Kakenuke★Forward to Our Sparking Youth!
- October 18, 2024
- SAGA PLANETS
Get on SteamKakenuke★Seishun Sparking! is a romance visual novel game created by the Japanese game brand SAGA PLANETS. It won many awards in the art, music, and character categories in the year of its release in Japan.Story The protagonist, Yuu Tono, is a second-year at Kazami Academy. He's at that age that falls right at the apex of one's youth and adolescence. But..."Youth? Who cares about that? I'm b…
Reviews
- The art, music, and characters are all top-notch, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- The game offers a great value with 30-45 hours of content, making it a solid purchase for fans of the genre.
- The routes are well-written with memorable characters, particularly Riri, Hibiki, and Kikka, who provide a mix of cuteness and emotional depth.
- Some routes, particularly Shiori's and Ritsu's, felt repetitive or lacked unique elements, leading to a less engaging experience.
- Nagiko's route was perceived as bloated, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.
- There are minor plot holes that may bother some players, affecting the overall narrative flow.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with a straightforward route selection process that allows players to easily choose their preferred heroine. Hibiki's route is highlighted for its depth and backstory, positioning her as the main heroine. However, some reviewers noted the presence of plot holes that, while not severely impacting the overall narrative, may detract from the experience for some players.
“I felt like Hibiki's route got the most attention and had the best backstory of them all, which makes sense as she is arguably presented as the 'main' heroine of the game.”
“There are some plot holes you'll have to overlook a bit, but they don't detract too much from the story.”
“There are some plot holes you'll have to overlook a bit, but they don't detract too much from the story. However, they may bother you like they did me, and it did make me downgrade my rating a bit.”
“One big positive regarding the common route is that at the end of it, route selection is as simple as choosing which heroine you wish to pursue rather than having choices present throughout the story.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the outstanding original soundtrack (OST) and a particularly memorable ending theme. The diverse range of character themes adds depth, contributing to an overall top-notch auditory experience.
“Art, music, and characters are all top notch.”
“I will call out the OST in this, which I found to be particularly great - the main ending being a particularly great song.”
“Due to some accidental idle time and listening to the soundtrack, I logged a total playtime of 23:36, with individual track times: common: 3:24, hibiki: 3:42, riri: 3:11, shiori: 4:07, nagiko: 3:57, ritsu: 2:31, kikka: 2:44.”
“The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be underwhelming and not fitting for the game's atmosphere.”
“The background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as fun and engaging, with a bittersweet tone that adds depth to the experience, particularly through the well-developed character of Kikka, making the overall journey satisfying for players.
“A very fun, funny, bittersweet at times, but ultimately extremely satisfying route with one of my new favorite heroines, Kikka!”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Nagiko's route is praised for its strong character development, allowing her to grow significantly while positioning the main character as a supportive figure, which adds a refreshing dynamic to the narrative.
“Nagiko's route was enjoyable as it provided her with much-needed character development and portrayed the main character as more of a support figure, which was a refreshing change of pace.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Kikka's true route is praised for its strong writing and emotional depth, effectively building on the player's experiences from the previous routes and eliciting genuine emotional responses at several key moments.
“Kikka's true route was surprisingly well-written in how it built off the information you had from completing the other routes before it. It got me emotional at multiple moments.”
“The game masterfully weaves emotional depth into its narrative, making players truly connect with the characters and their struggles.”
“I found myself tearing up during several key scenes, as the story beautifully captures the complexities of love and loss.”
