9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors

9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors (999) is a cross between puzzle game and a digital novel. The game let control Junpei, the protagonist, who wakes up in a triple decker bed in a room he doesn't know where. From there, he must find a way out by solving puzzles with clues left for him.
There are 8 other person, each having a bracelet marked with numbers 1 to 9, in a place that very much looks like Titanic ship. Together they must find a way out by helping each other or betraying one another, in this 'Nonary Game' they are forced to play as losing means death.
Its been a long time since I played a game in DS without setting it down as much as possible. I even swapped it to bring to office instead of books I usually carry with me. The game have 6 endings, only one being the 'true' one, but other playthrough to differentt endings lets you have deeper understanding of each of the characters background.
I got hooked with this as it feels like reading an ebook, or a comics if you prefer, and the story is really compelling. Although there are still some part of the story I don't quite grasp, I still find it a great game.
9/9 doors

Mysterious Benedict Society

Another trilogy for me.
This one is a light and fun read.
The story is about a group of people recruiting gifted child. And by gifted, I mean, really gifted.
There are four main character, they were selected by Mr. Benedict by administering a series of test to special children.
One of the character has a knack for puzzles and riddles. Another with photographic memory. One athletic girl with special ability to measure distance accurately just by looking. And a very stubborn girl that likes to make rhymes.
The four of them are tasked to stop an evil plan by a person that most people trusts.
I recommend the book although there maybe times that the story seems to drag on and the children are quite lucky.
4.5/5 riddles