Danganronpa: Unlimited Battle

Danganronpa: Unlimited Battle

Title screen featuring protagonists Hajime Hinata and Makoto Naegi, with main antagonist Monokuma in the background.
Developer(s) Spike Chunsoft
Publisher(s) Spike Chunsoft
Series Danganronpa
Platform(s) iOS
Release date(s)
  • JP January 7, 2015
Genre(s) Action
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer (co-op)
Distribution Digital Download

Danganronpa: Unlimited Battle (ダンガンロンパ-Unlimited Battle- Danganronpa - Unlimited Batoru -) is a 2015 video game in the Danganronpa series for iOS platforms. It was released in Japan in January 2015.

Gameplay

Contrary to Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, which were visual novels, Danganronpa: Unlimited Battle is a co-op action video game.[1] The player must assemble a team of four characters, and use the touch screen to slingshot attacks against the opposing side of enemies, similar to the game Monster Strike,[2] and pinball.[3] The game may be controlled by one to four players.[4] The cast of playable characters originate from Trigger Happy Havoc, recreated in a chibi art style.[4] The game will be free to play and have in-app purchases, which allows the player to buy the in-game currency from prior titles called "Monokuma Coins".[1]

Development

The game was first announced in December 2014 by developer Spike Chunsoft,[5] with the game receiving a promotional video on December 24, 2014.[6] While the cast of the first game are confirmed to be the game's playable characters, the cast of the second game are present on the game's official website as well.[2] Playable characters will receive voice acting during the game's action sequences.[2]

Reception

Pre-release

Joystiq questioned why Spike Chunsoft would chose a game known for "story of entrapment and murder mystery" as a game for a touchscreen action game, but ultimately felt the game should be given a chance based on the pedigree of the prior games in the series.[4] Pocket Gamer echoed these sentiments, stating that "It might be the oddest game in the series yet. And that's saying something considering that the two prior visual novels are known for being quite barmy", and referring to the game's action as "madcap" and "explosive".[7]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Spencer (2014-12-18). "Danganronpa Reimagined As A Cooperative Action Game". Siliconera. Retrieved 2015-01-08.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 James, Thomas (2014-12-17). "Danganronpa game announced for iOS". Gematsu. Retrieved 2015-01-09.
  3. ↑ Spencer (2014-12-24). "Danganronpa: Unlimited Battle Is Kind Of Like A Pinball Game". Siliconera. Retrieved 2015-01-09.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Kubba, Sinan (2014-12-17). "Danganronpa Unlimited Battle brings tap-heavy havoc to iOS". Joystiq. Retrieved 2015-01-09.
  5. ↑ Hannley, Steve (2014-12-17). "Spike Chunsoft Announces Danganronpa: Unlimited Battle". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 2015-01-09.
  6. ↑ "Danganronpa: Unlimited Battle iOS Game Previewed in Video". Anime News Network. December 24, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  7. ↑ Priestman, Chris. "Barmy, action-packed pinball-type game Danganronpa: Unlimited Battles is out in Japan for iOS". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved April 17, 2015.

External links

Official website (Japanese)