Sakura Wars

"All in all, I&s;d say my experience with Sakura Wars was quite mixed. I enjoyed the look and feel of the game as well as spending time with its characters. And save for the repetitive, shallow combat system and tropes, …"

"Made with care and potentially interesting even for those who do not know the mechanics that distinguish it, Sakura Wars has a charm all its own, without undeniable limits. The important thing, if you want to get closer, is to …"

"Sakura Wars represents an ambitious new start for the franchise, one that might not be to everyone&s;s tastes."

"Sakura Wars is a blend of adventure, visual novel, dating sim and action game."

"Combat is repetitive and romance options are unsettling."

"It might look too shallow (and it probably is) in a first glimpse, but the representation of the characters is certainly charming. It&s;s like giving life to a shonen TV show."

"From a certain point of view Sakura Wars is an anachronistic game, made for a specific audience that has evolved over time. The ease and repetitiveness of the title&s;s gameplay overwhelms the overall quality, despite good art direction."

"Sakura Wars is a great entry point to a fascinating series. If you wish Persona had a bit more action, you&s;ll find exactly what you&s;re looking for here. While the "sexy misunderstandings" are cringe worthy, the characters are fun to …"

"There’s plenty of replay value, and hardcore fans will relish trying to get all the multiple endings. You shouldn’t expect an high octane action RPG, but rather a real life romantic novel filled with in-depth emotion and over the top …"

"Sakura Wars is a great little gem. It&s;s the perfect title to get into the franchise and see why it&s;s regarded so highly in Japan. Sakura Wars has some incredible writing and character development, it&s;s hard not to fall in …"

"Put simply, Sakura Wars isn&s;t going to be for everyone. It&s;s oddly paced, character-focused, and anime-inspired, but that&s;s also some of the best things about it. If even a tiny bit of you is interested in that description, there&s;s a …"

"As far as soft reboots go, Sakura Wars exceeded at semplifying too much its gameplay and streamlined the experience, cutting any RPG system and leaving just the dialogues to take the highlight."

"Sakura Wars&s; unique world, fun character interactions, and high-stakes melodrama help it overcome mediocre action sequences."

"Sakura Wars is a flawed action game but incredibly satisfying visual novel. It warmed my heart and compelled me to keep playing despite its shortcomings as an action game."

"While it has been a long wait, Sakura Wars is a satisfying blend of everything that the franchise has done well for a new generation on PS4."

"Sakura Wars is an enjoyable revival of the iconic series, presenting a fascinating blend of genres. Unfortunately, it far too often falls victim to tired tropes and writing which treats its excellent female cast as little more than objects. Still, …"

"Even though the lackluster combat is a major detractor in an otherwise great return to form for the series, it doesn’t ruin the experience either. Despite being on hiatus for so long, this release proves that there is life left …"

"Sakura Wars doesn’t quite reach the lofty heights set by its predecessors but it remains a worthy attempt at not only resurrecting the long-dormant franchise but also modernizing it for a new audience. Despite its flaws, there really are no …"

"The long dormant series returns with a brand-new cast and modern advancements to the Sakura Wars series formula that make for a promising reboot, despite some noteworthy missteps."

"Sakura Wars&s; unique LIPS system, thoroughly charming cast of characters, and great writing more than make up for its less than stellar combat."

"It won’t make many new die-hard fans of the property, but for those willing to give it a chance, there’s enough to give them hope that good things might be in the series’ future."

"Sakura Wars is not perfect, but it is a delightfully charming experience. Between the sweet bonding moments and high-stakes battles, there&s;s plenty to cheer for."

"Sakura Wars doesn&s;t finish fulfilling what was expected. Without being a disaster, its story is slow and its battles are too much simple. It builds on the popular LIPS system to deliver conversations that are the backbone of a game …"

"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&s;ll find a stylish adventure with one of the best soundtracks …"

"Eager to please genre fans, Sakura Wars delivers an olds-chool experience with a hefty dose of drama."

"The soft reboot of Sakura Wars leaves much to be desired but it is an adequate experience that accomplishes what it ultimately set out to do."

"Sakura Wars may be a crisp, fully 3D modern release, but every inch of the story, characters, and sound feels like it&s;s straight out of the 90s. This soft-reboot may not revolutionise gaming as the original game did, but it …"

"As a soft reboot, this new entry of Sakura Wars works perfect as it offers some fresh ideas and changes to its gameplay mechanics while retaining the essence of the series, as well as most of the key aspects that …"

"Sakura Wars isn&s;t for everyone, but fans of quirky Japanese imports or those simply looking for something a bit outside their comfort zone ought to give it a shot. The game&s;s action is run-of-the-mill, but its heartfelt character-driven story and …"

"Sakura Wars is a solid game that delivers in a lot of areas, story and dialogue choices to give your players control of their fate, and falls a little short in others, especially action/mech. There is far more positive than …"

"The huge effort and perceived budget that went into this game shows, and Sakura Wars makes a triumphant return after a 14-year retirement."

"A unique combination of genres, Sakura Wars is ultimately a compelling adventure that’s greater than the sum of its parts."

"Sakura Wars is an entertaining fusion of dating sim elements and button mashing action, but it&s;s held back by tired anime tropes and some disappointingly underdeveloped characters. The overarching story may be painfully predictable, but there&s;s still waifu-chasing fun to …"

"SEGA clearly didn&s;t want to go all out with Sakura Wars. And it&s;s a shame as the game will probably be most of Western gamers&s; first introduction to the series. The game has an interesting main story, fun main characters …"

"Sakura Wars is a welcome, pleasant comeback, but a somewhat failed modernization."

"When it wants, the Sakura Wars reboot can deliver excellent combat and a story that&s;s both compelling and emotionally sound. Unfortunately, the game spends way too much time wallowing in cheap sophomoric humor to truly make the most of its …"

"Sakura Wars has its drawbacks, and it is not only a weak combat system with forced battles in the championship, but also some templating, the length of some elements and spoilers-announcements between episodes. But all this is offset by deeply …"