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Rose Guns Days -Season 1- is a single player action game with a historical theme. It was developed by 07th Expansion and was released on April 9, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Rose Guns Days, the hit visual novel from lauded indie studio 07th Expansion set in a fictional post-war Japan that reeks of alcohol and gunpowder, is now available in HD and three languages: Japanese, English, and Chinese! Set in the aftermath of an alternate history World War II where an unprecedented natural disaster forces Japan to accept an unconditional surrender to the Sino-American allies…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
music3 positive mentions

  • Unique post-WWII alternate Japan setting with strong political and social themes handled thoughtfully.
  • Memorable, well-written characters and engaging, briskly paced story with exciting action and drama.
  • High-quality HD character art and music, including multiple character artists and a varied soundtrack.
  • Ends on a cliffhanger with no clear release date for subsequent episodes, which may frustrate players.
  • Lack of voice acting and limited CGs, mostly confined to combat mini-games.
  • The episodic release and absence of additional content or quality-of-life improvements reduce appeal, especially for newcomers.
  • story

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    13% positive mentions, 74% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The story of Rose Guns Days is a fast-paced, linear narrative set in an alternate occupied Japan, featuring a compelling cast and strong character writing by Ryukishi07. Its episodic format and action-driven plot with occasional combat mini-games offer an engaging experience distinct from Ryukishi07's usual mystery/horror style, though some may prefer to wait for the entire series to be released. Overall, the story's consistent pacing, emotional depth, and intriguing cliffhangers make it highly captivating.

    • “The story is linear, so there's only one ending.”
    • “A few choices are presented in where you can go in Tokyo, but the order doesn't affect the overall story's direction.”
    • “As much as I love this visual novel and everything about the story, you're probably better off waiting until all four seasons drop.”
  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is praised for its great variety and standout tracks that effectively complement different moods, from action-packed fights to suspenseful moments. However, some fans miss the inclusion of zero-temperature soundtracks (ZTS), especially those familiar with Umineko, feeling a notable absence despite the strong overall soundtrack.

    • “With the music, the tracks have a great variety from the exciting, action-packed fight to the slightly scary mood that keeps you on your toes.”
    • “The soundtrack is quite solid and has numerous fabulous standout tracks.”
    • “There is a varied soundtrack included in the mini-games, although there is no voice acting.”
  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a linear story with a single ending and includes optional combat mechanics that can be skipped for those who prefer to focus on the narrative. It provides an enjoyable experience for both story-driven players and those seeking a challenge, with achievements serving as an additional fun element.

    • “I was pleasantly surprised to learn that there's some gameplay here, although it is entirely skippable, so you can just enjoy the story itself.”
    • “However, I like to challenge myself whenever possible, so I went ahead and learned how the fighting mechanics work.”
    • “The story and gameplay are lots of fun, and achievements are just more of a fun bonus.”
    • “The story is linear, so there's only one ending.”
    • “There's some gameplay here, although it is entirely skippable, allowing you to just enjoy the story.”
    • “The fighting mechanics exist, and I had to learn how they work to challenge myself.”
  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics feature well-drawn and colored sprites with appealing slightly blurry, photographic backgrounds. While there is some minor art style inconsistency due to multiple character artists, it is not overly distracting. Violent scenes are present but without explicit graphic visuals.

    • “The sprites are drawn and colored well, and I like the slightly blurry, photographic backgrounds.”
    • “Finally, considering RGD had multiple character artists, there is a bit of art style clashing going on but nothing too distracting.”
  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is highlighted through strong and varied character designs by multiple artists, including Ryukishi, although the lack of voice acting is noted as a curious omission.

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Rose Guns Days -Season 1- is a action game with historical theme. Common tags for Rose Guns Days -Season 1- include indie, 2d, linear, story rich and retro.

Rose Guns Days -Season 1- is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Rose Guns Days -Season 1- was released on April 9, 2026.

Rose Guns Days -Season 1- was developed by 07th Expansion.

Rose Guns Days -Season 1- has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Rose Guns Days -Season 1- for its music but disliked it for its story.

Rose Guns Days -Season 1- is a single player game.

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