Trinity Universe

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
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  1. Worth Playing
    80
    Trinity Universe is a good choice for RPG fans who don't mind a heavy dose of humor in their games, and it'll keep you entertained for quite a while.
  2. ZTGD
    80
    Overall, I liked the battle system. However, it can get very overcomplicated, very quickly.
  3. GamingXP
    78
    Trinity Universe is an exciting JRPG which takes time to play, but stands up with nice anime graphics, funny dialogs and cool fights. If you plan to play Trinity Universe, you definitely will need a lot of free time.
  5. Digital Chumps
    76
    Dozens of dungeons overflowing with enemies and treasures for you to battle and collect to your hearts content, but it will require some patience and tolerance on your part to fully enjoy. For JRPG and turn based fans, this is certainly worth your attention.
  6. GameShark
    75
    Yes, the game is fan service, and plays to an audience that can't get enough of Etna, Flonne and Prinny, but it's also a decent game that succeeds in offering something new.
  7. GameWatcher
    75
    Dodgy camera and mildly repetitive dungeon scenery aside, Trinity Universe has a lot going for it. The subtleties of the Fury battle system and the humorous storylines will keep you entertained for hours on end.
  8. GameCritics
    75
    It's light, accessible, and almost hysterically funny at times.
  9. PSX Extreme
    71
    It's just underwhelming.
  10. GameSpot
    70
    You can save the Netheruniverse from floating sushi, but not always from repetitious dungeon crawling.
  11. PlayStation LifeStyle
    70
    One of those games that you will enjoy playing but will leave you wanting just a bit more from the developer.
  12. Extreme Gamer
    67
    Sure, it's not perfect, but it is still a fun, addictive experience.
  13. Kombo
    65
    Tri-Uni straddles the unfortunate border of mediocrity. It isn't good, but it isn't bad. Hardcore JRPG fans might want to give it a home, but those that only pick the best of the genre should rather leave it on the store shelves.
  14. Everyeye.it
    65
    The battle system is quite interesting, but Trinity Universe has no story, no NPC interactions, no exploration. Designed for the perfect "Otaku", not for other players.
  15. RPG Fan
    63
    All-in-all Trinity Universe swims the seas of mediocrity. Whilst it's not a bad game, it doesn't try very hard to appeal to a large audience.
  16. Play UK
    61
    Simply put, the audience for which it was intended will enjoy it. [Issue#194, p.96]
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  17. Eurogamer
    60
    While it's commendable that publishers are still localising these quintessentially weird and wonderful Japanese games, ironically, Trinity Universe's biggest problem might just be that it's not quite crazy enough.
  18. GamePro
    60
    Trinity Universe's pleasantly creative silliness doesn't extend through all areas of its design, and that's its biggest fault.
  19. Edge Magazine
    60
    Those who can overlook the rudimentary visuals, convoluted interface and overly forced dialogue may lose themselves in the vast mathematical playpen. [Aug 2010, p.95]
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  20. Cheat Code Central
    60
    While TU might be weak in all other areas, it delivers exactly what the targeted niche market is expecting: A huge cast of oddballs going crazy during unbelievable cutscenes.
  21. Games Master UK
    55
    Dense JRPG that lacks the humor and storytelling of other Nippon Ichi titles. [Sept 2010, p.104]
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  22. Metro GameCentral
    50
    A dungeon-crawling mix of Disgaea and Atelier proves just as impenetrable and cliquey as it sounds.
  23. Gaming Nexus
    50
    Trinity Universe isn't quite the shining star I was hoping it would be. A complicated character augmentation system and a bland sense of exploration keep this adventure from being truly stellar.
  24. Eurogamer Spain
    50
    The fan-service element is cool, but the rest of the game is just sub-par.
  25. PSM3 Magazine UK
    42
    It ends up feeling dreary. [Aug 2010, p.97]
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  26. games(TM)
    40
    Trinity Universe's combat lacks the depth that Nippon Ichi and Gust have shown in the past. It too often feels repetitive, clunky, and lacking the strategy we've come to expect. [Aug 2010, p.124]
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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. asdasd33a
    Apr 23, 2014
    0
    I cant belie I am saying this but this one of the worst game I've ever actually played to the end.
    The game itself is more or less standard    I cant belie I am saying this but this one of the worst game I've ever actually played to the end.
    The game itself is more or less standard turn based combat jrpg without much story - the world is ending and characters that do not impress. The gameplay itself consists of same looking single corridor dungeons with some split off square rooms and a boss - always. Go in straight corridor kill boss advance story and collect some useless upgrade stuff. The predecessor to this game Cross Edge at least had an innovative battle system and was challenging this thing has no appeal and is a very poor game at best. Replaying any good PS2 jrpg is more fun than exploring this new world. Nothing to see or experience here other than tedium and some frustration.    … Full Review »
  2. Razzee
    Apr 21, 2019
    8
    In the current year, I have come to know about Trinity Universe through a video, mentioning that it was a prequel of the first Neptunia game,In the current year, I have come to know about Trinity Universe through a video, mentioning that it was a prequel of the first Neptunia game, I bought a new/sealed copy of this game from a shop two months ago, played it to its platinum trophy and I must say that Trinity Universe became one of my favorite RPGs, although mostly for its visual novel elements. The visual novel portion of this game is revolutionary, since the "Active Animation Adventure" system, which is present in almost every game from Idea Factory, was first introduced here, and it is simply gorgeous, with its living sprites conceived by the experienced illustrator Tsunako. Take a look at the "System" tab on the (still up) official website to know what I'm talking about. The gameplay portion (classic dungeon-crawler, similar to Mary Skelter) is not the best I have seen but it works well - it seemed balanced to me as I didn't have to grind a lot and dungeons are not that repetitive, compared to Neptunia. Loading times inside dungeons were not that bad either. If I have to complain about something in this game, is that the whole game runs directly from the disc, there is no install option, thus if you do something that demands more than the reader can load, the game may freeze your console. It happened to me once while I was browsing the art gallery. This is a known issue and can happen if you skip dialogues too. 3D models of the characters could have been better worked on (they look like from an early PS2 game, made of wax). If you're a fan of games from Idea Factory or visual novel in general, Trinity Universe is a title I highly recommend you, since it originated the Neptunia franchise, the system I mentioned before (present in IF games only) and, well, for what Trinity Universe is, a RPG with a silly but enjoyable story and likable characters (plus the jokes) that anime fans will surely feel familiar with. Adding to replay value, each protagonist has their own route, and every dialogue line is voiced - quite impressive for a 2009 game with low budget. Unfortunately, this game is not very accessible, since it is a PS3 exclusive disc-only game and physical copies are rare. I hope to see it remastered and ported to more platforms once the actual publisher loses its publishing rights.… Full Review »
  3. dragon0085
    Apr 29, 2013
    8
    This game is VERY funny and the story is entertaining, the thing that stops it from being 'perfect' is two major flaws that detract: itemThis game is VERY funny and the story is entertaining, the thing that stops it from being 'perfect' is two major flaws that detract: item grinding and simple battle system.

    It is typical Idea factory grind, meaning it takes forever to get anything. The battle is a simple combo system but really it could have just been 'attack' and saved time.

    It is unfortunate, because I have not laughed as much as I have with this game's story that takes two different sides.    … Full Review »
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