Sakura Forest Girls
- April 19, 2021
- Winged Cloud
Get on SteamSakura Forest Girls is a visual novel adventure game set in a magical forest. Players assume the role of a skilled huntress who gets entangled in the lives of three mysterious girls with unique abilities and pasts. The game features multiple endings, charming characters, and a captivating storyline that explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and a refined visual style that enhances the overall experience.
- The soundtrack by Zack Parrish is magnificent and adds a memorable quality to the game.
- The story provides insights into the plight of indigenous people, making it educational as well as entertaining.
- The writing is below average, with characters acting inconsistently and failing to respect their own established logic.
- The game is short and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more from the story and character development.
- There are issues with the portrayal of certain themes, particularly around submission play, which may not appeal to all players.
- story17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its potential and entertaining elements, while others criticize its lack of immersion and coherence, particularly in relation to character motivations and world-building. While the narrative includes sweet and humorous moments, it often feels overshadowed by the emphasis on adult content, leading to a perception that the story serves primarily as a backdrop for h-scenes. Overall, the game's rich graphics and artistic qualities are noted, but the storytelling leaves much to be desired for a more engaging experience.
“The graphics are amazing and the story is great.”
“I had a lot of fun reading the story from beginning to the end.”
“The story is very rich and entertaining with the balance of cute and dark.”
“And this game is only so good in technical quality, but quite weak on the story-driven aspect, even excluding exclusive content from the developer, which makes reading it boring.”
“It's unfortunate because both the setting and the plot had potential.”
“It's indeed pretty hard to have any immersion in a story when the story itself doesn't respect its own world and its own rules.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music, composed by Zack Parrish, is widely praised as magnificent and deserving of standalone release as DLC, with many expressing a strong emotional connection to the soundtrack. However, some reviewers feel that despite the beautiful music, other aspects of the game detract from the overall experience, overshadowing its potential.
“Is magnificent music by Zack Parrish.”
“This music needs to be heard and felt...”
“I wish this soundtrack would be sold separately as DLC.”
“This music needs to be heard and felt.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their decent and refined artwork, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some users noted similarities to other titles, the quality of the CG and artwork is highlighted as a significant factor in their purchase decision. Overall, the visuals are considered amazing and enhance the storytelling.
“Decent artwork that feels more refined into reality.”
“The R17 CG and artwork here are good, and I bought the game because of it.”
“The graphics are amazing and the story is great.”
“However, let me be honest here, I saw it coming when I realized the similar names and art styles.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as sweet and surprisingly funny, providing an enjoyable experience, though it may not be groundbreaking.
“The story is actually fine; it's somewhat sweet and surprisingly funny, but nothing that will blow your mind.”
“The humor in this game is clever and keeps you engaged throughout the experience.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations the characters found themselves in.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being boring and lacking excitement, featuring tame and vanilla scenes that fail to engage players, even after updates.
“Boring gameplay with extremely tame and vanilla scenes that are lackluster even with the patch.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience, making it frustrating to play.”
