Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love (PS2) Tests (PS2 Spiele)

It has been a long time coming. The Sakura Wars series is probably one of the longest running franchises in gaming history, yet not one title has ever made it...

Monstrous replay value ; Addictive combat ; Great fan service ; Multiple endings

Some translation woes ; Might be too quirky for its own good

Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love is a rare gem that'll certainly find its niche among anime fans and RPG perfectionists, but I fear that your average gamer won't have the patience for the dialogue and runaround involved in each episode.

If you fall within Sakura War's intended audience, you'll probably find the game quite enjoyable. It's simple and easy to play, and it offers a fair amount of value for your dollar.

Yes, the dialogue can be trite and vapid, but Sakura Wars goes much deeper than a simple "dating sim" -- Western gamers really haven't seen this mix of real-time, visual-novel storytelling and giant-mech strategy before.