Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.5.5
- April 25, 2019
- Frontwing
Get on SteamIn "Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.5.5," players continue the story of Mihama Academy, a school filled with students who are also skilled assassins. This visual novel focuses on Arisaka Shiori, a new teacher at the academy, as she navigates her relationships with her students and deals with the challenges of her unique work environment. As a kinetic novel, this game does not have branching routes, allowing players to experience the storyline without decision-making points. This game features returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki from the acclaimed Grisaia series.
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Reviews
- Volume 5.5 adds depth to Arisaka's character and provides interesting backstory, making it a valuable addition for fans of the series.
- The art and voice acting maintain a high quality, consistent with previous volumes, enhancing the overall experience.
- The character interactions remain engaging and fun, making the volume enjoyable despite its shorter length.
- The price increase of 100%-300% is seen as a poor marketing strategy, leading to negative sentiments among players.
- Labeling this volume as a '.5' feels insulting, as it is comparable in length to other volumes and contains important story elements.
- The volume has fewer CGs than previous installments, which may disappoint fans expecting the same level of visual content.
- story20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is characterized by a lack of major plot events, focusing instead on character backstories, particularly that of Arisaka-sensei. While some reviewers view the side story (Volume 5.5) as filler, they acknowledge its significance in enriching the overall narrative and hinting at future developments. Overall, the storytelling is appreciated for its depth and connection to the main plot, despite its designation as a side chapter.
“Volume 5.5 is a side story released to flesh out Arisaka as a character after she was put on the sidelines after volume 1.”
“Considering it was a '0.5' episode, it wasn't too different in length compared to other volumes and had a mix of story and context that would be expected from this series.”
“Overall it was a nice insight story of Arisaka-sensei.”
“It's true there is no big event pushing the plot forward, but it does contain some backstory for a few characters.”
“I find it bizarre that this is considered a side chapter when it is just as long as any other volume in the series, and certain parts of it do continue the overall arc of the story enough where it would be bizarre to jump to volume 6 without completing this title.”
“Most of it might feel like filler, but there is something in here that feels like it will become crucial to the main plot in future chapters.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its beauty, aligning with the high standards set by Frontwing, contributing to an overall immersive experience.
“The pacing is good, the art and music are gorgeous, as we've come to expect from Frontwing.”
