Danganronpa V3 is a haunting and brilliantly written piece of fiction. The story has twists and turns that compete with the shocking discoveries in Trigger Happy Havoc, only for the final trial to get wild and shatter all expectations. The last hours of the game seriously challenge the structures of fiction. V3 has created a mind-blowing and philosophical ending to the most remarkable game trilogy I have ever played.

V3 has the best lineup of characters. Shuichi Saihara, Kaito Momota, Kokichi Oma, and Maki Harukawa have risen to the big leagues of my favorite fictional characters. Unlike the other two titles, I felt a solid attachment for most of the cast, and this one brought out the most despair and emotions in trials.

Another notable mention is the OST. Danganronpa 2 only included a few new tracks and reused plenty from THH. V3, on the other hand, has an entirely new OST, with banger remixes and a really electric soundtrack. V3 doesn't quite beat the ambiance of THH, but the soundtrack is miles greater. Beautiful Lie is better than both Beautiful Dead and Beautiful Ruin. Real/Fiction and Sing The Hollow Truth are some of the most impressive music pieces I've heard in games.

V3 is full of sadness, love, hope, and despair that I thought I couldn't feel more of after Danganronpa 2. It also has some of the best trials, murders, and executions. The motives are great, even though one, in particular, did not fit in with the rest of the game. I am at a point where I just feel so grateful I had friends that convinced me to play this series. Thank you so much, Danganronpa; I genuinely hope we meet again after Master Detective Archives. If we don't, I thank you, Kodaka, for your unique conclusion. This goes down as my favorite narrative in gaming.

Reviewed on Feb 04, 2023


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1 year ago

Great review