Sakura Magical Girls

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Sakura Magical Girls is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Winged Cloud and was released on February 23, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Sakura Magical Girls" is a visual novel game with dating sim elements. As the player, you assume the role of a transfer student who discovers a magical world and becomes a protector. Throughout the game, you will interact with various magical girls, make choices that affect the story, and maybe even find romance. The game features multiple endings based on your decisions.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 193 reviews

story16 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The artwork is vibrant and well-done, showcasing the typical high-quality visuals expected from the Sakura series.
The game offers easy achievements and trading cards, making it appealing for completionists and collectors.
The light-hearted humor and silly premise provide a fun, if shallow, experience for fans of the genre.

The story is lackluster and feels rushed, with minimal character development and a disappointing ending.
There are very few meaningful choices, leading to a linear experience that doesn't significantly change with different playthroughs.
The game is criticized for being a cash grab, with many reviewers feeling it lacks depth and originality compared to other titles in the series.

story
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shallow and poorly developed, often feeling like a vehicle for adult content rather than a compelling narrative. While some appreciated the charming characters and vibrant artwork, others criticized the lack of meaningful choices and character depth, leading to a sense of disappointment in the overall storytelling experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as generic and rushed, failing to deliver the depth and engagement expected from the genre.
- “With its charming characters, vibrant artwork, and engaging storytelling, it offers a delightful and immersive experience for fans of the genre.”
- “The music was nice to listen to, the story was good to read, I liked all three girls equally (which is more than I can say about a few of the games), and the ending was interesting as well.”
- “The story is quite compelling from the beginning and promises an enjoyable experience.”
- “The story is short and shallow, it lacks emotion and an actual storyline, it doesn’t read well, and it’s over before you know it, with no actual character progression other than the ‘teaser’ they call a novel.”
- “Lazy storywriting; a sloppily put together plot; a feeble attempt at witty banter.”
- “The story here is that these magical girls fight evil by getting sexually assaulted by slime tentacles.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
55%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant and beautiful artwork, particularly the character designs, which are often described as cute and engaging. However, some critics point out the lack of animation and character movement, which detracts from the overall experience, leading to a range of scores from 4 to 8 out of 10. While the art style is appreciated by fans of the genre, there are concerns about repetitive themes and the quality of certain graphical assets.
- “With its charming characters, vibrant artwork, and engaging storytelling, it offers a delightful and immersive experience for fans of the genre.”
- “The graphics get an 8 for outstanding visuals, the scenes and characters are really creatively and beautifully drawn, rich and vibrant in colour.”
- “Winged Cloud's graphical assets have always been high quality.”
- “The visuals were alright, but you can just go to the screenshot section of the community hub for that.”
- “The style of the artworks in this gallery reminds me of Sakura Angels (which I didn't like) and are so poorly drawn.”
- “The resort areas look like simple stock graphics.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the soundtrack's ability to match the game's various scenarios, while others criticize it for being repetitive, generic, and poorly mixed. A few standout tracks are noted, but many feel that the overall quality is lacking, with some suggesting that the game is better enjoyed with external music. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a weak point, though it does contribute to the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is stellar as usual with great mastering.”
- “The game has mainly music that is sweet and works together with the moments of the game, like in tension moments, it plays a tension music, fun moments, a fun music, and like this it goes.”
- “The songs are instrumental and original, suited to each environment and situation.”
- “The music is repetitive in this one, and the story drags on with nothing but text in many parts, but the red-heads, Ayame and Hikari make up for it.”
- “The music was also mediocre and poorly mixed, with only one song that stood out as 'pretty good'.”
- “Another vital part of any game that is hollow; it’s the same melody over and over. It feels like they took the first 10 seconds of actual songs and then added them to certain scenes to play over and over again.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The gameplay aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the lack of meaningful gameplay elements, such as multiple endings, and others noting that it feels more like reading a story than engaging in interactive gameplay. While some praise the graphics and overall mechanics, the absence of significant gameplay features has led to lower ratings, indicating a disconnect between expectations and delivery.
- “Incredible graphics quality, simple yet well-structured plot and as usual, flawless gameplay.”
- “Visual novels are difficult to assess in mechanics as it's more like reading a story.”
- “Western anime art-style is often unattractive and can really hamper the experience of a game, even if it has good mechanics.”
- “No gameplay, but hot anime chicks.”
- “Vn gameplay: 1/5”
- “There are no changes in the gameplay.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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Character development in this title has received mixed feedback, with some players noting a decline compared to its predecessor, suggesting that it may not be a primary focus for most players. While the character designs and visuals are praised, the depth of character growth appears to be lacking, leading to a perception of nonsensical development. Overall, it seems that many players are not engaging with the game for its character development.
- “There's actual character development!”
- “The title is very colorful and has great character design as well as decent character expressions.”
- “As far as the quality of the art, character designs, and each girl's CG, it looked pretty good in this game.”
- “It’s surprising to say, but I felt this title had less character development than the previous one did. Though from reading the other reviews on this title, I don’t know if anyone is actually playing the game for the character development.”
- “Non-sensical character development.”
- “It’s surprising to say, but I felt this title had less character development than the previous one did. Though from reading the other reviews on this title, I don’t know if anyone is actually playing the game for the character development.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by a blend of light-hearted moments and witty dialogue, providing entertainment alongside its action sequences. While some players found the humor enjoyable and refreshing, others felt it was overshadowed by a lackluster plot and character attachment. Overall, the humor adds a charming touch, making the experience more engaging.
- “The game's mix of light-hearted humor, heartfelt moments, and thrilling action sequences keeps players entertained throughout.”
- “It was a pretty funny visual novel.”
- “Great visual novel, the main character is pretty funny and isn't a complete idiot for once.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The emotional aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while it features light-hearted humor and heartfelt moments that can be entertaining, some players find the story and writing dull, detracting from any potential emotional engagement. The climax, involving a collective effort against a villain dubbed "the great evil," is seen as touching, but may not resonate with those seeking deeper emotional connections. Overall, the game appeals more to players looking for fun rather than a profound emotional experience.
- “The game's mix of light-hearted humor, heartfelt moments, and thrilling action sequences keeps players entertained throughout.”
- “Eventually after a few uneventful slime fights, and a lot of idling around at the beach, you confront the great evil, which is called exactly that, the great evil, and all the girls come together to help... touching.”
- “Fun and oddly wholesome.”
- “This game, however, has just a plain boring story and writing.”
- “All that this does is make an already boring story more dreadful to read and enjoy.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is rated at 7/10, indicating a decent level of value for players looking to revisit the experience. While it offers some engaging elements that encourage multiple playthroughs, it may not provide enough variety to keep players coming back indefinitely.
- “The game offers a high replay value, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
- “Every time I play, I discover new strategies and outcomes, making it feel like a different experience each time.”
- “The variety of characters and storylines ensures that I can come back to the game and enjoy it from a new perspective.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the series is perceived as a cheap cash grab, leading to disappointment among users who believe it has the potential to be a good nukige if executed properly.
- “The series is the cheap cash grab I was expecting it to be, but it really could be a good game if they just did things properly.”