Trinity Universe

 PlayStation 3
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
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  1. vahn
    Jul 28, 2012
    8
    I dare to say this is one of the FEW good jrpgs on the ps3, and I'm writing this review 2 years after the release of Trinity Universe...showing that to this day we still lack good jrpgs, lacking basically anything, from story to gameplay, from longevity to entertainment. I know there few good jrpgs, but this game showed what a good game needed. First of all, the game is based on irony andI dare to say this is one of the FEW good jrpgs on the ps3, and I'm writing this review 2 years after the release of Trinity Universe...showing that to this day we still lack good jrpgs, lacking basically anything, from story to gameplay, from longevity to entertainment. I know there few good jrpgs, but this game showed what a good game needed. First of all, the game is based on irony and comedic moments, meaning that the plot will be very light and not totally serious, which can be both good and bad, depending on your tastes. Second, the game is a turn based jrpg: few tweaks in the mechanics, few difference from the other games, but the system is almost untouched: your turn->you attack->next member. Even if overused, the turn based formula is still a great way to combine both strategy and action; infact, you press buttons to put a combination of attack in order to make a better combo attack, which is actually nice (and, if I have to make a comparison, it reminded me of Legend of Legaia on the first playstation). What only saddens me is that this generation considers this kind of gaming "too old", but I only say this: "If it's old and overused, it's because it still works greatly, doesn't it?". Oh, and it's also very repetitive. Anyway, third: there are many secondary actions to do: item creation (gust's trademark), the colosseum (in order to get some specific items usually, and to beat harder monsters), the managraphics (which usually add different effects to your weapons and also makes you get specific mana from enemies), plus there is a total of 15 characters...and NONE of them are to be downloaded (the rest of the dlcs are also useless: they only give you items that you can easily get in game). And...that's it, unfortunely, and now I gotta start saying that, even if fun, this game is extremely lacking in content: there is basically no exploration, except for the dungeons, but your main place is basically the ONLY place you can visit: that's so cheap and very poor, especially when we're talking about planets! Not only that, the dungeons are also very lacking: they tend to be the same after a while and change only the themes (even though they are many). And on top of that, it uses the "Dungeon Crawler" formula, which is usually good for a portable console. And unfortunely, even if it's interesting at some points and it's supposed to be funny and not taken seriously, the story is very boring and tends to be forgotten very fast, because you'll mostly go grind experience and hardly follow the story, which is also very short by the way. It gives you however two different starts, which is a nice idea, but they are very short in general and it's only meant to "look" longer, especially since there's no played time counter. Even if flawed, this game however is still fun and it's basically "complete": it adds nothing with dlc, and it's can be long if you want to, for example, take the true ending or have all of the 15 characters: basically, the flaws of this game are overthrown by the good sides, and I highly recommend to give it a look.… Expand
  2. 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: 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    This 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.    … Expand
  3. 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, 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 thisIn 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.… Expand

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. GameSpot
    70
    You can save the Netheruniverse from floating sushi, but not always from repetitious dungeon crawling.
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  3. 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.
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