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Sakura Wars comes to PS4 on April 28 .
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Here's the associated post on the US PlayStation Blog:
https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/02/13/sakura-wars-takes-center-stage-on-ps4-april-28/
And here's the trailer uploaded to the PlayStation North American YouTube channel. It should hit https://www.youtube.com/user/SegaAmerica/videos shortly too:
https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/02/13/sakura-wars-takes-center-stage-on-ps4-april-28/
And here's the trailer uploaded to the PlayStation North American YouTube channel. It should hit https://www.youtube.com/user/SegaAmerica/videos shortly too:
Logo isn't as cool as the original Japanese version but I'll get over it.
Slots in nicely between FF7 Remake and The Last of Us II!
Slots in nicely between FF7 Remake and The Last of Us II!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!
Although I kinda fear I won't be done with the Final Fantasy VII remake before it comes out. Either way: YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!
Super pumped for it. Recently I played through the fan translation of the original game awaiting the English release date announcement for the new game. It's a great series and I hope it can find its success in the west finally.
Nice tidbit from the blog post:
Although I kinda fear I won't be done with the Final Fantasy VII remake before it comes out. Either way: YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!
Super pumped for it. Recently I played through the fan translation of the original game awaiting the English release date announcement for the new game. It's a great series and I hope it can find its success in the west finally.
Nice tidbit from the blog post:
I was fearing this arrive until summer lol I think I will have enough time to finish RE3 and play Shin Sakura Wars.
Wow, sooner than expected. And I should be done with FFVII Remake and P5 Royal by then, hopefully
Dunno if I should play the fan-translation of the Saturn game first, though. I know they're not really connected story-and-gameplay wise but it could be fun for context.
Dunno if I should play the fan-translation of the Saturn game first, though. I know they're not really connected story-and-gameplay wise but it could be fun for context.
Ok so the release is very close to early May so I think it's good
3 weeks after FFVII I think will have plenty of time to check this one too.
Dibs on the OT btw
3 weeks after FFVII I think will have plenty of time to check this one too.
Dibs on the OT btw
Can't wait for folks to check this game out! I had so much fun putting that blog post together for Sakura Wars, and I am dedicated to helping this game and the series succeed in the west.
It depends on what you are looking for. It seems that the adventure part has pretty good reception, while the combat doesn't really have good impression.
I'd say it certainly helps; a couple of characters from the 1st game are referenced for sure.
It sold about as much as V did, which was the last proper Sakura Wars game released in Japan. The series sales dwindled when it left Sega hardware.
Too bad the first impression doesn't look super good, you have to really like Visual Novel to enjoy that one (other were VN too but good SRPG too), everything else is not really good... Not sure if i'll pick up but at same time i want to encourage Sega to take risk like these.
gotta claim it here
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Yeap already did thanks :)gotta claim it here
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So, question! As I see no one has claimed Skellboy for an OT. However, the game did release today. So, if I read the first post correctly, I no longer need to do a claim, but I could just open up a thread - correct?
The others were absolutely not good SRPG's. The SRPG gameplay was solid at best.
I mean if you're not a fan of visual novels, you won't like the series anyway.
Also yes! A lot sooner than I expected.
Day 1! Excited to finally play a Sakura Taisen title.
Someday I may even go back and get So Long My Love for the Wii. Speaking of which, it will be over a decade since that game released in America. Phew!
Someday I may even go back and get So Long My Love for the Wii. Speaking of which, it will be over a decade since that game released in America. Phew!
So what is this game like? Aside from apparently being a mecha action RPG. Like a 3D visual novel, essentially? Can I expect a serious war story? Because the style of it screams "wish fulfillment harem VN where most of the time is spent romancing various female cast members".
I can certainly tolerate and even enjoy that sort of stuff in moderation - Persona social links are great - but the main thrust of the story parts has to be something.. different.
I can certainly tolerate and even enjoy that sort of stuff in moderation - Persona social links are great - but the main thrust of the story parts has to be something.. different.
Oh hey another RPG I want coming out in April.
I want to support this game but I'm going to be freaking packed between Persona 5 Royal and Final Fantasy VII Remake.
I want to support this game but I'm going to be freaking packed between Persona 5 Royal and Final Fantasy VII Remake.
I really wish they would have dubbed this. I'm in the minority on this probably, but I would have bought it day one if it was dubbed. Going to wait for a sale because of this, because I just can't pay full price for games that don't have the localization quality I'm looking for.
I mentioned this man times already but this game is a 3D VN/Adventure game that has a few hack&slash action segments
So this NOT an action game and it's not an RPG.
As someone who finished the game and loved it I have to say that ti's not worth buying the game if you're just looking for a hack&slash action game.
Not only the action part is mediocre at best but it's really small too, like 2.5 hours in total small.
So this NOT an action game and it's not an RPG.
As someone who finished the game and loved it I have to say that ti's not worth buying the game if you're just looking for a hack&slash action game.
Not only the action part is mediocre at best but it's really small too, like 2.5 hours in total small.
Series veteran here. Already completed the game last month. Some points to note for new players:
- treat it as a visual novel with great production value rather than an action game. Action session is mediocre at best while the adventure part is absolutely amazing with great characterizations and animations
- character and robots 3D renders are fantastic
- characters move a lot while talking which may annoy some people. It is intentional (imo) because it tries to recreate the feeling of Japanese opera
- dialogue options are not limited to three: you can choose to not choose any option at all and just wait for time out. Sometimes this is the right thing to do.
- think about the intention and personality of each character when choosing dialogues: some of the "righteous" option may not give you the highest affinity
- chapter 1 is the worst chapter. Many unvoiced sequences and rather weird main story. The game becomes much better afterwards
- story of Sakura Wars always focuses on positivity / love / justice. Many often logic does not apply and explanations are not given
- even as a series veteran, I find some sequences pretty creepy. But they are totally optional
- I cried for a few times during certain chapter, which is something no other game has achieved. If you have played Sakura Taisen 2, you will know what I mean when you get to it
- Claris is the best
I personally would rate it a 9.5/10, but I think you should expect a 7/10 game, objectively speaking. I urge you to try it though because you can find no other game like Sakura Wars. It is a truly unique franchise.
Last but not least, the anime airing in April (in Japan) is a CONTINUATION of the story. I highly suspect it would be a lead-up to the sequel. Remember to avoid spoiler if you plan to play this game.
- treat it as a visual novel with great production value rather than an action game. Action session is mediocre at best while the adventure part is absolutely amazing with great characterizations and animations
- character and robots 3D renders are fantastic
- characters move a lot while talking which may annoy some people. It is intentional (imo) because it tries to recreate the feeling of Japanese opera
- dialogue options are not limited to three: you can choose to not choose any option at all and just wait for time out. Sometimes this is the right thing to do.
- think about the intention and personality of each character when choosing dialogues: some of the "righteous" option may not give you the highest affinity
- chapter 1 is the worst chapter. Many unvoiced sequences and rather weird main story. The game becomes much better afterwards
- story of Sakura Wars always focuses on positivity / love / justice. Many often logic does not apply and explanations are not given
- even as a series veteran, I find some sequences pretty creepy. But they are totally optional
- I cried for a few times during certain chapter, which is something no other game has achieved. If you have played Sakura Taisen 2, you will know what I mean when you get to it
- Claris is the best
I personally would rate it a 9.5/10, but I think you should expect a 7/10 game, objectively speaking. I urge you to try it though because you can find no other game like Sakura Wars. It is a truly unique franchise.
Last but not least, the anime airing in April (in Japan) is a CONTINUATION of the story. I highly suspect it would be a lead-up to the sequel. Remember to avoid spoiler if you plan to play this game.
For someone that never played a game in the series, is this a good one to get into/start with? Will I get lost story-wise and everything? If so, what do you suggest I read/watch before playing?