Sakura Gamer 2
- December 12, 2019
- Winged Cloud
"Sakura Gamer 2" is a visual novel adventure game where the protagonist, a game developer, explores a fantasy world to find inspiration for her next game. She meets various magical creatures, helps them with their problems, and uncovers the secrets of the mystical world. The game features multiple endings based on the player's choices throughout the story.
Reviews
- The relationships between the characters are genuine and emotionally moving, making for a satisfying sequel.
- The game features improved character depth and enjoyable dialogue, enhancing the overall experience.
- The art style and R17 CG are well-received, contributing to the game's appeal, especially for fans of the yuri genre.
- Some players feel the sequel lacks the charm and quality of the first game, with a less engaging story.
- There are complaints about the inconsistency in art style, making characters appear more childish compared to the original.
- The game is considered short, with some players wishing for more content and longer playtime.
- story22 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of the sequel to Sakura Gamer is described as genuine, sweet, and more detailed than its predecessor, focusing on character relationships and featuring relatable moments. While some reviewers found the overall plot to be lackluster, they appreciated the engaging character interactions and humor, making it enjoyable despite its shortcomings. The game serves as a continuation of the original, with a year passing since the first game, and includes multiple endings and a free 18+ content patch.
“It felt genuine and sweet; the story was very moving.”
“The story was lighthearted, fun, and enjoyable.”
“The interesting part of the story was Nekohime's struggle with anxiety that was surprisingly relatable.”
“I'll be honest, the actual story in both this one and the first one isn't really good.”
“Probably because it feels a bit shorter, maybe due to the actual plot being somewhat underwhelming with the grandma.”
“Aside from that, there was a lot more to read in the story and a few less choice options (at least in my opinion, I don't know if it's true or not) than the first game.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and appealing art style, with many users appreciating the cute artwork and character designs. However, some players express concerns about a lack of continuity in the art style, which can lead to confusion when skipping dialogue. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, inconsistencies in the art may detract from the experience for some.
“However, the R17 CG and artwork here are good, and I bought the game because of it.”
“The art style was great; the only issue is if you skip the dialogue too much, the girls kind of amalgamate together in certain scenes.”
“Very cute artwork and CGs yet again, like usual.”
“I didn't finish the game, namely because of the shift in the art style.”
“The main complaint of mine is the lack of continuity with the art style.”
“Maybe one day I'll redownload and continue the story, but the lack of continuity with the art style is what bothers me.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game primarily features tracks from the first Sakura Gamer, supplemented by a few fitting new soundtracks. While the soundtrack remains largely unchanged and is considered solid, some reviewers feel it hasn't been improved upon, though it still complements the game's cute and sexy art style. Overall, the presentation of the music is deemed okay, with a mix of strengths and weaknesses in the writing.
“The music was mostly taken from the first Sakura Gamer; however, there were some extra soundtracks added that I thought were fitting.”
“The soundtrack unfortunately hasn't been improved upon, although you can't really improve upon perfection.”
“It has an okay soundtrack, good presentation, cute and sexy art, and while Winged Cloud's writing is inconsistent, this was solid.”
“The soundtrack unfortunately hadn't been improved upon, although you can't really improve upon perfection.”
“The music was mostly taken from the first Sakura Gamer; however, there was the addition of some extra soundtracks that I thought were fitting.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth and is considered a satisfying sequel that builds on the narrative of its predecessor.
“It was emotional and a satisfying sequel to the previous game.”