Sakura Wars

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Apr 28, 2020
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 62
  3. Negative: 2 out of 62
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  1. TheGamer
    Apr 29, 2020
    40
    If bringing Sakura Wars back means sacrificing tight, strategic gameplay, good characterization, and memorable storytelling for a sloppy heap of half-melted vanilla ice cream, I'd rather it stay dead.
  2. Screen Rant
    Apr 27, 2020
    40
    Sakura Wars is a soft reboot of a classic Japanese game that is sadly plagued with repetitive combat, dated gameplay, and creepy relationships.
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  1. Eurogamer
    May 4, 2020
    Eager to please genre fans, Sakura Wars delivers an old school experience with a hefty dose of drama. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  2. Kotaku
    Apr 27, 2020
    Were these simple yet satisfying battles presented without the expansive narrative, they wouldn’t be nearly as satisfying. Sakura Wars’ story is filled with passionate, dedicated characters, and that passion and dedication carries over when transitioning from theater stage to mech cockpit. I’m in the early hours of this new Sakura Wars, but I like what I’ve played. [Impressions]

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#61 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 174 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 174
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 174
  3. Negative: 30 out of 174
  1. SexyTractorDsco
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Damn the game is good. Didnt play any of the older ones but now I kinda want to. Shame theyre not in english. But this game is beyond a treatDamn the game is good. Didnt play any of the older ones but now I kinda want to. Shame theyre not in english. But this game is beyond a treat to play. Highly recommended… Full Review »
  2. Sejman22
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Very good story, lovelable characters and their design, gorgeous graphic and animation (game properly looks like anime), nice anime cutscenes,Very good story, lovelable characters and their design, gorgeous graphic and animation (game properly looks like anime), nice anime cutscenes, a lot references to Sakura Taisen 1996 from SEGA Saturn (i cried when i heard night theme from Sakura Taisen 1, the begining of the game is very similar to Sakura Taisen, even main character is one big reference to Ichiro Ogami). OST is absolute number one, even beats Persona 5 Royal in my opinion - if the game OST not win BEST MUSIC in 2020 i will be really mad. Only think is not good in Sakura Wars is simple ,,button mashing Warriors style'' battle system, and game is so easy. If that game had battle system from Valkyria Chronicles ... - dream. 10/10 for Sakura Taisen fan base, who doesnt really care about battle system, if u care - 8/10. I also recommend this game for Visual Novel fans.

    PS: Sumire looks fabulous in kimono, and that Anastasia boobs ... mmm ...    … Full Review »
  3. Guardian9850
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    A fantastic return to form after the disappointing Sakura Wars 5: So Long, My Love. My only issues is that there is no leveling up andA fantastic return to form after the disappointing Sakura Wars 5: So Long, My Love. My only issues is that there is no leveling up and learning new moves in combat, regardless the combat is still fun. But the experience as a whole from the music, setting, characters and story is top notch… Full Review »
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