Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.5
- July 26, 2018
- Frontwing
Get on SteamIn Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.5, players follow the story of Chris, a member of a CIA-backed special tasks force, as she and her team confront their pasts and fight to prevent a looming disaster. The game is a visual novel featuring multiple routes, with a focus on character development and thrilling, action-packed storytelling. As Chris and her team navigate treacherous waters, they must also deal with their own personal demons and learn to trust each other in order to survive.
Reviews
- The game effectively explores the backstory of Murasaki and her sister Yuuki, adding depth to their characters and enhancing the overall narrative.
- The art and voice acting are of high quality, contributing to an engaging visual novel experience.
- Many players feel this volume is a return to the storytelling quality of the original Grisaia trilogy, making it a standout entry in the series.
- Some players are frustrated with the significant price increase for the game, feeling it is not justified by the content.
- The game is relatively short, taking only about 3 to 3.5 hours to complete, which some players find disappointing.
- There are concerns about the series becoming formulaic, with players hoping for more innovative storytelling in future volumes.
- story19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story in this volume delves deeply into the backstories of key characters, particularly Saki and Murasaki, providing emotional depth and intriguing revelations that enhance their personalities. Reviewers appreciate the shift from action-focused missions to character-driven narratives, with many considering this installment a highlight of the series for its storytelling quality. The anticipation for future volumes, particularly regarding Haruto's backstory, adds to the excitement surrounding the evolving plot.
“Saki's story is another amazing masterpiece, with a very interesting ending just like volume 3.”
“Probably my favorite entry into the series so far - Saki's story hadn't been touched on before this episode, so it was interesting to find out the details behind her personality.”
“With this being the 5th of these games, we finally dig into the story of Murasaki to find out what this sleepy and quirky ninja is all about.”
“It takes a little while to finally get to the backstory, but it was worth all the gun talk before.”
“This volume focuses more on the backstory of Murasaki and the main character, and for once, it doesn't have any serious missions going on except in the flashback.”
“But after having finished this story, that thought has received some notable reinforcement.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively blends action and drama with humor, providing players with numerous hilarious moments that enhance the overall experience.
“There's action, drama, and hilarious moments.”
“The humor is spot-on, making even the most intense situations laugh-out-loud funny.”
“I love how the game balances serious themes with clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and voice acting in the game are consistently praised for their high quality, enhancing the overall experience.
“The voice acting and music are perfect as always.”
