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Senren*Banka

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96%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, stability
96% User Score Based on 888 reviews

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Senren*Banka is a single player action game with fantasy, anime and erotic themes. It was developed by YUZUSOFT and was released on February 14, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Senren*Banka" is a Japanese-style visual novel with award-winning art, music, and characters, originally released in Japan in 2016. The game features a romantic storyline produced by developer Yuzusoft. The Steam version offers English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Japanese text options with Japanese voice acting, and supports Steam Cloud. Note: All characters depicted in the game are 18 years of age or older.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 888 reviews
story195 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions

  • Engaging storyline with a mix of romance and supernatural elements, making it appealing to both newcomers and veterans of visual novels.
  • High-quality art and music that enhance the overall experience, with expressive character designs and a beautiful soundtrack.
  • Well-developed characters with distinct personalities, allowing for enjoyable interactions and emotional connections throughout the various routes.
  • Pacing issues, particularly in the common route, where the story can feel slow and drawn out, leading to moments of boredom.
  • Some routes feel repetitive and lack depth, with similar plot points and character developments across different storylines.
  • The protagonist is often portrayed as a generic, dense character, which may detract from the overall immersion and engagement with the story.
  • story
    583 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Senren Banka" is a blend of romance, folklore, and light supernatural elements, set in a charming Japanese town where the protagonist navigates relationships with various heroines while uncovering the town's curse. While the main plot is engaging and features well-developed character arcs, some routes feel repetitive and lack depth, leading to mixed reviews on the overall narrative quality. Despite its clichés and pacing issues, many players appreciate the character-driven storytelling and emotional moments, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

    • “Each route was interesting on its own but also helped push forward the town’s lore and the curse's backstory, which made it fun to go through.”
    • “The production was really good, with the music and background art complementing the setting, story was well paced, especially the common route, the well-diversed and likable characters make for very entertaining scenes when the plot is on the lighter side and the fun romance mixed with supernatural action was handled very well.”
    • “Overall, Senren*Banka is a standout title in the romance visual novel scene, offering a rich, character-driven story wrapped in a beautifully presented package.”
    • “However, the story ultimately fails to develop into anything substantial or particularly meaningful.”
    • “The story, meanwhile, was genuinely difficult to get through.”
    • “The plot feels very dragged out with lots of meandering dialogue that takes forever to get anywhere or move things forward.”
  • music
    139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many reviewers praising its pleasantness and ability to complement the story's various tones, including emotional and comedic moments. While some tracks stand out more than others, the overall composition, which incorporates traditional Japanese instruments, is appreciated for enhancing the game's atmosphere. However, a few critics noted that the music, while good, lacks a standout quality that would elevate it further, leading to mixed feelings about its memorability.

    • “The soundtrack, while not especially groundbreaking, is pleasant and suits the different tones of the story—light piano for emotional scenes, upbeat tracks for comedic moments, and traditional Japanese instruments for the more mystical or serious segments.”
    • “The music is amazing, art is extremely cute, and all the heroines are very distinct from each other.”
    • “The art and music are stunning, perfectly capturing traditional and modern aesthetics.”
    • “The music isn't top notch by any means, but it was clear that care went into the composition.”
    • “The music’s okay, I suppose, and the art is actually pretty nice—but that’s like admiring the wrapper on a stale candy bar.”
    • “Music was mostly not my thing, since most of the music is centralized around the traditional Japanese music genre.”
  • graphics
    67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Senren*banka" are widely praised for their stunning quality, featuring a blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern design elements. The art style is characterized by clean lines, vibrant colors, and expressive character sprites, which effectively bring the characters and settings to life. While the visuals are generally considered exceptional, some reviewers noted a lack of creativity in the overall aesthetic, suggesting that the game plays it safe rather than taking risks.

    • “Senren*banka is a visually stunning, character-driven romance visual novel that blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with a modern, lighthearted harem narrative.”
    • “Yuzusoft’s signature art style—clean lines, soft shading, expressive character sprites—brings both the characters and the setting to life.”
    • “The artwork is amazing, with characters constantly exhibiting subtle changes of expression during their lines, and the use of traditional music and instruments complements the aesthetic beautifully.”
    • “Stylistically, Senren*banka leans into a traditional Japanese aesthetic that is fitting for the setting and characters, but takes no risks and lacks the creativity I expect from this medium.”
    • “The visuals for both the characters and backgrounds are really nice, but the characters are hit or miss writing-wise, and the main character is a bland doormat 'self-insert' that feels sterile.”
    • “Graphic-wise, one can immediately tell that Senren*banka is a high-quality visual novel, but it doesn't push the boundaries of visual storytelling.”
  • emotional
    63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "Senren * Banka" is characterized by its blend of heartwarming narratives and relatable character arcs, particularly in the individual heroine routes that tackle personal issues and foster empathy. While the game leans towards lightheartedness and comedy, it also delivers poignant moments that resonate with players, especially in routes like Murasame's, which evoke strong emotional responses. Overall, it offers a wholesome experience filled with touching scenes, though some players note it may lack the depth of more emotionally intense visual novels.

    • “I rarely cry playing games, but her story was overwhelmingly emotional.”
    • “Just finished my first route and it genuinely made me cry happy tears.”
    • “Murasame made me feel again.”
  • humor
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Senren * Banka" is widely praised for its charm and effectiveness, blending lighthearted moments with well-developed characters and engaging dialogue. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to balance comedy with emotional depth, showcasing funny interactions and cultural mishaps that resonate with players. While some critiques mention occasional reliance on clichés, the overall consensus is that the humor significantly enhances the experience, making it both entertaining and accessible to a broad audience.

    • “The writing is snappy, often hilarious, and the localization preserves both the humor and cultural context beautifully.”
    • “Came for the plot, stayed for the humor.”
    • “Senren*banka is a top quality visual novel in every aspect: six character routes, multipath and at times mature story, decision making, art direction, cute/funny chibi cut scenes, pacing, tasteful (not gross) fan service, music, voice acting, humor, dialogue, etc.”
  • character development
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is generally well-received, with players noting that each character's growth is particularly satisfying within their specific routes, leading to meaningful romantic conclusions. While the common routes may feel slow and static, the deeper exploration of characters in individual arcs enhances the overall experience, despite some criticism regarding the pacing and the presence of filler content. The character designs and art are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive atmosphere, although some players expressed a desire for more substantial character moments over explicit scenes.

    • “The routes themselves are well-paced, the characters are likable, and all routes felt like they had some form of character development for both the love interest as well as Masaomi himself.”
    • “The arc for each of the girls is so satisfying because you get to experience their character development until both you and your chosen girl's route realize that you love each other, then you get married in the end!”
    • “Absolute masterful execution of the main plot, deep character development, and it just keeps you wanting to go all the way until the very end.”
    • “Sure, common routes are usually pretty slow and mild, given their propensity toward character development, but once you head down a route the writing really just goes full throttle and ruins the pacing.”
    • “Most of the character development of a character is locked behind a character-specific route though, during the basic route they remain rather static, which is fine because that's where you get to know them in the first place.”
    • “I just wish they hadn't put so much filler in there that I foolishly read all of thinking there would be important story or character development in it.”
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-received, characterized by a standard visual novel structure with polished routes, though some find the mechanics to be shallow. Players appreciate the smooth and comfortable experience, making it suitable for newcomers, while others express a desire for more depth in gameplay options. Overall, it offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience, particularly for those looking to unwind.

    • “Gameplay is awesome!”
    • “Smooth and comfortable gameplay and just the right length of the game make for a relaxing and enjoyable gaming experience.”
    • “The gameplay is very friendly if you are new to gal or visual novel.”
    • “Gameplay follows standard visual novel structure.”
    • “Mechanics are shallow but routes are polished.”
    • “Now you must be confused about why there is a gameplay section in this review which is only click and read.”
  • atmosphere
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its calm and picturesque qualities, with beautifully rendered backgrounds that enhance the storytelling experience. The vibrant character designs and well-composed soundtrack, including subtle sound details like bird chirping, contribute to a relaxing and immersive environment. Overall, players appreciate the blend of rustic charm and emotional depth that creates a comforting and engaging atmosphere throughout the game.

    • “The art and character designs are phenomenal in my opinion, and the music does a great job of setting the tone of the scene and really drawing you into the atmosphere of the story.”
    • “Fans of scenic, atmospheric storytelling will find strong value.”
    • “The backgrounds, in particular, deserve praise: the rural town of Hoori is depicted with lovingly rendered shrines, forests, and hot spring baths, creating a picturesque and relaxing atmosphere that complements the game’s pacing.”
    • “Murasame, in particular, has a design that directly shows how much effort went into setting the right atmosphere for the story.”
    • “All the good points of Sanoba Witch have been preserved, and to it have been added a rustic and traditional atmosphere, a more intense and even a little confusing plot.”
  • optimization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is highly praised, with a clean interface and zero performance issues reported across platforms, including Linux. Voice acting is exceptional, enhancing character interactions and overall immersion, while convenient key binds and accessibility features further contribute to a smooth user experience.

    • “The interface is clean, the software has zero performance hiccups, key binds are convenient, and accessibility features are there.”
    • “Run smoothly on Linux.”
    • “Also, as always, vocal performances were great; everyone from the main cast to side characters made Hoori feel lively.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting significant bugs and glitches, particularly related to text speed settings causing skipped lines. However, others note that while glitches are present, they are not severe enough to detract significantly from the overall experience.

    • “First off, I want to say this game is more buggy than Windows ME.”
    • “This feature is somewhat buggy; if you have the text speed at 100%, you'll regularly find some unvoiced lines being skipped after voiced lines because of how this feature works.”
    • “Some glitches exist, but not enough to worry about.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users indicate that certain elements of the game diminish its replayability, suggesting that once completed, the experience may not offer enough incentive for players to return.

    • “The lack of variety in gameplay really cheapens the replayability.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The repetitive nature of the missions makes replayability feel pointless.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to its linear nature when replaying different storylines. Some users suggest that a more varied approach to story progression could alleviate the repetitiveness, while others note that additional lives may be necessary to effectively manage the grinding.

    • “My one complaint would be how linear replaying different storylines is; a split earlier in the story would've made it a bit less tedious.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
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Senren*Banka is a action game with fantasy, anime and erotic themes.

Senren*Banka is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 48 hours playing Senren*Banka.

Senren*Banka was released on February 14, 2020.

Senren*Banka was developed by YUZUSOFT.

Senren*Banka has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Senren*Banka is a single player game.

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