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I started playing Danganronpa, after having bought all 3 games on a Steam sale. And I just realized this is a great chance for a playthrough thread. I've just finished Chapter 1.

This playthrough is mostly blind, because I have little self-control and I keep checking wikis/TV Tropes for things I've not yet finished, so I learned a few things I shouldn't have.

- I got spoiled that Leo was the first case's culprit right after the case started, though I didn't know the details.
- I know the fashionista girl is behind everything. Or something like that. And I guess she's probably alive.
- I know there is some terrorist organization that wants to spread despair.

To make this more fun I'll make sure I don't read any spoilers from now on. I don't know who will die next or any of the killers.

Anyway, some bullet points.

- Makoto is not the most interesting lead but he's passable. And it's a bit weird how the other characters keep telling me I have to be the one to solve the case. I mean it's a videogame but could be less forced.

- He is right that everything is Monokuma's fault though. This is Hunger Games. I'm surprised Makoto isn't considering killing someone yet. I can't feel bad for Leo or Sayaka for wanting to do it.

- Purple Headed girl is my favorite character, and I guess she's Ultimate Detective.

- I made a bet to myself that Leo was going to be the first victim, because he's one of the least interesting kids. Came close enough. Didn't think Sayaka would be it because she was saying she would be a secretary, so I was hoping for a Maya Fey dynamic. The reveal that she was the one who tried to kill first was very cool.

- Most of the characters are cliche, but I could see some of them having hidden depths. Like the programmer and the swimmer, and the rich guy.

- The writer girl is my least favorite character by far. Please let her be a murderer so I can catch her at some point.

- Monokuma is a solid villain, though he gets repetitive sometimes.

- New bet: the next victim will be the clarivoyant dude. Simply because his schtick is getting old.

- This game is great overall, which is to be expected from what is basically Ace Attorney and Hunger Games crossover. I could do with a few less action gameplay (like that rythim game). On the other hand, the comic book making part at the end of the trial was super cool.