Project Type: Visual Novel / Investigation / Murder Mystery
Engine: Unity
Compensation: Volunteer / Non-Commercial Fan Project
Format: Remote / Online Collaboration
Status: Early Development (worldbuilding, scripts, and assets in progress)
About the Project
Danganronpa: Kill Thrill is a full-scale fan game set within the Aurora Rehabilitation Institute, a psychological facility buried in the Antarctic tundra.
The story follows a new cast of “Ultimates” forced into a warped system of reform through despair, orchestrated by the facility’s mysterious warden and the mechanical overseer Monotora.
The project explores order versus chaos, guilt, and the human instinct for survival—melding cinematic storytelling, dark psychological tones, and emotional character arcs in the spirit of Danganronpa while presenting an entirely original world and cast.
Positions Needed
We’re seeking dedicated volunteers who love narrative-driven games, mysteries, and collaboration. This project is entirely non-profit and created for fans, by fans.
Unity Programmer (High Priority)
- Proficient in C# and Unity 2D systems.
- Experience with visual novel mechanics (dialogue boxes, branching paths, save/load systems).
- Comfortable implementing UI transitions, scene changes, and simple camera logic.
- Bonus: knowledge of integrating sprites, audio, and text sequences.
Story Writer / Narrative Collaborator
- Strong grasp of character-driven dialogue and psychological storytelling.
- Familiar with the structure of Danganronpa (daily life → investigation → trial).
- Ability to collaborate using an existing world bible and character outlines.
- Flexible and open to creative brainstorming sessions.
Sprite and CG Artist
- Skilled in anime-inspired art and expressive character designs.
- Able to produce layered PNGs with emotion sets compatible with Unity.
- Optional: background art or UI element design experience.
Composer / Audio Designer
- Passion for dynamic, emotional soundtracks—from tense trials to melancholic ambience.
- Comfortable producing looping tracks and atmospheric sound effects for Unity.
What’s Already Complete
- Full cast roster and bios
- Storyline and chapter outlines
- Voice acting auditions (some roles filled)
- Core facility design, logos, and environmental references
- Ongoing intake interview scripts and lore development (as part of the Aurora Files prequel series)
About the Project Lead
My name is Caleb, I go by JiggyWatts for the project and I am the project lead and creator of Danganronpa: Kill Thrill. I am a paralegal by day and indie developer by night, working to bring a grounded yet thrilling psychological narrative to life.
This is a labor of love—for fans who believe Danganronpa’s storytelling legacy can evolve through new ideas, voices, and creative passion. Everyone who contributes is credited, respected, and given genuine creative input.
How to Apply
If you’re interested, please send:
- A message to me on discord
- The role(s) you’d like to help with
- Any portfolio samples or previous work (art, writing, code, etc.)
- A short note about why you’d like to join
Contact (Discord): https://discord.gg/2gtpcCEP