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Steam reviews

What players say

Players overwhelmingly praise the writing, characters, art and music of this Danganronpa-style mystery, though many can only play it in Japanese for now.

Many players describe the story as gripping, with emotional character arcs, twists at every turn and a cast they grow attached to. Some players compare the trials to Danganronpa and Ace Attorney, and enjoy the logical debates and the way clues fit together, though a few find the murders predictable or the trial mechanics thin. Several reviewers praise the gorgeous CG art, the atmospheric soundtrack and fully voiced dialogue. Complaints focus on a slow first chapter, linear exploration, bad-end choices that feel arbitrary, and a lack of official English localisation; some use fan translations or machine translation and report errors. Recent reviews are a little more mixed about the middle chapters and the pacing, though they still mostly recommend the game.

Who it suits

Players who enjoy Danganronpa, Ace Attorney or Madoka Magica-style stories, and who want strong writing, characters and atmosphere more than complex detective gameplay.

Who should skip it

Players who want deep investigation or challenging puzzles, or who cannot read Japanese and do not want to wait for or rely on an unofficial translation.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with hundreds of hours still praise the story and cast but more often mention the linear exploration, predictable murders and bad-end choices, while newer players focus on the emotional impact.

Summarised by AI from 73 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.