- December 12, 2019
- Sega
Sakura Wars
An engaging tale full of twists and turns, with an interesting way of interacting with the narrative. If you can handle the slow pace and stomach the perverse moments, you'll find a stylish adventure with one of the best soundtracks of the year.
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Sakura Wars is a single player hack and slash game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Sega and was released on December 12, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.
In "Sakura Wars: Digital Deluxe Edition," players step into the role of Captain Kamiyama, leading the Imperial Combat Revue to defend Tokyo against demons while also managing their theater performances. The LIPS dialogue system impacts relationships, which in turn affect the outcome of action-packed, steam-powered mecha battles. This game boasts stunning anime production values, complete with animated sequences, a captivating soundtrack, and character designs from renowned anime and JRPG artists. The edition also includes a Dynamic Theme and Neko Ears DLC.
- The game features a charming blend of visual novel elements and action gameplay, appealing to fans of both genres.
- It has beautiful graphics and a captivating story, enhanced by a great soundtrack and engaging characters.
- The game is well-received for its humor and slice-of-life moments, making it enjoyable for fans of comedic anime.
- Some players have reported issues with the physical condition of the game upon arrival, such as damaged cases or re-packaged items.
- The combat system is considered too simplistic and lacks depth, which may disappoint those looking for more challenging gameplay.
- There are warnings about region-specific versions affecting downloadable content access, which can mislead buyers.
- gameplay5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay of the game is a blend of visual novel elements and a simplified hack-and-slash style, with combat making up only about 40% of the experience. The remaining gameplay focuses on exploration, dialogue, and collecting items, leading some reviewers to categorize it as a harem-style visual novel with light action mechanics. While visually appealing, the combat lacks depth and complexity compared to other titles in the genre.
“The game is a pleasure for the eyes thanks to its incredibly clean graphic style, and it combines elements of a visual novel with a pleasant, if not too deep, warriors-style gameplay.”
“I would define the game as 'a harem-style visual novel with a secondary musou-style combat gameplay.'”
“If you are someone who was interested in the title for its action gameplay, the truth is that there are better titles out there with better mechanics and obviously, more playable content.”
“I'm not sure which genre Sakura Wars fits into, as its gameplay is a mix of musou and hack and slash, but it lacks many enemies on screen and there are no complex combos or difficult moves to master. Additionally, that gameplay only makes up about 40% of the game... the other 60% consists of walking through a theater, talking to attractive girls, reading, courting attractive girls, walking through small stages, searching for collectibles, and watching attractive girls.”
“I would define the game as 'a harem-style visual novel with a secondary combat gameplay reminiscent of musou.'”
“If you were interested in the title for its action gameplay, the truth is that there are better titles out there with better mechanics and obviously, more playable content.”
Sakura Wars review
An engaging tale full of twists and turns, with an interesting way of interacting with the narrative. If you can handle the slow pace and stomach the perverse moments, you'll find a stylish adventure with one of the best soundtracks of the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sakura Wars is a hack and slash game with fantasy and historical themes.
Sakura Wars is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation.
Sakura Wars was released on December 12, 2019.
Sakura Wars was developed by Sega.
Sakura Wars has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.
Sakura Wars is a single player game.
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