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Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Welcome to a new world of Danganronpa, and prepare yourself for the biggest, most exhilarating episode yet. Set in a “psycho-cool” environment, a new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investi...
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- Released
- January 12, 2017
- Developer
- Spike Chunsoft
- Genres
- Point-and-click · Survival · Adventure · Visual Novel
- Publisher
- NIS America, Spike Chunsoft
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Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Reviews
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Danganronpa V3: Killiing Harmony not only gives fans more of the Danganronpa they know and love, but it elevates the series to new heights and leaves old players scratching their heads and reeling in shock at the twists the story takes.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony relies heavily on its characters and plot, so if these two things aren't of interest to you then you might not agree with this review. However, returning fans and those with an open mind will clearly understand why Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is one of the greatest visual novels I have ever played.
Needless to say, though, if you’ve even passingly enjoyed previous series entries, this is a game that absolutely must be played through. Lulls in the plot and some dull mini-games aside, I’d easily rank this as the best entry in the Danganronpa franchise thus far. I do wish it was a bit more accommodating to newcomers though. Playing the first two games in the series is pretty much necessary to fully appreciate the story told here.
Danganronpa is completely silly, deranged, weird, terrifying, awful, ironic, depressing, hopeful, wonderfully written, emotional and engrossing. It's an experience you absolutely need to try as blind as possible.
I’ve been excited for and anticipating Danganronpa V3 for a long time, and after playing it, I can say it was absolutely worth it. Danganronpa V3 is an impressive culmination of nearly 8 years of twists, turns, heart-breaks, and murders, and is an amazing entry in a consistently well-written and addictive franchise.
Monokuma is back in action providing motives for a collection of sixteen teenagers to murder each other in a brand new killing game.
Thrills, chills, kills! The murder-mystery and betrayal in the killing game continues in the latest title in the series! With a new story, characters, and mini-games Danganronpa V3 has something for everybody whether your new or a veteran of the series!
During my playthrough, I didn't run into any bugs or crashes. While I enjoyed the game, as a newcomer I did feel overwhelmed by a lot of the stuff coming at me early on in the game. I also felt like it took far too long to get to the first trial and to get into the meat of the game. These are minor gripes, and anyone who has played the series before will most likely be okay with them.
The Danganronpa formula feels like it’s starting to get a little stale, but it still manages to pose interesting moral quandaries with a large dose of black humour and anime style weirdness.
The Danganronpa series started out as a cult hit, its first release a PS Vita exclusive. Since then, it’s rapidly grown in popularity. At present there are three core games, two anime adaptations, and a spin-off title. I’ve been a fan of the series since the first release and have played all core releases, including the latest, Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, and loved every minute of it.
Danganronpa V3 is one-of-a-kind. It got me attached to characters within minutes before ripping out my heart. It twisted and turned in every direction, and there was always something new and even more terrifying on the way, leaving me little time to mourn my fallen friends. This may be a game that’s mostly about reading text, but it still managed to make my heart race.