Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom

 PSP
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Pocket Gamer UK
    Mar 14, 2012
    70
    Less game, more interactive narrative: this curious and very distinct release weaves a lengthy tale of samurais and love to good effect.

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 35
  3. Negative: 5 out of 35
  1. Llowelyn
    Feb 16, 2012
    10
    Despite being an otome ("for girls") visual novel, Hakuoki is definitely a great game regardless of your sex. Providing a deep, interestingDespite being an otome ("for girls") visual novel, Hakuoki is definitely a great game regardless of your sex. Providing a deep, interesting historical backdrop (Japan before the Meiji age) and some memorable characters, the game enthralled me since the first hour, and I had to complete it two times (different paths are in there) because of how awesome the writing and story were. It's definitely the best visual novel localized in a long time, and something not a single lover of Japanese games should miss.… Full Review »
  2. kikidarko
    Jul 15, 2017
    10
    Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom is very close to my heart, and needless to say, I am very biased in its favor. The historical elementHakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom is very close to my heart, and needless to say, I am very biased in its favor. The historical element is thorough and well-rounded and I like the setup: how you don't just pick a guy from a list, you have to figure it all out in one route.

    One of my all-time favorite otome games - it's a classic. I could (and have!) easily play any route without getting bored or feeling like the romance or the story is getting overused.    … Full Review »
  3. TheNotuJP
    Apr 14, 2013
    10
    Great visual novel, even though it's marketed towards women it's a great game if you enjoy a great story with romance this game's for you! AsGreat visual novel, even though it's marketed towards women it's a great game if you enjoy a great story with romance this game's for you! As a gamer, please support this game don't pirate it, buy it and support not only aksys but also the psp in general, as of early 2013 the psp is practically dead, let's try to keep it alive at least until 2015 guys!… Full Review »
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