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The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Readies for Launch

Ahead of its April 23 release, the tactical RPG blends Danganronpa-inspired storytelling with Fire Emblem-style combat, drawing praise for its depth and replayability despite pacing issues.

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Overview

  • The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a tactical RPG from Too Kyo Games, launching April 23, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and PC.
  • Critics highlight its engaging turn-based combat, which emphasizes strategic positioning and resource management over raw stats.
  • The game's narrative combines dark themes and branching paths, with a unique death-resurrection mechanic adding emotional and tactical weight.
  • A New Game Plus mode unlocks additional storylines, characters, and multiple substantial endings, enhancing replayability.
  • While praised for its story and gameplay, the game faces criticism for pacing lulls, underwhelming minigames, and long load times on the Switch.