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Detective Archives Rain Code Plus Review (PlayStation 5)

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Detective Archives Rain Code Plus Review, A city of rain is gripped by innumerable unsolved mysteries, under the complete control of a megacorporation. Master Detectives from around the world, each possessing unique powers, must rise to the challenge of uncovering the truth. With Shinigami by his side, Yuma joins the investigation as a trainee of the detective agency.

Detective Archives Rain Code Plus Review Pros:

  • Beautiful graphics.
  • 38.71GB download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • Ten save slots.
  • Graphics settings – set to performance or quality.
  • Four game difficulty options – Lenient, troublesome, mean, and adorable and it’s all set within a new opening set piece.
  • Detective action gameplay.
  • Ongoing tutorial pop-ups.
  • Fully voiced characters.
  • Amazing cast of characters.
  • Can Invert axis and sensitivity sliders.
  • Text speed slider.
  • Touchpad support.
  • Minimap is optional amd can be set to rotating or fixed.
  • You get 5 substories featuring different Master Detectives –
    • Ch. Desuhiko: Charisma Killed the Cat
    • Ch. Fubuki: Fubuki’s Luckiest Day
    • Ch. Halara: Raining Cats & Dog
    • Ch. Vivia: The Near-Death Detective
    • Ch. Yakou: Thank You, My Detective
  • Fast loading times.
  • DP is detective points that you earn for examining a crime scene and you level up.
  • The mystery Labyrinth is where unsolved crimes go and you can then enter the case.
  • At the end of every mystery/case, a hidden truth leads to the killer’s identity.
  • Text/interactions can fast forward, auto-scroll, or press a button to advance.
  • A 3D game world with full 360 camera control.
  • Solution keys are given to find clues and are used to advance the current case.
  • Perfect fit for the handheld.
  • All new gallery mode to enjoy cinematics and music tracks at your will.
  • Level up to get SP (skill points) to buy and equip Labyrinth skills using the skill tree. How many and which Labyrinth skills you have at one time is dictated by a memory cost.
  • Auto saves frequently.
  • Bombastic soundtrack and is so catchy.
  • A playable loop is the section of a Labyrinth where you can freely move around indefinitely until the scene plays out.
  • You can review and learn from any discovered clues at any time.
  • In-game cutscenes and character interactions.
  • Your notebook is where all the information and leveling up is done.
  • Photo mode in terms of you can pause at any time and remove all on-screen prompts/Hud etc.
  • You have a sidekick called Shinigami who is a death god contracted to haunt your character Yuma and is only visible to Yuma.
  • Shinigami can be a help or a hindrance but he will always be there!
  • Save when you want from the menu.
  • Is a real visual treat for the eyes.
  • You can see influences from the Danganronpa series throughout.
  • Very atmospheric.
  • Mystery phantoms are manifestations of real-world people who set out to block you in your case and become the enemy within the labyrinth.
  • The solution blade is your weapon in the labyrinth and is used in combat.
  • Stamina is your health and dying gives you the choice to quit, restart from the checkpoint, or start the labyrinth again.
  • Combat situations are called RDM (Reasoning Death Match) and as you fight statements will fly at you, using your clues and knowledge you can fight inflammatory statements, fight a contradiction by choosing the right solution key, amd you can just dodge everything and if you do it at the last minute you get a bigger reward.
  • You can fast-forward in an RDM.
  • The mini-map can be enlarged with a button press.
  • Basically, it comes down to choosing the right clue to fight the incoming statement.
  • At times when in the labyrinth you will get a crossroads with a case-specific question and you have to choose an answer. You get to confirm before proceeding.
  • A Perfect game for armchair detectives.
  • Many fantastic-looking locations.
  • You can skip cutscenes and fast-forward interactions.
  • Offers optional side quests/mysteries.
  • Really rewarding gameplay.
  • You can play the substories straight away although it is encouraged to finish the main story first.

Detective Archives Rain Code Plus Review Cons:

  • You cannot remap the controls.
  • A lot to take in.
  • It’s obvious but il say it anyway, you cannot transfer your Nintendo Switch save data.
  • Very slow starter and has a generally slow pace to it all.
  • The RDM stuff takes a fair bit of learning.
  • Playable loop sections can outstay their welcome and just have you running for ages.
  • The game is not always great at explaining what it wants from you or how you go about solving the cases.
  • Auto-scrolling in the interactions still requires you to hold a button down.
  • At times it feels like the RDM can be won by just brute forcing your way through.
  • Sometimes an encounter will trigger a longer than usual loading time.
  • No interaction option to have it auto-scroll through.

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Detective Archives Rain Code Plus:

Official website.

Developer: Spike Chunsoft

Publisher: Spike Chunsoft

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PlayStation

  • 8/10
    Graphics - 8/10
  • 8/10
    Sound - 8/10
  • 7/10
    Accessibility - 7/10
  • 9/10
    Length - 9/10
  • 9/10
    Fun Factor - 9/10
8.2/10

Summary

Detective Archives Rain Code Plus impresses with its beautiful graphics and a manageable download size of 38.71GB. The game offers a platinum trophy and ten save slots, with graphics settings that can be adjusted for performance or quality. Players can choose from four difficulty options—Lenient, Troublesome, Mean, and Adorable—each set within a new opening set piece. The detective action gameplay is complemented by ongoing tutorial pop-ups and fully voiced characters, featuring an amazing cast. The game includes various customization options such as axis inversion, sensitivity sliders, text speed adjustments, and touchpad support. The minimap can be set to rotating or fixed, and players can enjoy five substories featuring different Master Detectives, each with unique narratives.

The game boasts fast loading times and a system where players earn Detective Points (DP) for examining crime scenes, which helps them level up. The Mystery Labyrinth is a key feature where unsolved crimes are tackled, leading to the discovery of hidden truths and the killer’s identity. Text and interactions can be fast-forwarded, auto-scrolled, or advanced with a button press. The 3D game world offers full 360-degree camera control, and solution keys are provided to find clues and advance cases. The game is well-suited for handheld play and includes a new gallery mode to enjoy cinematics and music tracks. Players can level up to gain Skill Points (SP) to buy and equip Labyrinth skills using a skill tree, with the number of skills dictated by a memory cost. The game frequently auto-saves and features a bombastic, catchy soundtrack.

A unique aspect of the game is the playable loop sections within the Labyrinth, where players can move around indefinitely until the scene plays out. Clues can be reviewed at any time, and in-game cutscenes and character interactions enrich the experience. The notebook is the hub for all information and leveling up, and a photo mode allows players to pause and remove on-screen prompts. The protagonist, Yuma, is accompanied by Shinigami, a death god visible only to Yuma, who can be both a help and a hindrance. The game is visually stunning and atmospheric, with clear influences from the Danganronpa series. Mystery phantoms, manifestations of real-world people, act as enemies within the Labyrinth, and the solution blade is used in combat. Stamina represents health, and dying offers options to quit, restart from a checkpoint, or start the Labyrinth again.

Combat situations, known as Reasoning Death Matches (RDM), involve fighting statements with clues and knowledge, dodging, and choosing the right solution key. Players can fast-forward through RDMs, and the minimap can be enlarged with a button press. The game often requires choosing the right clue to counter incoming statements, and crossroads within the Labyrinth present case-specific questions that must be answered correctly. Despite its many strengths, the game has some drawbacks. Controls cannot be remapped, and there is a lot to take in, making it overwhelming at times. The game cannot transfer save data from the Nintendo Switch, and it starts very slowly, maintaining a generally slow pace. The RDM mechanics take time to learn, and playable loop sections can feel tedious. The game is not always clear in explaining objectives or how to solve cases, and auto-scrolling interactions still require holding a button. Some encounters trigger longer loading times, and there is no option for auto-scrolling through interactions.

In summary, Detective Archives Rain Code Plus is a visually stunning game with a rich cast of characters and a deep, engaging gameplay experience. It offers a variety of customization options and features that enhance the detective action gameplay. However, it has a slow start, complex mechanics, and some clarity issues that may frustrate players. Despite these drawbacks, it remains a perfect game for armchair detectives who enjoy unraveling intricate mysteries.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!