Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

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  1. Letiste-Gaming
    May 18, 2016
    10
    Es un juego que no sólo está escrito con inteligencia (la resolución de cada caso hace que te caigas de la silla) sino que demanda inteligencia de parte del jugador, y ahí es cuando uno se da cuenta de que esta delante de algo grande.
  2. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Altamente superior a su título predecesor. Danganronpa 2 es excelente, no sólo tiene más dificultad que la primer entrega, sino que la historia y los protagonistas son excelentes.
  3. GSDGames
    Feb 7, 2018
    9
    Yeah it's pretty **** good. ...................................................................................................................................................................
  4. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    No puedo creer que se hayan superado en todos los aspectos, como los protagonistas, mejoras en los juicios, y fundamentalmente en la historia, con grandes giros argumentales. Gran digno sucesor del Dangarnonpa Trigger Happy Havoc.
  5. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    8
    Continues to build of the successes of the original game. Does a great job of replicating the environment of the previous game without becoming boring by being too similar.
  6. XOXAR9
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing in every possibile way, the characters , the story, the graphics and the gameplay . Every one of these aspects is perfect in this game . In my opinion this the best danganronpa game in the series and One of the best visual Novels you can Play right now .
  7. Justjoined83
    May 8, 2019
    10
    Apart from Hangman’s gambit, everything about DR2 is an improvement over it’s predecessor. The story, setting, difficulty and gameplay in particular have been improved, while the cast of characters this time around appear to have formed stronger bonds with each other, which becomes evident as the victims are not forgotten about after their deaths. Keep an open mind as some of theApart from Hangman’s gambit, everything about DR2 is an improvement over it’s predecessor. The story, setting, difficulty and gameplay in particular have been improved, while the cast of characters this time around appear to have formed stronger bonds with each other, which becomes evident as the victims are not forgotten about after their deaths. Keep an open mind as some of the characters you dislike in the beginning may turn out to be your favourites in the end. Just make sure to keep a box of tissues nearby as some of the executions can be pretty sad/cruel. Darn you Monokuma! To quote a certain song “I hate everything about you. Why do I love you?”… Expand
  8. kiyo_komaeda
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Beautiful art, amazing characters. The story is really exiting and fun. I recommend.
  9. GregLobstery
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Best Danganronpa game. It took everything from the first game and perfected it.
  10. vasyaa
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Danganronpa v2 Is how to you do a sequel. This game has amazing characters, great plot, crazy twists, and continues the game on with the characters from the first game. They really knocked this game right out of the park. Only negative I would say that they messed up is that if you want to know the whole story then you need to watch Danganronpa 3 Future, Despair, and Hope Arc, so if you'reDanganronpa v2 Is how to you do a sequel. This game has amazing characters, great plot, crazy twists, and continues the game on with the characters from the first game. They really knocked this game right out of the park. Only negative I would say that they messed up is that if you want to know the whole story then you need to watch Danganronpa 3 Future, Despair, and Hope Arc, so if you're not into anime then you might not enjoy that part but if you are then I would 100% recommend this game.

    *MAKE SURE YOU PLAY THE FIRST GAME FIRST OR THIS GAME WILL NOT MAKE SENSE*    … Expand
  11. NickLink
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    DR 2 improves every single aspect of the first game, but still holds the essence that makes the franchise amazing. The characters are insanely well-written and (most of) the trials have significant improvements both in gameplay and mystery solving.
    Despite having somewhat of a slow beginning, the game reaches its INSANE peak close to the end, with the final trial being one of the best    DR 2 improves every single aspect of the first game, but still holds the essence that makes the franchise amazing. The characters are insanely well-written and (most of) the trials have significant improvements both in gameplay and mystery solving.
    Despite having somewhat of a slow beginning, the game reaches its INSANE peak close to the end, with the final trial being one of the best mysteries I've ever seen. However, the game goes down again in a pretty regular ending, but it's not plenty to weight the game down.
    The soundtrack is awesome despite being essentially the same from the first game. The graphics are good considering when the game was first released.
    Basically, DR2 ended up being way better than DR 1 in my opinion. The plot has bad moments, but the good ones are so good that I honestly couldn't give it anything below 10. If you liked the first game, I'm sure you'll love this one.    … Expand
  12. Inuyasha17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It is not an ordinary mystery game.
    It is a game about a desperate mystery fight between the main character and his friends to save the world from collapsing.
    But you don't know the story to the end. Don't let your guard down. It's beyond imagination. No matter how hard I tried to find out what the game was about, I always felt like I was getting hit in the back. It's a very shocking    It is not an ordinary mystery game.
    It is a game about a desperate mystery fight between the main character and his friends to save the world from collapsing.
    But you don't know the story to the end.
    Don't let your guard down.
    It's beyond imagination.
    No matter how hard I tried to find out what the game was about, I always felt like I was getting hit in the back. It's a very shocking but fun game.
    And shocking.
    It's a series of reversals.    … Expand
  13. Entagonist
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ultimate Despair. Watch out for her.Mukuro Ikusaba. The sixteenth student, lying hidden somewhere in this school. The one they call the Ulti… Expand
  14. SilentRonin
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    Well if you thought no game could out do the first Danganronpa...think again! Again presents a brilliant story that keeps you at the edge of your seat and puzzles that are fun to play and yet make you think. A really good second installment in the series.
  15. MaCii
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    This game is FRICKING awesome. Sequel is recommendable, but in my mind, only for players who has finished the 1st game: "Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc". Just buy it and play :D (review from january 2021)
  16. midery
    May 11, 2016
    8
    The game with quite unordinary story and really good plot twists around it(4 and 5 trials are really blowed my mind). The graphics is awful, music is generic, but that's not the point. Danganronpa will so involve you in it's storyline, so you wont pay attention. Beware of monokuma! Pu-hu-hu~
  17. Patanu
    Feb 25, 2022
    7
    While its a strong followup to the original game, with more developed characters and well though out mystery. It still suffers from some issues old and new, namely that the whole game feels incredibly padded with mini-games and extensions to create a feel of it being just as long as the first title but with more polish to it. Making it better but at the same try too hard to build on theWhile its a strong followup to the original game, with more developed characters and well though out mystery. It still suffers from some issues old and new, namely that the whole game feels incredibly padded with mini-games and extensions to create a feel of it being just as long as the first title but with more polish to it. Making it better but at the same try too hard to build on the series. With well written characters of which most will end up dying over the course of the game and some cases that feel a bit too out there even for the style of the game. All of which make the game better then the original but mostly by repeating the same things it did but longer.… Expand
  18. nitorita
    Jan 6, 2020
    6
    Danganronpa 2 retains the prequel's theme of characters getting murdered and then having to find the culprit behind their deaths. However, although the story is great, the gameplay is sadly not.

    Essentially, DGR 2 is a really, REALLY slow burn, and I can't say that I recommend it unless you have no better game to play. I wasn't able to get through the game quickly because I'd constantly    Danganronpa 2 retains the prequel's theme of characters getting murdered and then having to find the culprit behind their deaths. However, although the story is great, the gameplay is sadly not.

    Essentially, DGR 2 is a really, REALLY slow burn, and I can't say that I recommend it unless you have no better game to play. I wasn't able to get through the game quickly because I'd constantly get bored and have to take breaks. You need to have an insane amount of patience to get through this game.

    Like the prequel, the Class Trials are lackluster and are a total chore to go through. You will also encounter impossible questions that require trial and error instead of logic. Other players gave this game ratings of 10, but that's because they totally pretend that the minigames don't exist. DGR 2 should've provided an option to skip the minigames and it would have made the game so much better.

    In any case, I have to give two ratings for this game. For the story, it's a 9. It's done well enough that it could be its own Hollywood movie. But for the gameplay, it's a 3 or less. The minigames are primitive, confusing, and don't contribute anything but unnecessary game time.

    (Either way, if you beat this game and feel like you want more, don't go straight to playing Danganronpa 3. There is a canon spin-off shooter game and also an anime that comes chronologically before that sequel. Consult Wikipedia for more info.)    … Expand
  19. Shimmeywill
    Apr 15, 2020
    7
    While the plot is interesting and presentation is up to snuff, the characters are a noted step down from the prior game. Cases are pretty good but the emotional weight behind them are also lacking. Found it hard to care about what was happening to the characters. Some minigame additions were annoying and unnecessary.
    Came into this game on a high and left feeling mediocre.
  20. Antohadance
    Jun 22, 2022
    4
    Многие хвалят эту игру и ставят её выше 1 части, но мне она не понравилась, расследования более очевидные и сюжет слишком растянутый
  21. ruben1100
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Danganronpa 2 is the perfect example of a sequel that improves the original. Better than the first one, it gets trickier and the history, the characters and the gameplay are just fantastic.
  22. LegitSalt
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    Danganronpa, as a franchise, is both incredibly nuanced and somewhat formulaic. It defines and breaks cliches and genre norms while acknowledging that it is doing so. The series is very meta and self-aware, sometimes confusingly so. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is the second major installment in the franchise and, in many ways, follows naturally and sequentially in the footsteps ofDanganronpa, as a franchise, is both incredibly nuanced and somewhat formulaic. It defines and breaks cliches and genre norms while acknowledging that it is doing so. The series is very meta and self-aware, sometimes confusingly so. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is the second major installment in the franchise and, in many ways, follows naturally and sequentially in the footsteps of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, most notably the general concept is the same with a few recurring characters and ultimately the same universe. The art style and especially the soundtrack are excellent and fit the personality of the series so well, one that is somewhere between comicality and edginess. Story-wise, Danganronpa 2 is quite ensnaring: while dialogue may be a little stilted at times, the broader arcs and journeys of the characters and the world keep twisting and rewriting expectations.

    As the second game in a series, Danganronpa 2 is almost exclusively an improvement, touching upon QOL and mechanical frustrations of the first game. Despite being a sequel, Danganronpa 2 still works independently from the first game, as no single element is reliant on having played its predecessor. Danganronpa 2 may be a visual novel, but it also offers many other gameplay styles within its bounds. It has shooter elements, a rhythm game, an escape room, and several other mini-games. This constant change in gameplay allows for the gameplay to not feel too stiff but sometimes feeling underdeveloped. Since there are so many different mechanics that fit into the game, the game can often feel overburdened with explanations and tutorials. If there is any particular aspect that the player likes, they will likely not be satisfied, given their smaller presence. The changing gameplay prevents the more niche mechanics from being grown accustomed to or to fully explored. However, this also means that there is likely some mechanic or gameplay element that the player will enjoy. Once the player passes certain checkpoints in the story, alternative game modes are unlocked, some of which are more fleshed out than others. These are ultimately unrewarding, as the player can experience the game to its fullest without them. They make some aspects of the post-game easier but create additional hours of grinding as well. They are inoffensive things in theory but add an unnecessary amount of hassle for those trying to 100% the game.

    Returning to the game's story and ideas, one can't help but admire many of the areas that Danganronpa 2 treads. Each murder and the corresponding trial is incredibly well written and tightly constructed, providing novel settings, lasting impacts, and well-paced setups. Danganronpa is a unique series in that, on the premise, any character could die off at any moment, something the series continues to test. Many of the deaths and the relationships developed within the game feel meaningful, and at least within just this game, there are real stakes at play. Some aspects of the game may seem and feel a little rough around the edges, but narrative-wise, this game is tight. Some complaints have been levied as to how the game tackles its ending and being a sequel. However, I feel that such aspects fit in line with the series' goals and tones.

    The game uses its anime style to both intensify and subdue the drama of events. Even going as far as to imply that in the game's world, our real world is to them what animation is for us. The cut scenes, settings, and models do feel a little janky and slightly off-kilter at first, but with enough time, one learns to love them. The pink blood serves to make things tamer, but it also prevents the series from becoming derailed by trying to emulate real blood in such a non-real circumstance. It is interesting to note, as well, that in-universe, the characters perceive the blood as red, which leads to some questions about color theory and perception in the game's world. Each character has so much personality and thought imbued into their design that it is hard not to become attached to members of the cast, and likely harder when they leave.

    Overall, this game is tight and rewarding. It may get to you, and breaks might be needed, despite how appealing it is to keep playing. Despite its name, Danganronpa 2 can be depressing and quite dismal at times, so much so that it can get to the player, or at least it got to me. I suffered several deep depressive episodes in part because of this game, and such experiences were debilitating and disheartening. After taking some breaks, I returned to the game and found some degree of peace within my former turmoil. This game may have been the catalyst for one of my deep plunges, but it also helped bring me motivation and joy through and through. I recommend this game, even if you haven't played the first or are familiar with the series.    … Expand
  23. Killua1997
    Jun 14, 2018
    8
    Pretty good, has a better ending that the first one imo, although there are some clear deus ex machinas and a bit of poor writing. The characters are way more interesting though, and the actual gameplay is revamped to be more challenging and engaging compared to DR1.
  24. Doite
    Jul 15, 2022
    5
    Do I Recommend This: Yes. But only if you are happy to follow guides/walkthroughs

    What it did right? - I like the setting. - The characters were more animated and not as standard as the first game. - The soundtrack fits perfectly. - I liked the dark atmosphere of the first, but it was nice to have it changed up in the second. - I think the cases themselves were interesting    Do I Recommend This: Yes. But only if you are happy to follow guides/walkthroughs

    What it did right?

    - I like the setting.
    - The characters were more animated and not as standard as the first game.
    - The soundtrack fits perfectly.
    - I liked the dark atmosphere of the first, but it was nice to have it changed up in the second.
    - I think the cases themselves were interesting (outside of the trial)
    - The little extras like the pet system were welcome.
    - I feel it was better balanced with free time.

    Where it failed:

    - Mystery games need to follow a internally logical pattern. The first game did (mostly). This did not.
    - The logical issues aren't just limited to the trial (where they're most offensive), but also the gifting system as well.
    - Excessive player annoyances makes for annoyed players. Balance is needed.
    - Very sexist. And gross about it. For the love of god please spend 5 mins in the presence of a woman you didn't pay for.

    Conclusion: If a game is presented as a puzzle/mystery and makes no logical sense (considering the internal logic), it fails at the genre. Being forced to follow a guide because the writer lacks the skills to pull off the heist sours the experience. There should NOT be a need to trial and error your way through the Non-Stop debate portion. The player should be able to reach conclusions using logic and evidence. Trial and error makes the conclusions unsatisfying as you didn't earn them. So I leave this game in the middle-ground. There were things I enjoyed a lot, and things that I hated a lot. I feel each as strongly as the other.    … Expand
  25. KonOTK
    Jul 26, 2019
    9
    Danganronpa 2 faz quase que literalmente tudo melhor que seu antecessor, com exceção apenas a ambientação que não é tão claustrofóbica quanto a do primeiro, e ao "Logic Dive", um mini game durante os julgamentos que na maioria das vezes te entrega respostas óbvias e chega a ser frustrante. Os assassinatos estão mais complexos e alguns até mesmo mais bizarros, e os plot twists estãoDanganronpa 2 faz quase que literalmente tudo melhor que seu antecessor, com exceção apenas a ambientação que não é tão claustrofóbica quanto a do primeiro, e ao "Logic Dive", um mini game durante os julgamentos que na maioria das vezes te entrega respostas óbvias e chega a ser frustrante. Os assassinatos estão mais complexos e alguns até mesmo mais bizarros, e os plot twists estão surpreendentes. Se você achava que nada podia superar os plot twists do primeiro jogo, pense de novo. A evolução dos personagens também está bem melhor, e os mesmos parecem ter bem mais conteúdo que os do primeiro jogo. Vale cada centavo e cada segundo investido, e é sem sombra de dúvidas uma das melhores light novels que já joguei.… Expand
  26. Cat_Anarchist
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    Better than first game. Characters better then in first game, trials and investigations also. Island as a place for story very good idea, in first game in building was stifling, this like restrict events, actions. Island, sun, warm - this another atmosphere then in first game and I like this.
  27. Redphone
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    Even better than the first one. An ambitious game with a great story, unique art style, and excellent music. While it has some of the same issues as the first one with some parts unbalanced with here being much more visual novel than video game and some of the puzzles are not great, it is still a must have for any vita owners. The characters are great and the story is even better than theEven better than the first one. An ambitious game with a great story, unique art style, and excellent music. While it has some of the same issues as the first one with some parts unbalanced with here being much more visual novel than video game and some of the puzzles are not great, it is still a must have for any vita owners. The characters are great and the story is even better than the prequel although I do think the ending to this one is more cheesy. If you enjoy visual novels or ace attorney style puzzle this game is a must have.… Expand
  28. RodStrokes
    Dec 7, 2021
    8
    Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is a great game, but does it hold up to Danganronpa Trigger Happy Havoc? it does not unfortunately.

    The Characters: The characters in danganronpa 2 are great, my favourite characters in the franchise are on it, however the worst characters in the franchise are also on it, some of them are either fantastic or complete garbage, compared to danganronpa 1    Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is a great game, but does it hold up to Danganronpa Trigger Happy Havoc? it does not unfortunately.

    The Characters: The characters in danganronpa 2 are great, my favourite characters in the franchise are on it, however the worst characters in the franchise are also on it, some of them are either fantastic or complete garbage, compared to danganronpa 1 where there wasnt any bad characters, everyone had their moment to shine and be a good character, and its own way. this inconsistency in the characters is what takes a bit of the greatness of the game for me, since most of the times you can only really feel encouraged to solve the murders of your friends if you are actually considering them as friends, but characters like Hiyoko Saionji make you feel like even if they have a good story and potentially a good friendship if you are willing to be spend time with them, because of their overall rudeness and overbearing personalities, it just isnt worth the effort, so you say F that character and procede to be less and less attached to the overall cast.

    The Character Designs: They are just as good as danganronpa 1. The designs are full of personality, intriguing, beautiful and maintain and further the ground for new possibilities while asserting that danganronpa style
    The Character Development: that here is one of the problems that would get even worse with Danganronpa V3, id say about half or maybe more get a great development but some characters are either outshined and intentionally dumbed down for no reason whatsoever, characters that just repeat the same quote or just behave the exact same way with no change whatsoever, characters that are completely outshined by fan service, this is a delicate part because the game tries too hard to give justification for the fan service, which just ends up being awkward at the end, specially when the whole development of this character in question is completely destroyed by the fanservice.

    The Gameplay: While there is a significant improvement in the Trial session from Danganronpa 1 to Danganronpa 2, the games are more engaging, less luck or quick thinking and more assembling the right pieces and more inner thinking, which is the right way for a game like this, in the school life the gameplay is significantly worse, i dont know why the game turned into a 2D environment where you can only walk left and right, its definitely the worst aspect of the gameplay, so much so that it has been changed in danganronpa V3, it just takes the feeling of freedom that you had in Danganronpa 1 where you could move freely in the environment, here it feels downgraded and just really bad.

    The Trials: The most important part of any danganronpa game, the trials in this game are still fantastic, however, the mastermind behind each trial is way more predictable than in the first game, while the trials had a huge amount of complexity added to them, the overall mystery of the person who done it is way easier to discover, which ultimately decreases the quality of the trials, it doesnt matter how complex it is, if you still can predict who the blackened is in the first 10 minutes of trial than certainly you didnt do a great job, or at least not a great job as you did in Danganronpa 1.

    The Biggest Danganronpa Problem: While this may seem like a pretty exaggerated title it certaintly stands up for its name, im talking about every single last chapter in the danganronpa franchise, whenever you discover who the mastermind is, this starts a huge, and i mean huge, 3 hours + of info dump on your head, lets not forget that behind that huge info dump after you uncover the mastermind you also have to UNCOVER the mastermind in the first place, so you are already thinking about that, then you have to go to the trial that uncovers the mastermind, and you got my point, its a huge info dump that the game does not prepare you and it is roughly 5-6 hours of complete reading and understanding of the game, which exhausts ANYONE and this UNFORTUNATELY increases with each passing game, the info dump gets longer and well, less interesting.

    Overall Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is a phenomenal game, the trials are great, the characters are great, its certaintly a great sequel to Danganronpa 1, the gameplay is way better in the trials and has a lot of improvements, however the game still has a lot of issues, some of it they created it out of nowhere, and some of them who werent issues in the first game but started to become issues in the 2nd and 3rd installments of the series.    … Expand
  29. Eukor
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Excelente juego, lo único malo es el port que deja mucho que desear a nivel gráfico
  30. JGar07
    Nov 18, 2020
    9
    Keeps you on your feet and continues to grow on you as you go on. I remember thinking I could never like this game as much as the first but as I continued it got better and better. This will grow on you.
  31. TeaFan556
    Apr 15, 2022
    9
    [RU]
    Честно говоря, мне эта часть понравилась больше первой, но есть одна маленькая проблема. Разрабы испортили сцены казни, из-за чего мне очень обидно. А так, игра в пару раз голов выше своей предшественницы!
  32. JoelFalco
    Jun 21, 2021
    9
    This game is probably not worthy of a 9, but I just really ******* loved it.
  33. teratoma666
    Dec 23, 2021
    9
    Overall my favorite game in the series. It has by far the best trials and overall the best twists.

    Even if I prefer the crew from the next game, this game's rival is one of the most intriguing characters in all of video games, a very unique and well thought out personality. Not saying the rest of the cast is bad, they're definitely a huge improvement compared to the first game,    Overall my favorite game in the series. It has by far the best trials and overall the best twists.

    Even if I prefer the crew from the next game, this game's rival is one of the most intriguing characters in all of video games, a very unique and well thought out personality. Not saying the rest of the cast is bad, they're definitely a huge improvement compared to the first game, especially the voice acting.

    While the twists never reach DRV3's levels of mindblowing insanity, they're the most consistent. They all fit the narrative and improve the overall experience.

    A wild ride that I would recommend to anyone who likes an exciting story.    … Expand
  34. Motoritz
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    Great and exciting story game, probably one of it's kind. Also love the used artstyle.
  35. Spectralniy36
    May 27, 2022
    10
    I never thought I would like this as much as the first game but boy was I wrong. The authors are geniuses. Gonna buy the 3rd part for sure.
  36. Daripiki
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    Absoluta maravilla de novela visual y, desde mi punto de vista, el mejor Danganronpa de los tres, perfecciona la mayoría de mecánicas del anterior juego pero no intenta arreglar o cambiar lo que no necesita ser cambiado o arreglado, por lo que la esencia no se pierde.
    Los personajes son de lejos los mejores de toda la saga también, todos y cada uno de ellos son icónicos y están llenos de    Absoluta maravilla de novela visual y, desde mi punto de vista, el mejor Danganronpa de los tres, perfecciona la mayoría de mecánicas del anterior juego pero no intenta arreglar o cambiar lo que no necesita ser cambiado o arreglado, por lo que la esencia no se pierde.
    Los personajes son de lejos los mejores de toda la saga también, todos y cada uno de ellos son icónicos y están llenos de personalidad, por lo que es difícil que te olvides incluso de la primera victima y asesino.
    La historia tiene algunas cosas malas, particularmente cuando se explica lo que pasa fuera del juego de matar, que es su parte más débil, ya que la historia puede llegar a tener bastantes agujeros de guion con el anterior juego.
    Aun con todo, es un muy buen juego y su protagonista, Hajime Hinata, es el mejor protagonista de Danganronpa, nadie me convencerá de lo contrario.    … Expand
  37. botardi
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    perfect character design which basically makes every single moment of this game worth it, animesque yet brutal artstyle
    a game that tricks your mind again and again, while yet allowing to make everything very logical, far from pointless or unexplainable, making sense at the end of every sequence
  38. ScreenS
    Sep 1, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a very interesting poblem media faces when sequels are accounted for. What do you do when all writing conventions have already been subverted but you want to tell a cohesive story? Well you have to be double subversive, which this game mostly pulls off. I prefer the first game mstly because the VR setting feels pretty cheap to make certain story beats happen.… Expand
  39. Alarchou
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Bon bah le jeu est aussi classique que le 1er si ce n'est mieux, j'ai un affect trop important pour les personnage du 1er mais force est de constater que le jeu est objectivement meilleur que le 1er et peut être considéré comme une suite parfaite. Si seulement on avait plus de jeux comme ça, le monde se porterait mieux

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

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  1. Adventure Gamers
    Oct 3, 2017
    80
    Danganronpa 2 is a sequel adhering to the motto, Don’t change, just improve. Some of the same problem areas are still present, but much has been smoothed out or enhanced for a superior entry over what was already a good first effort.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jul 21, 2016
    90
    A psychedelic, brilliant whodunit, brimming with even more crazily creative minigames and impossible to forget. [07/2016, p.68]
  3. Brash Games
    May 31, 2016
    80
    Being a visual novel/puzzle game, it might be difficult to recommend to other people, but for fans of Phoenix Wright or Aviary Attorney, this game is right up your alley.
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