Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus

Item: Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus
Rating: 67
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-05-04

Summary

Compelling mystery, strong narrative drive.
Visually appealing, stylish and unique design.
Engaging mysteries with clever cases.
Outstanding and atmospheric soundtrack enhances experience.
Well-developed and likable main characters.
Repetitive side quests and noticeable padding.

Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus header

Reviews (sample size): 1129
Helpful reviews: 76%
Unhelpful reviews: 23%
Protest reviews: 1%

67%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
33%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 1860
Negative points: 2190
Gameplay points: 433
Perf. points: 66
Rec. points: 778
Misc points: 145

Point	Description	Importance
Compelling mystery, strong narrative Description The game delivers a captivating mystery narrative with well-developed characters, intricate plots, and surprising twists. Many reviewers compare the game favorably to the Danganronpa series, citing similar themes, art style, and overall feel, with some considering it an improvement. The game's story, characters, and world-building are consistently praised. Importance 96%	The game delivers a captivating mystery narrative with well-developed characters, intricate plots, and surprising twists. Many reviewers compare the game favorably to the Danganronpa series, citing similar themes, art style, and overall feel, with some considering it an improvement. The game's story, characters, and world-building are consistently praised.	96%
Visually appealing, stylish design Description The game features appealing visuals, including character designs, art style, and environments. Reviewers highlight the game's aesthetic qualities, noting the improved graphics and art direction compared to previous titles. The unique and stylish character designs are frequently mentioned as a strong positive. Importance 86%	The game features appealing visuals, including character designs, art style, and environments. Reviewers highlight the game's aesthetic qualities, noting the improved graphics and art direction compared to previous titles. The unique and stylish character designs are frequently mentioned as a strong positive.	86%
Engaging mysteries, clever cases Description The game features engaging mysteries and well-structured cases that require players to think critically and deduce solutions. Reviewers appreciate the unique detective abilities and the way the game avoids withholding information, allowing players to solve cases based on the clues provided. The cases are creative and interesting, with some reviewers highlighting specific cases as standouts. Importance 70%	The game features engaging mysteries and well-structured cases that require players to think critically and deduce solutions. Reviewers appreciate the unique detective abilities and the way the game avoids withholding information, allowing players to solve cases based on the clues provided. The cases are creative and interesting, with some reviewers highlighting specific cases as standouts.	70%
Outstanding, atmospheric soundtrack Description The game boasts an outstanding soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the gameplay. Many reviewers note the music's quality and its ability to heighten both emotional moments and the sense of mystery. Some reviewers note the music has a similar vibe to Danganronpa. Importance 67%	The game boasts an outstanding soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the gameplay. Many reviewers note the music's quality and its ability to heighten both emotional moments and the sense of mystery. Some reviewers note the music has a similar vibe to Danganronpa.	67%
Enjoyable story, satisfying ending Description The game's story is generally enjoyable, with a satisfying ending and well-developed characters. Reviewers appreciate the plot twists and turns, as well as the emotional depth of the narrative. Some reviewers note that the later chapters are particularly engaging. Importance 65%	The game's story is generally enjoyable, with a satisfying ending and well-developed characters. Reviewers appreciate the plot twists and turns, as well as the emotional depth of the narrative. Some reviewers note that the later chapters are particularly engaging.	65%
Well-developed, likable characters Description The game features well-developed and likable characters, including both the main cast and the supporting characters. Reviewers appreciate the unique personalities and relationships between the characters, making them endearing and memorable. Even some antagonists are well-written and sympathetic. Importance 60%	The game features well-developed and likable characters, including both the main cast and the supporting characters. Reviewers appreciate the unique personalities and relationships between the characters, making them endearing and memorable. Even some antagonists are well-written and sympathetic.	60%
Specific chapters are well-executed Description Several reviewers highlight specific chapters as being particularly well-executed or enjoyable, with the prologue, Chapter 2, and Chapters 4 and 5 frequently mentioned. These chapters are praised for their strong writing, scenario building, and emotional impact. Importance 59%	Several reviewers highlight specific chapters as being particularly well-executed or enjoyable, with the prologue, Chapter 2, and Chapters 4 and 5 frequently mentioned. These chapters are praised for their strong writing, scenario building, and emotional impact.	59%
Diverse, balanced mini-games Description The game includes a variety of mini-games that add diversity to the gameplay and are generally considered to be well-designed and balanced. The game's difficulty is generally easy, making it accessible to beginners. Importance 54%	The game includes a variety of mini-games that add diversity to the gameplay and are generally considered to be well-designed and balanced. The game's difficulty is generally easy, making it accessible to beginners.	54%
General enjoyment, positive experience Description These points reflect general positive sentiment and enjoyment of the game. While these points are positive, they lack specific details about gameplay or mechanics. Importance 18%	These points reflect general positive sentiment and enjoyment of the game. While these points are positive, they lack specific details about gameplay or mechanics.	18%
Shinigami: standout, endearing character Description The character Shinigami is a standout element, with reviewers praising her design, personality, and interactions with the protagonist. Many find her amusing and endearing, with some stating that she significantly enhances the overall experience. Some reviewers also appreciate the character's design. Importance 18%	The character Shinigami is a standout element, with reviewers praising her design, personality, and interactions with the protagonist. Many find her amusing and endearing, with some stating that she significantly enhances the overall experience. Some reviewers also appreciate the character's design.	18%
High-quality voice acting, localization Description The game features high-quality voice acting and localization, enhancing the overall immersion and enjoyment. Reviewers praise the English dub and the localization team's attention to detail. The game's accessibility in multiple languages is also appreciated. Importance 7%	The game features high-quality voice acting and localization, enhancing the overall immersion and enjoyment. Reviewers praise the English dub and the localization team's attention to detail. The game's accessibility in multiple languages is also appreciated.	7%
Immersive cyberpunk, rainy atmosphere Description The game's cyberpunk aesthetic, particularly the rainy city setting, creates a compelling and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the visual design of Kanai Ward, with its neon lights and unique technology, which contributes to the overall enjoyment of the game. Importance 6%	The game's cyberpunk aesthetic, particularly the rainy city setting, creates a compelling and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the visual design of Kanai Ward, with its neon lights and unique technology, which contributes to the overall enjoyment of the game.	6%