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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Processeur : Core 2 Duo (Core i3 or higher recommended) Mémoire vive : 4 MB de mémoire Graphiques : 1280 x 720 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

9-nine-:Episode 4

Niche cult favorite
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Released March 19, 2021
sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (31 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 98 % · 1,462 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
19,50€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The narrative steals the spotlight, earning 25 positive mentions out of 29, while gameplay draws more criticism than praise. Overall the title holds an Overwhelmingly Positive label, with 97% of post‑release reviews rating it positively.

In-game

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« Meilleur VN que j'ai fait à ce jour ! »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« They really did put ever17 in my 9-nine game huh »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played
« Really surprised me the most. Probably 2nd best arc for me aside from Chapter 2 (Sora Route). But Noa, is the true heroine for me if not Sora »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« 前期主角团圣母麻了,游玩体验极度厌蠢和令人不适。好在后期救回来了 »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Jeu à rallonge + histoire linéaire au possible, sans aucuns choix à faire donc sans aucune conséquence. Si je voulais perdre 19 heures de ma vie à lire, avec je l'admet d'assez bonne illustrations. Je lirai un manga ou un light novel. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« [spoiler] yep, cracking your sister is essential to the plot. what about it? [/spoiler] »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« 10/10 AMAZING WORK. could never expect what is going on, may get bored in the middle but the ending never disappoints me »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played
« One word to describe it, It's a Kamige! 10/10. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played

In players' words

« Meilleur VN que j'ai fait à ce jour ! »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Jeu à rallonge + histoire linéaire au possible, sans aucuns choix à faire donc sans aucune conséquence. Si je voulais perdre 19 heures de ma vie à lire, avec je l'admet d'assez bonne illustrations. Je lirai un manga ou un light novel. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« They really did put ever17 in my 9-nine game huh »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played
« [spoiler] yep, cracking your sister is essential to the plot. what about it? [/spoiler] »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Really surprised me the most. Probably 2nd best arc for me aside from Chapter 2 (Sora Route). But Noa, is the true heroine for me if not Sora »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« 10/10 AMAZING WORK. could never expect what is going on, may get bored in the middle but the ending never disappoints me »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played
« 前期主角团圣母麻了,游玩体验极度厌蠢和令人不适。好在后期救回来了 »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« One word to describe it, It's a Kamige! 10/10. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
86 % pos · n=29
Gameplay
40 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing292522
Gameplay5203
Interface / UX3003
Graphics / art2200
Audio / music2200
Content / longevity2200
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 11 h on median; those who dislike it: 9.2 h.

<2h
93 % (n=14)
2-10h
95 % (n=144)
10-25h
98 % (n=191)
>25h
100 % (n=52)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2025 : 100% positive100FebMar 2025 : 100% positive100MarApr 2025 : 100% positive100AprMay 2025 : 97% positive97MayJun 2025 : 96% positive96JunJul 2025 : 97% positive97JulAug 2025 : 100% positive100AugOct 2025 : 97% positive97OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 94% positive94DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarJul 2026 : 88% positive88Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Story is the standout strength: 25 positive mentions out of 29 total references.
  • Visuals and sound are unanimously praised, with 2 positive mentions each and no negative feedback.
  • Content depth receives full marks, reflected by 2 positive mentions and zero criticism.
  • Players who invest heavily are especially satisfied: 100% of the >25 h playtime bucket (52 reviews) are positive.

Weaknesses

  • Gameplay receives more negative than positive feedback: 3 negative mentions out of 5 total.
  • User interface is a pain point, with 3 negative mentions and no positives.
  • Technical bugs appear, albeit rarely, indicated by a single negative bug report.

Who is it for?

Story‑driven gamers who enjoy romance, pacing twists, and narrative payoff will likely relish this episode. Players willing to overlook UI quirks and modest gameplay rough edges will find the experience rewarding.

Is 9-nine-:Episode 4 worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 1,462 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Story is the standout strength. Current price: 19,50€.

Verdict

9‑nine‑:Episode 4 shines brightest in its storytelling, earning strong acclaim across reviews. While its graphics, audio, and overall content are solid, the gameplay and UI shortcomings keep it from being flawless. If narrative depth outweighs mechanical polish for you, the game delivers an overwhelmingly positive experience.

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