Winged Sakura: Endless Dream
- October 6, 2017
- WINGED SAKURA GAMES
Get on SteamDiscover. Build. Defend. Survive. Escort. Open endless doors, discover endless new rooms, and defeat endless robots. Build towers, form contracts, gain new allies, and survive the Endless Dream.
Reviews
- The game offers a challenging and addictive mix of roguelite exploration and tower defense mechanics, requiring strategic thinking and resource management.
- The art style is cute and colorful, with well-animated characters and engaging story segments that add charm to the gameplay.
- There are multiple gameplay styles and unlockable characters, providing a variety of strategies and replayability for players who enjoy depth in their games.
- The steep learning curve and punishing difficulty can be frustrating, especially for new players who may struggle to progress past the early levels.
- The game lacks clear tutorials and guidance, making it difficult to understand the mechanics and strategies needed to succeed.
- Some players have reported technical issues, such as lag and controller compatibility problems, which can hinder the overall experience.
- story19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of engaging elements and frustrating execution, featuring cute anime characters and entertaining dialogue, though some players find the characters annoying and the narrative repetitive. While the story unfolds through optional segments and unlocks, it lacks integration with gameplay, leading to a sandbox feel where progression can seem stagnant. Overall, the story has its merits but may not satisfy fans seeking a cohesive RPG experience.
“It's a mix of roguelike with tower defense gameplay, packed with cute (and funny) story bits featuring anime-looking characters.”
“The story has issues, but the dialogue and characters are entertaining, and the art is well done.”
“Even when you're dying horribly in each run, new bits of story and such will still open up to you.”
“Okay... finally, I'm finished Endless Dream on hard mode... and not even get some story event...”
“Play the same thing again, and again, and praying for more story?”
“And also the story is the exact same as Mindy's arc: yeah, dream world again, yeah, training again, memory wipes again, her sister behind everything again, Cecilia guide again, no telling lost memories again.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of challenging dungeon crawling and tower defense mechanics, offering multiple difficulty settings and customization options that can lead to an addictive experience. While the roguelite combat takes precedence over traditional tower defense elements, the game is noted for its unique mechanics and balance, though some players feel it lacks the narrative depth typical of other titles in the Winged Sakura series. Overall, it presents a fresh take on the genre, appealing to those who enjoy strategic gameplay with anime aesthetics, despite some concerns about its pricing and story integration.
“Very challenging gameplay with three difficulty settings for most modes.”
“Multiple gameplay styles and lots of ways to customize your strategy.”
“I'm addicted to it, and highly recommend it if you feel like playing a tower-defense-rogue-lite game with anime characters, optional story segments, and deep and very challenging gameplay.”
“It's Dungeon of the Endless with cute anime characters and a verbose 'visual novel' imposed over the gameplay.”
“It's too much money in this state; it has some neat mechanics, but it is closer to a $10 game.”
“But for this one, I can't recommend it. If you're a Winged Sakura fan like me and don't like 'endless dungeon' games, then don't buy this game. This game is completely different from other Winged Sakura games; you won't get that good story and simple game anymore. It's not even an RPG for me; the story won't be combined with the gameplay, so you can always read the story or just not read it at all. It's like a sandbox game, so it will feel like the story is not progressing at all.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a charming blend of humor through its cute anime-style characters and engaging story bits, often highlighted by funny dialogues during random events. While the graphics may be simplistic and somewhat repetitive, the well-animated character sprites and expressive faces contribute to the overall comedic experience. Players can enjoy the humor without being forced to engage with tutorials, enhancing the lighthearted atmosphere.
“It's a mix of roguelike with tower defense game, and packed with cute (and funny) story bits with anime-looking characters.”
“Lastly, the game is packed with random events (and they are usually dialogues between the cute main characters and are usually funny!) and tutorial classes, but the best thing is that you don't have to see them.”
“The graphics are simplistic and kinda repetitive, but the character sprites are very cute and well animated, and the characters' faces in the dialogues are very well drawn and full of funny expressions.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a charming art style with cute and colorful character designs that are well-animated and expressive. While the overall presentation is decent, some users note that the graphics can feel simplistic and repetitive at times.
“The presentation is decent, and the art style is great. The characters are cute and colorful.”
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game world.”
“The visual design is impressive, showcasing a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.”
“The graphics are simplistic and kind of repetitive.”
“The character sprites are very cute and well animated.”
“The characters' faces in the dialogues are very well drawn and full of funny expressions.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's music would greatly benefit from the inclusion of a licensed rock song, specifically mentioning Andrew W.K. as a fitting choice, indicating a desire for a more energetic and engaging soundtrack.
“I think if this game had a licensed rock song for it, it’d be Andrew W.K.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is so well-crafted that it makes you want to keep playing just to hear more.”
“The music in this game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I wish the soundtrack had more depth; it often feels like background noise rather than something that enhances the gameplay.”
“The music choices seem mismatched with the game's theme, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game's challenging nature enhances its replayability, as frequent failures are integral to the roguelike experience. However, many find it to be more difficult than typical entries in the genre, which may impact enjoyment for some.
“Frequent failures are the way roguelikes work for replayability's sake, but this one is even tougher than most of the others I have played yet.”
“The variety of choices and paths you can take ensures that no two playthroughs feel the same.”
“With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
“Frequent failures are the way roguelikes work for replayability's sake, but this one is even tougher than most of the others I have played.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding is necessary to unlock additional sakuras and achievements, emphasizing the need for patience and an open mind to fully enjoy the experience.
“Patience and an open mind are required here, and even some grinding if you want to unlock more sakuras and achievements.”
“The grinding feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I found the grinding to be a major chore, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the emotional impact of the game is heightened by the vulnerability of their character, as being touched by enemies results in damage, creating a sense of tension and urgency.
