Sankaku Renai: Love Triangle Trouble
- May 31, 2019
- ASa Project
In "Sankaku Renai: Love Triangle Trouble," navigate a high school love triangle between your childhood friend, a popular idol, and a quiet bookworm. Your choices and actions determine the outcome of your relationships and the story's endings. The game features multiple routes, unlockable scenes, and character-specific events in this visual novel adventure.
Reviews
- The game is filled with hilarious humor and clever fourth-wall breaks, making it a fun and entertaining experience.
- The characters are well-developed and each has a unique personality, contributing to the overall charm of the visual novel.
- The art and voice acting are of high quality, enhancing the enjoyment of the story and comedic elements.
- The translation quality is inconsistent, with some phrases and cultural references not translating well, which may detract from the experience for some players.
- The story can feel generic and lacks depth, focusing more on comedy than on meaningful romantic development.
- Some routes may feel rushed or underdeveloped, particularly in terms of character relationships and emotional payoff.
- story83 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of "Sankaku Renai: Love Triangle Trouble" is a lighthearted blend of comedy and romance, featuring a love triangle that adds an engaging twist to the narrative. While some reviewers found the plot to be generic and lacking depth, others appreciated its humor and character dynamics, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre. Overall, the game is best suited for those seeking a fun, comedic slice-of-life story rather than a serious or intricate plot.
“With its engaging storyline, lovable characters, and delightful humor, it offers a refreshing and enjoyable experience.”
“The love triangle dynamic adds an exciting twist to the narrative, keeping you invested in the outcomes and eagerly making choices to steer the story.”
“Overall, amazing story, amazing humor, superb voice acting, amazing characters, 10/10 would play until midnight every day again.”
“Just don't go expecting S-tier writing or story.”
“It just turns into super bland and telegraphed anime hijinks, one after another, with no character chemistry, no nuance, and no meaningful plot progression.”
“The story itself is nothing to write home about.”
- humor76 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The humor in this visual novel is widely praised for its cleverness and consistent comedic timing, often blending situational comedy with fourth-wall breaks and light-hearted, raunchy jokes. Players appreciate the engaging interactions among lovable characters, particularly noting that certain routes, like Shiina's, excel in delivering laughs. While some feel the humor occasionally undermines serious moments, the overall consensus is that the game is a delightful and hilarious experience, making it a must-try for fans of comedic storytelling.
“Overall, it was a really fun game that had me laughing and crying.”
“This game is 100% worth playing just for Shiina, who is addicted to eroge and is hilarious.”
“The story is very well written, the jokes are very funny and contemporary, and the many instances of fourth-wall breaking are especially entertaining.”
“It can get a bit cringey at times, but I think it's hilarious more often than not.”
- music11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the catchy theme song and find the soundtrack enjoyable, many feel it is repetitive and forgettable, with a limited variety of tracks. Overall, the music contributes to the atmosphere but lacks memorability, making it one of the weaker aspects of the visual novel.
“The game's beautiful artwork, catchy soundtrack, and well-crafted dialogue create a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the romantic escapades of the protagonist.”
“The art, while seldom spectacular by modern visual novel standards, is pretty good and easy on the eyes, while the accompanying soundtrack is definitely one of the better I've heard from a moege.”
“The voice acting is good (all hail Shimizu Ai), and I find that chill music to be great.”
“The music is a little lacking; it certainly is the worst aspect of the visual novel.”
“The music is not memorable, and the translations are tiring.”
“The music is very forgettable, but the theme song is catchy.”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Sankaku Renai: Love Triangle Trouble" offers a lighthearted and heartwarming experience, filled with cute characters and comedic moments that resonate well with fans of the genre. While it features some touching scenes and attempts to explore the characters' affections, it ultimately prioritizes humor over deep emotional engagement, making it less suitable for those seeking a serious romantic drama. Overall, it delivers wholesome fun rather than a profound emotional journey.
“Sankaku Renai: Love Triangle Trouble is a must-play for fans of the genre and a delightful experience for anyone looking for a lighthearted and heartwarming story.”
“The game also doesn't forget to tell a wholesome romance story by the end of it.”
“It has some very touching moments as well.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Sankaku Renai: Love Triangle Trouble" are generally praised for their beautiful artwork and appealing visuals, contributing to an engaging atmosphere. While the game is considered upper mid-tier in terms of graphical quality, it stands out for being completely mosaic-free, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the art style and character designs, which complement the humorous and captivating narrative.
“The game's beautiful artwork, catchy soundtrack, and well-crafted dialogue create a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the romantic escapades of the protagonist.”
“I've only played a bit so far but the tropes getting made fun of are hilarious and the art style is amazing.”
“Sankaku renai is an upper mid-tier visual novel, featuring nice visuals but nothing out of the ordinary.”
“Although Sankaku Renai: Love Triangle Trouble is a solid outing, it veers into incest territory, graphically so depending on the route you take.”
“[h3]Graphical & Technical Quality[/h3]”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's stunning artwork, engaging soundtrack, and thoughtfully written dialogue combine to create an immersive atmosphere that effectively pulls players into the protagonist's romantic adventures.
“The game's beautiful artwork, catchy soundtrack, and well-crafted dialogue create a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the romantic escapades of the protagonist.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is highlighted by standout performance, particularly in the character Shiina, who is portrayed as a humorous and exaggerated otaku. Overall, the game's optimization effectively enhances character interactions and comedic elements.
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the character design is praised for its excellence, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development, focusing instead on humor and aesthetics.