Tricolour Lovestory
- September 20, 2017
- HL-Galgame
- 24h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- story960 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of "Tricolour Lovestory" is a complex and emotional narrative centered around themes of love, friendship, and personal growth, set against a backdrop of school life and familial struggles. While many players find the plot engaging and well-developed, the overall experience is often marred by poor English translations that can detract from immersion and clarity. Despite these issues, the game is praised for its character depth and evocative soundtrack, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of visual novels, especially at its low price point.
“Tricolour lovestory is a heartfelt gem that immerses you in a tale of love, friendship, and personal growth.”
“The evocative soundtrack and subtle storytelling nuances add an extra layer of depth to the experience.”
“This game has a wonderful story that gave me feelings I haven't felt playing a game in a while.”
“The story wasn't going anywhere - a teen boy from an abusive family secretly joins an art class.”
“I get that the main character is a depressed loser, that cheers up for like 1/5 of the game, and is decent maybe another 1/5 of the game or so, but the parts where he is just a depressed loser that doesn't take any action are some of the most frustrating parts of the story you'll probably ever come across.”
“The plot is pretty bland and the bad translation actually helps make it more amusing but I click through (or honestly hit ctrl through) an absolute avalanche of text, click something in a sketchbook and then am promptly hit with another avalanche of text.”
- music261 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and ability to enhance the storytelling experience, with many users praising the soundtrack as a standout feature. While some noted that the music can be repetitive and lacks variety, the overall quality, including the voice acting and thematic songs, was highlighted as exceptional, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a major asset, elevating the visual novel's impact and enjoyment.
“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.”
“Whether it's just the normal, slice-of-life scene music, the awkward, comedic music, or especially the emotional, romantic music, it's all amazing, and I just can't get it out of my head.”
“It's got okay art, cute girls, and an okay soundtrack that you forget about pretty easily.”
“The music can get a bit repetitive though.”
“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.”
- graphics143 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality, featuring beautiful artwork, detailed backgrounds, and a charming anime art style that stands out. Many reviewers highlight the impressive character designs and the effective use of visual elements to enhance the storytelling experience. However, some criticisms arise regarding the translation quality, which detracts from the overall enjoyment despite the stunning visuals.
“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 three 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 what 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 graphics are decent and so is the soundtrack.”
- emotional107 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its compelling narrative, relatable characters, and a blend of heartwarming and heartbreaking moments that resonate deeply with players. Many reviews emphasize the game's ability to evoke a wide range of feelings, from joy to sadness, often resulting in an emotional rollercoaster experience that leaves players feeling attached to the characters and their journeys. Despite some criticisms regarding storytelling flaws and pacing, the overall consensus is that the game delivers a touching and immersive emotional experience, enhanced by its music and artwork.
“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 till you actually decide anything for yourself; for about 3 hours (if you're skipping most of the writing), you are getting Steam achievements for just reading a boring story!”
“Avoid this at all costs, the most boring story?”
“Boring story.”
- humor36 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its hilariously poor English translation, which often leads to laugh-out-loud moments. While the game features cute and heartwarming elements, the comedic aspects can sometimes overshadow emotional scenes due to the translation issues. Overall, players find the humor to be a standout feature, making the experience enjoyable despite the game's flaws.
“Just started the game, the English translation is hilariously awful.”
“This game reawakened my love for horrible but hilarious Google translates.”
“Breaks all of the melodrama the opening sets up with the hilarious machine translations.”
- character development28 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is widely praised, with reviewers noting that it is strong, meaningful, and allows players to invest in the characters' interactions. While some feel the pacing can drag, the overall narrative is described as well-written and relatable, contributing to a unique and mature experience. The character designs and art are also highlighted as standout features, enhancing the emotional engagement with the story.
“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.”
“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 is also necessary for the character development.”
“There is character development for everyone and you really invest in their interactions and care for them to an extent.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on reading and clicking through a visual novel format, with minimal interactive elements, which some players find lacking. While the soundtrack enhances the experience, there are complaints about bugs and poor English translations that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay experience is described as simple and may not appeal to everyone, particularly those seeking more dynamic mechanics.
“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.”
“Not much in terms of gameplay (even for a visual novel), and has horrible English translations.”
“Note: there is very little gameplay, if any at all, to this because it's just a visual novel with background music.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the visual novel is generally praised for its cozy and sentimental vibe, enhanced by effective camera work and refreshing soundtracks that complement the scenes. However, the poor quality of the translation detracts significantly from the overall experience, undermining the intended atmosphere.
“The songs they put are quite refreshing and go well with the atmosphere in most cases.”
“A sentimental high school visual novel with a nice and cozy atmosphere.”
“Soundtracks are nice, the atmosphere and vibes are on point and give you the right feeling.”
“The translation is clearly Google Translate gibberish and ruins all atmosphere.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is praised for its exceptional cost-performance ratio, offering high-quality content at a minimal price. Users highlight that despite the low cost, the overall performance, particularly in voice acting, is impressively high.
“The voice performance is at a high level.”
“[vn] extremely high cost performance novel.”
“The price-performance ratio is totally messed up; you pay almost nothing, yet you get so much.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
“The game suffers from poor optimization, causing frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be extremely tedious, though some appreciate the depth it adds to the storytelling by allowing for emotional exploration. However, the lengthy progression can be frustrating, especially when compounded by challenging English translations that may obscure the original meaning.
“Extremely tedious.”
“One warning I will give is that the English translation is tedious to understand at times, so you will have to overlook that once in a while and just try to catch whatever original meaning was there.”
“Some may think that this is 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.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has raised concerns among users, with some perceiving it as a potential cash grab similar to other low-quality titles on the Steam store. Additionally, the publisher's frequent promotion of other games in update notes has been criticized as overly aggressive and detracting from the game's value.
“Publisher spams game update/patch notes section of owner's Steam main page with advertisements for other games.”
“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.”
