Sakura Hime 2
- April 22, 2022
- GirlGames
Get on Steam"Sakura Hime 2" is a visual novel game that continues the story of the first game. The player assumes the role of a young girl who must make choices to navigate through various scenarios and relationships with a cast of female characters. The game features multiple endings based on the player's decisions, as well as various minigames and customization options.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and smooth animations, making it visually appealing.
- Puzzles are simple and relaxing, providing a casual gaming experience.
- The game is short but offers easy achievements, making it suitable for completionists.
- The gameplay is very short, with many players completing it in under 30 minutes.
- Puzzles are too easy and lack challenge, leading to a boring experience for some.
- The content feels limited, with many players expressing a desire for more puzzles and interaction.
- graphics32 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their fantastic artwork and cohesive character designs, often described as some of the best in the h-industry on Steam. Players appreciate the smooth, cutting-edge visuals and the addition of subtle details through free DLC, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. While the playtime may be short, the stunning art style and relaxing music contribute to a visually appealing gameplay experience.
“The difficult challenges, the smooth cutting edge graphics, the millennia defining lore... he who has not playeth this game is not one of culture.”
“But again outstanding visuals and amazing character designs.”
“Hands down one of the best visuals in the h-industry on Steam.”
“Short play time, but the 18+ graphics are decent enough for the purposes you'd expect from this kind of game.”
“This sequel needs more time to admire the artwork.”
“Be sure to check the free DLC; it adds some subtle graphical details to the game, worth it if you have eyes.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and quick play, allowing players to achieve completion in a short time. While some users find it relaxing and enjoyable, others note that it may not meet expectations for more complex gameplay, especially given its rating. Overall, the game features engaging mechanics and an interesting storyline, complemented by fantastic artwork and music.
“Fantastic artwork, relaxing music, and gameplay.”
“A very interesting storyline, as well as amazing game mechanics.”
“But if you expect gameplay, which you should not be expecting since it's an N-rated game, 5/10 [an unseen puzzle but still].”
“Simple mechanics, quick play can hit 100% in about 15 minutes.”
“A gallery is accessible through the main menu; these scenes do not have to be unlocked through gameplay either, but seem to be available from first startup.”
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's storytelling has received mixed reviews, with some praising its innovative and engaging narrative as a standout feature, while others criticize it as lacking depth, describing it as "porn with a light plot." Overall, opinions vary significantly, with some players finding the story compelling and others feeling it detracts from the experience.
“An absolute masterclass of a game, incredible innovative storytelling unlike anything I have ever seen before, challenging engaging gameplay that is still extremely satisfying to use, super solid.”
“A very interesting storyline, as well as amazing game mechanics.”
“The stories aren't good (what story? lol) and are basically just 'porn with a light plot' which is perfectly fine, Nekopara does it.”
“Idk if I was supposed to get into the atmosphere of the story but I definitely did not. [I'm not even going to rate; I feel like they just put it for you to read so you can't get a refund.]”
“☑ no story”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and well-suited to its Chinese theme, featuring soothing and catchy tunes. However, some users noted the limited variety, with only one track available, leading to suggestions to mute it altogether. Overall, while the music complements the artwork and gameplay, its repetitiveness detracts from the experience for some players.
“Chinese themed background music is done quite well, with a series of soothing, catchy tunes.”
“Relaxing music for a relaxing puzzle game.”
“Fantastic artwork, relaxing music and gameplay.”
“The game only features one music track.”
“The music feels copy-pasted and lacks originality.”
“While the music is relaxing, it doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players have noted that while no grinding is necessary to unlock all achievements, some feel that the amount of grinding required for certain aspects of the game can be excessive, suggesting it may demand a significant time investment.
“No grinding has to be done in order to unlock all of the achievements.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its charm and find it enjoyable for the low price, others feel disconnected from the story and question the overall engagement.
“Barely 2 dollars, cute girls, nice atmosphere, and animal ears, it's worth the cost.”
“I don't know if I was supposed to get into the atmosphere of the story, but I definitely did not. I feel like they just put it there for you to read so you can't get a refund.”
“I don't know if I was supposed to get into the atmosphere of the story, but I definitely did not. I feel like they just put it there for you to read so you can't get a refund.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the visuals and character designs are frequently praised for their quality, there is little mention of depth or growth in character development, suggesting that this aspect may not be as strong as the game's aesthetic elements.
