Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story

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In Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story, players navigate a mature, dramatic plot as a princess during the Warring States Period. With a twist of fantasy, demons invade, forcing the princess to leave her comfortable life. The game features well-known historical figures such as Sanada Yukimura and Takenaka Hanbei, who can be romanced, adding a layer of intrigue and excitement to the war story.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story screenshot

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

story46 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The art style is beautiful and the character designs are appealing.
The game features an interesting premise with a unique blend of historical and supernatural elements.
Some routes offer engaging storylines that evoke strong emotions, making for a memorable experience.

The game contains problematic themes, including sexual assault and incest, which may be uncomfortable for many players.
Character development is often shallow, leading to a lack of emotional investment in the protagonists.
The writing suffers from translation issues and repetitive dialogue, detracting from the overall experience.

story
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
66%
5%
The story of "Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story" presents an intriguing premise centered around a princess battling demons and seeking to resurrect her family, but suffers from rushed pacing and underdeveloped character arcs, leaving many players feeling disconnected. While some routes offer engaging narratives and bittersweet endings, others are criticized for their lack of coherence and problematic themes, including incest implications. Overall, the game has potential but often falls short in execution, leading to mixed reviews regarding its storytelling quality.
- “Destiny's princess: a war story, a love story ~forbidden love~ tells the tale of a princess, her wish to resurrect her dead family, and her struggles.”
- “The story had a deeper plot than I imagined, and the characters were good.”
- “The story is fine but short, and the characters were fairly predictable.”
- “The game was boring and the story didn't flow very well.”
- “I tried so hard to commit to this story, but after 30 minutes of gameplay, I was driven insane with boredom.”
- “The storyline is terribly written, the characterization is appalling.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
47%
15%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature, often looping only a few tracks, which can detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the quality of the music and its ability to enhance the story, others find it too loud or lacking in variety, leading them to mute it entirely. Overall, the soundtrack is described as decent but ultimately limited, with a few standout tracks amidst the repetition.
- “Also the music and art is amazing.”
- “The music is nice, the art is lovely.”
- “For the artwork and music were fantastic and enhanced the story.”
- “With no voice acting, no auto-read, and what I'm pretty sure was the exact same three background music tracks playing on repeat, the multitude of bad ends disguised as good ends, and quite frankly, terrible route options, it doesn’t have much to stand on.”
- “While it's not a detractor for everyone, I literally had to mute the music entirely in order to finish the game.”
- “The music is decent, but gets horribly repetitive.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
36%
14%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful artwork and character designs, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some reviewers noted a lack of variety in still images and criticized the use of filters and post-processing effects, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, they may not be sufficient to elevate the game on their own. Overall, the art style is considered a strong point, but it is not without its shortcomings.
- “This game looked so good, and had great graphics for a visual novel, and I didn't even mind the looping music because it was good.”
- “The artwork, story, and everything is just...wow.”
- “Stunning artwork though.”
- “The only thing that's decent is the artwork, but artwork cannot carry a visual novel.”
- “While the art style is okay, the backgrounds leave much to be desired.”
- “A lot of the artwork goes through a ton of lazy filters and post-processing work.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
Character development in the game is criticized for being rushed and lacking depth, with some characters feeling one-dimensional and their personalities forced to fit the narrative. While the character designs are appreciated for their aesthetic appeal, the overall execution of character arcs is deemed awkward and unsatisfactory, detracting from the overall experience.
- “+ pretty art and nice character designs”
- “+ well done graphics & character designs”
- “Unfortunately, it feels like some of her character development was rushed or her personality shoehorned in to fit the length of the route and sometimes loses her 'self' in order to get into trouble the hero can save her from or to submit to his desires in the presumably limited word count.”
- “Awkward storyline with poor character development, mediocre quality overall.”
- “The character design is similarly average.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a bittersweet tone, leaving players feeling conflicted and often dissatisfied with the outcomes of the storylines. While some players appreciate the depth of character and the potential for tears, others express frustration over the lack of a fully romantic resolution, desiring a more uplifting narrative. Overall, the game elicits strong emotional responses, ranging from heartbreak to a desire for more positive endings.
- “After all the emotional investment, I do wish that there was a solidly romantic storyline where I can choose for everything to go right.”
- “I love the characters, and seriously this game makes me want to cry!”
- “So if you want to curl up with a great visual novel, buy this game and be prepared to shed a tear or two, as well as taking a cold shower after ;)”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the character Oda Nobunaga, whose antics are frequently amusing, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Players find the game's comedic elements to be a significant and positive aspect.
- “I like Oda Nobunaga the best of all the characters; the way he acts is just funny a lot of the time.”
- “Funny and nice game.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized to the extent that one user felt compelled to request a refund after just two hours of play, indicating significant dissatisfaction with the experience.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
Users express disappointment in the replayability of the game, noting a lack of engaging content and options compared to other titles in the genre. Many feel that the game falls short in providing meaningful replay value, suggesting a need for higher quality and more diverse gameplay elements.
- “The game offers a wealth of choices and paths, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and character arcs, I find myself coming back to explore different outcomes.”
- “The variety of gameplay styles and challenges ensures that no two sessions are ever the same.”
- “I've spent over 60 dollars on multiple fully fleshed out games within this category which had minigames, way more CGs, a ton of options, and replay value, so I would like to see less quantity and more quality from these developers, since I know where it could be better.”
- “There is no replay value either.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users find the game to be stable and well-developed, with minimal bugs, especially considering its affordable price of $16. The quality of the art further enhances the positive perception of its stability.
- “It's worth it at its price point overall at $16 for what is basically a well-developed, bug-free visual novel with very well done art.”