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Sakura Nova

81%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
81% User Score Based on 458 reviews

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"Sakura Nova" is a visual novel game featuring sci-fi and fantasy elements. The story follows a group of cadets at a military academy, with the protagonist being a transfer student who possesses unique abilities. The game contains romantic storylines and choices that affect the player's relationships with the other characters.

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Audience ScoreBased on 458 reviews
story80 positive mentions

  • The game features beautiful artwork and good voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The story has a decent plot with choices that matter, leading to multiple endings.
  • The addition of an adult patch provides extra content that fans of the genre will appreciate.
  • The writing is often criticized as being poor and disjointed, with some scenes feeling rushed or lacking depth.
  • The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it doesn't justify the price.
  • There are bugs present, such as certain CGs in the gallery that cannot be unlocked.
  • story
    278 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the character development and intriguing plot set in a futuristic fantasy world, while others criticize it for being disjointed, cliché, or lacking depth. Many reviews highlight the emphasis on relationships and the presence of multiple story routes, but note that the pacing can feel rushed and the overall narrative may not be memorable. Despite its flaws, some players find the story enjoyable, especially when considering the game's low price point.

    • “Sakura nova has a brilliant story; it starts off with Mikage who wants to become a knight, even stronger and better than his dad, the legendary Zero, and on this journey, he has two teammates, Kaguya and Arisa.”
    • “The story and plot is written like a romantic comedy with a share of humor and fanservice and has 3 nice happy endings; the background music is great and overall presentation is also nicely done.”
    • “There are proper character breakdowns and growth; it’s not a simply written romance; the story is focused on knighthood with the potential for romance becoming available only at the end of the story, in a sense of living happily ever after, so the story side of the game is really an improvement over previous ones.”
    • “The story is awful and the writing reflects this.”
    • “The story basically lacked any sort of depth and it had some of the absolute worst pacing I've ever seen in a visual novel.”
    • “If you expect to read a story worth reading then run far away.”
  • graphics
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their high quality and beautiful artwork, consistent with Winged Cloud's previous titles. While many reviewers appreciate the stunning visuals and colorful screens, some note that the artwork can feel repetitive and that certain elements, like the out-of-place adult content, detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, with many describing them as phenomenal and comparable to real-life art.

    • “The artwork is high quality, like most of Winged Cloud's games.”
    • “The art work is absolutely beautiful with the Japanese voice over to go with it... I cannot express how important these two traits are in these types of novels, it brings the whole story to life!”
    • “And one thing that everyone will definitely enjoy are the graphics that are amazingly well drawn and downright comparable to real life.”
    • “The artwork can certainly feel repetitive if you've played other games by Winged Cloud; they're all very similar looking.”
    • “Wanaca's character artwork is not the best here (seems lazily done, understandably, for a hastily finished, short game), and the R18 scenes are hilariously awkward with no transition or build-up whatsoever.”
    • “The story is high fantasy but the background artwork is a future colony in space; what a weird combination.”
  • music
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its pleasant background tracks that enhance the gameplay and fit well with various scenes, while others find it average or forgettable. Notably, the soundtrack by Zack Parrish is highlighted for its standout tracks, though some players feel the music lacks memorability. Overall, while the music complements the game, opinions vary on its impact and quality.

    • “This time around we have rather pleasant background music that really compliments the gameplay; it's soothing and not overbearing as some of the previous titles' accompanied music.”
    • “Further increasing the overall gameplay is the ambient music we have, each scene or happening in the game having a unique ambient sound to really liven up the story in those specific scenes.”
    • “Great music and awesome art make this the best Sakura game (so far).”
    • “The 3 tracks can be labeled as 'somewhat exciting things are happening', 'neutral sounds while people talk' and 'frickin' music'.”
    • “Music (20/50) -> nothing special, not memorable, but it fits and hypes you up in certain situations.”
    • “Soundtrack: forgettable.”
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its soothing background music and ambient sounds that enhance the experience, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, primarily involving text reading and basic choices. Despite its catchy soundtrack and some addictive elements, many users suggest there are better alternatives available for similar costs. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a mixed bag, with a score of around 7/10 reflecting its strengths and weaknesses.

    • “This time around we have rather pleasant background music that really complements the gameplay; it's soothing and not overbearing like some of the previous titles' accompanying music.”
    • “Further increasing the overall gameplay is the ambient music we have, with each scene or event in the game having a unique ambient sound to really liven up the story in those specific moments.”
    • “Someone may enjoy the infectiously catchy soundtrack, while another may enjoy the amazingly addictive and infinitely replayable gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay in Sakura Nova is so simplistic, so basic that every game company ever must be beating themselves up for not thinking of it first.”
    • “The gameplay involves reading the text, clicking, reading the next text, and then eventually having to choose from one of two options, a whole dozen times.”
    • “No gameplay, but hot anime chicks.”
  • replayability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly enjoyable and addictive, others criticize it for a lack of depth and memorable content, leading to a lower replay value. Many suggest waiting for a sale due to the relatively short playtime and limited replayability options.

    • “Replayability off the charts.”
    • “Someone may enjoy the infectiously catchy soundtrack, while another may enjoy the amazingly addictive and infinitely replayable gameplay.”
    • “Replay value: 7/10”
    • “I'm not sure if I would pay the full price for it, because of rather low replayability and it doesn't take much time to finish it and reach every ending, so maybe grab it at some kind of sale.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of action and magic, but it often falls flat due to awkwardly executed scenes, particularly in the r18 content, which lacks proper transitions. While the intention for humor is present, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, with some reviewers noting a sense of laziness in the character artwork.

    • “It's an adventure of action, magic, and humor!”
    • “Wanaca's character artwork is not the best here (seems lazily done, understandably, for a hastily finished, short game), and the R18 scenes are hilariously awkward with no transition or build-up, whatsoever.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional range in the game surprising, noting a transition from discomfort to intimacy that culminates in a wholesome ending. Despite some criticism of the story's brevity and simplicity, many feel the emotional experience justifies the game's low price point.

    • “Kaguya represented a complex problem and that ending was actually wholesome, which surprised me considering the nature of this game.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is notably strong, with both the main character and Kaguya experiencing significant growth, highlighting their flaws and complexities. This depth adds a layer of realism and relatability to their journeys.

    • “I was surprised to see character development from the main character as well as Kaguya, who is flawed in her own right.”
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