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visual novel
The Labyrinth of Grisaia
By Front Wing, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation Portable
- PlayStation Vita
What it is
The Labyrinth of Grisaia is a visual novel by Front Wing and a sequel to The Fruit of Grisaia. The store description recommends playing the first game before starting this one. Its story returns to a young man reflecting on his past and feeling troubled by the women he has met during a more peaceful period of his life. The character stories include a girl learning the meaning of her birth, someone moving from being protected to protecting others, and a renewed appreciation for being alive. The Steam description frames the narrative around the question of whether things can remain as they are, and a decision to spend a life alongside someone. Steam lists it as Adventure and Casual, with single-player play, custom volume controls, the ability to save at any time, and play without timed input. Other listed features include stereo sound, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. The listed platforms include Windows, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation Vita, while the Steam version is for Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Save anytime
- Playable without timed input
- Custom volume controls
- Family Sharing is listed
- Steam version lists Windows only
- Recommended to play the first game beforehand
Who it suits
It suits visual novel readers interested in character-focused stories and the listed option to play without timed input. The store description recommends starting with The Fruit of Grisaia first.
The Labyrinth of Grisaia continues a story about relationships, memory, and the characters' paths toward protecting or understanding one another. It is a sequel, so the stated recommendation to play The Fruit of Grisaia first is relevant.





