Publisher Spike Chunsoft has shared some new details for its upcoming 'Lucid-Noir' adventure title Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, shedding some light on the characters you'll be meeting in the game along with some key gameplay mechanics.
One interesting point to note is that a key western voice actor from Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc will be collaborating with Spike Chunsoft on Rain Code to portray the main protagonist Yuma Kokohead. Lucien Dodge played the 'Ultimate Fanfic Creator' Hifumi Yamada in 2010's Danganronpa, one of a handful of students locked in Hope's Peak Academy alongside protagonist Makoto Naegi. Dodge returned again in 2017 for Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony to play 'The Ultimate Robot' K1-B0.
Joining Dodge in Rain Code will be Anjali Kunapaneni, who will be voicing Shinigami, a "Death God contracted to haunt Yuma". She is said to be cheerful and chatty, but has a sense of morality that is far removed from that of humans. Hmm... Sounds suspiciously similar to a certain robotic bear called Monokuma to us!
In addition to the voice cast announcement, Spike Chunsoft shared a bit more information on what you'll actually be doing in Rain Code. Primarily, you'll be able to explore the city of Kanai Ward to your heart's content, conducting investigations into various crime scenes and conducting interviews with the local residents. The city itself will be split into several areas, each with its own unique ambiance.
In addition to exploring Kanai Ward, you'll need to progress through the 'Mystery Labyrinth', a realm that embodies the mysteries of the real world. You'll need to solve puzzles and confront Mystery Phantoms in order to come to the truth.
Phantoms can be contronted in something called 'Reasoning Death Matches'. The Phantoms themselves are the embodiments of the person trying to actively cover up the case. Your job will be to argue against them, knock back any contradictions with evidence, and ultimately slay the phantom with the Solution Blade. Certainly sounds like Spike Chunsoft took Danganronpa and Persona and put the two franchises in a blender for this one; we're here for it!
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code will launch on Nintendo Switch in Spring 2023.
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Lucien was great as Felix in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, certainly, so let's see how he goes!
Guessing the main character will sound a lot closer to Keebo than to Hifumi. Dodge has done well in the things I've heard him in, even with Hifumi being a rather annoying character, so eager to see how he does.
Loving everything I see about this game. Honestly really excited to see how it turns out!
This game looked great from the Direct! Looking forward to it
What's about seiyūs(Japanese voice actors) cast?
Is it weird that I want to see Monokuma in this game? I know it's not related to Danganronpa but the mascot is too dang good to not use over and over again.
@NintonicGamer I wouldn't be too surprised if he winds up with a cameo. I know he shows up as a secret enemy in Zanki Zero.
Rain Code looks like it is at least similar in style to Danganronpa. The mine cart section shown in the Direct looks a lot like the Logic Dive in Danganronpa 2.
The investigatory flow sounds very different in comparison to the linear approach taken with the Danganronpa games. Really curious to see if they're able to pull off a more explorable game of this type.
@NintonicGamer I'd figure he'll pop up in some capacity. Was in Zanki Zero and Nirvana Initiative, plus put in appearances in other games, so it's not really unusual for them to just throw him in as a random cameo.
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