Sakura Taisen

by Red Company

1996

StrategyVisual Novel

Fantasy · Story Rich · Turn-Based

Exceptional

StrategyVisual Novel

Fantasy · Story Rich · Turn-Based

Exceptional

About

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!"

Publisher: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Modes: Single player
Themes: Fantasy, Romance
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric, Text
Released: Sep 27, 1996 — Saturn

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