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.
Reviews
- Arisaka Sensei's backstory is engaging and adds depth to her character, making her a beloved figure in the series.
- The art and voice acting quality remain high, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- Despite being labeled as a side story, this volume provides valuable character insights and is recommended for fans of the series.
- The price increase of 100%-300% is seen as a poor marketing strategy, discouraging potential buyers.
- Some players feel that the volume lacks significant plot progression and contains fewer CGs compared to previous installments.
- The volume's length and content may not justify its price, leading to mixed feelings about its overall value.
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story primarily focuses on Arisaka sensei, whose pure nature and traumatic backstory provide depth to her character. While the plot lacks significant events, it offers valuable insights into her and other characters' backgrounds, suggesting that elements introduced may become important in future chapters. Despite being labeled a "side story," it effectively blends context and character development, making it a worthwhile addition to the series.
“Arisaka sensei is just too pure, and for that very reason, she must be protected at all costs. Her backstory was somewhat traumatic as well.”
“Overall, it was a nice insight into the story of Arisaka sensei.”
“Her background story is a bit unexpected but fits in well with the overall picture.”
“It's true there is no big event pushing the plot forward, but it does contain some backstory for a few characters.”
“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.”
“In this volume, it mostly tackles Arisaka-sensei's side of things, albeit being sort of a side story.”
- music1 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 previous titles from Frontwing, while also contributing positively to the overall pacing and experience.
“The pacing is good, and the art and music are gorgeous, as we've come to expect from Frontwing.”
“The music enhances the overall experience, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
“The soundtrack is beautifully composed, perfectly complementing the game's emotional moments.”
