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.
Reviews
- The writing is engaging and treats players as thinking adults, avoiding overly tropey characters and providing depth to the cast.
- The art style and character designs are appealing, contributing to a great aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- The game features a variety of unique love interests, each with their own personalities and storylines, making the romantic routes enjoyable.
- There are several story bugs and inconsistencies that disrupt the narrative flow, indicating a lack of thorough testing.
- The writing contains numerous typos and awkward phrasing, suggesting a need for better proofreading and editing.
- Some characters, particularly Liz, are perceived as problematic or unlikable, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story17 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, praised for its engaging narrative and thoughtful romances, though it suffers from some bugs and inconsistencies that can disrupt the experience. While many players enjoy the premise and character interactions, some critique the plot for weak elements, particularly regarding family drama and the resolution of the main conflict, which feels too passive. Overall, it is considered a solid entry in the visual novel genre, especially for fans of Winter Wolves.
“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 will just lose its mind and act as if you took a different path previously, and these really ought to be fixed.”
“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.”
“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.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with players praising the signature theme and overall soundtracks for their catchiness and quality. However, some noted a lack of variety and occasional long stretches of silence, while others criticized the use of generic "tropical" music. Overall, the music is enjoyable but could benefit from more diversity.
“I should also add that 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!”
“Regarding the music, I liked the tracks, although there doesn't seem to be much variety.”
“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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Summer in Trigue" is centered around player choices, which contributes to an engaging experience. Overall, players express satisfaction with the gameplay mechanics and narrative integration.
“Overall though, I'm pretty happy with my gameplay.”
“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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its sporadic moments of fun, with a standout performance from the character Mia, who is lively and adept at delivering puns, jokes, and witty comebacks.
“Mia is very funny, very active, and loves puns, jokes, and comebacks.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their overall great aesthetic, with particular appreciation for the character designs and cutscenes.
“Great aesthetic in general; I loved the character designs and the CGs.”
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game.”
“Every scene is beautifully crafted, showcasing incredible attention to detail and artistic style.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, indicating that it detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“Grinding feels rather tedious and boring.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be excessively time-consuming and unengaging.”
