Developer: Girl Games
Genre: Puzzle
Store: Steam
Reviewed version: Final
Censored: No
Patch Needed: No
OS: Windows
Language: English
Sakura Hime 2 is the newest game released by GirlGames. I haven't played the first Sakura Hime game, but I like puzzle games with unique game mechanics so much that I couldn't pass on this one.
Pros
Like in their previous game, the art is beautiful
Unique and solid game mechanics
Neutral
The game has no story
Cons
Most puzzles are a piece of cake
Installing the 18+ patch automatically unlocks the sex scenes
I liked how original the game's concept is, but I feel like the devs could have done much more with it. The game mechanics are simple since all you do is move blocks of the same color until you form a line. It gets more difficult as you progress, but they become as easy as the first few puzzles whenever a new color is introduced. In the end, the game was so easy I only had trouble finishing 5 puzzles out of the 36 it had.
Some puzzle games like Yokai Secret add a bit of plot to spice things up, but this game isn't one of those. Sure, each of the girls says some lines here and there, but you don't miss anything if you ignore them.
The devs put a lot of work into the art, and it shows. The characters are beautiful, and the minimalistic design of the puzzles meshes well with the more elaborate backgrounds. The sex scenes are fine too, but they are unlocked right after installing the 18+ patch, and thus you are less motivated to finish the game.
Verdict: Good
I recommend you purchase this game if you're a fan of the genre and the game is on sale. It could have been worth its price if they made the puzzles a bit harder or, at least, not so easy you finish the game in no more than 30 minutes.