Danganronpa creator’s new game, Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, revealed
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, the next game from the creators of Danganronpa, has been fully revealed, following a teaser trailer last year.
The game will be released in spring 2023, first on Nintendo Switch. A PS5 version has also been confirmed, but its release window hasn’t been announced.
“Take on unsolved cases as Yuma, a trainee at the detective agency,” reads a press release for the game.
“Thoroughly inspect each crime scene to gather clues and evidence. When you’re ready, the spirit Shinigami will conjure a realm tying the crime scene to the truth – a Mystery Labyrinth. Mystery Phantoms will attempt to hinder your progress during each case. Avoid their barrage of falsehoods and slash through contradictions.”
A description of the game on its official website reads: “A city of rain is gripped by innumerable unsolved mysteries, under the complete control of a megacorporation. Master Detectives from around the world, each possessing unique powers, must rise to the challenge of uncovering the truth. With Shinigami by his side, Yuma joins the investigation as a trainee of the detective agency. Travel freely within the fully 3D environment of the city to gather evidence and testimonies.
“As the investigation progresses, a realm known as the Mystery Labyrinth will appear, creating a path toward the truth. Once inside however, the mysteries shrouding the case materialize as gimmicks and traps, lying in wait to consume Yuma. The rules of reality don’t apply here: delve into the ever-changing Mystery Labyrinth and get to heart of the case.”
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code writer Kazutaka Kodaka, who is known for his work on the Danganronpa series, left developer Spike Chunsoft in 2017 to form Too Kyo Games with other
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