Sakura Angels

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,187 reviews

story172 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and character designs that appeal to fans of the genre.
The story, while simple, is engaging and has humorous moments that can make players laugh.
The addition of Japanese voice acting enhances the overall experience and immersion.

The gameplay is mostly linear with very few meaningful choices that affect the outcome of the story.
The plot is predictable and lacks depth, making it feel generic and uninspired.
There is a lack of explicit content despite the mature tags, which may disappoint players looking for more adult themes.

story
564 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of *Sakura Angels* is generally perceived as a mix of typical anime tropes and fan service, with many reviewers noting its predictability and lack of depth. While some players appreciate the light-hearted and comedic elements, others criticize the writing as dull and the character development as minimal, leading to a linear narrative that often feels unengaging. Overall, the game is seen as a visual novel that prioritizes visuals and fan service over a compelling storyline, making it more suitable for those seeking casual entertainment rather than a profound narrative experience.
- “The story is fun, the main character is more believable, and overall it's my preferred pick between the two.”
- “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.”
- “Great story of our protagonist, Kenta, who is just an ordinary student, but what he doesn't know yet is... *beep*”
- “Everything, from story to characters, is simply dull.”
- “The plot was so subpar that I decided I could do better myself.”
- “The story was very bland.”
graphics
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this visual novel are widely praised for their high quality and artistic detail, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful character designs and backgrounds. While the art style is consistent with previous titles from the same studio, it remains appealing to fans of the genre, though some note a lack of variety in visuals and a reliance on familiar tropes. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment despite some critiques regarding the depth of the story and dialogue.
- “The graphics in this game are truly a work of art. 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 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.”
- “The artwork is top notch as well! I found myself appreciating how well done it was more so than gawking at all the anime elements in said artwork.”
- “My biggest gripe is the same from the last game, it's a visual novel but visuals don't change much, so you're left reading something dramatic on screen while the background stays the same.”
- “Graphical diversity: 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
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric quality and ability to complement the visuals, while others find it repetitive and forgettable. Many note that while the soundtrack is decent, it lacks the memorability or variety seen in previous titles, leading to a general consensus that it serves as a suitable background rather than a standout feature. Overall, the music is described as pleasant but not particularly remarkable, with some players wishing for a more dynamic or varied soundtrack.
- “The music is so pretty, the characters are charming, the story is sweet and equally heart-wrenching.”
- “To accompany stunning art, they added incredible music; every scene or place in the game has beautiful background music accompanying it, 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.”
- “The music volume slider is useless.”
- “No matter what, the music will be way louder than everything else.”
- “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
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as light-hearted and entertaining, featuring typical anime tropes and character archetypes that lead to amusing interactions and banter. While some players found the humor predictable or reliant on clichés, many appreciated the funny moments and well-written dialogue that kept them engaged. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a humorous visual novel experience, though opinions vary on the effectiveness of its comedic elements.
- “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.”
- “The dialogue is enjoyable to read and can be humorous at times, especially during the banter between your two companions.”
- “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 feel forced and often fall flat.”
- “I found the jokes to be stale and lacking originality.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily text-based, characteristic of a visual novel, with minimal interactive elements and choices, leading to a lack of traditional gameplay mechanics. Players can expect a short experience, typically around two hours, focused more on narrative and character interactions than on gameplay depth. While some appreciate the story and character development, many express disappointment over the limited choices and overall gameplay experience.
- “Considering that this is an English-based indie game made by developers from all over the world, the gameplay is actually pretty good.”
- “The gameplay, although only small interactions which affected your relationship with a certain character, was phenomenal.”
- “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.”
- “Very long story, no real gameplay to speak of, just a handful of questions.”
- “The gameplay consists solely of picking options that pop up sometimes (and there are just a few choices in general).”
emotional
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players expressing that it evokes strong feelings, often leading to tears due to its touching story and charming characters. While some reviews note a lack of emotional investment or depth, the overall sentiment highlights the game's ability to create heartfelt moments that resonate deeply with players, making it a memorable experience. Many users recommend it for its emotional impact, often requiring tissues by the end.
- “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
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally perceived as lacking, with many reviewers noting that characters do not undergo significant growth or change that impacts the story. While some appreciate the enjoyable nature of the characters and commend the character design, they feel that the overall depth and emotional engagement are insufficient, leading to a disappointing experience. Despite the beautiful visuals, the narrative and character arcs often fall short, leaving players wanting more substantial development.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The character development does seem to be lacking, but the characters are already enjoyable on their own.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the ability to enjoy the story multiple times with automated page turning, others criticize it for having minimal replay value due to a linear narrative and predictable endings. Overall, it seems to lack significant replay incentives, particularly for those seeking varied experiences in a visual novel format.
- “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 potential value in bundled offers, the overall sentiment suggests dissatisfaction with how the game capitalizes on its fanbase without delivering on its promises.
- “I know it may sound like a little thing, but it's not. You have to think about how they are making you advertise their game via likes to the store, beside 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 gameplay and discussions.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it initially offers a prolonged experience but quickly stagnates after the introductory phase, leading to a frustrating halt in progression. The repetitive nature of the gameplay and lack of engaging content contribute to a sense of tedium.
- “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 game's atmosphere 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!”