To commemorate the upcoming launch of the mystery adventure Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE, Spike Chunsfot has begun sharing countdown illustrations. This article will compile each piece of artwork as they’re shared.
The first countdown illustration, counting down five days until release, is by @omrice4869. It depicts Shinigami, the ever-present companion of the game’s protagonist, Yuma Kokohead. Spike Chunsoft also uploaded an English version of the image.
UPDATE 6/25/2023: The second countdown illustration, counting down four days until release, is by @parupauls. Several members of the main cast are highlighted. Spike Chunsoft also uploaded an English version of the image.
UPDATE 6/26/2023: The third countdown illustration, counting down three days until release, is by@hnzwakira. One of the main characters, Shinigami, is highlighted. Spike Chunsoft has also uploaded an English version of the image.
UPDATE 6/27/2023: The fourth countdown illustration, counting down two days until release, is by @magodesu, depicting members of the Amaterasu Corporation. Spike Chunsoft has also uploaded an English version of the image.
UPDATE 6/28/2023: The fifth countdown illustration, counting down one day until release, is by @simadoriru, depicting protagonist Yuma Kokohead. Spike Chunsoft has also uploaded an English version of the image.
UPDATE 6/30/2023: The game’s launch art has been shared, illustrated by character designer Rui Komatsuzaki:
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE has players control an amnesiac detective who is followed by a Shinigami and solve cases by examining crime scenes and evidence. The Shinigami will create a realm connecting the crime scene to the truth. Mystery Phantoms will try to impede your progress, and defeating them by utilizing the truth is the only way to go.
The gameplay comprises exploration throughout the Kanai Ward, which is entirely 3D. Players will have to examine several crime scenes and other locations alongside interviewing involved parties. Hidden clues are emphasized as being hidden via specific camera angles.
- Nintendo Direct September 2022 Coverage
- November 2021 Coverage
- Collector’s Edition Now Available for Pre-Order
- Famitsu Info
- Setting & Gameplay Details; Renders, Screenshots & More
- Translated Denfaminicogamer Kodaka Interview
- Introduction Trailer
- Release Date Trailer & Box Art
- Character Profiles #1
- Character Profiles #2
- World Detective Organization Trailer #1
- Prequel Novel Detailed
- English Screenshots
- World Detective Organization Trailer #2
- No Current Plans to Port the Title Off Switch
- New Areas, Mechanics & Screenshots
- 4-Panel Manga
- Sidequests, Character Growth, Action Scenarios & New Screenshots
- Amaterasu Corporation, Pre-Orders Available & Season Pass Announced
- Soundtrack Preview
- English Yuma Trailer
- NA Limited Edition Delayed
- English Shinigami Trailer
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE will launch for Nintendo Switch on June 30, 2023.
