Trouble Comes Twice
- July 14, 2023
- Foxglove Games
Get on Steam"Trouble Comes Twice" is a bisexual romcom visual novel featuring twins Hazel and Jace who decide to make a bet on who can find a boyfriend or girlfriend first. With four romanceable love interests, eight routes, and 16 endings, players can enjoy hours of comedy, angst, and fluff. The game boasts 40 CG illustrations and 9 chibi illustrations, showcasing the characters' personalities and dynamics. The two playable protagonists, Jace and Hazel, each have their own unique paths and endings, providing a diverse and engaging gameplay experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming and relatable characters with distinct personalities that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Lighthearted and humorous plot that provides a fun and cozy escape, making it enjoyable for players looking for a casual visual novel.
- Unique concept of having two protagonists with different routes for the same love interests, adding depth and replayability to the game.
- Inconsistent art style and quality between character sprites and CGs, which can be jarring for players.
- Relatively short routes that may leave players wanting more content and depth in certain storylines.
- Some routes feel imbalanced, particularly Jace's, which lacks the same level of detail and engagement as Hazel's routes.
- story48 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging and light-hearted, featuring diverse routes and well-developed characters, though some players noted inconsistencies and a lack of depth in certain side stories. While the main narrative is enjoyable and the interactions between characters are appreciated, there are calls for more dynamic events and deeper exploration of character backgrounds. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point of the game, despite some criticisms regarding its pacing and the impact of player choices.
“The art, story, and characters were wonderful.”
“I love all the characters and their development through the story.”
“This game has many diverse routes, an engaging story, and two lovable protagonists.”
“I did notice some inconsistencies in the story sometimes.”
“Only 3/10, I guess, because I was looking forward to any 'real' side story and it feels like there was no 'bonus' story at all.”
“I mean, there was a mess because of all this fighting stuff in Hazel's story (not very detailed to tell the truth, but still a mess) while playing for Jace you get only a short dialogue without any specific details at all!”
- humor44 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for being charming, lighthearted, and consistently entertaining, particularly through the antics of the twins and their engaging banter. Players appreciate the well-written characters and the blend of sweet moments with self-aware, meta commentary that enhances the overall experience. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a fun and humorous romantic visual novel.
“A genuinely warm, funny rom-com visual novel.”
“This game has a fantastic sense of humor, with two ridiculous but highly entertaining protagonists and a small but compelling cast of love interests to complement them.”
“All in all, I think that my final thoughts about this game can be summarized well with this: it's a humorous, lighthearted, and well-constructed world that you can escape into.”
- emotional18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, with engaging relationships that develop organically without feeling rushed. While there are some short-term conflicts, the overall tone is uplifting, featuring no significant tragic endings, and moments of humor that enhance the experience. Players have noted that certain routes, like Adrian's, can evoke strong emotional responses, making the game both touching and enjoyable.
“I think that's what I appreciate most about it; the fact it's all just soft and touching in the end.”
“It's heartwarming; it makes me hopeful for everyone involved.”
“I thought it would feel short, but it felt like the relationships you build with the love interests developed organically without being too rushed, and there were lots of heartwarming moments (and funny ones) with everyone!”
- graphics16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are noted for their inconsistent art style and quality, particularly between sprites and CGs, which some players found jarring. However, many reviewers appreciated the overall pleasantness of the character designs and found the additional chibi artworks to be charming. Despite these inconsistencies, the visuals did not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The art style is super pleasant.”
“But the extra CGs and chibi artworks are really cute.”
“Still, I very much enjoyed my time playing Trouble Comes Twice, and I have to say, the regular artwork of the characters is so lovely!”
“Inconsistent art style and quality.”
“I have an issue with the inconsistency in the art styles.”
“The art style for their sprites and CGs is completely different.”
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as nice and fitting, enhancing the overall experience, particularly in emotional scenes. However, some players find it repetitive and inoffensive, often not paying much attention to it unless it becomes jarring. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, it may lack variety.
“The ending scene in the snow, accompanied by a lovely music track, left me giddy and so, so happy to have picked up this game.”
“The music is nice enough but occasionally felt repetitive.”
“Music: nice but repetitive”
“Music is inoffensive.”
“The music is fitting too; I personally don't really pay much attention to it unless I really need to/find it jarring, which so far hasn't been the case, thus good enough in my books!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability by allowing players to explore all romance options with both siblings, encouraging multiple playthroughs to experience different storylines and relationships.
“Both siblings getting the chance to date all romance options is a great thing and adds additional replayability.”
