Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love

 Wii
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 46
  3. Negative: 5 out of 46
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  1. Worldwearygamer
    Aug 19, 2011
    10
    As much as I love this game, I am going to keep this review short and simple: This game is incredible. The gameplay is innovative and fun, the story is engaging, and the characters are unbelievably real and fleshed-out. The replay value is beyond anything I have seen in a game in a while. A single playthrough will last about 15-20 hours, but believe me: you will want to play more thanAs much as I love this game, I am going to keep this review short and simple: This game is incredible. The gameplay is innovative and fun, the story is engaging, and the characters are unbelievably real and fleshed-out. The replay value is beyond anything I have seen in a game in a while. A single playthrough will last about 15-20 hours, but believe me: you will want to play more than once. Branching conversation paths, multiple endings, and plenty of hidden secrets will keep you busy for far longer than you might think. Don't let the critic reviews fool you; as long as you are okay with the Anime art style (which is very well drawn, by the way), this game is well worth your time and money.… Expand
  2. Steeldude
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    If you want to play a good game that features a visual novel dating sim system as well as some strategic elements, this is a game for you. Both parts are equally good. It's not Persona 3, you know.
  3. blueandyellow
    Jul 4, 2015
    9
    Great game for casual RPG-ers or for those who are new to the genre. I thoroughly enjoyed it and although it was short, it makes up for it with replay value. The controls were not the most intuitive but the art style was one of my favourites and suited the game. I would love for others in the series to come to North America.
  4. R8tist
    May 3, 2020
    2
    The game is 90% non-animated slideshow dialogue and 10% battles. If the story was any good that would be okay, but nothing interesting ever happens. There's nothing in this game's story that a generic slice-of-life anime doesn't do better
  5. Viny1React
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    Great game with good dating's and combat's.
    Not hard, casual battles.
    Recommend to play.

Awards & Rankings

41
#41 Best Wii Game of 2010
52
#52 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010
73
#73 Most Shared Wii Game of 2010

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. Cubed3
    Oct 5, 2011
    90
    All in all, Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love is a worthy addition to Wii's library.
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  2. Games Master UK
    52
    Full of energy, humour and zest, but the actual gameplay is far and few between. [Apr 2010, p.85]
  3. Nintendo Gamer
    61
    Interesting in an "only in Japan" fasion but both the dialogue and the battles drag on. And on. And on. Manga fans will like it though. [Mar 2010, p.59]
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