ThePersonaseries seems to keep growing in popularity ever since the release ofPersona 5in 2017. Since then, the game has received a handful of spinoffs in the form of games likePersona 5 RoyalandPersona 5 Strikers. Excitement for the next game in the series,Persona 6, has been growing with each new rumor about its development. Unfortunately, the game isn’t likely to be coming out anytime soon, as there hasn’t even been an officialannouncement thatPersona 6is in development. After completingPersona 5and its many spinoffs, fans have been searching for new games to play that are similar toPersona 5, and they should look no further thanDanganronpa Decadence.
Although it isn’t out yet,Danganronpa Decadenceis a compilation of four remastered titles that would be perfect for fans ofPersona 5who are waiting for the next mainline game to come out. While they aren’t perfect matches, as thePersonaseries are RPGs andDanganronpadoesn’t feature any gameplay mechanics like that, they’re games that seem to get paired up together frequently. AsDanganronpa Decadenceis a compilation, it’ll likely holdPersonafans' attention for quite some time while they wait forPersona 6to arrive.
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Similarities Between Danganronpa and Persona
As mentioned above, the two series don’t have everything in common, but they seem to check a lot of the same boxes in terms of characters and tone.TheDanganronpaseriesfollows high schoolers as they’re forced to participate in a deadly game. When someone is killed, it’s up to the player to try and deduce who did it through a series of trials. The game is mostly told in a visual novel format, extremely similar to that ofPersona’s story. There’s plenty of reading in both games to the point where oftentimes they both make the player feel like they’re reading the mangas that each game is inspired by.
While they lack similar plot elements on a surface level, both game series have the player take control of a high schooler who builds relationships and bonds with those around them. Additionally, both games have dating simulation elements included in them for those looking to spice up their return to high school with a little bit of romance. Because of this, a lot of the characters inall three mainlineDanganronpagamesfeel pretty similar to those in thePersonaseries. They have a lot in common since they are all high schoolers put in crazy life or death situations.
The mysteries surrounding the murders that happen during theDanganronpaseries feel similar to a lot of the mysteries that players need to get to the bottom of inPersona. AsP5is all about changing the hearts of heartless adults, the main antagonists of the games often have some pretty strong similarities to the killers inDanganronpa. Putting each killer on trial inDanganronpafeels like a different interpretation ofwhat the Phantom Thieves do inPersona 5as they both share dramatic confessions and perilous moments.
One of the things that really cements the similarities between the two series is the fact that they both share flashy visual styles.Persona5’s all-out attacksfeel right at home next toDanganronpa’s courtroom counters and each game’s interface seems to really compliment the other’s. For fans who were drawn toPersona 5because of its distinct visual style, but were having trouble finding other games that bring the same level of “oomph,“Danganronpais the clear next step. All in all, both titles feel a little bit like they’re in conversation with each other based on how similar they feel, but are also remarkably different in terms of gameplay.
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