Summer In Trigue
- October 18, 2021
- Winter Wolves
Get on Steam"Summer in Trigue" is a visual novel about Sybil Harrington, a struggling writer who, after finding her girlfriend with another woman, goes on a solo vacation to the island of Trigue. There, she meets four intriguing women and must navigate their relationships to solve her problems. With its yuri themes and focus on character interactions, the game offers a captivating and suspenseful story of love, betrayal, and self-discovery.
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Reviews
- The writing is engaging and treats players as thinking adults, avoiding overly tropey characters and providing depth to each love interest.
- The art and aesthetic are well-received, with distinctive character designs and a pleasant soundtrack that enhances the tropical vacation theme.
- The game offers a variety of romance options, each with unique personalities and storylines, making it enjoyable for fans of yuri visual novels.
- There are several bugs and inconsistencies in the story paths, leading to moments where characters reference events that didn't occur, which can disrupt immersion.
- The main character, Sybil, is perceived as basic and cliche, and some writing elements feel rushed or awkward, detracting from the overall experience.
- There are distracting typos and a lack of proofreading, along with some character interactions that feel unrealistic or forced, particularly with certain love interests.
- story34 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, praised for its engaging narrative and thoughtful romances, typical of Winter Wolves' visual novels. However, it suffers from some bugs and inconsistencies that can disrupt the experience, as well as weak plot elements, particularly regarding family drama and conflict resolution that feels too passive. Overall, while the story has its flaws, it remains enjoyable for fans of the genre.
“As usual, a good read, excellent story, and thought-out romances.”
“I enjoyed the story, and I liked going for all the romance options.”
“Definitively another Winter Wolves classic with some awkward writing but a good story nonetheless!”
“It does, however, have a handful of story bugs where it'll just lose its mind and act as if you took a different path previously, and these really ought to be fixed.”
“I found some aspects of the plot really weak, like how the main character's family drama and the main conflict of the story just resolve themselves with minimal input from the player.”
“As you progress through the story, you'll end up getting locked out of certain options if you don't earn enough affection points with them or make certain choices that lock them out.”
- music14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with praise for the catchy main theme and overall soundtracks, though some players noted a lack of variety and occasional long stretches of silence. While the tracks are enjoyable, they are described as somewhat generic, particularly the "tropical" themes. Overall, the music is memorable but could benefit from more diversity.
“I really like the signature song in the game; it's stuck in my head.”
“The main theme song is really cool, and so are the soundtracks. Kudos to the artists!”
“Of course, there is a somewhat varied soundtrack, although there is no voice acting.”
“The music isn't perfect though as you'll see in the next part.”
“Just the most generic 'tropical' music out there.”
“Also, there would occasionally be a long span of time without any music at all.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay in *Summer in Trigue* is centered around making choices, which users generally find satisfying and enjoyable. Overall, players express a positive sentiment towards their gameplay experience.
“Overall, I'm pretty happy with my gameplay.”
“As for the gameplay, 'Summer in Trigue' primarily focuses on choices.”
“As for the gameplay, 'Summer in Trigue' has primarily choices.”
“Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move onto my critique.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by the lively and witty personality of the character Mia, who frequently employs puns, jokes, and comebacks, providing moments of amusement throughout the experience.
“Mia is very funny, very active, and loves puns, jokes, and comebacks.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their overall great aesthetic, with particular appreciation for the character designs and cutscenes. Users consistently highlight the appealing visual style as a standout feature.
“Great aesthetic in general; I loved the CGs and the characters' look.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, indicating a lack of engagement and enjoyment in repetitive tasks.
“Grinding feels rather tedious and boring.”
“Grinding feels rather tedious and boring.”
