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Master Detective Archives: Rain Code

Jun 30, 2023

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3.73 average rating based on 73 ratings

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A brand new dark fantasy detective action game from the minds behind the Danganronpa series! Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries in a strange city caged by unending rain.
Release Dates
Jun 30, 2023 Full Release (Worldwide)
Nintendo Switch
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User Stats
195
In Collection
120
Wish Listed
20
Playing
63
Backlogged
How Long Is Master Detective Archives: Rain Code?
Main story: 23.0 hours
Main + extras: 53.3 hours
100% completion: 52.6 hours
Total completions: 10
Yaru
Yaru gave Mar 14, 2025
Yaru gave Mar 14, 2025
Yaru's review of Master Detective Archives: Rain Code

One of the best games I've played lately. The writing is fun, the mysteries, while not particularly hard, are enjoyable, and it fills that Danganronpa-shaped hole in my heart.

Schizo64
Schizo64 gave Jul 26, 2023
Schizo64 gave Jul 26, 2023
Schizo64's review of Master Detective Archives: Rain Code

It was a solid experience but wished the game would trust you because most of the times it treats you like you were some baby that doesn´t know to play a videogame, holding your hand everytime, but as I say, it was a solid experience, more if you take into account this is a new IP. Both Ch 2 and Ch 4 were my favorite from this game.

spaceybirdie
spaceybirdie gave Nov 3, 2024
spaceybirdie gave Nov 3, 2024
I'm a slut for psychopop [spoilers]

There are so many things wrong with this game. Why are the moral implications of my actions never explored? Why does the protagonist look like a child? Why is the entire world so incredibly into Evil Science? WHY does the protagonist look like a CHILD?

And yet, when an anime woman death god slits my throat in a neon, imaginary dia de los muertos labyrinth, there is not a bone in my body that isn't completely on board. This game, to my glee and relief, contains the essence of 'pychopop', a genre created to describe the Danganronpa games, which has been completely devoid of new additions until the release of Rain Code. This is the land of deus ex machina, and of deus ex deus, and machina ex deus, and so on and so forth. The land of grim, gruesome violence and horror, accompanied by peppy visuals and a base, obnoxious style of comedy.

The unpredictability of the mysteries of this game, and of the overarching mystery which ties the story together, hinges on the constant flip-flop between rational and nonsensical reasoning. The game throws everything at you with equal importance, whether it is a serious challenge to your …

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There are so many things wrong with this game. Why are the moral implications of my actions never explored? Why does the protagonist look like a child? Why is the entire world so incredibly into Evil Science? WHY does the protagonist look like a CHILD?

And yet, when an anime woman death god slits my throat in a neon, imaginary dia de los muertos labyrinth, there is not a bone in my body that isn't completely on board. This game, to my glee and relief, contains the essence of 'pychopop', a genre created to describe the Danganronpa games, which has been completely devoid of new additions until the release of Rain Code. This is the land of deus ex machina, and of deus ex deus, and machina ex deus, and so on and so forth. The land of grim, gruesome violence and horror, accompanied by peppy visuals and a base, obnoxious style of comedy.

The unpredictability of the mysteries of this game, and of the overarching mystery which ties the story together, hinges on the constant flip-flop between rational and nonsensical reasoning. The game throws everything at you with equal importance, whether it is a serious challenge to your deductive reasoning, or the narrative equivalent of a 'losersayswhat'. You might be able to outsmart the smarts, but if you try too hard, you won't be able to out-stupid the stupids. Some might, very fairly, suggest that this makes the game terrible. Those losers will never have a floor-boyfriend.

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LCSnoogs
LCSnoogs gave Sep 11, 2023
LCSnoogs gave Sep 11, 2023
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Review

It brings back the deduction mini games of Danganronpa with a more ambitious structure. It's a semi-open world with side quests. Each chapter has me teaming up with a different detective. Each one has their own unique ability that adds a gimmick to shake things up making each chapter stand out. It's still mainly focused on murder mysteries which is a little disappointing since Master Detectives can be used to solve any kind of mystery. The stories are still compelling though obfuscating just enough so even if I've guessed some of the answers, I still won't know the whole picture until the end. The story is good. It focuses on the damage that hiding the truth can do on a micro and macro level. The characters are fun, but they still managed to create a gross character that creeps on all the women. I don't know why this writer finds that so amusing. They managed to do enough things that are exciting and different that they managed to create their best game since the original Danganronpa.

PetraB
PetraB gave May 16, 2026
PetraB gave May 16, 2026
Great game!
This review is for the Nintendo Switch version

I needed the first chapter to get a bit used to the pacing in this game. It has a lot in common with Danganronpa, but isn't quite the same. Still the characters are great, the mysteries are fun to solve and the main story kept me curious!

BrushBorder11
BrushBorder11 updated their status Sep 7, 2025
BrushBorder11 updated their status Sep 7, 2025

Kanai Ward is an engaging and mysterious area to explore and the mysteries are haunting and show the development of Yuma, a troubled detective with an unknown past. Fighting with truth as a weapon is truly literal. The truth is what matters yet Yuma is faced with impossible moral dilemmas when he pursues it. It’s fascinating to observe and at times a bit heartbreaking. Finishing a mystery by going through the mystery labyrinth is an adventure that ends somewhat bittersweet. It all becomes a familiar pattern that feels good to seep back into. Everything culminates in an epic way. This game was a truly enjoyable experience.

Yaru
Yaru updated their status Mar 13, 2025
Yaru updated their status Mar 13, 2025

I am having a lot of fun with this game so far, and I think the highest praise I can give it is that I find myself wanting to play it when I have some free time, instead of the "well, I guess I should play for a while and see if I can finish the damn thing" I was getting with a lot of games lately.

Videogames are fun sometimes, y'all!

TC1369
TC1369 updated their status Sep 25, 2022
TC1369 updated their status Sep 25, 2022

Can't wait for this, hope this is finally the breakout game for Too Kyo Games.

Yaru
Yaru updated their status Sep 13, 2022
Yaru updated their status Sep 13, 2022

This game is Danganronpa meets Persona and it's dumb and I want it.