Curlybrace101
Pros:
- Memorable and mostly likable characters
- Interesting mysteries
- Amazingly stylized art and soundtrack
- Fun gameplay
- Well-done blend of genuine horror and black comedy
Cons:
- More than a few of these characters suck ass
- Some elements really aged poorly
- Some mysteries are somewhat predictable
- Way hornier than I'd like it to be
- Villain motivation sucks ass
Overall a mixed bag. I LOVE some of the characters while others fall completely flat. Some emotional beats hit very hard, others have me rolling my eyes. Some of the mysteries are genius and others are incredibly predictable or just kind of stupid. I love how it comes out of the terrible situation with an optimistic outlook and the game's overall themes of hope and looking forward, but in order to bolster that, the villain's motivation is just awful.
I would still recommend it, however, because when Danganronpa is good, it's really good. Even if that also means the bad parts are equally bad.
- Memorable and mostly likable characters
- Interesting mysteries
- Amazingly stylized art and soundtrack
- Fun gameplay
- Well-done blend of genuine horror and black comedy
Cons:
- More than a few of these characters suck ass
- Some elements really aged poorly
- Some mysteries are somewhat predictable
- Way hornier than I'd like it to be
- Villain motivation sucks ass
Overall a mixed bag. I LOVE some of the characters while others fall completely flat. Some emotional beats hit very hard, others have me rolling my eyes. Some of the mysteries are genius and others are incredibly predictable or just kind of stupid. I love how it comes out of the terrible situation with an optimistic outlook and the game's overall themes of hope and looking forward, but in order to bolster that, the villain's motivation is just awful.
I would still recommend it, however, because when Danganronpa is good, it's really good. Even if that also means the bad parts are equally bad.
2012
2020
Fantastic game bogged down by grating pacing. Much slower than it needs to be; characters repeat themselves a lot and much of the dialogue is superfluous and could be cut without consequence.
Otherwise, the real successor to the Phoenix Wright trilogy. Ace Attorney in spirit, charming characters, fun mysteries. The 3D models have come far since Dual Destinies.
Last case is a little weird in the case of immersion-breaking and deus ex machina, but otherwise flaws aren't glaring.
Shoutout to Herlock Sholmes for being the guy ever.
Otherwise, the real successor to the Phoenix Wright trilogy. Ace Attorney in spirit, charming characters, fun mysteries. The 3D models have come far since Dual Destinies.
Last case is a little weird in the case of immersion-breaking and deus ex machina, but otherwise flaws aren't glaring.
Shoutout to Herlock Sholmes for being the guy ever.
2023
2016
2022
Very charming game with good art, mystery, and an extremely strong emotional core. It would benefit from being longer, but this game was made for a contest that required it be made it under a month so I can't fault it too badly.
The biggest fault it has is that there's a huge exposition dump and the end and it does a lot of telling and not showing. But it's biggest strength is the very engaging story and characters, who are complex, 3-dimensional, and heartwrenchingly relatable.
The biggest fault it has is that there's a huge exposition dump and the end and it does a lot of telling and not showing. But it's biggest strength is the very engaging story and characters, who are complex, 3-dimensional, and heartwrenchingly relatable.
2023
It's a true Professor Layton game, through and through.
Good conclusion to the prequel trilogy, decent puzzles, great characters, and very charming all around, although both the stories and the puzzles drag in the middle.
It's biggest flaw is that it dumps all of it's lore on you in the third act and doesn't elaborate. It's horribly unbalanced, especially when compared to other entries in the series that sprinkle the lore throughout and then tie it up at the end (such as Unwound Future and Miracle Mask)
Good conclusion to the prequel trilogy, decent puzzles, great characters, and very charming all around, although both the stories and the puzzles drag in the middle.
It's biggest flaw is that it dumps all of it's lore on you in the third act and doesn't elaborate. It's horribly unbalanced, especially when compared to other entries in the series that sprinkle the lore throughout and then tie it up at the end (such as Unwound Future and Miracle Mask)
Extremely cute, charming game with a wonderful soundtrack and artwork. It has some heartwarming moments but it isn't terribly emotionally resonant. Some of the puzzles were fun, but a lot of them didn't explain their instructions well enough or just wanted you to do math. The puzzles also didn't blend into the story well, and there were just a bit too many of them it felt like it was weighing the story down. They also vary wildly in difficulty causing some whiplash and frustration.
Our leading characters are very charming and likable, as is their relationship, but the rest of the cast leaves little to be desired, especially the main villain, who isn't explained and just kind of exists for no reason.
Would recommend, though.
Our leading characters are very charming and likable, as is their relationship, but the rest of the cast leaves little to be desired, especially the main villain, who isn't explained and just kind of exists for no reason.
Would recommend, though.