First of all, I am a super-duper-ultra-mega Danganronpa Fan and this was just perfect. I really liked the characters and all. It is very obvious that you followed the simple prinsibles of the orginial series. I really really enjoyed playing it.
What I especially liked:
-The best feature that you guys have added but nots in the orginial series is that you can see a little bulled icon next to the evidence that current is on your revolver. (I am sorry if the original series had it or not but this is really cool either way)
-Athena McCabe has that Byakuya Togami feeling with her pose
-You followed the original art.
-Cool characters with different genders/races/heights/weights/ages etc.
-Everyone has a different personality
-It has this kinda 'f-you' feeling, the characters have likes for some and dislikes for others. This really makes you feel the relationships in the game and make you feel like you are in the game.
What I think it should be improved:
-The hangman gambit is a cool idea but I am not 100% sure it fits the game. Eventhough I like it, found it kinda hard but thats the cool side(I only play on Mean-Mean modes). If you can add a really cool music to behind like the non-stop debate music of cool(not the exact one but similar and cool to that) that would do it. It really missed that 'hype' feeling that you have all the trial. Also one more thing, I would like to be able to move while I am respawning. It does not have to be the full speed but I would like to position myself. Because sometimes so unlucky positions occur and that just makes the player feel irretated.
What I think you should add to the game that I didn't see in the demo.
-My FAVORITE part of the game is when someone blocks your argument. (Rebuttal Showdown). I really liked rebuttal showdowns because it gives the feeling and hype that conversations are not 1-sided, others can counter you as well. This really hypes me up, please do not forget the music, music is literally everything in rebuttal showdown. And it should take you by surprise, like 'I am approaching you, be ready' kind of surprise.
-The announcements. The announcements are the one of the most heart-rate exiting moments. I would really like to see them in the game. Also it makes it so much easier to make the player follow the story.
-I really liked the theme of the 'Logic Dive' and I belive you can actually upgrade it. I really do. The hangman gambit was creative, and I expect something creative for the 'Logic Dive' as well.
-Panic Talk Action. Of course since this wasn't a killing, rather just monosock's sexual preferences, I would like to see Panic Talk Action. It really gives the feeling that 'Aha! You are cornered, and I am coming for you, prepare your death, Mr/Mrs Blackened'. I really want to see this in your game
-Identify person. You know the 'Choose the person' thingy in the original series. I would like to see that because it gives an open feeling. That does not make you feel like you are walking a carved path but rather, you ARE carving the way.
-Spot selection. The spot selection feature is really cool i think and it is not used much for some reason. I believe you should put it to your game. It is like the 'Identify person' minigame, you get this free feeling of carving your way.
-CLOSING ARGUMENT, COME ON, I really really really want to see this closing argument. It is one of the most essential parts of the trial. You have that feeling that 'You did all these dirty things, and you killed one of your fellow mates just to be found. Sorry buddy, you are not getting away'.
-Executions. Every characters has an 'Ultimate', and their punishment should match perfectly with their execution. I am trusting you guys on this one because I know you all know that it is very very very important.
-Voice lines. You know in the trial the characters read THE EXACT sentences but when talking normally they just SAY A CLASSIC PHRASE. I want to see that. That makes me feel like they are real people and I am in the story.
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This is overall really really really good. If I remember anything that I forgot to say here, I will fix it.
I want to help you guys. Please if there is anything I can do, just contact me:mertali.ozfidan@gmail.com