A very long time has handed since a brand new mainline Danganronpa sport has been launched. Sadly, it doesn’t appear like one is going on anytime quickly, both. With upcoming, related titles from creator Kazutaka Kodaka like The Hundred Line: Final Protection Academy on the horizon, it seems this sequence is indefinitely on maintain. That is seemingly as a result of quite a few components, such because the notorious Danganronpa V3 ending, which shouldn’t cease new Danganronpa video games.
I’ll strive 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 probability to stroll away and are available again later. Nonetheless right here? Properly, the ending is controversial for a purpose. It upends this complete sequence in additional methods than one, however specifically due to the numerous lies.
As we discover out, just about every little thing we knew in regards to the sequence was a blatant lie or a minimum of considerably pretend. The characters existed and took part in these video games, however with pretend personas. It’s an intriguing commentary on the followers and the sequence, and one I’ve grown to understand within the years since. However the ending appeared to place a cap on the sequence.
In any case, what’s the level now that we all know the reality? However I urge to vary. I really feel like this sequence ended simply because it was getting began. V3, and even the second sport earlier than it, did quite a bit to deconstruct and shock gamers. Characters you would possibly anticipate to be evil died whereas the extra harmless “principal 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 sport didn’t go the entire a number of survivors route? It will be a shock to have solely the protagonist survive or, dare I say it, end the ultimate case by making an attempt to get away with homicide. This is able to be a captivating twist on the courtroom periods.
Alternatively, what a couple of sport with a number of endings? Right here, you possibly can make selections that decide what conclusion you get. Perhaps befriending a attainable killer in a single route leads to a number of survivors, whereas alienating that Nagito or Ouma-like individual leads to them pinning a homicide on you and strolling away because the winner. Or they may even end you off as their sufferer.
These are just some choices for a brand new Danganronpa. I’m not even citing the superb character choices. Consider all of the Ultimates we haven’t seen but. There may be virtually limitless potential for the place the sequence goes subsequent. In actual fact, I feel it’s higher to take a look at the V3 ending this fashion.
For one, Spike Chunsoft and Kodaka (or a brand new crew) may go for a recent reboot. Scratch the whole 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 can be to fill within the gaps between video games.
Spoiler warning as soon as extra, however we now know the latest sport is definitely the 53rd sport 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 have a look at. Might we see Rantaro’s sport, for instance? Or only a recent case with none strings connected. This is able to even be the possibility for them to go forward and name a sport Danganronpa 4 and present the fourth sport.
Lastly, there’s the massive one. What if we simply obtained a direct sequel to Danganronpa V3? I do know that sounds ridiculous with the ending, however there’s nothing to cover now. The video games can proceed onward as they have been. This time, although, we all know the reality in regards to the matter.
This route offers a number of potentialities for the way Spike can play with the characters and story. We will have extra deranged college students, akin to somebody who retains switching between their previous character and their new, pretend one. We may get to know the individuals behind the precise broadcasted sport, not the bizarre Junko despair mess.
If something, this provides the crew an opportunity to keep away from the pitfalls of the unique trilogy. As a substitute of connecting all three video games like earlier than, simply give us standalone experiences which can be one and performed loss of life 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 sequence and we do get new Danganronpa video games sooner or later.
Grasp Detective Archives: Rain Code was a strong distraction in 2023, but it surely fell only a tad wanting what I wish to see. After which there’s The Hundred Line: Final Protection Academy. After how a lot I hated the pointless battles in a story-driven sport like 13 Sentinels, I anticipate this to be an analogous state of affairs. These enjoyable diversions are thrilling to check out, however I hope Kodaka offers us a brand new Danganronpa sport sooner fairly than later.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Concord is accessible for Android, iOS, Nintendo Change, PS4, Vita, Xbox One, and PC.