Sakura Alien
- January 10, 2022
- Winged Cloud
Get on SteamIn Sakura Alien, Takagi Haru is a university student and astronomy club member who has a sudden encounter with Ena, an alien princess from Corval. Ena, a fan of Earth, is determined to marry Haru and live on Earth, but Haru's upperclassman Hiyori also has feelings for him. The player must help Haru navigate this romantic tension and decide which girl to pursue, all while dealing with Ena's alien identity and her plans for the future.
Reviews
- Cute artwork and characters, with a nice story and relaxing soundtrack.
- The game offers a variety of endings and has a wholesome, bittersweet narrative.
- Some players found the characters enjoyable and the overall experience entertaining despite its flaws.
- The writing is weak, lacking character development and tension, making the story feel generic and predictable.
- The game is criticized for not fully utilizing its sci-fi elements, making the alien aspect feel unnecessary.
- Many players feel the adult content is underwhelming, with the 18+ patch being more PG13 than expected.
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as a mix of entertaining romance and generic tropes, with some players appreciating character development and artwork, while others criticize it for lacking depth and originality, particularly in its sci-fi elements. While some found it enjoyable and recommend it, others feel it falls short compared to traditional Japanese visual novels, often viewing it as a glorified adult game with a minimal plot. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some praising its charm and others expressing disappointment in its execution.
“Sakura Alien is a very good visual novel game with a beautiful story.”
“I really enjoyed the fleshing out of the characters, the storyline, and the artwork.”
“Great story, even greater plot, 10/10 highly recommend.”
“The only thing I can recommend about this visual novel is that if you want a story not too different from the boring Sakura Beach visual novels, where you get an event-less story with your typical shots of boobs and butts, then you have found the right visual novel.”
“But I'm just a bit disappointed that even the most simple things you could have done to provide a reason for the alien girl to be an alien were ignored for a story that really just kind of lies with its title.”
“Rather interesting starting plot, that becomes your generic and predictable lovey-dovey story as the game progresses.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their nice and cute artwork, particularly in character design, which enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the relaxing soundtrack that complements the visuals, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
“The graphics are nice and the soundtrack is chill and relaxing... I highly recommend it.”
“Nice artwork.”
“I really enjoyed the fleshing out of the characters, the storyline, and the artwork.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its chill and relaxing soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience, although some users noted the absence of voice acting.
“The graphics are nice and the soundtrack is chill and relaxing... I highly recommend it.”
“Great music but no voice acting.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is largely criticized, with reviewers noting a lack of tension between the main characters and describing the protagonist as unlikable, leading to a diminished interest in the romantic pursuit. Overall, the absence of meaningful growth or engagement detracts from the narrative experience.
“There is hardly any character development; the main characters lack tension, and the protagonist is so unlikable that I didn't want to pursue the love interest because she deserves better.”
“The character arcs are shallow and uninspired, making it difficult to connect with anyone in the story.”
“I found the character development to be non-existent, leaving me feeling detached from the narrative and the characters' journeys.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a cute and wholesome narrative that offers multiple endings, allowing players to experience a range of emotional outcomes based on their choices.
“A cute, wholesome story with different endings that truly tugs at your heartstrings.”
“The emotional depth of the characters made me feel deeply connected to their journeys.”
“Every choice I made felt significant, leading to moments that were both heartwarming and heartbreaking.”
