Master Detective Archives: Rain Code
Too Kyo Games and Spike Chunsoft’s latest detective game from the makers of Danganronpa feels as close to making a new one of those as its creators can without stepping on an already-finishedstory. Though Master Detective Archives: Rain Code’s mysteries and drama might not be as compelling as its predecessor, its supernatural twist on the team’s previous mystery-solving mechanics does lend itself to some great twists, turns, and drama.
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As was the case in Danganronpa, writer Kazutaka Kodaka excels in Rain Code’s bursts of emotion, mind bending mysteries, and unbending optimism in the face of hardship. Rain Code is a worthy successor to a long-finished story that should be allowed to rest, and hopefully, it’s not the last we’ve seen of its world. — Kenneth Shepard
Playable on: Switch
Rough average playtime: 31 hours
