Following the release of Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, fans wondered what the next job of mastermind Kazutaka Kodaka would entail. Almost five years later, Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE is the exciting answer to the question which Danganronpa fans may have had. Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE is an original crime mystery title that draws inspiration from elements of the beloved Danganronpa candor while bringing several new and intriguing ideas to the table. These ideas become evident in the thrilling opening hours as players learn about protagonist Yuma Kokohead and the puzzling circumstances surrounding him.
Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE’s thrilling opening hours made a strong impression that managed to hold its own. Even if the game has nothing to do with Danganronpa, several gameplay elements and ideas from the franchise are reused in intriguing ways. Players learn about these new and recurring mechanics early on, as the events of the first case progress quite quickly. The trip to Kanai Ward takes some serious twists, and Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE knows how to subvert fans’ expectations of mystery adventure games.
Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE – Yuma’s Worst Nightmare
Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE begins with a whimsical purple entity directly asking the player about their penchant for mystery. The dialogue choices the player makes will affect the overall difficulty of the game. Fortunately, the choices are pretty straightforward for the most part, so players who want a forgiving or unforgiving experience should know what to choose. Then the main story officially begins with Yuma waking up in the lost and found room of a train station. Yuma has lost her memories and the purple ghost seems to be cheering her on about something in her pockets. A letter from the World Detective Organization, WDO for short, informs that Yuma has been selected as a master detective to investigate Kanai Ward, an autonomous region under the control of Amaterasu Corporation. After some hesitation, Yuma decides to follow the letter’s instructions in hopes of regaining his memories.
The protagonist rushes aboard the Amaterasu Express, a state-of-the-art train that will transport a group of talented master detectives to the Kanai district. Yuma investigates this train and encounters five master detectives in one of the carriages. The group is confused by Yuma’s arrival since the WDO states that only five master detectives would be on the train to Kanai Ward. Suspicions mount on Yuma, but things take an even worse turn as he faces the pressure of his current situation. Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE waste no time diving into the first investigation with a hands-on tutorial involving the mysterious Shinigami and her abilities. Chapter 0 is underway at this point, serving as a brilliant preview of what the rest of the game is all about.
A deadly investigative adventure
In Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE, players progress through the main story in chapters with Investigation and Mystery Labyrinth sections. The investigation sections are self-explanatory as Yuma searches for clues and explores the game world with the help of Shinigami. The clues discovered by Yuma are collected and serve as solution keys, which are Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE’s Truth Bullets version of the Danganronpa series. These are the most vital clues that will help players solve mysteries, and every interactive object in the game world awards Detection Points (DP). Earning enough DP allows Yuma to level up and gain skill points, which can be used to unlock useful skills in the abilities menu. After making enough progress during an investigation, Yuma and Shinigami will pursue the truth through a mysterious maze.
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These mysterious labyrinths tend to be very fantastical as Yuma attempts to get to the heart of the matter. Players will traverse the Mystery Labyrinth, complete wacky timed minigames and quick events, and battle bosses in Reasoning Death Matches in order to unravel the mystery. Clues initially ignored by Yuma or impossible to gather from his perspective can also be acquired as new Solution Keys. During a battle, Yuma must dodge and attack with a solution blade in order to reduce contradictions. After a long expedition and a decisive battle, Yuma can sum up the whole affair to find out his final truth. The player is also rated and rewarded for their overall performance in the trick.
A hidden city of rain and death
Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE’s The main setting is the Kanai Autonomous District, an intriguing neon-lit city where the rain never stops. The city is also shrouded in mystery with several unsolved cases, strange occurrences, and a secret kept by the belligerent Amaterasu Corporation. Once Yuma arrives in the city, he is greeted by Yakou Furio, the Night Detective Agency’s head detective, and his fellow detective masters from Kanai Ward. After receiving Yuma’s first major mission, players can explore city districts, search for secrets, accept and fulfill requests, and progress through the main story. While exploring and investigating, players are treated to a stellar soundtrack that complements every scene perfectly.
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Players have access to a few districts and areas of Kanai Ward in the first main chapter, but cases will take Yuma and Shinigami to more places worth investigating. The strange inhabitants and intriguing places of Kanai Ward are on full display as Yuma attempts to grasp the situation in which he is embroiled. The title features many bizarre characters and confusing mysteries throughout the main story, and Kanai Ward always managed to pique my interest. The game will reward players who search the nooks and crannies of Kanai Ward with additional DP and Memory Fragments, which unlock memories. These memories act as supportive conversations between Yuma and various master detectives, allowing the characters to bond.
Ultimate Inspiration
Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE nails its presentation and creates compelling mysteries that will keep the player guessing until that final deduction phase in each chapter. Each case has its own unique twists, and the chapters feel thematically different from each other with exciting discoveries. This is largely due to the dynamic duo of Yuma and Shinigami, the wealth of secondary characters, and the gameplay scenarios involving each case. At the same time, Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE borrows elements from Danganronpa And AI: the dream files franchises without feeling too familiar.
Master Detectives and their Forensic Fortes seem to be a parallel to the “Ultimate” titles that Danganronpa characters had. However, Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE actually integrates these incredible abilities into the gameplay. For example, Halara’s Forensic Forte plays a vital role in uncovering clues at the crime scene, and Yuma learns more about her own ability in the process. As a result, Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE continues to provide new gameplay elements until the very end.
A brilliant successor
A full reading of Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE brings nearly 30 hours of intriguing content and well-thought-out mysteries with superb localization and writing that kept me engaged throughout. At first, some of the story’s plot twists seemed outrageous at first, but the game ties it all together neatly with hardly any detail after the end credits. The only real downside during my playthrough involved an out-of-sync lip flapping during dialogue in some scenes, but this issue was quickly addressed by Spike Chunsoft before release.
Brief, Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE is an extremely entertaining mystery game aimed at Danganronpa fans while providing a refreshing new gaming experience. Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE picks up some of At Danganronpa most important elements, and the writing and mechanics of the game will surprise returning players and newcomers alike. Kazutaka Kodaka and the Too Kyo Games team have created a very special mystery game here, and the sky is the limit for a Master Detectives Archives upcoming series.
Disclaimer: Spike Chunsoft provided Final Weapon with a review copy of Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE for Nintendo Switch.
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