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Sakura Wars – reviews and rating

Sakura Wars has an average rating of 75% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on September 27, 1996 for PC, PlayStation 2, SEGA Saturn and Dreamcast.

Updated Apr 30, 2020

What critics praise

„Sakura Wars’ charm makes up for its flaws, creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience.“

8/10 Game Informer

What critics criticize

„Sakura Wars is a blend of adventure, visual novel, dating sim and action game.“

3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

Game info

Release date: Sep 27, 1996
Platforms: PCPlayStation 2SEGA SaturnDreamcast
Genres: RPG
Developer: SEGA, Red Entertainment
Publisher: SEGA
Reviews count: 2

FAQ

What is the rating of Sakura Wars?

When was Sakura Wars released?

Sakura Wars was released on September 27, 1996.

What platforms is Sakura Wars available on?

Sakura Wars is available for PC, PlayStation 2, SEGA Saturn and Dreamcast.

Is Sakura Wars worth playing?

Mostly yes. Sakura Wars has an average rating of 75% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings: 10 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 5,0
Best rating: 8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating: 3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

1 70

1 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#6 of 7 games released in 1996 better than 17 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language2 reviews 75%
Foreign critics3 reviews 73%

Reviews

8/10

Game Informer Apr 30, 2020

Sakura Wars’ charm makes up for its flaws, creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

3,5/5

HardcoreGamer Apr 27, 2020

Sakura Wars is a blend of adventure, visual novel, dating sim and action game. Trying to blend all these different types of gameplay together to create a dramatic adventure is a tricky tightrope to balance, but the game succeeds more than it doesn’t. Slow pacing and inconsistent balance between the different types of gameplay can make Sakura Wars difficult to get into, but the payoff for doing so is...

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