- Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
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 performers in peacetime, the Revue’s Flower Division is not living up to their legacy and is at risk of being shut down.
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Resolved, unpretentious, classical in form and nostalgic.
- resolvedopen-ended
- unpretentiousprestige
- classical in formformally daring
- contemporarynostalgic
- sparerichly built
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oprainfallSteve BaltimoreApr 20205/5 starsWhen SEGA first announced they were doing a soft reboot of the Sakura Wars franchise I was shocked. I had many questions on how they would handle it and if they would devote enough resources to make it something that truly stood out, and they did exactly that. The amount of love SEGA has put into this title shows with every aspect of it. From the amazing soundtrack to the character designs, they made the game feel very nostalgic for older fans while making it completely accessible to new players. This is not an easy feat to pull off and others should really look to this for an example of how this is done well. I put well over 30 hours in this and completed a couple of playthroughs. The $60 price tag is a very fair price for a title with this level of quality. I hope this spurs them to do more with this amazing franchise going forward. Sakura Wars is one of those rare titles that does everything right and is just a pure joy from start to finish.
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God is a GeekLyle CarrApr 20208.5/10An engaging tale full of twists and turns, with an interesting way of interacting with the narrative. If you can handle the slow pace and stomach the perverse moments, you'll find a stylish adventure with one of the best soundtracks of the year.
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DualShockersIyane AgossahApr 20208.5/10While it has been a long wait, Sakura Wars is a satisfying blend of everything that the franchise has done well for a new generation on PS4.
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Screen RantCody PetersonApr 20202/5 starsCombat is repetitive and romance options are unsettling.
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Metro GameCentralMay 20205/10One 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.
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About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4
- Developer
- Sega CS2 R&D
- Publisher
- Sega, Sega Games
- Released
- December 12, 2019
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Engine
- Hedgehog Engine 2
IGDB rating 7.4/10 from 24 ratings.
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