Commander Babes

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Commander Babes is a single player casual role playing game with horror, fantasy, romance, anime and others themes. It was developed by Norn and was released on June 14, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

From out of an old vase emerge two Sengoku Era generals but... they're hot babes?! Our protagonist Jun finds himself responsible for helping Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen adapt to modern Japan, as well as fulfilling their (after)life-long regret of not experiencing the joy of motherhood.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

story8 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Engaging and humorous storyline featuring reincarnated Sengoku generals adapting to modern life with comedic and romantic elements.
High-quality, vivid artwork and animations with well-drawn CGs, complemented by excellent voice acting for the main heroines.
Moderate game length with numerous intimate scenes, a gallery mode for replaying favorite moments, and smooth technical performance.

The game features minimal player choices with a mostly linear story, limiting replayability and player engagement.
Partial mosaic censorship on genital areas can detract from the adult content experience for some players.
Some reviews criticize poor writing quality, plot inconsistencies, repetitive music, and a storyline that overly focuses on a simplistic motherhood theme.

story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
68%
9%
The story is a mostly linear, light-hearted romantic comedy focusing on playful interactions between the protagonist and two reincarnated heroines adapting to modern life and motherhood. While many find the narrative humorous, engaging, and emotionally touching with well-written characters, others criticize it for shallow plot, repetitiveness, plot holes, and limited branching or depth. The game balances story with adult content, appealing primarily to fans of the genre but lacking the complexity or polish expected by some players.
- “The story's charm comes from the playful interactions between Jun and the two reincarnated heroines as they struggle to adapt to school life, modern customs, and their desire to experience motherhood.”
- “The game features a mostly linear storyline with engaging character dynamics as Jun helps Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen navigate modern life while fulfilling their afterlife goal of motherhood.”
- “The story legitimately made me cry; the pure heart and soul that went into crafting this tightly knit narrative is astounding.”
- “With story and writing being the focus of these games (besides the hot fast oozing sex), I’ll start by saying that it is without a doubt the worst writing I’ve ever encountered in a video game, which includes the atrocity that was Dear Esther!”
- “This creepy, borderline fascist thought is the driving force behind what begrudgingly passes for a story: boring dialogue, copy-paste lewdness, boring dialogue, copy-paste lewdness, over, and over, and over again.”
- “There are plenty of plot holes, inconsistencies and ludicrous storytelling throughout the story.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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27%
The graphics are praised for their vivid, detailed, and vibrant artwork with high-quality character designs and animations that effectively bring the Sengoku babes to life. Despite some minor stretching of CGs from 4:3 to 16:9, the visuals are considered pure art, standing out even decades later for their quality. The game features 20 scenes with 17 h-scenes, complemented by good voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
- “Vivid and detailed artwork with high-quality character designs and animations that bring the Sengoku babes to life.”
- “Vibrant visuals: beautiful character designs with high-quality CGs and animation, featuring 20 scenes, including 17 H-scenes.”
- “These graphics go beyond 'limitations'; in fifty years, people will wonder how the developers got the graphics to look this good on a 2019 release.”
- “The story also describes character dialog, action, movement, and feeling very precisely with limited artwork and it's up to ourselves to imagine it.”
- “As a nukige, it eschews plot and storyline for hentai artwork and voice acting.”
- “14 chapters, 17 h events, 20 gallery artworks.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Commander Babes" is widely praised for its entertaining and comical storyline that cleverly blends quirky, lighthearted comedy with romantic and erotic elements. Players appreciate the game's witty contrasts between the characters' warrior pasts and modern lives, creating a consistently funny and engaging experience throughout.
- “The game features well-drawn CGs and a comical storyline that blends humor with romantic and intimate scenes, creating a unique and enjoyable narrative for fans of the genre.”
- “"Commander Babes" offers a fun, lighthearted visual novel experience packed with humor, romance, and steamy scenes.”
- “The art is beautiful, plus lots of achievements, scenes and the plot is so funny I can't stop laughing.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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30%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some praising its catchy tunes and emotional impact, even calling it a work of art, while others criticize it for being repetitive, monotonous, and accompanied by distracting sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack adds to the mood but suffers from limited variety and frequent looping.
- “The music is pure art; there had never been a soundtrack to anything I was proud to show my parents before this game.”
- “The music was very beautiful with many funny phases along the way.”
- “Has some catchy tunes and the 'mood music' did its job.”
- “Even if you were trying to get your rocks off to this, the sound effects are just so gross and moist that they would be very distracting indeed, accompanied by the awful music, which consists of annoying, bleepy 30-second jingles that loop constantly, so that I found myself reaching for a podcast after only 20 minutes.”
- “First, this game is rather limited in the storyline, plot, normal CGs, and background music variety.”
- “The same background music tends to repeat after a few scenes or so.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is praised for its heartfelt romantic and comedic moments, especially the touching journey toward motherhood and a powerful final battle. However, the main character's indecisiveness and reliance on instinct may hinder emotional depth for some players. Overall, the narrative's sincerity and emotional impact are highly appreciated.
- “Romantic and comedic escapades: experience heartwarming and steamy moments with the two heroines.”
- “As the story progresses, Jun helps them achieve their long-held desire to experience motherhood, leading to a series of sensual and heartwarming moments.”
- “The story legitimately made me cry; the pure heart and soul that went into crafting this tightly knit narrative is astounding.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game has limited replayability due to its linear structure and minimal player choices, resulting in the same ending regardless of decisions. While it includes multiple chapters and scenes to revisit, adding more decision points could enhance replay value and player engagement.
- “The game contains a total of 14 chapters, 20 gallery items, and 17 replayable H-scenes with 1 player choice decision that still ends with the same ending.”
- “The game could benefit from more decision points to enhance replayability and player engagement.”
- “The game contains a total of 14 chapters, 20 gallery items, and 17 replayable scenes with only 1 player choice decision that still ends up in the same ending.”
- “While the linear nature may not offer much in the way of replayability beyond revisiting CGs, the overall experience is enjoyable and well worth the time for fans of the genre.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is showcased through vivid, detailed artwork and high-quality animations that effectively bring the Sengoku-themed characters to life. The vibrant visuals and beautifully designed CG scenes enhance the overall portrayal and immersion of each character.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game runs smoothly without major performance issues, but navigation within the gallery scenes could be more optimized for a better user experience.
- “Runs smoothly without notable issues, though scene navigation in the gallery could be improved.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is highly praised for its smooth and intuitive controls, providing an unmatched and engaging experience.
- “The gameplay is unmatched, the controls are smooth and intuitive.”