Sakura Taisen (1996)
Genres:Strategy, Visual Novel
Themes:Fantasy, Romance
Game modes:Single player
Story:Released in 1996 for the Sega Saturn, Sakura Taisen is the first game in the iconic Japanese game franchise. It combines strategy RPG elements with dating sim-style character interactions to make "A Storm of Romance amid Taishou Cherry Blossoms!"
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I bought a dreamcast for this game. It's an incredible title and the time is right for the people to experience its glory, fully localized and playable widely.
Ouji Hiroi, the creator of Sakura Taisen franchise had wanted to see his games to be played by many since 1996 and not just exclusively in Japan only which it is a second most popular JRPG behind Final Fantasy franchise.
But for whatever reason, the executives from Sega of America at that time had repeatedly turn it down. Thus, ST series had missed the opportunity to leave a mark overseas where JRPGs immediately took off in the 1990s.
Please, made his dream became a reality.
Not necessarily personal memory but this is a super important game to the dating sim genre history and also tactical RPG history. Not to mention, this series has floundered in modern times because in the west it is difficult to access.
Fantastic series, lovable characters, delightful setting, plenty of choices, and fun combat to boot, this series has it all, and could very well become a new favorite of many SEGA fans, and even gaming enthusiasts in general, if only it were given a chance to make it overseas. Fire Emblem exploded in popularity once they added romance mechanics to their strategy games, so why not take a chance on a series that made waves in Japan for doing that way back in 1996?
This game is so incredibly important to the history and development of *so* many genres - dating sim, tactics, adventure, etc. - that its preservation and recognition should be universal.
A great game with a talented voice cast, and lots of great stage performances. The game is a combination of role-playing, strategy, dating, a little bit of harem, and music is the strongest point of this franchise.
Discovered this game through the catchy and iconic opening song “Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan” and Segata Sanshiro commercials, then I soon fell in love with it. Great story, and great character and accessible strategy gameplay. Sakura is my waifu.
One of the best games/imports the west barely got to play. Sakura Wars is an important piece of visual novel history which would go on to inspire mechanics seen in modern RPGs and has a great story with wonderful characters on top of it. The music is beautiful, the world is engaging, the characters are enjoyable, and it makes for a wonderful package. This game has never been officially translated in English, so this would be a great opportunity for it to finally get the chance to have this game be reached by a larger community, especially those who don't have a Sega Saturn.
Played this game for the first time 3 years ago. Fell in love with the other games. Since it hits its 30 year anniversary next year. Its overdue that Sega should release it. it has a little Point and Click adventure, Dating Sim and Tactical Combat. The characters are also very well voiced. If you dont like Anime, this game won't change your mind. But when it comes to romance options, this game does it way better than the Bioware games.
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