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[Vampire On Titus]

Kodaka's anticipated full 3D detective ADV, Master Detective Archive: Raincode (formerly Enigma Archives: Raincode) got its first gameplay reveal at today's Nintendo Direct. Here's all the info and media that's come out today:


(Japanese trailer is better quality, NOA's YT channel still doesn't have the individual clip uploaded for some reason so english is stuck with stream quality for now)

Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training and Shinigami, the spirit hunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries in a strange city caged by unending rain.​

Master Detectives vs. Megacorporation​

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.

Enter the Mystery Labyrinth, a unique and offbeat puzzle-solving experience!​

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.

-Description from official Master Detective Archive: Raincode website.

But that’s not all! Monstrous Mystery Phantoms will do whatever it takes to prevent Yuma from reaching the truth.
Dodge their barrage of lies and slash the contradictions to pieces with the Solution Blade!

Features​

●A new project from the team of Danganronpa – Experience the latest lucid-noir adventure written by Kazutaka Kodaka!
●3D Detective Adventure – Explore the neon-drenched city of rain and its stygian counterpart in a full 3D environment to the fantastic phantasmal music of Masafumi Takada.
●Eccentric Cast – Meet the unique characters of the detective agency as they face an oppressive corporate-controlled security force designed by Rui Komatsuzaki.
●Puzzles and Paradoxes – Adventure through the paths of challenging dungeons and use deductions to fight Mystery Phantoms trying to bury the truth.
●Includes Japanese and English voice and Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish text

-Extra details from SpikeChunsoft's website.

From what can be seen in the trailer it looks like a familiar mix of deduction based puzzles and minigames similar to the ones in Danganronpa. I'm curious to see what new mechanics may arise from the supernatural themes, there's certainly a lot of opportunity there to use spiritual senses and whatnot. Art direction feels like Danganronpa with an urban fantasy/occult tinge, which has it feeling very reminiscent of Persona. But I don't consider that a bad thing. I'm eager to see what SpikeChun/Kodaka & Co have cooked up for this game seeing as it's been in development for 4/5 years. Looks cool so far.

 

[MAtgS]

So main guy is Kyoko's and Makoto's kid, right? A detective and same hair color. There'll be some big convoluted plot twist to explain why he has a different last name.

 

[ArtHands]

Wonder if it will make references to the Danganronpa series

 

[Vampire On Titus]

Wonder if it will make references to the Danganronpa series

Without any actual confirmation, I'm gonna go ahead and confirm that.

 

[reksveks]

Looking forward to seeing more

 

[Vampire On Titus]

So main guy is Kyoko's and Makoto's kid, right? A detective and same hair color. There'll be some big convoluted plot twist to explain why he has a different last name.

I've actually seen a handful of YT channels speculate this. I'm not sure if the universes are connected but it would be a funny twist. Plus a way to get some DR fanservice in there if he ever talks to his parents.

Edit:


(The drawing of Yuma is fan-made, I believe.)

 

[Vampire On Titus]

Raincode is available for pre-order now.

 

[Graciaus]

Missed the initial thread and this looks interesting. I never cared for the Danganronpa gameplay but I always liked the story and characters. Will wait for a PC release.