Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.3
- July 27, 2017
- Frontwing
- 7h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.3," players follow the story of Chris, an elite operative with the agency CIRS, as she and her team investigate a series of strange incidents. The game is a visual novel, with a focus on character development and story, featuring beautiful artwork and engaging dialogue. The game is a sequel to "Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1" and "Vol.2," and offers a continuation of the overarching story.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Volume 3 focuses on Tohka, providing more character development and backstory, which fans of the series will appreciate.
- The visuals, music, and voice acting are consistently praised, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- Despite its short length, the story is engaging and emotional, making it a worthwhile addition for those invested in the series.
- The price increase for the game has been criticized, with many feeling it does not reflect the value of the content provided.
- The narrative lacks a clear direction, with an increasing number of characters introduced without sufficient development.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that the length does not justify the cost, leading to disappointment.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as decent but not exceptional, with a focus on Tohka's backstory that, while engaging, leaves some characters feeling underdeveloped. Emotional moments in the narrative resonate well, and the continuation of the storyline from previous volumes maintains interest, though players express a desire for deeper character exploration. Overall, the storyline is enjoyable, but there are questions about its direction.
“For some reason, the last scenes got me emotional; this is the result of a great story.”
“Vol 3 focuses primarily on Tohka, our crazy irritable sniper, and gives us backstory info in much the same way that Vol 2 did for Rena and Maki.”
“Really good storyline!”
“The backstory is about Tohka, but she isn't as involved overall as how the past volumes worked.”
“Continuing along a similar story design from Vol. 2, Vol. 3 focuses a bit on Tohka and her backstory. I'm enjoying each volume as I play through them, but I can't help but feel that I wish the characters were a bit more fleshed out.”
“The opening section contains little information about Tohka's past, but other than that and the flashbacks added through the story, there isn't much else that is specific to her.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its high quality, with many reviewers highlighting it as a standout feature alongside impressive visuals and engaging characters. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, earning top marks from players.
“Visuals and OST are great as always.”
“Great artwork, great music, great plot.”
“Good music as usual: 10/10”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their impressive visuals and artistic design, complemented by a strong soundtrack, although the plot received mixed reviews.
“The visuals and soundtrack are great as always.”
“Great artwork, great music, and a decent plot.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game shows some improvement compared to previous installments, but it still falls short of the depth and quality found in the original Grisaia series.
“The character development is more nuanced this time around, allowing for deeper connections with the characters.”
“I really appreciate how the game explores the backstories of each character, making their growth feel authentic and engaging.”
“The evolution of the characters throughout the story adds a rich layer to the gameplay experience.”
“There's a little more character development, but it's still nowhere near as good as the original Grisaia.”
“The character development feels rushed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“I expected more growth from the characters, but they remain one-dimensional throughout the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is highlighted by its powerful storytelling, particularly in the last scenes, which resonate deeply with players and evoke strong feelings.
“For some reason, the last scenes got me emotional; this is the result of a great story.”
“The game made me feel a deep connection with the characters, and their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”
“I was genuinely moved by the narrative; it evoked feelings I didn't expect to experience while playing.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the gameplay experience is lacking in value, with a short duration of only 6-7 hours for a price of $45, leading to dissatisfaction.
“Paying $45 for 6-7 hours of gameplay is not worth it.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the gameplay experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in Volume 3 is described as decent, effectively balancing comedic elements with the series' core focus on technical aspects of warfare, which remains a key appeal of Grisaia.
“Volume 3 had decent humor in it while balancing it with the technical juicy bits of warfare, which was the main appeal of Grisaia as a whole.”
