Sakura Angels

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Sakura Angels is a single player action game with fantasy and erotic themes. It was developed by Winged Cloud and was released on January 16, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Sakura Angels," players encounter a fantasy love comedy where two magically-gifted girls embark on a mission to save a lonely protagonist from a mysterious witch and ancient evil. The game is a sequel to "Sakura Spirit," promising a blend of humor, drama, and romance. With a distinct anime art style, players will engage in visual novel-style gameplay to uncover the mysteries of this enchanting world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,182 reviews

story171 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

The game features cute and colorful artwork, appealing to fans of anime aesthetics.
The story, while simple, is engaging and provides humorous moments, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The addition of Japanese voice acting enhances the experience and adds charm to the characters.

The gameplay is minimal, with limited choices that do not significantly impact the story or outcomes.
The plot is predictable and lacks depth, making it feel generic and unoriginal.
There is no explicit content, which may disappoint players expecting more adult themes based on the game's tags.

story
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The story of "Sakura Angels" is generally perceived as simplistic and cliché, often relying on familiar anime tropes without significant depth or originality. While some players appreciate its lighthearted and fan-service-driven narrative, many criticize it for being predictable, lacking emotional engagement, and offering limited choices that do not substantially impact the outcome. Overall, it serves as a brief, entertaining experience for those who enjoy visual novels, but it may disappoint those seeking a more profound or innovative storyline.
- “The game is structured as a straightforward reading experience, inviting players to settle into a short but colorful story where character interaction and tone carry the experience from beginning to end.”
- “The story centers on Kenta, an otherwise ordinary young man whose life is abruptly disrupted by unsettling dreams and mysterious forces that seem intent on hunting him down.”
- “Sakura Angels has a thrilling plot, well-written story, and nice artwork.”
- “The story is very bad, the writing is cliché, characters are not fun and there is not enough depth at all.”
- “The plot was so subpar that I decided I could do better myself.”
- “The story is linear and resolves itself too easily.”
graphics
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The graphics in this visual novel are characterized by a colorful manga and Japanese anime art style, with polished and expressive character artwork that enhances emotional engagement. While the visuals are generally well-received for their detail and aesthetic appeal, some reviewers noted a lack of animation and variety in backgrounds, leading to a somewhat static experience. Overall, the artwork is praised as a standout feature, though opinions vary on its originality and the effectiveness of the accompanying sound design.
- “The character artwork is polished and expressive, with detailed illustrations that emphasize emotion, personality, and fan-service appeal.”
- “A lot of beautiful detail went into each one to give them their own unique look and appearances, making them beautiful and very enjoyable to look at. The graphics in this game are truly a work of art.”
- “The graphics and sound come together incredibly. If you couple that with the amazing storyline, we have ourselves a work of art that everyone who enjoys reading will absolutely adore; it truly is that beautiful.”
- “My biggest gripe is the same from the last game; it's a visual novel but the visuals don't change much, so you're left reading something dramatic on screen while the background stays the same.”
- “Graphical diversity is very poor; there are like a maximum of 10 background images.”
- “The graphics, limited voice acting, and music are the only redeeming qualities of this 'game'.”
music
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it to be standard and forgettable, often likening it to previous titles in the series. While some appreciate the soothing and atmospheric qualities of the soundtrack, others criticize it for being too loud or not fitting the tone of the scenes effectively. Overall, the music is generally seen as decent but not a standout feature, serving more as background ambiance rather than a memorable element of the game.
- “Awesome story, gorgeous pictures with relaxing music.”
- “To accompany stunning art, they added incredible music; every scene or place in the game has beautiful background music, from soothing music to nostalgia-inducing. The music truly makes this game great.”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic; never before have I found myself wanting to listen to the same music for hours on end.”
- “As usual with Sakura's, the music was boring.”
- “The music volume slider is useless.”
- “The soundtrack wasn't so awful that I had to mute the music, but it was never good enough that I wished there was a soundtrack available for it.”
humor
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by the contrasting personalities of the main characters, Sayaka and Hikari, which leads to many amusing interactions and scenarios. While some jokes may rely on typical anime tropes, the writing is generally engaging and funny, providing a light-hearted experience that keeps players entertained. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a humorous visual novel, despite some predictable elements and occasional reliance on fanservice.
- “Sayaka is energetic, teasing, and emotionally open, while Hikari is reserved, serious, and protective, creating a contrast that drives much of the dialogue and humor.”
- “The characters of the story are all very cliché (the grumpy girl, the cheerful one, and the poor confused guy) but the script is funny enough to keep you interested.”
- “They are complete opposites of each other; Sayaka is loud and outgoing, while Hikari is grumpy and shy, creating many hilarious moments throughout the game.”
- “There's too much dialogue about things that are not funny and not interesting.”
- “The attempts at humor often fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I found the jokes to be repetitive and lacking in creativity.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this visual novel is straightforward and primarily involves clicking through text with minimal interaction, offering only a few choices that impact character relationships. While it is accessible and visually appealing, many reviewers noted the lack of complexity, puzzles, or exploration, leading to a short experience that some felt did not justify its price. Overall, it caters more to fans of narrative-driven content rather than traditional gameplay mechanics.
- “Developed and published by Winged Cloud, it represents an early entry in the studio’s long-running Sakura series, and its design reflects a clear focus on accessibility and visual appeal rather than mechanical complexity or narrative ambition.”
- “The gameplay is fairly simple since this is a visual novel; you either use one button to move the script onwards or you set it to move as you read at your own pace, that’s all there is to it.”
- “Considering that this is an English-based indie game made by developers from all over the world, the gameplay is actually pretty good.”
- “Gameplay follows the traditional visual novel formula with little deviation.”
- “The gameplay consists solely of picking options that pop up sometimes (and there are just a few choices in general).”
- “There are no real game mechanics, there is not a 'win' or 'lose', as the main character, Kenta, you do not have a face.”
emotional
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is a significant highlight, with many players expressing that it evokes strong feelings, ranging from laughter to tears. While some reviews note a lack of depth in emotional investment, others praise the touching storylines and character dynamics that create heartfelt moments. Overall, the game is described as both charming and heart-wrenching, leaving a lasting impact on players.
- “The music is so pretty, the characters are charming, the story is sweet and equally heart-wrenching.”
- “Very emotional game; I've gone through many tissue boxes while playing this game. The plots are very deep and touching. Don't let your dreams be dreams; must play this game 10/10.”
- “Goty 2015! Holy shit, literally the greatest game I have ever played. I laughed and I cried, and I will never be the same person ever again. Thank you, Sakura Angels; you have changed my life and opened up new doorways that I never knew existed.”
- “It's pathetic cartoons, manga from the 90's styled, not moving, with a boring story over it.”
character development
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Character development in the game is generally perceived as lacking depth and impact, with many reviewers noting that conflicts are resolved too quickly and that characters do not undergo significant growth throughout the story. While some appreciate the enjoyable character designs and the comedic tone, the overall narrative is criticized for its simplicity and minimal choices, leading to a sense of disappointment regarding character arcs. Despite these shortcomings, a few players found the character development to be fun and engaging, particularly in the context of the game's emotional moments.
- “While retaining its main comedic and ecchi tone, it sports a slightly more elaborate story and character development compared to Sakura Spirit.”
- “In my time playing this, I feel that the authors of this game both did a phenomenal job on the story and the visuals and character design.”
- “With an emotional story and dazzling character designs, Sakura Angels will make you reach for that Kleenex and finish all the tissues before you can see how much the plot has affected you.”
- “In terms of pacing, the game moves quickly, often resolving conflicts and character developments with minimal buildup.”
- “Throughout the entire story, I didn't even get the notion that any of the characters had any sort of character development that actually had an impact on the story.”
- “So many plot holes, so little character development (although the little bit they have is admittedly fun to read), so few routes to choose from, such a big letdown.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the ability to revisit the story and enjoy its narrative, many critics note that it lacks significant replay value due to its linear structure and predictable endings. Fans of the genre may find some enjoyment in replaying it, but others may consider it a one-time experience.
- “The fun part here is that you can have it move pages on its own as you sit back and enjoy the storyline again and again, so yes this game has a means of replayability even though it’s a different one from what we are used to.”
- “Though that didn't make a huge difference for replayability, the first time around you will notice your choices affected the ending a little.”
- “Tons of replay value.”
- “This game being a visual novel has absolutely 0 replayability value.”
- “The game also does not have any replay value because the story always ends up being the same.”
- “Unfortunately it's rather short and lacks replay value, but at least it manages to get the 'love comedy' part right.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for perceived false advertising and a lack of substantial content, leading some players to view it as a cash grab focused on appealing visuals rather than meaningful gameplay. While some users acknowledge the game's promotional value through user-generated content, they express frustration over the limited nudity and the overall experience not aligning with expectations set by marketing.
- “I know it may sound like a little thing, but you have to think about how they are making you advertise their game via likes to the store, in addition to the advertisement you just did by the gameplay alone.”
- “This game is nothing but a cash grab at anime girls with big boobs, that's all.”
- “I'm sad that it is not an 18+ game and that there is no 18+ patch out there, but what really gets my blood boiling is when developers take advantage of their fans. We are giving the game free advertisement through our gameplay and discussions.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it initially offers engaging content but quickly stagnates after the introduction, leading to a frustrating experience. The repetitive nature of farming for rewards further detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The entire thing sets itself up to last a while, then comes to a grinding halt about an hour and a half in because the plot realizes it hasn't got anything past the intro.”
- “It's unbearably tedious to read.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the atmospheric music complements the story effectively, while the stunning graphics enhance the overall experience.
- “The music is relatively atmospheric and suits the story well.”
- “It has a great atmosphere and the graphics are amazing!”