Underplayed Gems

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc (2016)

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc cover
Developer
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd., Abstraction Games
Publisher
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 37,727 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 28 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, darkly funny visual novel where you investigate murders and debate classmates in a high-stakes game of survival.

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What players say

Players love the wild cast and the tension of class trials, though some find the freedom illusory and the mechanics a bit dated. The story's twists are widely praised, but going in blind is strongly advised to avoid spoilers.

Screenshots

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