Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story
- April 5, 2016
- Dogenzaka Lab
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamIn 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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Reviews
- The game features a good premise with interesting character dynamics and themes.
- The artwork is beautiful, and the character designs are appealing.
- The game isn't afraid to tackle heavier themes, providing a more mature narrative.
- Many routes contain problematic scenarios, including sexual assault and incest implications.
- The story feels rushed and lacks depth, with some characters being underdeveloped.
- There are repetitive music tracks and limited backgrounds, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story156 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of *Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story ~Forbidden Love~* revolves around a princess's quest to resurrect her deceased family amidst a backdrop of demons and conflict, featuring themes of forbidden love and complex character relationships. While some players found the premise intriguing, many criticized the execution, citing poor writing, repetitive plot points, and a lack of character development, leading to a mixed reception overall. The endings often carry a bittersweet tone, and while some routes offer engaging narratives, others are marred by uncomfortable themes and pacing issues.
“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 endings are not always happy; however, the stories are engaging, very different from each other, and have a fair amount of main storyline differences that make it interesting to play through each one.”
“It was a terrible VN I wasted my time on; it’s missing too many features, the storyline is weird, the guys are mostly dislikeable, and even reaching an ending just had me thankful that it was over.”
“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.”
- music33 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature, often looping only a few tracks, which can become annoying over time. While some appreciate the quality and beauty of the music, others found it too loud or generic, leading to a need to mute it entirely. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as decent but lacking variety, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Also the music and art is amazing.”
“The music is nice, the art is lovely.”
“A beautiful story, amazing artwork and music.”
“With no voice acting, no auto read, 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.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with many praising the artwork as beautiful and well-designed, enhancing the overall experience. However, some critics noted issues such as repetitive visuals, lack of still images, and backgrounds that could be improved. Overall, while the artwork is a highlight, it alone may not be sufficient to elevate the visual novel experience.
“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.”
“I'm really enjoying this game, the characters are all interesting and the artwork is beautiful!”
“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 development7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has been criticized for feeling rushed and lacking depth, with some characters losing their individuality to fit the narrative. While the character designs are generally appreciated, the overall execution of character arcs is seen as awkward and mediocre, detracting from the overall experience.
“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 she loses her 'self' in order to get into trouble the hero can save her from or to submit to his desires.”
“+ 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.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a bittersweet tone across all routes, leaving some players feeling disappointed and frustrated with the lack of a fully romantic storyline. While the characters evoke strong feelings and can lead to tears, the overall experience may not be satisfying for those seeking a purely uplifting narrative.
“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 ;)”
“After all the emotional investment, I do wish that there was a solidly romantic storyline where I can choose for everything to go right.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the character Oda Nobunaga, whose amusing antics contribute to an overall enjoyable experience. Players find the comedic elements to be a significant and positive aspect of the game.
“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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment in the replayability of the game, noting a lack of engaging content and options compared to other titles in the genre. They emphasize a desire for higher quality experiences that offer more replay value, suggesting that the current offering falls short in this regard.
“I've spent over 60 dollars on multiple fully fleshed-out games within this category that had minigames, way more CGs, a ton of options, and replay value. I would like to see less quantity and more quality from these developers, as I know where it could be better.”
“I've spent over 60 dollars on multiple fully fleshed-out games within this category that had minigames, way more CGs, a ton of options, and replay value. I would like to see less quantity and more quality from these developers, as I know where it could be better.”
“There is no replay value either.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, making for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; I haven't encountered any bugs or issues during my playthrough.”
