If you are a mystery fan and enjoyed the Danganronpa series, then Spike Chunsoft’s Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Plus is already on your bucket list. With its unique narrative progression, filled with detective work and supernatural elements, this game is something no other in the same genre can compare to. Whether you are an experienced mystery-solver or just starting as a detective, we have all the must-needed tips and tricks for success in Rain Code.
1. Leave No Stone Unturned
This is probably extremely obvious, especially for a detective game; it’s incredible how so many of these details can casually slip past you while dashing through the location. Rain Code compels that by doling out DP or Detective Points to inspect the objects, scenes, and interactions with characters. Sometimes, you’ll even get more points for having already checked something. So take your time and examine everything before proceeding to a new area. Of course, pay attention to those valuable DP – they can activate skills and provide an advantage in later scenarios!
Pro Tip: Some characters also comment on whether it’s worth investigating again, so keep an ear out for dialogue hints!
2. Learn the Skill Tree Early
By the beginning of the game, you become familiar with Rain Code’s particular skill system. It might be very elementary compared to real RPGs, but don’t be taken in. In other words, Labyrinth Skills will do the trick in Mystery Labyrinth parts. Invest in the right skills if possible, making navigating otherwise challenging sections easier. For example, you’ll want to develop or purchase the “Midsummer Night’s Feed” path early because it cuts Solution Keys to deal with during critical movie moments. The fewer variables, the better!
3. Don’t Be Afraid of Death God
Most of the game’s action takes place in the Mystery Labyrinth. Fast, aggressive questions, and the wrong answer results in death! But do not panic. Rain Code forgives easily. When you make an error, the game rewinds typically several seconds, allowing you to try again with little consequence. So take a deep breath and relax when you must pick between complex options.
Pro Tip: Keep calm and think carefully, as Rain Code hardly punishes you with game-ending consequences. Shinigami may be mischievous, but she’s got your back when it counts!
4. Let the Villains Talk
You’ll be very tempted to strike at the odd first sentence in a Reasoning Death Match. Resist that! Let the whole dialogue sequence play out first. Rain Code is also known for tricky writing, so many of the most incriminating statements are said at a later point in the sequence. Let your opponent explain themselves fully, and you will be all the better off finding the fundamental flaw and hitting them where it hurts.
5. Collectibles Are Worth It
As you go through Kanai Ward, there are collectibles to look out for, those memories that Yuma can recover. But they’re not secret finds alone; they unlock bonus scenes, which most certainly add the closest thing to a good narrative and how the characters relate to one another. They also award you extra DP, so you get double the value of your time. Each chapter has its own unique set of collectibles, so keep searching even when the game isn’t directly guiding you toward them.
6. Shinigami Puzzles: Speed is the game
One of the more complex sequences is the Shinigami Puzzles. You must spell words by clicking on letters but do it sequentially, and time’s strictly running out. Maybe your first instinct would be to make sure you pick the right letters. Occasionally, such an approach would prove wrong as you tried to think everything over properly. Instead, you should start guessing and adjusting. With rapid attempts at available letters, you can narrow the solution much faster.
Pro Tip: Even if you don’t know, swing at whatever letters you see. After a few swings, you’ll know precisely what you are supposed to be spelling.
7. Get ready for Quick Time Events (QTEs)
Rain Code doesn’t overuse QTEs, but when they do come, you’ll be surprised. Chapter Zero gets you accustomed to the concept, and then they don’t appear again until Chapter Three, which comes fast and furious. So, when you enter Chapter Three, prepare for QTEs at rapid-fire speeds. Hold close to your controller and sharpen up your reflexes!
8. Difficulty? Don’t Sweat It
You are approached by Shinigami early in the game; he asks what your preferred difficulty setting would be. I was surprised to find little to no effect this choice has on your gameplay experience. This is hardly noticeable, regardless of whether you selected the easy or the challenging placement. You go and encounter the heart of the main challenges of the game, irrespective of whether you pressed easy, medium, or hard. So, pick what you want and go through the experience without being burdened by the thought that you inadvertently made something too easy or challenging for yourself.
9. Monitor Your Labyrinth Skills
At the start of each Mystery Labyrinth, you will be prompted to check your Labyrinth Skills. I’m sure, however, that you will forget this: don’t. Some skills will noticeably make the course of some of the game more accessible, especially when trying to solve more challenging puzzles or defeating enemies in the Reasoning Death Matches. Keeping up to date will reduce the number of variables in tricky situations, and you will progress to unearthing the truth more readily.
10. Take Your Time Exploring Kanai Ward
Kanai Ward is massive, full of secrets waiting to be uncovered. Spend your time exploring every nook and cranny. You never know what hidden clues, DP, or collectibles might be missed. No one bars you from revisiting areas you’ve already explored. Maybe new dialogue or interactions occurred, which might give you more information on the overall mystery.
Summary
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is like a journey you never forget. Let’s go through and get into the detective world, supernatural beings, and mind-bending mysteries. With these tips, blended with alertness, you are all set to deal with whatever twists and turns come your way during the game. All you have to do is keep cool in the intense Mystery Labyrinth sequences, and always remember to check your surroundings for that hidden clue. With these, you’ll be a master detective in no time.
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