Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc - Anniversary Edition

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No score yet - based on 3 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. RPG Fan
    Dec 3, 2021
    87
    Ultimately, everything about Danganronpa is highly elevated: the story’s stakes, the characters’ tropes, and even the unique factors of its gameplay. While these sometimes won’t stick their landing, such as some rather exaggerated character stereotypes, the game’s foundation is very strong. It’s no surprise that Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition is joined by three other titles, because the sacrifices made for this first entry in the series pave the way for improvements down the line while remaining an unforgettable experience in its own right.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Nov 29, 2021
    80
    Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc offers a memorable Killing Game with fantastic, iconic characters, a genuinely funny and smart script, and some superior twists and turns along the way with well-earned emotional hooks and at times shocking violence. It's funny, it's dramatic and it's very problematic, so exercise some caution — this is resolutely not a game for kids, but even adults will struggle with some of its less savoury or more overtly brash, thoughtless content. It's not enough to mark the game down in any way, but readers should be aware that this is not a tactful piece of software, which for some will ward them away but we suspect for others is a major selling point. We urge you to check the game out for yourself, as it is, quite frankly, a classic in the visual novel genre.

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Phuz
    May 10, 2023
    7
    It's a weird one. Incredibly annoying cringe characters that would usually make me switch off. Some hit box issues in the trials and someIt's a weird one. Incredibly annoying cringe characters that would usually make me switch off. Some hit box issues in the trials and some time wasting things to investigate. However if you can look past its ridiculousness then you will find a completely thrilling murder mystery.

    Don't misinterpret 7 as a mediocre score. It just wouldn't make sense to rank this up with games I rate 8, 9, or 10.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this game and if it was more polished, I would have scored it 8. It's cleverly done and just one major plot hole near the end but it didn't affect my enjoyment and there's so much goes on it would be near impossible to not accidentally leave a plot hole.

    It really is a crazy story with plenty to think about and I really binged it.    … Full Review »
  2. Dyl_lionaire
    Apr 20, 2023
    9
    I did not expect to like this game as much as I did however I am so glad I played it. The story feels engaging with each obstacle becomingI did not expect to like this game as much as I did however I am so glad I played it. The story feels engaging with each obstacle becoming more shocking at each reveal, all characters were entertaining and a blast to interact with. the mysteries of each murder were as fun as they were emotional. While still loving this game I believe its the weakest in the trilogy however it will still hold a special place in my heart… Full Review »
  3. drlowdon
    Dec 28, 2022
    6
    When Makoto wins a raffle to attend an elite academy he meets up with the other newly picked Ultimate students, but on their first day theyWhen Makoto wins a raffle to attend an elite academy he meets up with the other newly picked Ultimate students, but on their first day they find themselves held captive by a remote-controlled bear named Monokuma.

    Dangonronpa is essentially a visual novel, one which initially drew me in with it’s dark plot and interesting cast of characters. As with many games in this genre however it soon becomes apparent that your actions have no influence on how events play out, and so you’re essentially left to just click through conversations for the majority of the games running time. The mini-games that make up the ‘trials’ do break this up a little, but about half-way through I felt that I may as well watch the anime that’ll tell the same story in a fraction of this games twenty-five hour run time.    … Full Review »
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