Hanapon Princess
- July 19, 2020
- Kavorkaplay
Get on SteamOne afternoon, after a trip to an antique store, it turns out that a simple statue is actually a magical being from the land of Hanapon. But who’s the better candidate to rule? Meet and talk with all the sisters and decide for yourself!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features cute and likable characters, with a variety of princesses to choose from, each with distinct personalities.
- The artwork is well-done, with nice backgrounds and character designs that appeal to fans of the anime style.
- It offers multiple endings and choices, allowing players to experience different story paths based on their decisions.
- The story is very short and feels rushed, often completing in under two hours, which leaves little room for character development or plot depth.
- The writing quality is poor, with simplistic dialogue and grammar issues that detract from the overall experience.
- Many players feel the game lacks substance, with repetitive endings and minimal variation in the story regardless of the chosen princess.
- story29 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story has been widely criticized for being boring, generic, and overly simplistic, often described as a comical yet silly narrative that unfolds in an implausibly short timeframe. While some appreciate the artwork and fast-paced nature, many reviewers feel that the writing lacks depth and character development, resulting in a narrative that fails to engage or resonate with players. Overall, the story is seen as a missed opportunity, with a need for more substantial choices and a more compelling plot.
“The story is presented and driven forward by humorous answers in dialog form and different branching paths.”
“The story is simple, but it feels like it remains steady in its pacing, though a little rushed near the conclusion.”
“Nicely done artwork and a simple, short story round it out.”
“The story is stupid and boring and it all happens in 2 days.”
“It's another male protagonist in a high school or college setting, and the story is extremely silly and unbelievable, even for a visual novel.”
“Hanapon princess is another one of the poor quality visual novels with a generic story, if you can even call it that, and a very short length overall.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring nicely done artwork that complements the game's niche appeal, particularly for fans of romance. While some find the visuals somewhat generic, the anime-inspired style and detailed graphics enhance the overall experience, making it suitable for those who appreciate a lighter narrative.
“Nicely done artwork and a simple, short story round it out.”
“The graphics and setting are nice.”
“Good take on this with the art style!”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a Japanese-style soundtrack, primarily utilizing shamisen, which fits the Sengoku theme well. However, players noted a limited variety of tracks, leading to some repetitiveness, and in some cases, the sound effects were considered annoying enough to warrant disabling the music altogether.
“It's accompanied by some great Japanese-style music (shamisen, I think?), which continues throughout the game, but with only very few different tracks.”
“- Soundtrack: good, in the Sengoku style.”
“Music was good, and the backgrounds were kind of similar, and not a huge variety of locations.”
“I should mention that I had to disable the music and sounds; I couldn't listen to the same annoying sounds on loop, smothered with weird noises the characters make.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Hanapon Princess" is well-crafted and enjoyable, featuring funny elements that enhance the storytelling through humorous dialogue and branching paths. Fans of short, simple visual novels will likely appreciate its charm and comedic aspects.
“It is well written, and I really enjoyed it because of the funny elements.”
“If you like short, simple, and funny visual novels, you should give Hanapon Princess a try.”
“The story is presented and driven forward by humorous answers in dialogue form and different branching paths.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a narrative-driven experience with meaningful choices that lead to multiple endings, specifically four, each corresponding to a different heroine. It is noted for its lack of explicit content, focusing instead on storytelling and character development.
“Gameplay features a novel format with meaningful choices that lead to multiple endings, one for each heroine.”
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of paths to explore, ensuring a unique experience with each playthrough.”
“There are no inappropriate elements in the gameplay, making it suitable for a wider audience.”
“Gameplay feels more like a novel with choices that matter, but there are only multiple endings (4, one for each heroine).”
“The gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive after a short while.”
“There is nothing lewd in the gameplay, so if you're looking for that, you won't find it here.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with users noting that while the performance is generally stable, the adult scenes are notably brief and lack accompanying sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience.
