Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds

Platforms

• PC

  Aug 24, 2017

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  NA

  playscore

  NA

  1 Critics

  NA

  0 Players
• PS Vita

  May 16, 2017

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  7.9

  playscore

  7.8

  7 Critics

  8.4

  99 Players

7 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  The Vita Lounge

  8.2

  Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is a fantastic otome title with an interesting story and solid, attractive characters. That said, as this is only the first half of the story they're retelling, Kyoto Winds doesn't have a solid conclusion in any of its routes. What it does have going for it however, is double the pathways - and the privilege of being arguably the most content-filled, definitive version of the game.

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  Dual Shockers

  8.5

  Being my first otome visual novel, Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds has made me a fan of the Hakuoki series. The game handles the large cast of characters wonderfully and allows the story of the Shinsengumi to shine through. For new visual novel fans this is the definitive way to start the Hakuoki series and date the guys that older fans had to wait years for.

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  PS Lifestyle

  7.0

  If you’ve got money to spend, and don’t mind waiting for any sort of conclusion, then Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is the best way to experience the first half of Idea Factory’s visual novel. The new scenes help to flesh out the existing stories, and the additional characters help make a familiar story feel new again. It’s a shame that all the hard work gets marred by splitting the story into two games, but it’s still a very enjoyable read.

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  Hey Poor Player

  8.0

  Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds was great; plain and simple. Not only is it high-quality by visual novel standards, but it managed to teach me something as well; romance-centered Otome games can get really intense. If you’re into role-playing and are a fan of this genre, picking this up is a no-brainer. And even if Otome games usually aren’t your thing, I’d still recommend thinking about picking it up. Romance aside, Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds manages to tell a wonderful story about perseverance and the importance of companionship of all kinds. And hey, there are sword fights! Sword fights featuring attractive anime men (ani-men?)! Everybody wins!

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  Push Square

  7.0

  Fans of the otome genre will find a lot to like within Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds. It offers a rich storyline as well as presenting likeable characters within its well-built world. With personalities based on real-life historical figures, the game offers a charming, albeit brief look at an interesting area of Japanese history, as well as the chance to romance some grade-A anime boys.

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  Rice Digital

  8.0

  It’s a shame to see Kyoto Winds cut off in the height of exciting plot, but what’s there is still a great story. Hakuoki is an absolute gem, so while Kyoto Winds may be arguably only half a game, it’s half a really good game. The new characters and story content definitely freshen things up, and I’ll be crossing my fingers that we see the follow up game — if not the Fuukaden compilation, which would be ideal — come West as well.

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  Cubed3

  8.0

  For anyone who has been interested in trying out an otome visual novel this is a perfect entry into the genre. There are tons of playthroughs to see the whole story, a wide range of characters to romance, and truly compelling tales waiting in this superb story. It's also a must-buy for the hardcore fans out there. For those who have invested numerous hours to see every romance, with endings both good and bad, this is the perfect accompaniment. It's a fresh breath of life that manages to tell new tales and even give further insight into beloved characters.

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