This is a trilogy of the three main games 1, 2 & v3 as well as the new Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp, which is more of a laid back slice of life virtual board game with a ton of character interactions. Spike Chunsoft has claimed that there are more than 1,000 character interactions. I will say that while this is a visual novel, there are adventure elements to these games, which I think opens this series up to a wider audience than your typical visual novel (VN). Even if you’re not crazy about VN’s, or if you’ve never played one before, I think danganronpa might be the exception for you. The games are just addictive, it’s so fun and interesting. I love to find out who these characters are behind their masks, and finding out the true motive and everything else. It’s a ton of fun. I highly recommend this series, it’s up there as one of my favorites with the SciAdv series. The story that is told in this series does have a few weak points, but it’s the mysteries and gameplay loop that make this game so exciting and fun. I implore you to give this a shot, I really think most people who enjoy good stories and mysteries would love this series. Plus getting all 4 of these games for roughly $60 is a steal, it’s definitely worth the price of admission. They also have both English and Japanese audio options. All 4 games are on one cartridge, and they all appear as separate games on the switch home screen; and it makes it much easier to navigate, which is different from the Trilogy released on PS4.
As far as the games, I think the first one is the best. The second one is very good too, and the third was my least favorite out of the trilogy if I’m being honest. v3 isn’t bad by any stretch, it’s just compared to the other two main games it’s my least favorite. It is however better than Ultra Despair Girls. All in all this is a series worth the time commitment. I spent around 100 hours playing the 3 included in this trilogy. Ultra Despair Girls, while not included, is the shortest at roughly 20 hours. It’s necessary to understand specific components of the danganronpa 3 anime, as well as v3. For those reasons I recommend not skipping Ultra Despair Girls, it’s not on the switch but you could always watch a summary or just watch the cut scenes on YouTube. Below is my recommended play order/watch order.
Play Order/Anime Watch Order:
Danganronpa 1: Trigger Happy Havoc
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Ultra despair girls (PS4/Steam/YouTube)
Anime: Danganronpa 3 future & despair arcs (watch in alternating order for each episode. Ep 1 of future & Ep 1 of despair, etc..)
Danganronpa v3: Killing Harmony
Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp (save for last since you won’t know all the characters otherwise)
Light Novels:
There are a few light novels (LN) included with the games, such as the IF novel following Mukuro, which can be read after clearing the second game. There’s also the Hagakure novel that can be read after the ending of Ultra Despair Girls. Anything else will have to be found online through fan translations. I suggest reading the LN as you’re allowed to if they interest you, although I don’t think they’re must reads if you’re not into LN’s. They do however have visual novel elements such as backgrounds and music and they’re pretty short. I completed them in roughly 3-4 hours. Enjoy the Danganronpa series! It really is worth the time commitment.
Edit: The second game goodbye despair also has an alternative ending via mini game, this is for those who are curious about what it would be like if “certain” things didn’t happen, its about an hour long. It’s similar the summer camp game included in the bundle, so much so that I'm sure that’s where the inspiration for the summer camp game originated. Pretty cool extras to get into after you finish the 3 main games. And the limited edition is very nice, and it’s actually worth the extra $40, the steel box, soundtrack, lenticular prints and cloth poster are all very high quality. It’s back in stock for the time being, if you want it, get it now. Spike Chunsoft has stated multiple times that this is a limited edition, and once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. Even the standard copy wasn’t printed in large numbers, pick it up asap if you don’t want to go digital.
TL;DR: If you’re thinking about playing this and you enjoy mysteries or thrillers, just buy it and play it already. A good VN series for first time players. It’s an amazingly fun game that’s worth the money and the time commitment (100+ hours). These do have an english dub that’s pretty good too. The limited edition is worth the money, get this asap before the only way of picking it up is digitally. Enjoy!
Danganronpa Decadence - Nintendo Switch
4.8 | 1,686 ratings
Price: 29.99
Last update: 07-01-2024
About this item
In danganronpa 1, 2, and V3, you and Your classmates must participate in a Killing game; The only way to survive is to correctly identify the killer during the class trial, and be the last One standing!
Each game comes with a gallery feature that allows you to view event illustrations, scenes, and listen to voiced dialogue!
Includes danganronpa S: ultimate summer camp, the 10th anniversary title That's an expanded version of the ultimate talent development plan bonus content from danganronpa V3!
Includes English text and Japanese and English audio.
Each game comes with a gallery feature that allows you to view event illustrations, scenes, and listen to voiced dialogue!
Includes danganronpa S: ultimate summer camp, the 10th anniversary title That's an expanded version of the ultimate talent development plan bonus content from danganronpa V3!
Includes English text and Japanese and English audio.
Product information
| Publication Date | December 3, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Computer Platform | Nintendo Switch |
| UPC | 811800030230 |
| ASIN | B097FQ5ZV4 |
| Release date | December 3, 2021 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,685 ratings
4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #108 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #14 in Nintendo Switch Games |
| Product Dimensions | 0.43 x 6.72 x 4.11 inches; 0.8 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Rated | Rating Pending |
| Item model number | DRD-NSW-SE |
| Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Spike Chunsoft |
| Date First Available | June 16, 2021 |
Top reviews from the United States
Phoenix Lain
A mystery/detective visual novel with adventure elements. Very addictive. Play order below!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
Phoenix Lain
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
As far as the games, I think the first one is the best. The second one is very good too, and the third was my least favorite out of the trilogy if I’m being honest. v3 isn’t bad by any stretch, it’s just compared to the other two main games it’s my least favorite. It is however better than Ultra Despair Girls. All in all this is a series worth the time commitment. I spent around 100 hours playing the 3 included in this trilogy. Ultra Despair Girls, while not included, is the shortest at roughly 20 hours. It’s necessary to understand specific components of the danganronpa 3 anime, as well as v3. For those reasons I recommend not skipping Ultra Despair Girls, it’s not on the switch but you could always watch a summary or just watch the cut scenes on YouTube. Below is my recommended play order/watch order.
Play Order/Anime Watch Order:
Danganronpa 1: Trigger Happy Havoc
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Ultra despair girls (PS4/Steam/YouTube)
Anime: Danganronpa 3 future & despair arcs (watch in alternating order for each episode. Ep 1 of future & Ep 1 of despair, etc..)
Danganronpa v3: Killing Harmony
Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp (save for last since you won’t know all the characters otherwise)
Light Novels:
There are a few light novels (LN) included with the games, such as the IF novel following Mukuro, which can be read after clearing the second game. There’s also the Hagakure novel that can be read after the ending of Ultra Despair Girls. Anything else will have to be found online through fan translations. I suggest reading the LN as you’re allowed to if they interest you, although I don’t think they’re must reads if you’re not into LN’s. They do however have visual novel elements such as backgrounds and music and they’re pretty short. I completed them in roughly 3-4 hours. Enjoy the Danganronpa series! It really is worth the time commitment.
Edit: The second game goodbye despair also has an alternative ending via mini game, this is for those who are curious about what it would be like if “certain” things didn’t happen, its about an hour long. It’s similar the summer camp game included in the bundle, so much so that I'm sure that’s where the inspiration for the summer camp game originated. Pretty cool extras to get into after you finish the 3 main games. And the limited edition is very nice, and it’s actually worth the extra $40, the steel box, soundtrack, lenticular prints and cloth poster are all very high quality. It’s back in stock for the time being, if you want it, get it now. Spike Chunsoft has stated multiple times that this is a limited edition, and once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. Even the standard copy wasn’t printed in large numbers, pick it up asap if you don’t want to go digital.
TL;DR: If you’re thinking about playing this and you enjoy mysteries or thrillers, just buy it and play it already. A good VN series for first time players. It’s an amazingly fun game that’s worth the money and the time commitment (100+ hours). These do have an english dub that’s pretty good too. The limited edition is worth the money, get this asap before the only way of picking it up is digitally. Enjoy!
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R. Dayries
10/10
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Absolutely amazing!
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Love it
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023Lee Weber
Great game and value!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021Alex Ferran
Issues not having to do with the games
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021