Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei

"Compared to other Japanese-themed visual novels I’ve played, Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei didn’t impress me as much. The story did manage to find a middle ground with its visuals and cutscenes. but I left yearning for more character development, …"

"I enjoyed playing Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei and seeing different sides of the story and the war. Every character offered a different perspective on the war, and they had to fight a different battle each time. Each route also …"

"As an excuse to hit up the sources on Wikipedia to read about the actual war that formed Japan&s;s political system for more than half a millennium, Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei does a really good job. As a romance… …"

"Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei has a dense story with two-dimensional characters, and is certainly one of the best Otoges I&s;ve ever had the pleasure of playing. The stylization is great, the theme is dense, there&s;s a decent variety of …"

"Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei curiously explores an alternate story inspired by Heike Monogatari. With charismatic characters and a beautiful direction when it comes to graphical representation of the period and combat, Shanao&s;s story is a high quality otome game. …"

"There are certain otome games in which the romance is absolutely there, but might not always feel like the main focus. For example, Hakuoki is absolutely romantic, but it also a thriller offering an alternate, supernatural take on the Shinsengumi …"

"All in all, playing Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei was a real treat. It has its moments where the story can feel like it’s dragging, as well as a few grammatical errors here and there, but if like me you …"

"Overall, I enjoyed my time with Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei. The characters were charming, well-acted, and gorgeous; I’m a sucker for historical fiction, and experiencing an alternate version of the Genpei War made for a really exciting scenario; and …"

"Birushana may not have quite knocked it out of the park for me personally, but it’s definitely one that will be enjoyed by plenty of otome enthusiasts. Take your time with it, and don’t come to it expecting anything super …"

"Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei is a charming Otome game with an engaging historical setting and plenty of feudal hotties to fawn over."

"Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei is an action-packed visual novel sure to capture the attention and hearts of otome fans."

"A remarkable otome game whose memorable story and cast outshine any of its minor blemishes."

"I think that Birushana sits comfortably as one of the best otome titles I’ve ever picked up, and it’s a strong contender for the best visual novel I’ve grabbed this year. Anyone curious about the genre or anyone who wants …"

"If you&s;re playing Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei for the action, you&s;re missing the point. This is a otome romance novel through and through -- and what&s;s more, it&s;s a good enough otome that even if the setting doesn&s;t sound …"

"Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei has an interesting story and charismatic characters. Its artwork is wonderful, highly recommended this otome if you like the samurai theme."

"On the surface, Birushana is your typical otome game and in most aspects, it is. However, it is refreshing to have a character who isn’t desperate for love and attention. Even though some routes will put her in a damsel-in-distress …"

"Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei has great world-building and complex characters that helps to deliver a powerful story. Being able to shape the personality of the main character and feel invested in their adventure immerses you into the story, and …"