A very long time has handed since a brand new mainline Danganronpa recreation has been launched. Sadly, it doesn’t appear like one is occurring anytime quickly, both. With upcoming, comparable titles from creator Kazutaka Kodaka like The Hundred Line: Final Protection Academy on the horizon, it seems this collection is indefinitely on maintain. That is seemingly on account of a variety of components, such because the notorious Danganronpa V3 ending, which shouldn’t cease new Danganronpa video games.
I’ll attempt my finest to keep away from spoilers, however it’s just about inevitable. As such, if in case you have but to complete Danganronpa V3, that is your likelihood to stroll away and are available again later. Nonetheless right here? Effectively, the ending is controversial for a purpose. It upends this complete collection in additional methods than one, however specifically due to the numerous lies.
As we discover out, just about every part we knew concerning the collection was a blatant lie or not less than considerably faux. The characters existed and took part in these video games, however with faux personas. It’s an intriguing commentary on the followers and the collection, and one I’ve grown to understand within the years since. However the ending appeared to place a cap on the collection.
In spite of everything, what’s the level now that we all know the reality? However I encourage to vary. I really feel like this collection ended simply because it was getting began. V3, and even the second recreation earlier than it, did rather a lot to deconstruct and shock gamers. Characters you would possibly anticipate to be evil died whereas the extra harmless “primary characters” turned out to be killers. Regardless of these fantastic twists, such because the Kaede and Chiaki ones, there was nonetheless a lot room for brand spanking new turns.
As an illustration, what if a brand new recreation didn’t go the entire a number of survivors route? It might be a shock to have solely the protagonist survive or, dare I say it, end the ultimate case by attempting to get away with homicide. This could be a captivating twist on the courtroom classes.
Alternatively, what a couple of recreation with a number of endings? Right here, you possibly can make decisions that decide what conclusion you get. Possibly befriending a doable killer in a single route ends in a number of survivors, whereas alienating that Nagito or Ouma-like individual ends in them pinning a homicide on you and strolling away because the winner. Or they might even end you off as their sufferer.
These are just some choices for a brand new Danganronpa. I’m not even citing the wonderful character choices. Consider all of the Ultimates we haven’t seen but. There’s virtually limitless potential for the place the collection goes subsequent. In reality, I believe it’s higher to have a look at the V3 ending this manner.
For one, Spike Chunsoft and Kodaka (or a brand new staff) may go for a recent reboot. Scratch all the ending and begin over with a brand new class and no expectations. Or, heck, set it in a brand new universe and transfer on to Final college college students. An alternative choice could be to fill within the gaps between video games.
Spoiler warning as soon as extra, however we now know the newest recreation is definitely the 53rd recreation within the universe. Which means there are about 50 totally different video games we haven’t performed but. That’s an unbelievable quantity of content material to return and take a look at. May we see Rantaro’s recreation, for instance? Or only a recent case with none strings hooked up. This could even be the possibility for them to go forward and name a recreation Danganronpa 4 and present the fourth recreation.
Lastly, there may be the large one. What if we simply obtained a direct sequel to Danganronpa V3? I do know that sounds ridiculous with the ending, however there may be nothing to cover now. The video games can proceed onward as they have been. This time, although, we all know the reality concerning the matter.
This route provides loads of prospects for the way Spike can play with the characters and story. We will have extra deranged college students, corresponding to somebody who retains switching between their outdated character and their new, faux one. We may get to know the individuals behind the precise broadcasted recreation, not the bizarre Junko despair mess.
If something, this provides the staff an opportunity to keep away from the pitfalls of the unique trilogy. As an alternative of connecting all three video games like earlier than, simply give us standalone experiences which are one and completed dying video games. This leaves the room open for something to occur. Regardless of the case is, I sincerely Danganronpa V3 isn’t the ending for this collection and we do get new Danganronpa video games in some unspecified time in the future.
Grasp Detective Archives: Rain Code was a strong distraction in 2023, nevertheless it fell only a tad wanting what I need to see. After which there may be The Hundred Line: Final Protection Academy. After how a lot I hated the pointless battles in a story-driven recreation like 13 Sentinels, I anticipate this to be an identical scenario. These enjoyable diversions are thrilling to check out, however I hope Kodaka provides us a brand new Danganronpa recreation sooner fairly than later.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Concord is on the market for Android, iOS, Nintendo Swap, PS4, Vita, Xbox One, and PC.
