Japanese voice-overs with English, German, French, and Spanish subtitles.
Spike does what Sega don't.Japanese voice-overs with English, German, French, and Spanish subtitles.
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.
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.
Yes, it is a good entry point (not many choices left anyway). It has references to characters in past titles but they do not act as hindrance to new players. You can jump in without knowing anything but I recommend at least knowing the basic premise of the story. If you are interested in finding more, there are TV anime / movies / OVA to catch up on.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?
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?
This is not an RPG.It's a 3D visual novel as you said.
Also it's more of a comedy than something really serious, but it has some good dramatic moments.
So the actual plot is kinda cliche but it has great characters, performances,music, atmosphere, dialogue.
There are not a lot of comedy VNs out there, especially with this budget so it's definitely worth it for that alone.
The protagonist Kamiyama is a treasure honestly!
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?
Well, this thread surely gives me motovation haha. Amazing game and I just can't wait to watch the anime.The protagonist Kamiyama is a treasure honestly!
Hey, Jim_Cacher's impressions finally xD.
Glad you liked the game too man, I'm one trophy away from platinuming it :P
AI Somnium was fully voiced in English. Sega should spend more money to attract more players.It both dramatically reduces localization costs as well as reduces the wait for the release. For super niche (and super anime) games like this, it's a very reasonable move.
- even as a series veteran, I find some sequences pretty creepy. But they are totally optional
AI Somnium was fully voiced in English. Sega should spend more money to attract more players.
AI Somnium was fully voiced in English. Sega should spend more money to attract more players.
Yes, it is a good entry point (not many choices left anyway). It has references to characters in past titles but they do not act as hindrance to new players. You can jump in without knowing anything but I recommend at least knowing the basic premise of the story. If you are interested in finding more, there are TV anime / movies / OVA to catch up on.
It's a good place; I would recommend just knowing the premise and the background of two characters from the first game.which you could probably find on a Wiki.Kanzaki Sumire and Shinguji Sakura
Don't know why you quote the creepy note or maybe I have missed a scene with Hatsuho... Anyway, the game is funny overall and I hope the localization can translate it well.I'm only really curious about the transalted text when the main character gets punched in the face by the red-hair chick and he ragdolls over. I found it pretty funny. If the localization hits as rather funny overall, I may check it out.
But they do, translating the game to spanish for example...AI Somnium was fully voiced in English. Sega should spend more money to attract more players.
The Italian guy that wanted Persona in Italian is going to be pissed again over Sega.
Don't know why you quote the creepy note or maybe I have missed a scene with Hatsuho... Anyway, the game is funny overall and I hope the localization can translate it well.
Ah, because it was a "walking in on character in the bath" thing or at least that was the location. I don't know the specifics.
Though I do have another question, can you change mechs for combat or can you only play the main character's?
You can switch between whichever two/three mechs you're given in any given battle.
Ah I see. I have only watched Claris bathroom scene and laughed really hard. But I am a man who treasure loyalty, so I did not watch any other bathroom sequences lol.Ah, because it was a "walking in on character in the bath" thing or at least that was the location. I don't know the specifics.
Though I do have another question, can you change mechs for combat or can you only play the main character's?
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.
Also even though the game is considered a dating sim and has a male protagonist, most of the cast is female characters that all of them ( and I mean all of them) serve a purpose to the story and are not comic relief characters.
So despite some of the fan-service towards male players, I highly recommend this game to female players too (there is even a little bit fan-service towards them too).I know a couple of them who finished it and loved it too.
The localized title of the game is fucking trolling, I swear.
I thought this was an announcement for a localized version of the original or one of the original's remakes.
Sega gonna SEGA I guess.
Yeah, otoh you can play the very well fan translated version of the original done by a member of our site .The localized title of the game is fucking trolling, I swear.
I thought this was an announcement for a localized version of the original or one of the original's remakes.
Sega gonna SEGA I guess.
At least they have the Like a Dragon subtitle to differentiate it. This has nothing.Reminds me of what they're doing with Yakuza 7 (localised as Yakuza: Like a Dragon) as a kind of 'soft' reboot with a gameplay mix-up (cough)
Of course, but getting an official localized release is always ideal.Yeah, otoh you can play the very well fan translated version of the original done by a member of our site .
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.
As someone who really enjoys romantic (sub)plots in video games and anime, how prevalent is the love part of the game? Without spoiling anything, can you affect it at all or is everything set in stone?
You pick dialogue options which will affect affinity of each character. A huge part of the game is pursuing the girls while fighting evil, and you will get to their respective ending at the end. So yeah, it is a major part of the game.As someone who really enjoys romantic (sub)plots in video games and anime, how prevalent is the love part of the game? Without spoiling anything, can you affect it at all or is everything set in stone?
If you love romantic plots, oh boy, do I have good news for you :DAs someone who really enjoys romantic (sub)plots in video games and anime, how prevalent is the love part of the game? Without spoiling anything, can you affect it at all or is everything set in stone?