Info about Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls:

Official game description:
Komaru Naegi, little sister to Makoto Naegi, has been imprisoned inside a mysterious apartment for over a year. One day, she is rescued by Byakuya Togami of Future Foundation, but the rescue is derailed by a sudden attack of hundreds of Monokumas. Komaru soon discovers that the city has been taken over by a group of children calling themselves the Warriors of Hope. Their leader, Monaca, declares that the city will be the site of a “children's paradise,” and to accomplish this, all the adults will be exterminated. Komaru teams up with Toko Fukawa to try to survive the rampaging Monokumas, escape the crafty Monokuma Kids, and uncover the secrets of the city.  
**Key Features**  
*   **Third Person Shooter Action Sequences:** Use Future Foundation's Hacking Gun to have a fighting chance against the hordes of Monokumasas you traverse Towa City.  
*   **Riddles and Puzzles:** The MonokumaKids will challenge more than just your trigger finger; you'll need your smarts to survive as well. There's a lot to discover in the city, with a number of familiar faces and mysteries to unravel!  
*   **Tons of Different Types of Ammo:** Tackle challenges with multiple kinds of Truth Bullets, such as Paralyze and Link. Upgrade your firepower with special Bling Bullet modifiers.  
*   **Steam Features:** Supports Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud and Steam Trading Cards

Release date: Jun 27, 2017

Categories: Third-Person Shooter, Puzzle Solving, Character Progression, Story-driven Gameplay, Exploration, Action Adventure, Visual Novel, Survival Horror

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 10; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant issues with the game's exploration mechanics, reliance on external guides for hidden content, and problems with system usability. Users frequently mention the need for walkthroughs to understand the game's story and levels, indicating that the gameplay experience is not intuitive. Additionally, there are notable frustrations with the game's controls and system usability, which detract from the overall experience.
- Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The Steam Deck experience for this game is marred by significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and problems with display settings. Users also reported complications with launcher settings and mixed experiences with controls. These issues collectively detract from the overall gaming experience.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $15.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence consistently suggests that the game is worth playing only when it is on sale. This indicates that the community does not consider the current base price of $29.99 to be fair. The repeated mentions of waiting for a sale imply that a lower price range would be more appropriate and acceptable to the community.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 15.0h
  - Story completion: 10.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct and indirect indications of playtime. The first quote mentions that the game can be completed in about 10 hours, suggesting a typical story completion time. The second quote indicates that the game was completed in three days, implying a significant investment of time, likely around 15-20 hours for a full completion. The third quote explicitly states a 15-16 hour journey, which aligns with the game completion time. The fourth quote provides a specific playtime record of 22.1 hours, which can be considered an outlier for full completion including additional content.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game starts off as boring and repetitive but improves after the initial slog, with character growth and story development driving the fun.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Character growth and story development
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Repetitive gameplay; Boring puzzles; Slow start; Tedious combat
  - Unlock drivers: Character growth; Story picks up pace
  - Conditions: Ignoring certain scenes; Focusing on the story; Focusing on character development
- Player Archetypes:
  - Danganronpa Devotee (sale)
    - Motivation: Loyalty to the series and enjoyment of its unique elements
    - Playstyle: Enjoys various game formats within the series, values storyline and character development
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: 弹丸的死忠粉; 弹丸厨
    - Reference games: 弹丸论破1; 弹丸论破2; 弹丸论破3
  - Content-Conscious Cautious Player (no buy)
    - Motivation: Avoiding inappropriate or disturbing content
    - Playstyle: Cautious and selective about game content
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: 心智不成熟的人; 圈外的人
    - Reference games: 弹丸论破
  - Gameplay Analyst (sale)
    - Motivation: Interest in gameplay mechanics and variety
    - Playstyle: Analytical and comparative, enjoys varied gameplay
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Gameplay-focused player
    - Reference games: Resident Evil 5; 弹丸论破系列


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Strong Character Development (weight 0.88): The game features well-developed and likable characters, with strong personalities and engaging backgrounds. Many players appreciate the depth and growth of the characters throughout the story.
- Expansion of Danganronpa Universe (weight 0.37): The game expands the Danganronpa universe, providing new information and lore that connects well with the main series. It features characters from previous games and completes a significant part of the series' plot.
- Unique Visual Style (weight 0.29): The game has a distinctive art direction and visual style that players find appealing. The 2D characters and parts are visually striking, and the overall design is unique and well-received.
- Good Music and Soundtrack (weight 0.12): The game features a good soundtrack and music quality that players appreciate. The music enhances the overall gaming experience.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive and boring gameplay (weight 0.6): Many players found the gameplay to be repetitive, boring, and uninteresting. The puzzles and environments were also criticized for being dull and not engaging enough.
- Underwhelming and poorly written story (weight 0.41): The story was criticized for being poorly constructed, lacking coherence, and being uninteresting. Character development and plot were also noted to be weak.
- Poor voice acting and controls (weight 0.34): The voice acting was criticized for being poor or average, and the controls were found to be awkward and clunky. The lip-syncing and character interactions were also noted to be subpar.
- Clunky and poor gameplay mechanics (weight 0.29): The gameplay mechanics were criticized for being clunky, slow, and poorly designed. The shooting mechanics were also noted to be stiff and unenjoyable.
- Sexualization of minors (weight 0.29): The game was criticized for the sexualization of children and excessive fanservice involving minors, which many players found inappropriate and disturbing.
- Graphics and motion sickness (weight 0.25): The graphics were criticized for feeling weird and jarring, and some players experienced motion sickness and dizziness due to the 3D effects.
- Issues with Chapter 3 (weight 0.23): Chapter 3 was particularly criticized for being poorly written, problematic, and uncomfortable. Many players found it to be the worst part of the game.
- Inappropriate humor and themes (weight 0.19): The game was criticized for its inappropriate and fetishistic jokes, as well as its poor handling of heavy and disturbing themes.
- Lack of variety and poor AI (weight 0.09): The game was criticized for its lack of enemy variety and poor enemy AI, which made the gameplay less enjoyable.
- Disappointing ending (weight 0.09): The ending of the game was criticized for being disappointing and anticlimactic, contributing to an overall disappointing experience.
- Few save points (weight 0.09): Players criticized the game for having too few save points, especially in the later chapters, which made the gameplay more frustrating.

Gameplay feedback:
- Third-person shooter with varied mechanics (weight 0.4): The game is primarily a third-person shooter but also incorporates elements from other genres such as visual novels and puzzles. This blend creates a unique gameplay experience that differentiates it from traditional shooters.
- Unique gameplay compared to series (weight 0.32): The gameplay mechanics and style are notably different from other entries in the series, offering a fresh experience. This includes changes in gameplay mechanics and a different playstyle.
- Story-driven experience (weight 0.25): The game offers a story-driven experience with a balance between story and gameplay elements. This includes frequent dialogue scenes and interactions with key characters.
- Includes puzzle elements (weight 0.22): The game features various puzzle stages that are integrated into the gameplay. These puzzles range from light to more complex designs, adding depth to the overall experience.
- Shooting mechanics are significant (weight 0.21): Shooting mechanics play a crucial role in the gameplay, with various types of ammunition and mechanics that affect how players engage with enemies. This includes features like auto-lock on the nearest enemy.
- Character development and progression (weight 0.19): The game features character development and progression throughout the story, allowing players to switch between characters and upgrade their abilities. This adds a layer of depth to the narrative and gameplay.
- Save points and resource management (weight 0.14): The game includes specific save points and resource management mechanics, such as battery usage, which players need to strategically manage. This adds a layer of challenge and planning to the gameplay.
- Action sequences and combat (weight 0.11): The game features action sequences and light beat-em-up combat, adding intensity and variety to the gameplay. These action elements are integrated with the shooting and puzzle mechanics.
- Camera and control issues (weight 0.1): The game has some issues with camera speed adjustment and controls, which can affect the player's experience. These issues may include a locked camera and humorous or problematic key controls.
- Difficulty modes and retry system (weight 0.1): The game offers different difficulty modes, including a harder difficulty setting, and a retry system with penalties. This allows players to choose their preferred level of challenge and adds a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
- Enemy encounters and behavior (weight 0.09): The game features various enemy encounters, including wave-based encounters, which test the player's combat skills and strategic thinking. Enemy behavior plays a significant role in these encounters.
- Includes mini-games and unique mechanics (weight 0.09): The game includes mini-games and unique mechanics such as speech bullet mechanics, which add variety to the gameplay. However, some of these mechanics may have issues like aiming problems.
- Mixed feelings on gameplay quality (weight 0.09): Players have mixed feelings about the gameplay, with some finding it good while others describe it as boring or stressful. This indicates a divide in player experiences.
- Exploration and urban environments (weight 0.07): The game involves exploration of urban environments, with rewards for discovery. This encourages players to thoroughly explore the game world.
- Similar to Resident Evil (weight 0.06): The gameplay is compared to Resident Evil, suggesting similarities in mechanics and style. This comparison may attract fans of the Resident Evil series.
- Trial style gameplay (weight 0.06): The game includes trial-style gameplay elements, such as class trials, which add a unique and challenging aspect to the game. These trials test the player's problem-solving and strategic skills.
- Survival and action elements (weight 0.06): The game combines survival horror elements with action, creating a controlled and tense game design. This blend of genres adds to the overall intensity and engagement of the gameplay.

Performance notes:
- Performance on various hardware (weight 0.34): The game runs well on both high-end and low-end hardware, but some players experience FPS drops and stuttering.
- Character and control problems (weight 0.23): There are complaints about poor character motion and controls, including issues with mouse sensitivity and camera angles.
- Poor graphics and animations (weight 0.23): Criticisms include low-quality graphics, cheap-looking environments, and stiff animations.
- Technical issues with screen and sync (weight 0.11): Players report problems with screen tearing, vertical sync, and fullscreen mode.
- Game crashes frequently (weight 0.08): The game is reported to crash often, including crashes on launch.
- Shooting and control mechanics (weight 0.08): Players report issues with shooting mechanics and overall control problems.
- UI and audio issues (weight 0.07): There are reports of UI issues and audio problems, particularly with Bluetooth headphones.
- Character clipping and model issues (weight 0.07): There are reports of characters clipping through walls and models twitching or getting stuck.
- Mission completion bugs (weight 0.04): There are bugs related to mission completion, where missions are not properly registered as completed.
- Gameplay feels like a handheld port (weight 0.04): The gameplay experience is criticized for feeling like a port from a handheld device.
- Controller compatibility issues (weight 0.04): Some players experience issues with controller compatibility.
- Hard drive corruption issue (weight 0.04): There is a report of the game causing a hard drive to get corrupted during streaming.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for series fans (weight 0.25): The game is highly recommended for fans of the Danganronpa series, as it provides a worthwhile experience for those already invested in the universe.
- Play previous games first (weight 0.22): It is suggested to play the first two games of the series before starting this one to fully understand and appreciate the story.
- Buy on sale (weight 0.15): Many recommend purchasing the game during a sale, as it may not be worth the full price for some players.
- Not worth playing (weight 0.11): A few reviews mention that the game is not worth playing or trying at all due to its perceived lack of value.
- Watch instead of playing (weight 0.09): Some suggest watching a summary or playthrough on YouTube instead of buying the game, especially for those not heavily interested in action games.
- Consider other options (weight 0.08): Some reviews recommend considering other games in the series or related media, such as novels or spin-offs, instead of this game.
- Positive recommendations (weight 0.08): Some reviews highly recommend the game without any specific conditions, indicating a positive reception.
- Mixed recommendations (weight 0.06): There are mixed recommendations, with some suggesting the game is worth playing despite its flaws, while others advise to play it only for specific reasons like achieving a 'Played' title.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.17): Players are frustrated by a combination of technical issues, repetitive gameplay, and poor controls. Specific complaints include screen tearing, lack of controller support, excessive dialogues, and unclear boss battles. The overall gameplay mechanics and story are also cited as sources of frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.15): Players express disappointment due to the game's poor quality, including unsatisfying plot twists, repetitive gameplay, and poor graphics. The game's deviation from previous entries, uncomfortable scenes, and inappropriate fanservice also contribute to this sentiment.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.15): Despite some frustrations, players enjoy the game for its story, character development, and unique gameplay mechanics. The character interactions, storyline, and hidden Easter eggs are particularly appreciated.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.07): Players feel satisfied with the compelling story, likable characters, and enjoyable gameplay. The presence of the Danganronpa spirit and the ability to adjust gameplay settings also contribute to this satisfaction.
- Joy (weight 0.04): Players express joy over the solid gameplay mechanics, enjoyable story, and character development. The overall experience and storytelling are particularly appreciated.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Players are angry due to poor game design, inappropriate content, and miserable game experience. The storyline, boss battles, level design, and character interactions are also sources of anger.
- Frustrated (weight 0.03): Players are frustrated with poor game quality, difficult gameplay, and unsatisfying story elements. Specific issues include poor shooting mechanics, excessive bugs, and high mouse sensitivity.
- Disappointed (weight 0.02): Players are disappointed with the shallow gameplay and repetitive mechanics. The overall poor quality and controversial themes also contribute to this sentiment.
- Excitement (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the fresh experience, unique blend of action and narrative, and interesting content. The character development, lore, and connection to the Danganronpa series are particularly appreciated.
- Positive (weight 0.02): Players have a positive experience with the unique style, gameplay mechanics, and characters. The storyline, gameplay feel, and emotional impact are particularly enjoyed.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the story, character development, and darker tone. The exploration of Hope vs Despair theme and the game's approach to difficult themes are also appreciated.
- Disgust (weight 0.02): Players express disgust due to the handling of heavy topics, uncomfortable moments with child characters, and excessive fanservice. The sexualization of minors and inappropriate content are particularly cited.
- Discomfort (weight 0.02): Players feel discomfort due to the theme of child abuse, excessive fanservice with children, and uncomfortable content. The sexualisation of girls and creepy content are also sources of discomfort.
- Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the unique characters, positive experience with the game, and its change in pace and setting. The fun and deep exploration of the game are particularly appreciated.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy with the entertaining game, unique character models, and interesting experience. The story, characters, music, and humor are particularly enjoyed.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are positively surprised by the dark tone, unexpected quality of the game, and positive character relationship development. The game quality exceeding expectations is also a source of surprise.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgia due to the nostalgic air about the game and its age. The game's feel, reminiscent of a nostalgic PS3 game, is particularly appreciated.
- Satisfied (weight 0.01): Players feel satisfied with the game's value for money, unique weapons, and preference for this part of the series over others. The gameplay and character development are particularly enjoyed.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Players express boredom due to repetitive and tedious gameplay. The boring gameplay and frequent, repetitive game mechanics are particularly cited.}