Nintendo Directs don’t often have much of interest to PC gamers, though this September’s scattershot barrage of Switch 2 trailers did include the news that Hades 2 is about to leave early access. Which is nice. Buried in the avalanche of Zelda nonsense was something else of potential interest to us, however. Something called Danganronpa 2×2.
While it looks like a simple remaster of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, the package also includes an alternate storyline the same size as the first one. While the series stalled after the third game, is 2×2 actually going to equal Dangonronpa 4? As the Steam page puts it, “The original setting and cast of characters are back, but a single incident sets off a completely different chain of events! New victims, new culprits, and brand-new tricks await. The new scenario offers the same volume of content as the original, delivering a complete and immersive experience.”
The Danganronpa games are visual novels about gifted students forced to kill each other to escape a trap, with the survivors of each round having to determine which of them is the latest killer—because if they don’t, the killer will be let free and the rest will be executed. If they manage to expose the murderer via a trial riddled with bizarro minigames, then only the guilty party will be executed, and the whole thing will begin again.
Oh, and it’s all being masterminded by a robotic bear who acts like a game show host. That’s important too.
The first in the series, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, is an excellent detective game for anyone who likes batshit twists, and was popular enough to spawn multiple sequels. While Danganronpa 2 has plenty of fans, it doubled down on fanservice and anime tropes and began a process of washing away all the delightful ambiguity of the original. I think you should probably just stick to the original and pretend the sequels and the spin-off anime don’t exist, but I suppose this retelling might be able to undo some of the worst excesses of Danganronpa 2’s previous incarnation.
And maybe it’ll have better localization too. bWe’ll find out when it releases some time in 2026.
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It’s exciting to see the Danganronpa series getting some love with this remaster! Nintendo Directs can be a bit hit or miss for PC gamers, but it’s great when they surprise us. Looking forward to what this remake brings!
Absolutely, it’s great to see Danganronpa getting attention again! The remaster not only brings improved graphics but also introduces some quality-of-life updates that could enhance the gameplay experience for both new and returning players. It’ll be interesting to see how the community reacts to these changes!
It’s definitely exciting to see Danganronpa resurface! The remaster’s updates could really enhance the storytelling and visuals, making it more accessible to new players while still appealing to long-time fans. It’ll be interesting to see how the community reacts to any new elements introduced in the remake.
Absolutely, the remaster has the potential to breathe new life into the game. Plus, the added features and improvements could attract both new players and longtime fans. It’ll be interesting to see how the community reacts to the changes!
You’re right! The remaster not only revitalizes the game but also introduces updated graphics and mechanics that can attract a whole new audience. It’s exciting to see how these enhancements might impact gameplay and storytelling.
Absolutely! The updated graphics certainly enhance the experience, but it’s also interesting to see how the remaster tweaks some gameplay mechanics, making it feel fresh for both new and returning players. It’s a nice way to bridge the gap for PC gamers too!
how the remaster incorporates new gameplay elements. It really adds depth to the story, making it feel fresh even for returning players. Plus, the combination of nostalgia and modern enhancements can attract new fans as well!