Master Detective Archives: Rain Code
Release Date: June 30, 2023
Action, TPP, detective, adventure elements, action adventure, urban fantasy, singleplayer
OpenCritic
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE is an action game with detective elements developed by the creators of Danganronpa. It's set in a city deeming with unsolved mysteries, tasking us with conducting investigations and traversing dangerous labyrinths.
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[1:43] Master Detective Archives: Rain Code launch trailer
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ZTGD: 8 / 10 by Jae Lee
While not quite reaching the heights of the Danganronpa series, Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is great spiritual successor to the cult classic and whether this is the beginning of a new franchise or if it will be a stand-alone title, it marks a return to form for Tookyo Games.
Gaming Nexus: 8.5 / 10 by Russell Archey
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is a great game that really goes deep into each of its cases to prove who the real culprit is, sometimes to a fault. The Mystery Labyrinths can tend to go on for a bit despite knowing who the real culprit is halfway through and Shinigami's sense of humor can get a tad annoying at times. It also doesn't help that after going through a few hours of how the crime was committed, you then basically get to relive the entire crime two more times which at that point just feels like the game is padding itself. Overall though, if you're up for solving some mysteries with a purple ghost sidekick, Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is definitely worth checking out.
TheSixthAxis: 8 / 10 by Reuben Mount
If you can look past (or appreciate) the brazen clichés and huge levels of fan service, Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is a phenomenal murder mystery visual novel. The gorgeous world, wonderful characters and genuinely well-constructed mysteries combine into a thoroughly enjoyable if bizarre experience. If other similar games like Danganronpa or Ace Attorney are your bag, this is definitely worth investigating.
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Description
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE is a detective action game. It was developed by a Japanese studio Too Kyo Games, founded by veterans who'd worked on such series as Danganronpa and Zero Escape.
Plot
The game is set in a megacorp-controlled city combining the architecture and culture of modern Japan with fantasy elements. It is filled with unsolved mysteries, the challenge drawing in talented detectives from all over the world.
The game's protagonist is the teenage Youma, an intern at a local detective agency. He's accompanied by Shinigami, a female spirit associated with death.
The game was written by Kazutaka Kodaka, known for his work on the Danganronpa series.
Mechanics
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE is an action game with detective adventure elements. Players can freely explore the city, taking on various challenges.
Each case has us conducting an investigation, gathering evidence, analyzing clues and talking to witnesses. Once we've gathered enough information about the given mystery, it takes physical form of an alternate dimension, filled with puzzles and traps we must overcome to discover the truth.
Game modes
The game only supports singleplayers.
Technical aspects
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE features 3D visuals and an anime-like artstyle. One of the game's most distinctive features are its distinctive character designs created by Rui Komatsuzaki, an artist known from the Danganronpa series.
The soundtrack of Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE was composed by Masafumi Takada, also returning from Danganronpa.
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows October 1, 2024
PlayStation 5 October 1, 2024
Xbox Series X/S October 1, 2024
Switch June 30, 2023
Developer: Too Kyo Games
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-8350K / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 470, 60 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-4790K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 Super / Radeon RX 5600 XT, 60 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit