Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei
- September 17, 2020
- Otomate
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei is a charming Otome game with an engaging historical setting and plenty of feudal hotties to fawn over.
"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.
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- 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.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their beautiful artwork, which complements the engaging story and enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the music is noted as being equally beautiful, contributing to the game's aesthetic appeal.
“The story is interesting, and the artworks are truly amazing.”
“Third - beautiful artwork and the music in this game is absolutely beautiful.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its beauty, with a standout soundtrack and impressive voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is great, and the voice actors did an amazing job.”
“The music in this game is absolutely beautiful.”
“The beautiful artwork complements the stunning music perfectly.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the character design in the game, noting similarities to an older otome game set in the same time period, which enhances their enjoyment of the character development.
“The character development in this game is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The backstories and personal growth of each character are well-crafted, adding layers to the overall narrative.”
