Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition (2016)

Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition (2016) plunges players into a desperate race against time within a nuclear research facility in the year 2030. After a series of explosions triggers a reactor meltdown, an elite rescue squad and surviving civilians find themselves trapped inside, battling lethal radiation and dwindling supplies. As tensions rise and grim discoveries surface, the survivors must learn to trust each other, as doubt becomes their greatest enemy in a deathtrap engulfed in fire and radiation. This visual novel distinguishes itself through its innovative Senses Sympathy System (SSS), where players manipulate the narrative based on emotional connections rather than traditional choices. By projecting emotions onto characters, particularly fostering trust, players shape the story's progression. The intertwining narratives of a rescue squad captain with amnesia and a student piecing together events from the preceding days demand completion of both protagonists' perspectives to unlock the complete truth. As a title published by Sekai Project, Root Double earns its place among their best offerings by pushing the boundaries of the visual novel genre with its complex narrative, compelling characters, and unique gameplay mechanics that engage the player on an emotional level.