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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : 7/8.1/10 Processeur : Intel Core 2 DUO Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : VRAM320MB, 1280×720 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Support for PCM playback through DirectSound Notes supplémentaires : Windows Media Player 9 equivalent or higher

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : 7/8.1/10 Processeur : Intel Core 2 DUO 2.66GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : VRAM512MB, 1280×720 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Support for PCM playback through DirectSound Notes supplémentaires : Windows Media Player 9 equivalent or higher

Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.3

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Released July 27, 2017
sample: 162 reviews posted after launch (32 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 93 % · 162 reviews (« Very Positive »)
14,99€ 7,49€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over a hundred players finish their journey in the two-to-ten-hour sweet spot, keeping the momentum alive. The narrative carries the weight: 21 positive mentions out of 27, driving an overall 93% positive response across 162 reviews.

What it's about: "Grisaia: Phantom Trigger" is a visual novel, specifically a kinetic novel (without branching routes). Returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki bring you the latest installment in the acclaimed Grisaia series.

In-game

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« Best visual novel I've ever played. Has a captivating story, great characters like Tohka, and stunning visuals make it the best and also the most satisfying visual novel game I've ever experienced. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 28 h played1
« Now I know sniper is not alone on field »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2018 · 2 h played
« [h1] Review using one quote from the game: [/h1] "Hey there, terrorist scum! Makin' sure to "love thy neighbor"?" - Vel »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2021 · 15 h played
« Really good storyline! Extrodinary voice acting! Lovely characters and fine CGs! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2017 · 7 h played
« If you love Volume 3 and Tohka is your favorite Tsundere girl, then you have come to the right place! ☆*:.。.o(≧▽≦)o.。.:*☆ »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 6 h played
« i dont know who thought increasing price by 100%-300% would be a good marketing strategy but i gotta do what i can do by leaving a negative review to discourage people from spending money on these games »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2023 · 5 h played
« FrontWing scammed backers of its KickStarter/IndieGogo projects of their money, can no longer recommend the series. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 5 h played
« this really short chapter of tohka made me learn how to eat a bigass serving of ramen »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2018 · 4 h played
« Decent story, cute girls, no sex, ecchi »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 8 h played

In players' words

« Best visual novel I've ever played. Has a captivating story, great characters like Tohka, and stunning visuals make it the best and also the most satisfying visual novel game I've ever experienced. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 28 h played1
« i dont know who thought increasing price by 100%-300% would be a good marketing strategy but i gotta do what i can do by leaving a negative review to discourage people from spending money on these games »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2023 · 5 h played
« Now I know sniper is not alone on field »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2018 · 2 h played
« FrontWing scammed backers of its KickStarter/IndieGogo projects of their money, can no longer recommend the series. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 5 h played
« [h1] Review using one quote from the game: [/h1] "Hey there, terrorist scum! Makin' sure to "love thy neighbor"?" - Vel »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2021 · 15 h played
« this really short chapter of tohka made me learn how to eat a bigass serving of ramen »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2018 · 4 h played
« Really good storyline! Extrodinary voice acting! Lovely characters and fine CGs! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2017 · 7 h played
« Decent story, cute girls, no sex, ecchi »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 8 h played
« If you love Volume 3 and Tohka is your favorite Tsundere girl, then you have come to the right place! ☆*:.。.o(≧▽≦)o.。.:*☆ »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 6 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
78 % pos · n=27
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=9
Value for money
25 % pos · n=8
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=7
Content / longevity
86 % pos · n=7
Gameplay
83 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing272151
Graphics / art9900
Value for money8206
Audio / music7700
Content / longevity7601
Gameplay6501
Stability / bugs1001
Interface / UX1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.2 h.

<2h
100 % (n=6)
2-10h
94 % (n=111)
10-25h
90 % (n=30)
>25h
93 % (n=15)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

38,8 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 15 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 75,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The narrative anchors the praise: 21 positive mentions out of 27
  • Visuals deliver a flawless impression: 9 positive mentions out of 9
  • Sound design hits every right note: 7 positive mentions out of 7
  • Gameplay pleases the majority: 5 positive mentions out of 6

Weaknesses

  • Pricing feels restrictive to some: 6 negative mentions out of 8
  • Content volume falls short for a tiny fraction: 1 negative mention out of 7
  • Technical issues pop up minimally: 1 negative mention out of 1

Who is it for?

Visual novel enthusiasts who appreciate polished art assets and steady pacing within a 2 to 10-hour runtime will feel right at home.

Is Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.3 worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 93% of 162 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative anchors the praise. Current price: 7,49€ (50% off).

Verdict

A reliable entry that mostly pleases its target audience through strong production values and engaging writing. Even with lingering complaints about the cost, the overall reception sits comfortably at 93% positive.

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