Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Genres: Puzzle, Horror, Mystery, Story Rich, Adventure
Play modes: singleplayer
Release Date: 25-9-2017
Developer: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Our verdict
7.5/10
- Difficulty: Medium
- Players: 1
- Playtime: 35–50 h
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is the third main Danganronpa game. Sixteen students wake up trapped in an academy and are told the only way out is to murder a classmate without getting caught. You investigate each killing, then argue it out in Class Trials: shoot down false statements with evidence, debate in fast mini-games and vote for the culprit. It suits solo players who like dark, twisty mystery visual novels.
Steam reviews are mostly positive (about 88% of 9,788). Fans praise the cases and the first trial in particular, which surprises even veterans who thought they had seen every Danganronpa twist. Many say the series hits them hard emotionally, and the cast and soundtrack are well loved.
The ending is famously divisive among fans, which explains the lower rating than the earlier games. It is long, with reviewers logging 35 to 50 hours. It works as a standalone, but players get more out of it after the first two games; buy it if you enjoyed those.
Pros
- Class Trials mix evidence debates with action mini-games
- First trial surprises even series veterans
- Memorable cast and soundtrack
Cons
- Divisive ending splits the fanbase
- Long at 35 to 50 hours
About
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 investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
Key Features
- A New Danganronpa Begins: Forget what you thought you knew about Danganronpa and join a completely new cast of Ultimates for a brand-new beginning.
- Murder Mysteries: In a world where everyone is trying to survive, nobody’s motivations are quite what they seem. Use your skills to solve each new murder or meet a gruesome end.
- Lie, Panic, Debate! The world is shaped by our perception of it. Fast-paced trial scenes will require lies, quick wits, and logic to guide your classmates to the right conclusions.
- New Minigames: Between the madness of murdered peers and deadly trials, enjoy an abundance of brand-new minigames!
