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 game features delightful characters with fantastic writing, making it an enjoyable experience overall.
- The art, music, and character development are top-notch, with memorable routes that evoke strong emotions.
- It offers a great amount of content for the price, with 30-45 hours of gameplay and a well-structured common route that allows for easy character selection.
- Some routes, particularly Shiori's, felt bloated and repetitive, leading to a loss of interest.
- Certain characters, like Ritsu, had routes that felt clichéd and lacked uniqueness compared to other visual novels.
- While the game is solid, it doesn't quite reach the heights of the developer's previous work, 'Kinkoi', leaving some players wanting more.
- 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, though some reviewers noted the presence of plot holes that could detract from the overall experience, potentially affecting ratings. Despite these issues, the narrative remains engaging and is recommended with the additional content from the 18 patch.
“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 theme being a standout song.”
“Due to some accidental idle time and listening to the soundtrack, I found the total playtime to be 23:36, with individual track times as follows: 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. Players find it ultimately satisfying, particularly in relation to the charming character of Kikka, who has become a favorite among users.
“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, and it got me emotional at multiple moments.”
“The game masterfully weaves emotional depth into its narrative, making players feel deeply connected to 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.”
