Master Detective Archives: Rain Code

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: Spike Chunsoft
Release Date: June 30, 2023

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'Master Detective Archives: Rain Code' Reveals 6 New Characters

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2023 @ 9:25 a.m. PST

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is an all-new dark fantasy mystery game developed by the team that created the Danganronpa game series.

Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries in a strange city caged by unending rain.

A city of rain is gripped by innumerable unsolved mysteries, under the complete control of a megacorporation. Master Detectives from around the world, each possessing unique powers, must rise to the challenge of uncovering the truth. With Shinigami by his side, Yuma joins the investigation as a trainee of the detective agency. Travel freely within the fully 3D environment of the city to gather evidence and testimonies.

As the investigation progresses, a realm known as the Mystery Labyrinth will appear, creating a path toward the truth. Once inside, however, the mysteries shrouding the case materialize as gimmicks and traps, lying in wait to consume Yuma. The rules of reality don't apply here: delve into the ever-changing Mystery Labyrinth and get to the heart of the case.

Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today released illustrations and profiles for six new characters. Known as Master Detectives, these characters each possess a special ability or "Forensic Forte."

The character illustrations are created by the game's character designer, Rui Komatsuzaki.

Master Detectives of the World Detective Organization

An extra-legal, extra-privileged organization devoted to eradicating the world’s unsolved mysteries. Their branches exist throughout the world, one of which is the Nocturnal Detective Agency in Kanai Ward. The key players in their activities are Master Detectives who possess Forensic Fortes, but ordinary detectives are also enlisted. Protagonist Yuma Kokohead suffers from amnesia. His background is unknown, but he was in possession of documents indicating that he was sent to Kanai Ward as a detective-in-training at the agency.

Vivia Twilight (Japanese VA: Yuichiro Umehara - English VA: Aleks Le)

He has a decadent and aesthetic atmosphere about him. Often lying down in various places, such as the fireplace at the agency or under the hotel's grand piano, his personality can be described as self-indulgent.

Forensic Forte: Spectral Projection - Freed from the flesh, the ghost form can pass through walls and floors without being seen by other people.


Aphex Logan (Japanese VA: Showtaro Morikubo - English VA: Stephen Fu)

Born to lawyer parents, he lost them at an early age and lived a rough life in the slums from then on. Due to these circumstances, he tends to be rude and tries to solve problems with violence.

Forensic Forte: Life Detection - The location of any living thing within a 50-meter radius can be found.


Zange Eraser (Japanese VA: Yosuke Akimoto - English VA: Kurt Bicknell)

A quiet old detective with the solemn expression of a battle-hardened veteran. He never talks about his past, but his style of speech suggests ties to a government organization.

Forensic Forte: Thoughtography - Zange’s memory can be transcribed as a Thoughtographic image onto electronic devices, such as a smartphone.


Zilch Alexander (Japanese VA: Tomokazu Seki  - English VA: Y. Chang)

He loves the harmony between people and nature and specializes in dealing with those who would try to disrupt it. His tendency toward leading the conversation and moving things along efficiently sometimes gives off the impression of arrogance to those around him.

Forensic Forte: Animal Investigation - Controls animals to gather intelligence, even in areas inaccessible to humans.


Desuhiko Thunderbolt (Japanese VA: KENN - English VA: Khoi Dao)

A young man with a goofball nature who likes hitting on women under the guise of investigation. Desuhiko's goal is to become famous as a mystery-solving superstar detective. He carries a huge backpack filled with tools necessary for his disguises.

Forensic Forte: Disguise - In addition to disguising his clothes and face, his voice, height, and weight can also be changed, allowing him to match the target of disguise visually and psychologically.


Halara Nightmare (Japanese VA: Yui Ishikawa - English VA: Amber Lee Connors)

Halara is always cool under fire and has solved many difficult cases through precise judgment. Halara only believes in money and will not accept a request without payment, regardless of who the client may be.

Forensic Forte: Postcognition - The ability to see how a crime scene appeared at the time it was first discovered.


But that's not all! Monstrous Mystery Phantoms will do whatever it takes to prevent Yuma from reaching the truth. Dodge their barrage of lies and slash the contradictions to pieces with the Solution Blade!

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, previously called Enigma Archives: Rain Code, is coming to Nintendo Switch on June 30, 2023 for $59.99.


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