US EditionThe Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy review: the student surpasses the teacher
- The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a tactical RPG released on April 24, 2025, on Nintendo Switch and PC where 15 students defend a school against alien invaders.
- The story follows Takumi Sumino and classmates as the Special Defense Unit protecting a powerful artifact for 100 days to prevent humanity's extinction.
- Gameplay balances strategic turn-based combat emphasizing movement, attack range, and a unique death-and-resurrection system called the Revive O'Matic.
- The narrative features numerous plot twists, multiple endings—around 100—and draws heavily from Danganronpa and Persona, with critics noting intense suspense and lopsided pacing.
- The game’s mix of deep story, challenging tactics, and thematic focus on death suggests a demanding but rewarding experience for players who engage fully with its mysteries.
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'The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy' Is A Bizarre But Super Gripping RPG
After 40 hours of tactical battles and disturbing twists, I rolled credits on Last Defense Academy — and it became clear I’d only just started seeing the game’s depth.The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is one of the most indulgent games I’ve ever played, a clear example of what happens when visionary creators are allowed to run wild. It’s a bizarre fusion of Danganronpa, Persona, and Groundhog Day that somehow turns into an impressively cohe…
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RPGFanThe Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Review
Danganronpa wasn’t just a hit, it was the first visual novel to penetrate the Western gaming market in a big way. As the series went on and series creator Kazutaka Kodaka’s vision grew more ambitious with every title. His games became less visual novel-like and more visual video game-like as more systems and mechanics found […] Source
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Video ChumsThe Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy
Danganronpa is one of my all-time favorite visual novels, so when I heard about The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, I was beyond excited. Seeing Kotaro Uchikoshi and Kazutaka Kodaka teaming up again for a new game in the genre felt like something special—different, yet familiar. While it is not a traditional visual novel, it mixes the best parts of Danganronpa—mainly the characters and storytelling—with a new gameplay twist: tactical RPG co…
Review: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy (Nintendo Switch)
There’s a lot I want to say about The Hundred Line: The Last Defense Academy, I just don’t know how to say it. This is partially because offering any kind of story detail would spoil the surprises that hit very early. It’s also because the premise and gameplay are so off the rails that it’s hard to wrap your head around everything. But good Lord, what fun it is to try! Published by Marvelous (XSEED), the game comes to us from Kazutaka Kodaka and…
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Release Date: April 23, 2025 Price: $59.99 Standard, $69.99 Digital Deluxe, $99.99 Limited Edition Platforms: Switch & PC *Demo Available with Progression Transfer to Full Release View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JNrgeoTWplU Pre-Order Bonus (Any Platform) - Prequel Novel Project Extreme x Despair is here! "Kazutaka Kodaka" and "Kotaro...
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