Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou Koto Nakare (1998)
by Red Company, Akella, Sega
Genres:Strategy, Visual Novel
Themes:Fantasy
Game modes:Single player
Story:The sequel to the original Sega Saturn system seller (in Japan at least) becomes one of the Saturn's last great hurrahs. Head back to early 1900's Tokyo as Oogami Ichirou, a naval commander who's now become the last line of defense against the demons that stalk the capital. The all-female cast from the original returns in full, joined by two additional members. The grid-based strategy battles from the original are improved with better spell attacks and cleaner graphics, while the "LIPS" interactive conversation sequences feature better production values, color depth and a few additional twists on interactivity.Show more
First played this on the PSP. The challenge level is almost non-existent, but its a true feel-good experience lifted by charming visual designs and great music. It's understandable why Sega might not have translated this at the time of its original release, but nowadays it stands a much better chance to find a receptive audience. It seems a shame that this is not more easily available considering the games have been ported to PC.
This one has a PC port actually, so It would be cool to have available to play, recently got a translation so that work has been done and can actually be used as a reference for an official one.