New Danganronpa V3: Minna no Koroshiai Shin Gakki

(ニューダンガンロンパV3 みんなのコロシアイ新学期)

Platform: PlayStation® Vita (PS Vita™)
Publisher / Developer: Spike Chunsoft
Region: Japan
Product code: VLJS-05097
Genre: Visual Novel / Adventure / Mystery
Release year: 2017

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🔍 What kind of game is it?

New Danganronpa V3 is the third mainline entry in the Danganronpa series (and the first branded as “New”). It continues the franchise’s trademark mix of:

• Murder mystery

• Psychological thriller

• Dark humor

• Courtroom-style debates

A group of “Ultimate” students are trapped in a closed environment and forced into a killing game, where murders lead to high-stakes Class Trials.

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🕹️ Gameplay overview

• Story-driven visual novel

  • Read dialogue, explore environments, investigate murders

• Class Trials

  • Fast-paced debate sequences

  • Logic battles, contradictions, and mini-games

• New mechanics introduced in V3:

  • Lie Bullets (deliberately lying to expose truth)

  • Mass Panic Debate

  • Expanded rhythm and argument mini-games

• Strong emphasis on plot twists and character development

⚠️ The game is extremely text-heavy and relies on understanding dialogue and nuance.

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🌍 Region & compatibility

• PS Vita is region-free

• This Japanese version (VLJS-05097) works on all PS Vita systems worldwide

• A Japanese PSN account may be required only for:

  • DLC

  • Updates (if applicable)

• Physical cartridge runs without restriction

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⭐ Why it’s notable

• One of the most ambitious and controversial entries in the series

• Major evolution of the Class Trial system

• Highly regarded soundtrack and presentation

• A must-play for Danganronpa fans

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📌 Who should consider it?

• Fans of mystery, visual novels, and narrative-heavy games

• Players who read Japanese fluently (essential for enjoyment)

• Collectors of late-era PS Vita titles