Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Reviews

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is ranked in the 89th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Unscored
Aug 17, 2023

That can all be true, and I can still be mad about V3 for its mishandling of such a contentious theme, primarily because it led to such a hazy and frustrating ending. But maybe this is a sign that Danganronpa has run its course – after V3, I’m almost certain that there’s no one-upping its meta-meta conclusion without it starting to get even more wanky.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 9, 2018

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is an unforgettable experience and thanks to it's daring approach to sensitive social topics and also it's unbelievable surprises, we have the most controversial danganronpa game to date. Although the structure of the environments doesn't have the identity and regularity of the first two games and also overuse of flashbacks hurts the experience, but the almost flawless narrative and plenty of gameplay improvements, makes this entry a must play for fans of the genre

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Owen Chan
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Dec 30, 2017

I would give this higher, but I know later down the line and looking back this is by no means a 9 or even 10 in terms of the game's scope. But if the writing kept its pacing from start to finish, it would've matched the astonishing soundtrack, blistering court cases, impeccable murders, and superb characters. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to find myself a tissue for the tears I shed to those lost in this Killing Game.

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Drew Hurley
Top Critic
6 / 10
Nov 5, 2017

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is a good game. It manages to deliver a cast that lives up to previous alumni and stories that are on par with the best the series has produced. The Class Trials are just as fun, mostly, and the murders smart little enigmas. This should have been a home run, but, it isn't. The narrative choice made is going to be massively divisive in the fan base. It's a bold choice; it's an interesting choice; it's the wrong choice. Sometimes it can be about the destination and not the journey, especially if the driver suddenly swerves into a wall.

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Nov 3, 2017
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8 / 10.0
Oct 31, 2017

It goes without saying that Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is for longtime fans. Everything fans love about the series is present in this installment but it's definitely not a good starting point for newcomers since the story does continue from previous entries.

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85%
Oct 16, 2017

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is a great visual novel with trial elements, and is fun to play through. Given its style, it will definitively not be for everyone, but if you give it a try, I'm sure you'll be in for a treat as this offers dozens of hours of gameplay – not to mention very long trials to take on each potential murderer!

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Az Elias
Top Critic
7 / 10
Oct 15, 2017

Although Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony borrows heavily from the entries that have come before it, feeling like more of the same, it does a great job of staying engaging throughout the majority of the story, thanks to the appealing characters that the series has always been known for, and due to the murder cases that continue to keep players guessing right through each trial. The ending is going to be a talking point for the foreseeable future, but while it is probably time for an evolution of the franchise, devotees to the previous games will find just as much enjoyment here as before.

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2017

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony brings back a lot of what made the first two games great. Class trials are fun and tense, the visuals are weird and quirky, and it has the best leading cast in the franchise. It still has a lot of the same issues as earlier games too with frustrating plot twists and some characters being less useful than others. If you played the first 2 games, expect more of the same in every aspect.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2017

I had a blast playing through Danganronpa V3. It's full of hilarious moments, brilliant characters and even better writing. It is slightly let down in it's first person moments and the structure of the narrative can feel a little repetitive at times. But if you're feeling like playing through a great quirky murder mystery story than I'd say you should probably give Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony a go.

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8.6 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2017

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is the ultimate murder mystery experience with many new ways to get through the class trials, a large world that expands the more you play, and an interesting story behind it all.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2017

The biggest, the best and the most complex Danganronpa with the ending I sincerely love to hate.

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85 / 100
Oct 10, 2017

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony literally stood by its name and kills any harmony that may exist at the beginning of the game. With a sorta new chapter for the series, prepare yourself to question everything and everyone up until the credits end, in what promises to be the biggest killing game of the franchise.

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6 / 10.0
Oct 9, 2017

Forget this game exists and go play Danganronpa 2.

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Oct 6, 2017

Groundbreaking and unforgettable, Danganronpa V3 is set to become one of the most relevant titles of the generation for many people. Supported by an intelligent and hilarious script, this visual novel presents the most delightfully complicated mysteries, and shocking plot twists that put in question philosophical concepts like the truth and reality.

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Unscored
Oct 3, 2017

When class trials get heated up and I'm staring at a screen, trying to piece together in my head how or why something could have happened, what could possibly disprove an airtight alibi, what deus ex machina allowed for this series of events to unfold, it feels like the Danganronpa I know and love. Danganronpa V3 still gives me those moments, if only a little less frequently than I would have liked.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2017

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is a worthwhile new chapter in Spike Chunsoft's now-beloved series about the struggle between despair and hope, bringing some legitimate twists and shocking surprising with it. It also, however, serves as a sign that Danganronpa may be running out of steam—and that this should perhaps be the chapter where we say goodbye to that adorable psychopath Monokuma.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2017

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is a risky bet by Kodaka in the Danganronpa saga. It has a superb story and has one of the best set of characters of the whole saga. Outstanding.

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Oct 3, 2017

Danganronpa V3 is a game full to bursting that somehow left me still wanting more.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2017

A story full of the plot twist that made the franchise so iconic. The class trial system is the best so far and developers improved every aspect of the game as well. Whether some people will like some of the most arguable decisions that the story takes, it´s no doubt it is a great game and a great sequel to this long running series.

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