinese (two companies), English (Hirameki International) and Russian (WinKiller Studio).
PLOT:
Ever 17 is the tale of seven individuals who are trapped within the underwater marine theme park, LeMU, 51 meters below the surface. During an apparently normal day at the park, an incident occurs, placing almost half of the facility underwater. The path to the surface and the communication lines are cut off. In addition, LeMU is under constant assault by severe water pressure, limiting time to find a means of escape to 119 hours. Escape is not the only concern, however; many questions arise as to the legitimacy of the accident and whether or not those trapped there were brought there for a purpose.
The plot of Ever17 is told through multiple storylines that ultimately intersect. The player must reach the "good ending" for each of the initially available storylines in order to unlock the final storyline that weaves the previous stories into a single narrative.
CHARACTERS:
- Takeshi Kuranari: A university student separated from his friends. He is very emotional and passionate, often using actions to express his feelings. Sleeping for 17 years in the underwater research facility IBF with Coco from 7 May 2017 until 7 May 2034. He is infected by Tsugumi's Cure Virus in order to treat his Tief Blau.
- Kid: An amnesiac youth stuck in LeMU. He remembers nothing of his past (not even his name) or why he is even at LeMU. The others trapped in LeMU have taken to calling him "the Kid", or simply "Kid". He mostly keeps to himself, not being as animated as Takeshi. It is later revealed at the near end of the game that the kid in LeMU year 2017 incident (Takeshi's route) is actually named Ryogo Kaburaki, who disguises himself as Takeshi during 2034 incident (Kid's route). And Kid in the incident at year 2034 (Kid's route) is actually the son of (Real) Takeshi and Tsugumi, named Hokuto.
- You Tanaka: You is a part-time employee at LeMU, trying to get closer to her father - who disappeared working at LeMU when she was only a year old. She's outgoing and optimistic, bringing relief to an otherwise dire situation. there are actually two Yous appearing in the game, named Yubiseiharukana and Yubiseiakikana respectively. they look identical and are both abbreviated as You to confuse the player.
- Tsugumi Komachi: Tsugumi is a mystery. At first glance, she's wary, cold-hearted, and rarely speaks at length. She seems to be hiding something from the others. She is also initially quite distrustful of the rest of the group. It's revealed that Tsugumi is a carrier of the Cure Virus, a rare genetic virus that enhances the body, stops its aging after five years, and has great curing power, being able to heal severe injuries in minutes and rendering her immune to nearly all diseases. She was kept as a test subject by Leiblich for eight years until she eventually escaped. Due to the fact that having cells that never "age" makes mutations very dangerous, she is often wearing a giant lemur suit when out in the sun to protect her from UV radiations.
- Sora Akanegasaki: The only full-time staff member of LeMU to be stranded, Sora is a professional computer engineer, as well as the main AI. Although she is an AI, she can think on her own, as she tries her best to get everyone stranded on LeMU to safety. She thinks rationally at all times, not allowing emotions to sway her decisions. She is programmed to act 24 years old. She likes flowers, animals, and anything living in nature.
- Sara Matsunaga: Sara is a second year student at Kyumeikan Girl's High School. Before graduating, You was also a student there and Sara's senpai. She may not look it, but she is an experienced hacker, capable of breaking into nearly any computer system. Sara is also obsessed with ninja and ninjutsu. Sara came to LeMU on a class field trip, but now she is stranded along with the other characters. Strangely, she doesn't appear in Takeshi's storyline.It is eventually revealed that she is the fraternal twin of the Kid of 2034 and the daughter of (Real)Takeshi and Tsugumi.
- Coco Yagami: An innocent, happy-go-lucky girl stranded on LeMU. Coco can't seem to keep focused, being prone to spurts of childish behavior. She is always seen with her dog, Pipi. Strangely, she doesn't appear in the Kid's storyline.
GAMEPLAY:
Ever 17's gameplay consists of reading through text accompanied by still images and music and occasionally making choices that will have a bearing on the storyline. Takeshi and the Kid are the main characters, whom the player can control and view the storyline through. Each has a different path through the game, and each has different endings.
The Limited Edition comes with a cellphone strap and a bathroom clock.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
Suspense romance adventure has become a hero of either two, challenge to elucidate the mystery hidden in the scenario of five women who are having in each situation. To migrate to the scenario of a character-only depending on what the story will progress in that you go through to select the option, has been selected. Is it possible to safely escape from (Remyuu) underwater theme park · LeMU! ?
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Romance, Mystery & Anime themes.
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