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.
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Reviews
- Volume 5 offers a deep emotional narrative focusing on Murasaki and her sister Yuuki, making it the best entry in the series so far.
- The game features excellent art and voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
- The shift away from formulaic missions to character-driven storytelling is refreshing and well-received.
- The game is relatively short, taking only about 3.5 hours to complete, which some players found disappointing.
- There are concerns about the significant price increase for the game, which has led to negative feedback from some players.
- While the story is engaging, some players felt it could have benefited from being longer, similar to earlier entries in the series.
- story40 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in this volume shifts focus to Murasaki, delving into her backstory and emotional struggles, particularly her relationship with her estranged sister Yuuki and her feelings for Haruto. This character-driven narrative breaks from the series' typical mission-based climax, offering a more profound exploration of character dynamics, which many reviewers found to be the best entry in the series so far. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its emotional depth and return to the quality reminiscent of the original Grisaia trilogy.
“It stars the best character, Murasaki, and shakes up the usual Phantom Trigger narrative formula by introducing a new character (Murasaki's older sister Yuuki) right from the start. Instead of having any sort of mission at the tail end of the story as the climax, Volume 5 ends up being the most deeply emotional and character-driven entry so far, focusing on Murasaki and her estranged relationship with Yuuki, as well as her true feelings and relationship with Haruto.”
“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.”
“Of all the four 'backstory' episodes of volumes 2 through 5, this one is probably the best.”
“It takes a little to finally get to the backstory, but it was worth all the gun talk before.”
“This volume is more focused on the backstory of Murasaki and the main character, and for once 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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively blends action and drama with humorous moments, providing players with a well-rounded and entertaining experience.
“There's action, drama, and hilarious moments.”
- music2 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, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
“The voice acting and music are perfect as always.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional depth of the game is significantly enhanced in Volume 5, which shifts away from the typical narrative structure by focusing on the complex, estranged relationship between Murasaki and her older sister Yuuki. This installment is noted for its character-driven storytelling, exploring Murasaki's true feelings for Haruto and delivering a poignant, heartfelt experience.
“It stars the best character, Murasaki, and shakes up the usual Phantom Trigger narrative formula by introducing a new character (Murasaki's older sister, Yuuki) right from the start. Instead, Volume 5 ends up being the most deeply emotional and character-driven entry so far, focusing on Murasaki and her estranged relationship with Yuuki, as well as her true feelings and relationship with Haruto.”
