Tricolour Lovestory

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 800 reviews
  • story
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  • graphics
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"Tricolour Lovestory" is a visual novel game set in River City in 2005. The protagonist, a transfer student, is drawn into the world of art by two girls who sit beside him in class, each with distinct colors representing their auras. One of the girls, Violet, is a 17-year-old junior who shares a love for art with the protagonist. The game allows players to explore relationships and paint their own story with choices that will determine the outcome. The game is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery, friendship, and love.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 800 reviews
story165 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and character designs.
  • The story is engaging and emotionally impactful, with relatable characters.
  • The soundtrack is well-composed and enhances the overall experience.
  • The English translation is poorly done, making it difficult to understand the story at times.
  • The pacing can be slow, with some scenes feeling drawn out and repetitive.
  • There are limited choices, making the gameplay feel more like reading a novel than an interactive experience.
  • story477 mentions

    The story of "Tricolour Lovestory" has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and emotionally resonant, while others criticize it for being repetitive, poorly translated, and lacking depth. Many appreciate the character backstories and the emotional weight of the narrative, but the translation issues often detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for some to fully immerse themselves in the plot. Overall, while the story has its merits, particularly in its themes of love and personal growth, it may not appeal to everyone due to its pacing and execution.

    • “The story is really dense and goes up to 5 chapters, each consisting of usually 5 episodes inside of them.”
    • “Tricolour lovestory is a heartfelt gem that immerses you in a tale of love, friendship, and personal growth.”
    • “The story is quite well written and the character development is excellent, making it a very engaging experience.”
    • “The story is repetitive; it feels like the same handful of themes keep showing up again and again.”
    • “The choices you make are just three drawings for the route, and when something important happens in the story, it takes many fillers to get back to the actual storyline.”
    • “The story wasn't going anywhere - a teen boy from an abusive family secretly joins an art class.”
  • music129 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its emotional depth and ability to enhance the storytelling experience. The soundtrack is described as beautiful and fitting for various scenes, with standout opening and closing themes that resonate with players. While some noted a lack of variety and occasional repetitiveness, the overall quality of the music, including voice acting and background scores, significantly contributes to the game's appeal.

    • “The evocative soundtrack and subtle storytelling nuances add an extra layer of depth to the experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is beautiful and wonderfully done - with the songs changing to fit specific story beats as a wonderful overall compliment to the entire experience.”
    • “The music goes pretty well with every aspect of the game and each scene is conjugated with a terrific soundtrack that comes to dissolve the tension, happiness, or sadness vibes that this game gives.”
    • “The music can get a bit repetitive though.”
    • “The soundtrack DLC only has the shortened version of the song 'Tricolour Lovestory' instead of the full version, while there are a few BGM and songs with vocals in the Daisy route and Winter War sidestory that are not included with the soundtrack DLC.”
    • “Music is pretty generic slice-of-life/romance type; I would say it's quite weak since I've played visual novels that have music far more memorable than this one.”
  • graphics69 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality and beautiful artwork, featuring detailed character designs and vibrant backgrounds that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the anime art style as a standout feature, with some noting the effective use of camera pans to create atmosphere. However, despite the impressive visuals, several users express frustration with the poor translation, which detracts from the narrative experience.

    • “With its compelling narrative, charming characters, and stunning artwork, it creates a captivating and emotional journey.”
    • “The artwork is gorgeous; I loved the style of the drawings, the scenarios, and the detailing.”
    • “What really attracted me to this game at first were the visuals: they're well detailed and you get to see most of the environments in 3 different ways: during the day, during the sunset, and during the night.”
    • “All those visuals that you put together aren't worth looking at for me, if I have to sit and try to make sense out of everything that is being said.”
    • “But the worst thing is that the graphics are nearly empty, making it just a waste of time to click your way through the story.”
    • “The only redeeming qualities for me were two things: the OST and the artwork.”
  • emotional54 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its compelling narrative, relatable characters, and impactful music, which together create a heartfelt journey filled with love, friendship, and personal growth. Many players report experiencing a range of emotions, from joy to heartbreak, often feeling deeply connected to the characters and their struggles. Despite some criticisms regarding pacing and translation issues, the overall sentiment is that the game delivers a powerful emotional experience that resonates with players.

    • “With its compelling narrative, charming characters, and stunning artwork, it creates a captivating and emotional journey.”
    • “The story has a wide expanse of both intense, emotional moments, and simple, slow, relaxed, day-to-day moments, which are both what really make a romance a romance, and they all contribute to get you really caring about the characters.”
    • “It was heart-wrenching until the resolutions, enough to make a grown man cry.”
    • “It takes ages until you actually decide anything for yourself; for about 3 hours (if you're skipping most of the writing), you are just getting Steam achievements for reading a boring story!”
    • “Like listening to a drunk person tell a boring story.”
    • “Avoid this at all costs; the most boring story!”
  • humor18 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its hilariously poor English translation, which often leads to unintentional comedic moments that players find amusing. While the game features heartwarming and relatable storytelling, the humor is sometimes overshadowed by the translation issues, which can detract from emotional moments. Overall, players appreciate the blend of humor with deeper themes, making it a unique experience despite its flaws.

    • “And the translation was wonky at some points that it made me laugh.”
    • “Just started the game, the English translation is hilariously awful.”
    • “Breaks all of the melodrama the opening sets up with the hilarious machine translations.”
  • character development14 mentions

    Character development in the game is widely praised, with reviewers noting its depth and relatability, despite some initial clichés. Players feel invested in the characters and their interactions, appreciating the well-executed storylines that contribute to a mature narrative. While the pacing may drag at times, the overall character arcs and designs are highlighted as standout features, enhancing the game's emotional impact.

    • “The story is very well written, heartwarming, hilarious, suspenseful, and yet relatable as you play through with many plots and drama and strong character development. It may feel generic and cliché at first, but it is very unique and mature, which you can understand.”
    • “There is character development for everyone, and you really invest in their interactions and care for them to an extent.”
    • “Really high polish, nice character development, fantastic art and presentation for the price.”
    • “While I do enjoy the direction the story is taking and I love the character designs, playing through this is almost like a chore, if I'm being honest.”
    • “Kinda drags on a little, but it's also necessary for the character development.”
  • gameplay13 mentions

    The gameplay in this visual novel is minimal, primarily consisting of reading and clicking through the story, which some players find lacking compared to other genres. While the soundtrack enhances the experience, the overall mechanics are described as incoherent, and the game has been criticized for its limited interactivity and reliance on typical genre tropes. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the lengthy playtime and emotional depth of the narrative.

    • “I finished the game off for Daisy's route at 78 hours of gameplay.”
    • “The soundtrack is perfect, wonderful... it improves a lot the gameplay/reading; the sad music can bring you down in the bad moments of the story, just as the happy ones can make you feel relieved after moments of tension.”
    • “In my 30+ hours of gameplay (overtaking my playthrough of 'If My Heart Had Wings', which is my number one favorite), I learned some crucial things that I'm still digesting.”
    • “The only complaint I have is the lack of gameplay.”
    • “Note: there is very little gameplay, if any at all, because it's just a visual novel with background music.”
    • “Gameplay/story: simple kinetic novel, just click or use the auto and read the story; might not be for everyone, especially with this kind of slice-of-life/romance setting. For someone who has played a lot of visual novels, the story feels kind of generic in my opinion.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The atmosphere of the visual novel is generally praised for its engaging art style, effective use of camera pans, and fitting soundtracks that enhance the overall experience. However, the poor quality of the translation detracts from the immersion, impacting the intended emotional tone. Overall, it creates a cozy and sentimental high school vibe that resonates well with players.

    • “The art style of this visual novel makes great use of camera pans to enhance the atmosphere of the scenes.”
    • “The songs are quite refreshing and complement the atmosphere in most cases.”
    • “A sentimental high school visual novel with a nice and cozy atmosphere.”
    • “The translation is clearly Google Translate gibberish and ruins all atmosphere.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The optimization of the game is praised for its exceptional cost performance, offering a high-quality experience at a minimal price. Users highlight the impressive voice performance, further enhancing the overall value.

    • “Extremely high cost-performance novel.”
    • “The price-performance ratio is totally impressive; you pay almost nothing, yet you get so much.”
    • “The voice performance is at a high level.”
    • “The price-performance ratio is totally messed up; you pay almost nothing, yet you get so much.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent performance issues.”
    • “The game runs poorly on various systems, indicating a need for better optimization.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be extremely tedious, with some feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. However, others appreciate the slow pace as it allows for deeper emotional engagement with the story and characters. Additionally, the English translation can be challenging, which may further complicate the grinding experience.

    • “extremely tedious.”
    • “One warning I will give is that the English translation is tedious to understand at times, so you will have to wink at that once in a while and just try to catch whatever original meaning was there.”
    • “Some may think that tedious, but this is a story being told so I am encouraged to see the emotions and reactions of all parties considered before it moves on to the next 'drama'. I have not completed this game yet as I am several hours in and still not near the conclusion.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has raised concerns among users, with some perceiving it as a potential cash grab due to aggressive advertising for other titles by the publisher. This has led to skepticism about the game's quality and value.

    • “When I first bought this game, I had skepticism on whether this may be one of those poorly made, cheap, cash grab games that you tend to see flooding the Steam store nowadays.”
    • “The publisher spams the game update/patch notes section of the owner's Steam main page with advertisements for other games.”
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Play time

24hMedian play time
36hAverage play time
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*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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