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Kazutaka Kodaka of Danganronpa and The Hundred Line says Japan’s visual novel scene is stagnating

Kazutaka Kodaka, creator of Danganronpa and The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, discusses what makes a strong visual novel, arguing that domestic games are stuck and that storytelling alone makes it hard for developers to compete with novelists.

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Danganronpa: Trigger Happy HavocThe Hundred Line: Last Defense AcademyHUNDRED LINE -Saishuu Boueigakuen-

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  • Danganronpa and The Hundred Line creator Kazutaka Kodaka thinks domestic visual novel games are stagnating. Developers can’t hope to compete with novelists with story alone

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