Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 225 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 193 out of 225
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 225
  3. Negative: 7 out of 225

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  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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