Sakura Wars
8.0
Platforms
- PlayStation 4Apr 28, 20208.0playscore7.448 Critics9.31.68K Players
48 critic reviews · 3 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- If you’re a big fan of harem anime, even for all its wacky faults, then Sakura Wars is for you. But for anyone else, you might find yourself out of your element and rolling your eyes at every cheesy dialogue.
Jarren Navarrete · Jun 11, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Sakura Wars knows exactly what it wants to be and, all things considered, it does them well enough. It does what a visual novel is supposed to do by giving you plenty of opportunities to interact with the anime girls cut from way too familiar molds and eventually pick a romantic ending with one of them (hey, replayability!).
Allen · May 29, 2020 Reviewed on PS4 - 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.
Jae Lee · May 27, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - You will find yourself growing more attached to certain characters as you play through their stories and make you really connect with the game. The music in Sakura Wars is very well done and plays very well into the mood of the title. All in all, Sakura Wars is worthy of a play through if you've been itching for another great anime game in your library.Full Disclosure - This copy was provided by PR for the purposes of this review.
Christopher Bowman · May 18, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Sakura Wars represents an ambitious new start for the franchise, one that might not be to everyone’s tastes. While its mediocre combat and dialogue-heavy design may leave some players disengaged, its fabulous presentation, pleasing visuals, delightful characters, and histrionic melodrama will delight others. Perhaps most importantly, it offers the franchise a bright future bursting with potential. Encore!
Chris Moyse · May 02, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Put simply, Sakura Wars isn’t going to be for everyone. It’s oddly paced, character-focused, and anime-inspired, but that’s also some of the best things about it. If even a tiny bit of you is interested in that description, there’s a chance you’ll really enjoy the craziness that Sakura Wars puts on the table.
George Foster · May 01, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Sakura Wars is a hard experience to put in words, but that experience doesn’t come around often. It is a captivating ride, striking a great balance between its funny and heartwarming moments. Just like the struggling theater group, the performance doesn’t always come together exactly as planned, but it has so much heart and charisma to leave the audience wanting an encore.
Kimberley Wallace · Apr 30, 2020 Reviewed on PS4 - Unless you religiously scorn the act known as reading, there is absolutely no reason to avoid grabbing Sakura Wars on PS4. If you’ve read the integrity of this review, you need to hurry up and grab the game right the hell now. It’ll make you discover a fresh universe full of surprise. If you’re a complete stranger to this culture, it will surely be the game that makes you realize what’s so good about Japanese games, anime and manga.
Iyane Agossah · Apr 29, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - At its very best, Sakura Wars made me feel like I was playing through a top-tier shonen or seinen anime, and while the lows certainly exist, they are infrequent and inconsequential enough to the core experience that it makes it easy for me to recommend the game to anyone with a passing interest. While it might be mechanically lacking in some aspects, it smooths over those rough edges with a ton of heart, and I'll always take an ambitious game that sometimes fails to reach the heights it strives for over a boring, middle-of-the-road title.
Rollin Bishop · Apr 28, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - The flaws of Sakura Wars are obvious, though a strong focus on melodrama and spectacle makes it a lot easier to gloss over the game's weak points. There's nothing out there quite like Sakura Wars, and if you stick with them, there's a good chance this cast of oddballs will worm their way into your heart too.
Heidi Kemps · Apr 28, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
The Imperial combat revue takes the stage as Tokyo's defense force against a demon threat in this extravagant adventure. Soldiers in wartime, but theater performs in peacetime, the revue's Flower Division is not living up to their legacy and is at risk of being shut down. As newly appointed Captain seijuro kamiyama, it's up to you to turn the team around. • dramatic character interplay - engage with a colorful cast through the dynamic lips dialogue system where what you say and how you say it has a profound impact on relationships off and on the battlefield. • exciting combat payoffs - your bonds with team members flow into the high-energy combat finale of each episode, Featuring action-packed fights with giant steam-powered mecha. • brilliant anime production - gorgeous animated sequences, a lush soundtrack, and characters Designed by anime and JRPG luminaries will transport you into a vibrant 1940S steampunk Tokyo.
Developer: SEGA