Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II

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Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II is a single player action game. It was developed by Magenta Factory and was released on December 15, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II" is a manga-style AVG game, following the story of He Jia and Han Hui's reunion in the ancient Chinese city of Nanjing during autumn. The game features attractive background music, with a single ending, and a relaxingly gentle narrative. The character voices include notable talent such as Luttefair, Yinshuijing, and Zuoye Yangguang. Note: Continuity with the previous games "Shan Gui" and "Bai Qu" is recommended for optimal story understanding.

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game features genuinely impressive visuals and high-quality art, making it a standout in terms of presentation.
The story is engaging and builds on the lore established in previous titles, providing a fresh experience with comic book-style transitions.
It's easy to achieve 100% completion, making it appealing for achievement hunters and fans of visual novels.

The game lacks full English language support, with only partial translations and low-quality text in some areas.
Episode 2 is still missing an English translation, which may frustrate non-native speakers.
Some players may find the story not as expected, leading to mixed feelings about the narrative direction.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a sequel to "Bai Qu," featuring improved art and voice acting that enhances the overall experience. While it offers a delicate and gentle narrative, players may find some unexpected elements, including the introduction of a new foxgirl character. Overall, the storyline is engaging and provides a warm connection to the original characters.
- “A very delicate and gentle short story visual novel which is beautifully voice acted and has amazing art.”
- “Compared to bai qu, the illustrations of the background and characters are improved, and the movement of storyboards gives players a better chance to experience the plots in this game.”
- “The storyline follows bai qu, so the original characters give me a warm feeling.”
- “The story isn't what I expected either.”
- “However, there's another foxgirl that comes into play during the story; who she is, I cannot say. Play it to find out.”
- “The storyline follows [i]bai qu[/i], so the original characters give me a warm feeling.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised as some of the most impressive visuals ever seen, showcasing exceptional artistry and detail. Reviewers highlight the quality of the drawings and overall graphical presentation as standout features.
- “Genuinely the most impressive visuals I've ever seen in any game.”
- “Genuinely the most impressive visuals I've ever seen in any game.”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the sequel to Bai Qu is consistently praised for its beauty and memorability, complementing the game's stunning art and engaging story. Reviewers highlight the music as a standout element, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music, art, and voice acting are very memorable.”
- “Sequel to Bai Qu, as always beautiful art, story, and music.”