The Eden of Grisaia
- April 28, 2017
- Frontwing
Get on SteamThe Eden of Grisaia is a Japanese adult visual novel, the third and final installment in a series of visual novels by Front Wing and the sequel to The Labyrinth of Grisaia. Beginning with the protagonist's sudden disappearance, the story quickly moves toward a dramatic climax, with all the answers revealed at last. Additional contents include "Prologue de la Grisaia," a side story that depicts the…
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Reviews
- Eden of Grisaia serves as a fitting and satisfying conclusion to the Grisaia trilogy, wrapping up character arcs and plot points effectively.
- The game features high-quality art, music, and voice acting, maintaining the standards set by its predecessors.
- The story is action-packed and entertaining, providing a different tone compared to earlier entries while still retaining humor and character interactions.
- The game is relatively short compared to previous installments, with some players feeling it lacks the depth and branching routes of earlier games.
- The Steam version is censored, missing some content that fans may expect, including an epilogue and additional scenes.
- Some plot points and character actions feel forced or illogical, leading to moments that detract from the overall narrative experience.
- story186 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of "Eden of Grisaia" is described as an entertaining, action-packed narrative that serves as a fitting conclusion to the trilogy, effectively wrapping up character arcs and plot points from previous installments. While some reviewers noted inconsistencies and a linear structure with limited choices, many appreciated the pacing and emotional depth, highlighting the blend of humor and drama throughout. Overall, the game is seen as a cohesive and engaging experience, though some fans expressed a desire for more character-specific endings.
“The story presented is quite long, consistent, well-paced, and no character is left aside.”
“The novel finishes all the lingering plot points from the other novels and provides each character with the ability to overcome their past traumas to their very own Eden.”
“Despite this, the story was amazing, and was a fitting end to this trilogy.”
“I dislike this title because the story goes completely bonkers and the characters act and behave in ways that they shouldn't.”
“It's pretty much a linear story with only 2 endings and 2 choices to make.”
“The story feels more like fan fiction and is pretty over the top.”
- music15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game maintains the high quality consistent with previous titles in the series, featuring a fresh selection of new tracks that enhance the overall soundtrack. While the addition of new songs offers a revitalized experience compared to earlier games, few tracks stand out significantly. Overall, the music complements the game's strong writing and visuals, contributing to a cohesive and enjoyable atmosphere.
“The backgrounds, dialogues, and music are of the same great quality as the other two games.”
“The selection of background music was expanded by some great new tracks.”
“Plenty of new songs added to the previous selection make for a fresher feeling soundtrack than Labyrinth, but there aren't many standouts among them.”
“Also, the music was decent, and the prologue section (unlocked after the main story) was a nice touch.”
“- Consistent with other Grisaia games in style, music, etc.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be less impactful than in previous installments, yet it remains consistently funny with outrageous scenarios. While it may lack surprise and emotional depth, the writing delivers a blend of humor and absurdity, highlighted by entertaining side stories and character arcs, particularly that of the maid Sachi, which evoke a range of emotions from laughter to tears.
“The writing is still consistently funny, and the scenarios the cast find themselves in continue to be as outrageous as ever.”
“It doesn't offer much in the way of surprise or emotional impact, but it is as funny as both of its predecessors, and just as ridiculous to boot.”
“Log also provides a large amount of small extra stories, typically funny skits and shorts that may or may not have been intended as part of the story, but found unfit when it was put together.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Eden" is mixed; while it struggles to deliver impactful scenes and lacks surprise, it eventually shifts focus to the character's inner thoughts and emotional processes, leading to a more engaging narrative filled with twists and action. Despite its shortcomings, the game maintains a humorous tone reminiscent of its predecessors.
“However, the story soon picks up, focusing on the inner thoughts and emotional processes of the character at first, then filled with twists and actions later on.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the trilogy is consistently maintained, with characters' quirks enhancing the overall experience and contributing to a cohesive narrative throughout the story.
“The characters' quirks and the trilogy's atmosphere are kept consistent throughout the whole story.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the series is highly praised, with each character showing significant growth throughout the story, further emphasized by a prologue episode that highlights their journeys.
“Every character in the series has come a long way, and we even get a prologue episode that helps consolidate how grand their character development has been.”
