Despite a slow start, a few somewhat problematic story elements, and some goofiness that didn't land, Danganronpa felt engaging to me throughout with some genuinely fun "a-ha!" moments.

Two gripes:
- I think the game could've actually been a bit shorter - the school life segments dragged a bit.
- The rhythm gameplay during class trials fell flat for me. It was frequently unclear what I was doing wrong and I didn't feel they added much to the overall tension and fun of the trials.

Overall a fun ride with a lot of humor and a killer vibe. Will satisfy fans of Ace Attorney or other gameplay-focused visual novels. Just as long as you have a tolerance for anime nonsense. :~)