Underplayed Gems

Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus (2024)

Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus cover
Developer
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.0 of 5, 2,173 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 32 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Players explore a rain-soaked city, gather clues in a vibrant world, and then dive into surreal logic labyrinths to solve dark mysteries.

atmosphericmysterystory richcolorfuldetective workpuzzle solvinganime stylethird person

What players say

Players see it as a spiritual successor to Danganronpa, but opinions split sharply. Fans of that series praise the charm and world, while others criticize predictable cases, excessive hand-holding, and tedious mini-games. Complaints include poor character development for side characters and a broken autosave that can wipe progress.

Screenshots

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