Sakura Wars Review
After a decade in the wilderness, Sakura Wars is back with its unique mix of musical theatre and demon-fighting mechs. Not even a change to an action combat system can keep this star from shining.
Sakura Wars
The tactical RPG series is rebooted in a title set twelvers year after Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love. Known as “Shin Sakura Wars” in Japan and just “Sakura Wars” in the west.
Releases
Date: | Region: | Platform: | Publisher: | Developer: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2019-12-12 |  | PS4 | Sega | Sega |
2020-04-28 |   | PS4 | Sega | Sega |
Reviews
Game Content
RPG Backtrack 257 – Chicks Dig Giant Robots
In 2019, Sega revived the long dormant Sakura Wars franchise with a soft reboot on the PlayStation 4. It’s time to brush off those theater glasses as Sam, Josh, and David talk about the Imperial Combat Revue while trying to cure their Koi-Koi addictions.
RPG Cast – Episode 626: “Don’t Anger the SRW Fans”
Sonic makes Kelley violent so goes on a chili dog fueled rampage. Josh wants a break cause it’s been a slow week. Chris plays the market board stocks and loses his freedom.
RPG Cast – Episode 542: “Hell House? Hold My Beer”
There’s not a ton of news right now, which isn’t a big surprise considering the current challenges of making games. Instead we deep dive into our current games, with Jonathan, Josh, Kelley and Peter leading the charge. Anna Marie and Chris share hosting duties to wrap up this week’s panel.
RPG Cast – Episode 541: “Let Him Explain!”
We’re back with a juicy show to kick off May. Alex, Chris, Josh, and Kelley join host Anna Marie for a catch-up segment of what we’ve all been playing for the last two weeks. News of the last two weeks gets a little weird as games are being delayed left and right, yet Indivisible somehow gets released early? What a weird world we live in.
Sakura Wars Now Available in North America, Europe
The Sakura Wars series has finally made its return to the west. The reboot, simply titled Sakura Wars, is now available on PlayStation 4.
Sakura Wars’ Demon Conflict Shown in New Trailer, Screenshots
The latest media for Sakura Wars focuses on the game’s big Demon Conflict. Players will need to protect the city from otherworldly incursions when the game launches in just a couple of weeks.
Sakura Wars Media Showcases Combat
Sega has released a new set of media for Sakura Wars ahead of its launch next month. The new trailer and screenshots focus on the game’s combat.
Episode 155: Beat – Q&A Quest
In this episode the original guest of Q&A Quest returns to fill in for Mr. Baker as he makes his way back to Japan. We also discuss the Valkyria Chronicles series.
Sakura Wars Media Highlights Relationships
More media for the upcoming Sakura Wars revival highlights the game’s relationship system. There are also new images showing the game’s costume-related DLC.
Sakura Wars Receives New Trailer
Sega released a new English-subtitled trailer for Sakura Wars. The reboot of the series is set to come west in just a couple of months.
Sakura Wars Gets April Release Date
Sakura Wars will finally return to North America and Europe in a couple of months. The series reboot will be hitting PS4 at the towards the end of April.
RPGamer’s Most Anticipated 2020 Games
As a prelude to our annual awards, which as usual should hit at the end of January, the RPGamer staff picked out many of the upcoming titles that they are most looking forward to. We hope you enjoy reading about our most anticipated games, and please let us know which ones you are most excited for.
RPG Cast – Episode 523: “He’s Big Enough for Both of Us to Pet”
We’re all Pokécrazy this week, with Alex, Anna Marie, Chris, Kelley and Peter all discussing their Pokétales and where the series could go moving forward. Josh is the odd man out, but he’s got interesting demos to share instead, so it’s cool. Wait, wasn’t this supposed to be a short show?!
Project Sakura Wars Gets New Livestream, Character Illustration Trailer
Sega held its latest livestream for Project Sakura Wars and also released a new trailer focusing on Tite Kubo’s character designs. Details revealed in the presentation include a new character, a card game, and a battle simulator.
Project Sakura Wars Combat Revue Battles Detailed
Sega has provided more details about Project Sakura Wars and the in-game competition hosted by the World Combat Revue Federation. There is also a new character music video focusing on Claris.
Project Sakura Wars Demo, Other Details Revealed
Project Sakura Wars will be getting a demo in Japan later this month. Sega also released some new details and images from the game, as well as another character-focused music video.
Project Sakura Wars Highlights Anastasia
Anastasia Palma is the latest character in Project Sakura Wars to receive her own character image song. The revival of the series is set to launch in Japan this December.
Project Sakura Wars Gets More Details, Image Songs
Sega provided some more information on Project Sakura Wars, alongside a couple more character image songs. Azami and Lancelot are the ones get a bit of time in the spotlight.
Elise and Margarete Get Project Sakura Wars’ Third Image Song
Sega’s latest image song video for Project Sakura Wars features a pair of characters. The Berlin Combat Revue’s Elise and Margarete join the rest of the game’s cast in Japan this December.
Project Sakura Wars’ Hatsuho Performs Her Image Song
Sega released another video for Project Sakura Wars ahead of the game’s Japanese release this December. Hatsuho Shinonome gets the focus in her character image song.
Project Sakura Wars Art and Screenshots - November 12, 2019
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Project Sakura Wars Screenshots - November 5, 2019
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Project Sakura Wars Art and Screenshots - August 22, 2019
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Project Sakura Wars Screenshots - August 2, 2019
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Project Sakura Wars Art and Screenshots - July 25, 2019
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Project Sakura Wars Art and Screenshots - June 26, 2019
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Project Sakura Wars Screenshots - April 19, 2019
Sakura Wars has an incredible sense of style
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Project Sakura Wars Screenshots - March 30, 2019
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