Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Introduces Master Detectives, Renders & Forensic Fortes

Spike Chunsoft has revealed and detailed the various detectives players will encounter in the upcoming mystery adventure Master Detective Archives: Rain Code. The World Detective Organization is a privileged group aiming to resolve the world’s mysteries. Of its numerous branches, the Nocturnal Detective Agency resides in Kanai Ward. Aside from standard detectives, there are also Master Detectives with Forensic Fortes, unique skills dependent on the individual.

The protagonist, Yuma Kokohead, is an amnesiac detective with an unknown background, but the documents he holds state he was sent to Kanai Ward as a detective-in-training.

You can view each of the newly detailed detectives below:

Zilch Alexander

• Japanese VA: Tomokazu Seki
• English VA: Y. Chang

He loves the harmony between people and nature and specializes in dealing with those who would try to disrupt it. His tendency toward leading the conversation and moving things along efficiently sometimes gives off the impression of arrogance to those around him.

Forensic Forte: Animal Investigation – Controls animals to gather intelligence, even in areas inaccessible to humans.

Zange Eraser

• Japanese VA: Yosuke Akimoto
• English VA: Kurt Bicknell

A quiet old detective with the solemn expression of a battle-hardened veteran. He never talks about his past, but his style of speech suggests ties to a government organization.

Forensic Forte: Thoughtography – Zange’s memory can be transcribed as a Thoughtographic image onto electronic devices, such as a smartphone.

Vivia Twilight

• Japanese VA: Yuichiro Umehara
• English VA: Aleks Le –

He has a decadent and aesthetic atmosphere about him. Often lying down in various places, such as the fireplace at the agency or under the hotel’s grand piano, his personality can be described as self-indulgent.

Forensic Forte: Spectral Projection – Freed from the flesh, the ghost form can pass through walls and floors without being seen by other people.

Halara Nightmare

• Japanese VA: Yui Ishikawa
• English VA: Amber Lee Connors

Halara is always cool under fire and has solved many difficult cases through precise judgment. Halara only believes in money and will not accept a request without payment, regardless of who the client may be.

Forensic Forte: Postcognition – The ability to see how a crime scene appeared at the time it was first discovered.

Desuhiko Thunderbolt

• Japanese VA: KENN
• English VA: Khoi Dao

A young man with a goofball nature who likes hitting on women under the guise of investigation. Desuhiko’s goal is to become famous as a mystery-solving superstar detective. He carries a huge backpack filled with tools necessary for his disguises.

Forensic Forte: Disguise – In addition to disguising his clothes and face, his voice, height, and weight can also be changed, allowing him to match the target of disguise visually and psychologically.

Aphex Logan

• Japanese VA: Showtaro Morikubo –
• English VA: Stephen Fu –

Born to lawyer parents, he lost them at an early age and lived a rough life in the slums from then on. Due to these circumstances, he tends to be rude and tries to solve problems with violence.

Forensic Forte: Life Detection – The location of any living thing within a 50-meter radius can be found.

You can view new screenshots of this game below:

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.

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• 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

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.

We’ll keep you updated on the release of Master Detective Archives: Rain Code.

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code will launch for Nintendo Switch on June 30, 2023.