Sakura Wars Reviews
Overall, I think Sakura Wars just isn’t for me. If you like a game that’s framed as a long anime TV show with the occasion interactive section, this game is 100% for you. If you like dating sims for their depiction of ‘healthy’ relationship building, this game is 100% for you. If you’re more interested in a game’s aesthetic theming, art style and soundtrack than the gameplay, this game is 100% for you. Unfortunately, I’m none of those people so the appeal of Sakura Wars passes me by. If you’re a veteran of the genre, I’m sure Sakura Wars is a great example of an action role-playing dating sim. However, as a layman with no history with the franchise, Sakura Wars looks to me to have very little going on and what is going on is slow, drawn-out and low-key misogynistic.
I really recommend fans of Sakura Wars or people who are into anime and visual novels to check this one out!
Sakura Wars will take you to a steampunk version of Tokyo to protect the city from danger and demons.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Bottom line, surprisingly, I really enjoyed the game to the point where I cried while playing, and even changed the wallpaper on my computer. The mix of well-developed characters and perverted jokes works great, thanks to which you will fall in love with this dating simulator. Even though I was a fan of anime, I've never been such a weeb as I was after playing the game. And I'm not ashamed at all, because this game takes a recommendation of 7 points out of 10. Will I play dating simulators from now on? Definitely not. But if you want a unique gaming experience, Sakura Wars will definitely bring it to you.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Sakura Wars represents a great starting point for newcomers, and veterans of the series are sure to enjoy the throwbacks to prior entries, even if the shift to musuo-style combat is a drastic departure from what they are used to.
Acting as a soft-reboot for the Sakura Wars series of games, this PS4 title essentially plays out as an interactive novelization of an anime. It’s a game that feels like a half baked medley of ideas, swinging between a slice-of-life dating simulator, a simple hack’n’slash arena fighter and a visual novel. The result is something that’s disjointed and feels like three games awkwardly squeezed into one 20-hour title. With an archetypal anime story full of the usual tropes you’d expect holding everything together, a couple of stand-out moments in its narrative just aren’t enough to elevate this above disappointing mediocrity.
Sakura Wars is a JRPG game that sometimes forgets what it is. Maybe if all the components of the game were made like the final part, we would have had a great story and atmosphere right now, along with the graphics and amazing music. Although each of the 5 characters in the game has its own ending, the slowness of the storytelling process does not convince you to re-experience the work
Review in Persian | Read full review
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 for the series, and I for one can’t wait to see what’s next in store for the world of Sakura Wars.
Bringing a multi-faceted, choice-oriented, full-fat dating sim experience (with creepy warts and all); solid, enduring battle mechanics; lively voice acting; a formulaic-but-effective plotline and a flashy visual showcase, Sakura Wars puts on a stunning display for fans new and old. What’s more, the ease of accessibility should keep those initially on-the-fence engaged enough to see it through. There won’t be an industry-wide standing ovation waiting for Sakura Wars but it’s good enough to prompt a polite round of golf-clapping from even the most jaded pundit.
All in all, I'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, I'd say it's a solid introduction to the franchise for western audiences.
An extremely polished, well put together sequel in a long running franchise that old fans and newcomers will enjoy. Its slow pace won't be for everyone but it's an enjoyable time from start to finish.
Despite its shallow gameplay, Sakura Wars offers plenty of entertainment thanks to its delightful characters, stylish art design, and upbeat tone.
Sakura Wars as a franchise holds huge potential but is let down by slow pacing and annoying tropes amongst other small annoyances.
The plot and battle system might be simplistic, but it does its job in giving the game a driving force. This is an overall engrossing experience and the closest thing to playing an anime.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Sakura Wars is a title that not everyone will like. It's an interesting mix of genres, but very particular. If you're into visual novels and action on giant robots, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Flirting with girls has to be fun, too, by the way.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
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.
The new Sakura Wars game is some kind of reboot. Even if does have some great ideas, its combat leaves a lot to be desired compare to its conversation mechanics.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Sakura Wars is very entertaining game it can give us many hour of game. It is Action-RPG, but it is excessively easy and this break a little the experience. However, the remarkable plot, great characters and epic soundtrack do of this, a game you should play.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
One of the best attempts at an interactive anime ever, although the nonsensical story, weak combat, and dubious portrayal of female characters will ensure it a limited audience in the West.
Eager to please genre fans, Sakura Wars delivers an olds-chool experience with a hefty dose of drama.