Sakura Fantasy

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In Sakura Fantasy, players follow the story of a young ninja named Yuma who is on a mission to save Princess Chelle from the clutches of demon lord Bael. Using Yuma's ninja skills and the power of her magical fan, players will encounter a variety of enemies and allies while exploring a colorful world filled with Japanese mythology and folklore. The game features visual novel-style storytelling and adult-themed content, with multiple endings based on the player's choices.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 445 reviews

story113 positive mentions

One of the best titles in the Sakura series with a compelling story and character development.
The game features a female protagonist and offers a variety of choices that enhance replayability.
The art and soundtrack are well done, contributing to an enjoyable visual novel experience.

The game has been abandoned, leaving the story incomplete and many players disappointed.
Despite the numerous choices, they often have little impact on the overall story, making them feel insignificant.
The game is relatively short, with less than 2 hours of content, which may not justify the price for some players.

story
308 mentions
37 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its potential and engaging characters, but expressing disappointment over its incomplete nature and lack of resolution. While some found the narrative exciting and well-crafted, others criticized it for being slow-paced and lacking meaningful choices that impact the outcome. Overall, the consensus highlights a strong foundation for a compelling story, but frustration over the absence of a sequel leaves many feeling unsatisfied.
- “The story is magical, funny, and simple.”
- “I was amazed at the depth of the story.”
- “This game has a great story with lots of details, nice CG and sound but unfortunately is very short; we hope that the developer can make chapter 2!”
- “The story never finishes and Winged Cloud never released the follow-up - and probably never will.”
- “Do not buy this game if you care at all about the story; you will be disappointed by the abrupt ending.”
- “It's pretty sad that the story has not been continued because I'm sure it would have been a long, action-packed and fun thing.”
music
37 mentions
57 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in "Sakura Fantasy" has received generally positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its lovely soundtrack composed by Zack Parrish, which features real instruments and fits the game's medieval fantasy themes. While some describe the music as generic or not particularly memorable, it is often noted as a good accompaniment to the story and enhances the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack, combined with the game's art and storytelling, contributes to making it a standout title in the Sakura series.
- “The music now appears to be real instruments instead of MIDI files, and there are a large number of sound effects as well.”
- “The background music by Zack Parrish contains a mix of pleasant and stirring piano, wind, and string instruments, which are appropriate for the medieval fantasy themes in the story.”
- “The music is a good accompaniment to the adventure and fits the mood of each scene.”
- “The sound/music isn't anything that we haven't heard before in the previous games, and it's not great, but not bad, either.”
- “Music is acceptable, and sound effects few and far between.”
- “The music now appears to be real instruments instead of midi files, and there are a large number of sound effects also.”
graphics
23 mentions
52 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality and appealing art style, with many noting the impressive CGs and overall visual presentation. However, some criticism arises from the character designs being too similar and the event graphics lacking variety, which detracts from the sense of action. Overall, the artwork is considered a standout feature, contributing to the game's attractiveness and immersive experience.
- “Visuals are great, all of the CGs are of very high quality and there are quite a lot of them too, which is really nice for such a short (5 hours) game.”
- “This visual novel obviously shows that a lot of time and effort has gone into creating the high-quality artwork and interesting storyline.”
- “Beautiful visuals, compelling story and characters...”
- “Not everything is great though; the character designs suffer from being too identical, especially if you’ve played previous titles. The event graphics look like pin-up shots that could have benefited from several variations of the same image to give the illusion that action is taking place while improving the visual feedback from what is written.”
- “The artwork is pretty, but very basic.”
- “I prefer without it anyway as those nudity shots are nothing that I couldn't have put in myself (via imagination or patching); it's the same artwork, just added in nipples kind of thing.”
character development
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
Character development in this visual novel is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the depth and progression of characters within a captivating story, others find certain characters flat and forgettable, undermining emotional engagement. The character designs are noted for their variety, but some critiques highlight a lack of distinctiveness among characters, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative offers moments of genuine development, though it may not be consistently impactful across all characters.
- “This visual novel goes beyond the regular spiciness and actually delves deep into character development and plot.”
- “The character design is amazing and varied, and every encounter with the characters ends in a different way.”
- “It is a surprisingly well-written and captivating story with good character development and world-building.”
- “Worst of all though is probably the characters, who are so flat and forgettable that I can't be bothered to care when they're supposed to have an emotional scene that leads to character development.”
- “Character development is very straightforward.”
replayability
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability due to multiple choices that unlock different scenes and collectibles, encouraging players to explore various pathways. However, some users note that the primary story can be completed in a single playthrough, leading to debates about the necessity of replaying the game solely for uncensored content. Overall, it caters well to completionists seeking to unlock all content.
- “There are plenty of choices in this one; while most don't do much, some are required to unlock different scenes, so there is some replayability.”
- “The story as a whole is about 2-3 hours in length, depending on how fast you read, and with multiple different pathways (choices), it adds a lot of replayability to the overall story.”
- “You have many choices to make, and they are relevant. Different choices allow for different collectible pictures to unlock, providing replay value for the completionists out there!”
- “Replay value is debatable, since you only need to play once for the story and then go online to look for all the uncensored scenes.”
- “The story as a whole is about 2-3 hours in length, depending on how fast you read, and with multiple different pathways (choices) adds a lot of replayability (or should it be re-readability?) to the overall story.”
- “There is some replay value, with different scenes to unlock and different choices to make.”
humor
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-crafted, blending funny and serious elements effectively, with enjoyable characters that contribute to its charm. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic moments, particularly in the context of yuri themes and relationships. However, some suggest that while the humor is engaging, the overall value may not justify a full-price purchase.
- “Well written, yuri elements (same-sex love interest), funny and serious.”
- “I thought it had a very good, understandable, funny, and interesting story.”
- “Enjoyable characters and funny moments.”
gameplay
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has been criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with many users expressing a desire for more content and better writing to enhance the experience. While some appreciate the decision-making aspect, they feel it is undermined by insufficient narrative and artistic elements.
- “The sound and art are pretty good, but there isn't much else I care for here: it needs more and better writing and/or some interesting gameplay.”
- “That's where the fun in playing them lies, because you feel the weight of your decisions firsthand, thus making you think about what you decide to do next, rather than just 'pick your scene/heroine' gameplay.”
- “If there was more gameplay to this, I would give it serious consideration.”
emotional
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a heartwarming narrative that explores themes of friendship, love, and heroism, with choices that enhance player engagement and character development. However, some reviewers criticize the characters as flat and forgettable, detracting from the emotional impact during key scenes. Overall, the game elicits a range of emotions, from laughter to tears, making it a memorable experience for many players.
- “Over the course of the story, Raelin interacts with Gwynne, Keira, Ardena, a young native Ethy, an unnamed guardsman, a slime and tentacle monster, and a siege monster in a heartwarming tale of friendship, love, courage, resourcefulness, and heroism.”
- “Incredibly touching story... had to spend so much money on tissues I just gave up and used my old socks instead.”
- “Not to mention, the choices I could make really made me feel in control of the main character's development; I really, really liked that.”
- “The characters felt one-dimensional, making it hard to connect with their emotional struggles.”
- “I expected a deep narrative, but the emotional moments fell flat and lacked impact.”
- “The story tried to evoke feelings, but it ended up feeling forced and unconvincing.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by professionally executed voice work that aligns well with the characters' ages, contributing to a more immersive experience. The writing is notably improved, featuring interesting characters that further enrich the overall ambiance of the game.
- “Not exactly how I imagined their voices, but it's clearly professionally done and blends in perfectly with the atmosphere and the presumed age of the characters.”
- “Interesting characters this time around and overall better writing wrapped up in a good atmosphere.”