Sakura Taisen (1996)

Developer: Red Company
Publisher: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Platforms: Sega Saturn
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Visual Novel
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 7 player ratings
Main story: about 24 hours
Completionist: about 48 hours

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How it feels

A heartfelt blend of tactical combat and romance set in a steampunk Taisho-era Japan, full of charm and character drama.

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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!"

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