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Koihime Enbu

Koihime Enbu is an accessible anime fighter that focuses on spacing, fundamentally sound play and the Fatal Counter system. The art direction is great though the music is a bit forgettable. If only the online community on PC existed this game might have real legs as a gateway game into the fighting game genre.
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83%Game Brain Score
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85% User Score Based on 128 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Koihime Enbu is a single player and multiplayer arcade fighting game with anime, historical and erotic themes. It was developed by M2 Co.,LTD and was released on May 19, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Koihime Enbu is an upcoming all-girls 2D fighting game based on the Koihime Musou visual novel, which in turn is based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews
story5 positive mentions
  • Visually appealing with beautiful character art and smooth animations.
  • Accessible gameplay with easy-to-learn controls and universal inputs across characters.
  • Engaging footsie-based combat reminiscent of classic fighting games, offering depth and challenge for both beginners and experienced players.
  • Frustrating difficulty spikes in story mode, making progression challenging for casual players.
  • Limited character roster and move variety, with many characters sharing identical special move inputs, reducing depth.
  • Small and often inactive online player base leading to difficulties in finding matches and multiplayer frustrations.
  • story
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story mode offers charming, character-specific narratives with humorous dialogue and varied scenarios that fans of the source visual novel or anime will appreciate. However, the plot is generally light and fragmented, mostly serving as background context rather than a strong, overarching storyline. Some players find the escalating difficulty in story mode frustrating, which can detract from enjoying the narrative experience.

    • “The story mode is filled with hilarious scenarios that had me genuinely laughing and unexpectedly wanting to get through every single character's story just to see what happens.”
    • “Each character also comes with a selection of colors and as you fight through the game via either the arcade or storyline mode, you are treated to a bit of backstory that fleshes out the characters.”
    • “The 'story' mode is quite fun, as each character has a different story and different opponents through the storyline.”
    • “Let's say you make a fighting game based on something famous, for example Dragon Ball, then put a story mode that everyone wants to play but add a difficulty curve that goes from the character not moving to 'hey I will block everything you do and if you don't block me I will do a combo that will kill you.'”
    • “I have finished the story 3 times and nope, each time it doesn't get easier, it becomes more stressful having to learn a character well enough to defend and do specials to win.”
    • “Really, who thought that was a good idea, then put a difficulty option to story mode... you cannot change that. I'm at the point that if I could make the AI just stand still I would. Lastly, take out the selection screen in story mode that does nothing.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a unique, anime-inspired art style with clean, bright HD 2D sprites and smooth animations that many find appealing, though some describe the visuals as rough or amateurish. Graphics are generally praised for their clarity and aesthetic, but the lack of customizable graphics settings and occasional online instability are noted drawbacks. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the experience, especially for fans of the genre, despite some mixed opinions on polish and sophistication.

    • “The controls, moves and flow of the characters are really good and the visuals are great.”
    • “I love the artwork, the effects and the animation.”
    • “First thing you notice upon booting up the game is the fact the graphics are lovely HD sprites and it's presented in 16:9 which is always nice when playing Japanese fighters.”
    • “- Rough art style and animations give the impression of an amateur passion project.”
    • “Mediocre music, decent visuals but there are definitely more fighting games out there that do a much better job.”
    • “However, as much as I adore this exquisitely clean look, I do wish there were options regarding graphics settings.”
  • gameplay
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as simple, accessible, and intuitive for beginners, yet with enough depth to satisfy experienced players. It features solid mechanics and fast-paced combat reminiscent of classic 2D fighters, though some critics note a lack of balance and depth compared to other titles. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but occasionally criticized for being overshadowed by its focus on art and visuals.

    • “This is actually a good 2D fighting game with beautiful character art and decent play mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and straightforward, yet it has depth to it that allows room for improvement.”
    • “The gameplay is very intuitive for a beginner but robust enough for an experienced player.”
    • “This is bad... like extra bad... gameplay, animations, everything about it is just horrible.”
    • “I was hoping for something fun and accessible for some casual fighting gameplay (I don't want to put in a lot of time learning specific timing to perform combos).”
    • “A lot of focus on art and visuals but not much on gameplay mechanics and balance.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is widely praised for its high quality, catchy melodies, and nostalgic style reminiscent of early PC game soundtracks. It features a varied and upbeat soundtrack that complements the gameplay well, enhancing the overall fighting game experience. While generally well-received, some find the music mediocre compared to other titles in the genre.

    • “The music is great, the visuals are good, the story is charming, and the gimmicks are actually fun.”
    • “So my overall score for the game is 9/10, a good fighting game with memorable characters and a catchy soundtrack.”
    • “It has a high-quality soundtrack that makes me think of the days of early PC games, where there’s an emphasis on making the OST as suited to a CD as possible.”
    • “Mediocre music; decent visuals, but there are definitely more fighting games out there that do a much better job.”
    • “The game's soundtrack feels outdated, reminiscent of early PC games with an emphasis on CD-quality, which may not appeal to modern tastes.”
    • “While the music is varied, it fails to leave a memorable impact and doesn't quite match the quality expected from current fighting games.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its genuinely funny and hilarious dialogue, especially in story mode with Sousou, featuring amusing scenarios that engage players to explore every character's story. Fans of the anime or visual novel find the comedic elements particularly enjoyable.

    • “For those who watched the anime or played the visual novel, it is very funny.”
    • “The dialogue in story mode with Sousou was hilarious and the difficulty actually ramped up the further I got.”
    • “The story mode is filled with hilarious scenarios that had me genuinely laughing and unexpectedly wanting to get through every single character's story just to see what happens.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, offering smooth performance across platforms from PC to PS3, with accessible gameplay for both newcomers and veterans. Its online netcode is notably strong, delivering delay-based matchmaking comparable to titles like BlazBlue.

    • “It's quite accessible from newbies to veterans, and the online netcode (delay based) is really good, comparable to BlazBlue when it comes to performance.”
    • “I played this game on the PS3 a few months ago and just checked the overall PC performance.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express that the game has had a profound and lasting emotional impact, making it incomparable to other anime fighters like Strive.

    • “Koihime has changed my life forever, and I could never conceive of playing another anime fighter like Strive again.”
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Koihime Enbu is a arcade fighting game with anime, historical and erotic themes.

Koihime Enbu is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Koihime Enbu.

Koihime Enbu was released on May 19, 2016.

Koihime Enbu was developed by M2 Co.,LTD.

Koihime Enbu has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Koihime Enbu for its story.

Koihime Enbu is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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