Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE

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  • Summary: 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 investigationA 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.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Jun 30, 2023
    100
    The creative team behind Danganronpa and, now, Rain Code, are a rare group in video games. They know how to entertain – I didn’t even mention the “replacement” for Monokuma in this game, but Shinigami the ghostly reaper is somehow even more brilliant foil and source of sadistic humour than the iconic bear. But under all the hyper-colourful art, the mysteries that would give Sherlock Holmes a run for his money, and the sheer energy and panache of it all, they also offer something intensely thoughtful with a strong and blunt message to share. As much as I loved Danganronpa, by the end of the third in that series I did think they were running out of ideas. As it turns out, all they needed was a new creative playground.
  2. RPG Site
    Jun 30, 2023
    90
    Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is a wild ride from start to finish. There were some twists in the mystery I wasn’t expecting and some that I saw coming. Despite a short lull in the middle section of the game, it still results in an excellent story told with a colorful cast of characters. Kanai Ward itself is such a beautiful place too. Like how the rain never lets up in the city, the suspense never lets up in Rain Code.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Jun 29, 2023
    85
    Kodama delivers a great game once again: a good cast of characters, a unique combat system and a strange atmosphere make for a solid entry in the Too Kyo production list.
  4. SECTOR.sk
    Jul 10, 2023
    80
    The genre of crime stories visual novels is alive and if you want to deep dive into demanding cases, you have a very good chance here. There is a strong script with excellent characters, tricky murders and strong investigation. The overall Atmosphere, places and music are helping a lot too.
  5. My Nintendo News
    Jun 29, 2023
    75
    Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE exudes a personality and style that differentiates it from its peers, and each individual chapter is brilliantly written and highly entertaining. Despite offering very little variety in terms of gameplay, each Mystery Labyrinth you’ll enter over the course of the game feels fresh and enjoyable thanks to the excellent storytelling and presentation. It is fortunate that this is what makes up the majority of the game, because the overarching narrative surrounding the mystery of Kanai Ward is often an unwelcome distraction from the case at hand, leading to a conclusion that is less satisfying than it could have been had more time been spent on setting it up over the course of the game. The blurry visuals and occasionally erratic performance can also occasionally break immersion in the fantastic set pieces on display in Mystery Labyrinths and the gloomy ambience of Kanai Ward. But even with those caveats, Rain Code is still a mystery adventure that is more than worth your time to solve.
  6. Gamersky
    Jul 10, 2023
    70
    Master Detective Archives: Rain Code falls short and ends up being mediocre. This game neglects the elements that made Danganronpa successful, such as well-written characters, engaging storytelling, and unexpected plot twists.
  7. God is a Geek
    Jun 29, 2023
    60
    While it has a vast amount of ideas that work individually, Rain Code rather feels like a missed opportunity that doesn’t quite come together right.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 36
  3. Negative: 5 out of 36
  1. Thunderlit
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Came for the cute girl, and blown away by the mystery.

    One of the best detective games I've ever played. Liked how they weren't afraid to be    Came for the cute girl, and blown away by the mystery.

    One of the best detective games I've ever played. Liked how they weren't afraid to be risqué with it too. Was fairly dark, but some comedic relief, deep mystery, interesting characters, was an incredible game, even my wife got into it watching me play and she stayed up well into the night watching me finish it.    … Expand
  2. loboterra
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    The evolution of visual novels and an excelent one about solve crimes, with the classic art of the danganronpa creators with many twists of fate.
  4. Farisioy
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Recomendadisimo , lo tiene todo unos gráficos con un diseño artístico y una paleta de colores increíble una banda sonora con una inmersiónRecomendadisimo , lo tiene todo unos gráficos con un diseño artístico y una paleta de colores increíble una banda sonora con una inmersión flipantes y sobre todo una historia una jugabilidad y unos misterios q te mantendrán enganchado a la pantalla 10000/10… Expand
  5. T00nbink
    Jul 15, 2023
    9
    This game was extremely fun start to finish for me but I do think some chapters are way better than others.

    If I had to rate the chapters    This game was extremely fun start to finish for me but I do think some chapters are way better than others.

    If I had to rate the chapters it would be 5 > 2 > 4 > 0 > 1 > 3.

    I was a very big fan of the final chapter, without giving any spoilers the climax was amazing with interesting plot twists and an excellent ost to back it up. There was one specific plot twist at the end that only really works if you played a Danganronpa game before which was amazing and I will definitely not spoil it as it was one of my favorite parts of the game. That said I do think the third chapter was pretty weak and I thought the first one was a bit too scattered to be satisfying.

    I was debating giving it an 8 or a 9 because a 8.5 isn't possible but the ending was so entertaining that I decided to go with a 9. I do personally recommend playing with the original Japanese dub, the cut scenes are completely out of sync with the English one which is very distracting, I also just personally thought the performances of the Japanese cast was overall better but some voices still work really well in English, either way whatever dub you use the game is fantastic.    … Expand
  6. ProfessorXyZy
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    For me it was the art style of the game, which drew me in. But as an RPG player this is so much different for me. And I really like this game.For me it was the art style of the game, which drew me in. But as an RPG player this is so much different for me. And I really like this game. It's fun, it's mystery and such a beautiful neon noir world where it plays. Only thing that is a bit nerve racking are some really loooooong text phases between characters.… Expand
  7. PGNC_BSG
    Jul 4, 2023
    8
    Started off a little slow and some of the dialogue is long-winded. The main character's God is funny and annoying at the same time. But you'llStarted off a little slow and some of the dialogue is long-winded. The main character's God is funny and annoying at the same time. But you'll get used to the humor.
    Overall the game is interesting, with poor pacing and not a lot of action, more cutscenes, and some of the free-roam is quite boring.
    I wanted to really love the game, as it's basically a Persona-like art style.
    I do love that it's completely voice acting, but the mouth doesn't animate the words, just blank stairs with voices in the background.
    Overall if you like the previous games that are like Danganronpa, you'll for sure like this! Not a bad game, but not great either.
    But definitely one for the collection.
    Reviewed by Amber M. of PGNC    … Expand
  8. mike4156
    Jul 18, 2023
    0
    boring not like danganronpa and just repeating the same scenario over n over in the characters head for hours like we get it bro we understandboring not like danganronpa and just repeating the same scenario over n over in the characters head for hours like we get it bro we understand what happened you said it twenty times!… Expand

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