The Fruit of Grisaia

First in Frontwing’s Grisaia series of visual novels, The Fruit of Grisaia introduces protagonist Yuuji and the five heroines… along with the significant baggage each of them are carrying with them.


Developer: Frontwing
Publisher: Sekai Project, Denpasoft
Available on: Windows PC (all-ages), Windows PC (18+)


Cover Game Articles

Grisaia: Introduction - The Grisaia series is an established classic of the visual novel canon. How did it come to be so well-regarded -- and what on Earth does "Grisaia" mean, anyway?
Grisaia: Makina – The Girl in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time - We see a lot of different sides to Grisaia's resident loli heroine Makina over the course of her various narratives. There's a lot more to this noisy little girl than meets the eye, for sure.
Grisaia: Michiru – The Girl in the Box - Michiru is a fascinating, unusual and memorable character in Grisaia's cast; initially seeming to be there for little more than comic relief, she turns out to be one of the deepest, most complex characters there is.
Grisaia: Yumiko – The Girl Who Learned to Be Loved - Yumiko is one of the most obviously "troubled" members of Grisaia's cast, which makes her personal journey of learning how to accept and give love all the more heartwarming as it comes to fruition.
Grisaia: Sachi and the Maid’s Burden - Sachi from Grisaia may be the perfect maid... but why? What led her to develop this obviously put-on persona? And is it something she and her friends should be worried about?
Grisaia: Amane – The Girl Who Learned to Say Thank You - While The Fruit of Grisaia doesn't have a "true" route as such, it's Amane's path that reveals the most about protagonist Yuuji's past -- as well as giving us some insight into a character who is only hinted at in other scenarios.
Grisaia: Yuuji – The Boy Who Was Broken - The Grisaia series may explore each of its heroines in great detail over the course of its various installments... but ultimately the core story is about protagonist Yuuji, one of the most fascinating characters in the medium.

Other Articles about The Fruit of Grisaia

The MoeGamer 2019 Awards: Ten Years, Ten VNs - The MoeGamer Awards are a series of “alternative” awards I’ve devised in collaboration with the community to celebrate the sorts of things that never get celebrated in end-of-year roundups! Find out more here — and feel free to leave a suggestion on that post if you have any good ideas! – It’s nearly the end of a … Continue reading The MoeGamer 2019 Awards: Ten Years, Ten VNs
Waifu Wednesday: Michiru Matsushima - After many months (years, actually, I think) of waiting, I finally took possession of my Grisaia Complete Box today. As you may recall, I had many, many words to say on the subject of The Fruit of Grisaia and its sequel in a previous Cover Game feature, but I’m yet to explore either the third and final … Continue reading Waifu Wednesday: Michiru Matsushima
On the Age-Old Question of Video Game Violence - Over at The Well-Red Mage, which you should really be reading if you enjoy thoughtful and well-considered writing about games without sociopolitical showboating, the Mage posed an interesting question. It’s one we’ve been over many times since the medium’s inception, and yet at the time of writing, it’s once again a hot topic thanks to … Continue reading On the Age-Old Question of Video Game Violence
The MoeGamer Awards: Best Waifu - The MoeGamer Awards are a series of made-up prizes that give me an excuse to celebrate games, concepts and communities I’ve particularly appreciated over the course of 2017. Find out more and suggest some categories here! Today’s suggestion comes to us from Annie Gallagher, longtime friend of the site and self-described trans feminist philosopher, critic, gamer … Continue reading The MoeGamer Awards: Best Waifu
The MoeGamer GameCast: Episode 2 - In this episode, Midori, Yumi, Penelope and I talk about whether it’s professional to cover your eyes at the prospect of boobs, one of the most well-received anime in the current season, Steam Greenlight and more. The GameCast as a whole has had a few minor refinements since Episode 1. Music should now loop properly … Continue reading The MoeGamer GameCast: Episode 2
The MoeGamer GameCast: Episode 1 - In this episode, Midori, Yumi, Penelope and I talk Grisaia, bonking, Ace Combat and more. You’ll notice a few tweaks from the pilot episode, most notably the addition of a custom interface and font as well as some distinctive PC-98-inspired FM synthesis music. The font is the work of Style64, a North American demogroup for … Continue reading The MoeGamer GameCast: Episode 1


Tips and Tricks

Grisaia isn’t heavy on the choices, but in case you need a bit of help:

Amane

Help Sachi
Mr. Standoffish Man
Help Sachi
Reject the money
This calls for shock and awe. Steal a kiss with overbearing force.
Run away with Amane (Good ending)
Run away separately (Very, very bad ending)

Makina

Help Sachi
Mr. Standoffish Man
Help Sachi
Accept the money
Don’t pull the trigger (Good ending)
Pull the trigger (Bad ending)

Michiru

Help Sachi
Mr. Standoffish Man
Help Sachi
Reject the money
This is idiotic. Can’t let myself get caught up in her nonsense.
Ask for an alternate penalty
I want to ask you something
How about a kiss before you go? (Good ending)
Don’t leave after all. Let’s stay together. (Bad ending)

Sachi

Help Sachi
Mr. Standoffish Man
Help Sachi
Reject the money
This is idiotic. Can’t let myself get caught up in her nonsense.
Praise Sachi
Kill her (Good ending)
Kill myself (Bad ending)

Yumiko

Help Sachi
Mr. Standoffish Man
Help Sachi
Reject the money
This is idiotic. Can’t let myself get caught up in her nonsense.
Ask for an alternate penalty
No, it’s nothing.
Confront him together (Good ending)
Run away together (Bad ending)

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