Rose & Camellia Collection

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  • Summary: Newly wed to Shunsuke, eldest son of the historied Tsubakikoji family, Reiko suffers the loss of her husband the very next day. Under the cruel and unceasing mockery of the aristocrats, Reiko's common-born blood sets to boil. Clutching the rose Shunsuke gave her to her bosom, Reiko issues aNewly wed to Shunsuke, eldest son of the historied Tsubakikoji family, Reiko suffers the loss of her husband the very next day. Under the cruel and unceasing mockery of the aristocrats, Reiko's common-born blood sets to boil. Clutching the rose Shunsuke gave her to her bosom, Reiko issues a defiant challenge to the house. "I am the widow of the eldest son of the Tsubakikoji family. This house is mine!"

    This is the elegant art of feminine conflict. I

    This is a mini-game where Reiko fights other members of the noble Tsubakikoji family. The battles consist of an exchange of face-slaps. You and your opponent try to slap each other until one side has lost all her health; the one left standing is the victor.

    During your attack phase, press the attack button to ready a swing, then move the cursor to your opponent's face to execute a slap. You can attack as many times as you like until time is up. If your slap is too feeble, you may open yourself up to a counterattack from your opponent.

    During the enemy's attack phase, press the evade button, then pull the cursor near Reiko's back to dodge the enemy's slap. After evading, you can attempt a counterattack.

    Of course, the enemy can also evade your attacks and hit you with high-damage Critical Slaps, so it is important to come at your enemy as fast and furious as possible.

    Such is the genteel art of face-slapping, passed down from antiquity through generations of blueblood women. While it is a form of combat, it has its own strict ruleset and can be appreciated as a kind of magnificent sport.I

    CAST:
    Heroine: Reiko Tsubakikoji
    Born a commoner, the death of her husband has left her isolated among the nobility. Will the musclepower she developed through years in the spinning mills give her the edge against the Tsubakikoji clan?
    Saori Tsubakikoji
    The younger of the Tsubakikoji daughters. The archetype of aristocratic womanhood, she possesses little true strength due to her sheltered upbringing.
    Shizuka Tsubakikoji
    The elder daughter of the Tsubakikoji clan, she is married to the noble-born son of a distant relative. Her husband's minor clout pales in comparison to the considerable prestige she still wields as a Tsubakikoji.
    Lady Hanae Tsubakikoji
    Head of the Tsubakikoji house. Her advanced age belies the brutal power of her slaps.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Noisy Pixel
    Apr 16, 2024
    90
    Rose & Camellia Collection revives a cult classic with a fresh twist, offering players a unique blend of humor, nostalgia, and innovative gameplay centered around slap-fighting mechanics. The game excels in character design and interactive storytelling, making each slap and victory feel rewarding and often hilarious. Despite some issues with control responsiveness and game depth, Rose & Camellia Collection delivers a solidly entertaining experience that stands out in today's gaming landscape, particularly for those appreciating a good blend of humor and retro charm.
  2. Siliconera
    Apr 17, 2024
    70
    Rose & Camellia Collection is one of those collections of gimmick games that are way better than they have any right to be. There are some downsides to it, such as only offering touch or motion control scheme options and locking games behind the completion of other titles. It is incredibly silly though, and quite a fun title to play alone or with friends.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 18, 2024
    60
    A wonderfully bizarre premise is spoilt only by frustrating motion controls, but this is definitely the best Victorian lady slapping simulator ever made.
  4. Cubed3
    May 23, 2025
    60
    Rose & Camellia Collection is a game that embraces its absurdity and delivers a unique experience to the Switch. It is definitely charming overall and enjoyable enough while it lasts. However, the creativity in concept doesn’t necessary translate to creativity in gameplay, and too many fights play out in pretty much the same way. Add in some imprecise controls and limited content and it winds up being a less enjoyable experience than it could have been. For players seeking a quirky, short-lived adventure filled with aristocratic slap battles, this collection may provide a few hours of entertainment. The $20 price tag does seem a bit steep for what it is, though, so it might be best to wait for these aristocrats to put on an estate sale.
  5. Tech-Gaming
    Apr 22, 2024
    59
    Effectively, Rose & Camellia Collection is an assemblage of five of the series’ six games with Joy-con play and a two-player competitive mode patched in. While the decision to preserve the now-defunct Flash games is reasonable, it feels like the publisher should have expanded the games. Inserting the catfights around an expanded visual novel would have nurtured a sense of tension and would have been a welcome supplement that would have helped justify the shift toward Rose & Camellia becoming a paid product.
  6. Video Chums
    Apr 27, 2024
    50
    In short, Rose & Camellia Collection doesn't have much to offer beyond a quick laugh, and that's just it - a QUICK laugh.
  7. Pure Nintendo
    May 21, 2024
    40
    Rose and Camellia Collection offers a glimpse into an intriguing yet tragically under-developed world that has moments of great humour, but teases a much better game than it is. It is brief, inconsistent, and relies on its one unique (and undeniably fun) mechanic far too much to feel complete.

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