- September 17, 2020
- Idea Factory
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei is a charming Otome game with an engaging historical setting and plenty of feudal hotties to fawn over.
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Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei is a single player simulation game with romance and historical themes. It was developed by Idea Factory and was released on September 17, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.
"Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei" is a historical simulation visual novel, where players navigate Shanao's journey as the last Genji clan heir amidst the Genpei war. Shanao, disguised as a man, seeks peace and love while uncovering secrets and forging relationships. Five routes and a Love Catch system determine Shanao's affections and character abilities, impacting the outcome of her story.
- The game features a gripping story set during the Genpei War, with well-developed characters and emotional endings.
- Beautiful CG art and a stunning soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it a treat for the senses.
- The inclusion of extra goodies in the physical edition, such as cards and a poster, adds value and delight for collectors.
- The game is criticized for its linearity, leading to repetitive gameplay and predictable outcomes across different routes.
- Some players found the character design of the love interests unappealing, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The protagonist's disguise as a male character is seen as illogical and annoying, as it is often reiterated throughout the story.
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The story is described as gripping and beautifully illustrated, with character development that enhances the narrative. While it offers an engaging plot set in historical Japan, some players find the linearity of the story limiting, leading to repetitive core events that can detract from the overall experience. Despite this, many appreciate the different routes available based on love interests, which add some variety to the storytelling.
“Gripping story, beautiful CG art.”
“It is lovely to see characters develop and grow as the story progresses - and that includes the heroine.”
“The story is interesting, the artworks are truly amazing.”
“The story follows the same linear route with a few changes depending on your chosen love interest.”
“The entire game is so linear in the story that it can be boring at times, and you just want to fast forward everything - because it is linear, all the key events are the same.”
“The routes are well split so that the main story doesn't repeat too much.”
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Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei is a simulation game with romance and historical themes.
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei is available on Nintendo Switch.
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei was released on September 17, 2020.
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei was developed by Idea Factory.
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei is a single player game.
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