Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love

Overview

Also Known As

Sakura Taisen V (Japanese title)

Number of Players

Single Player

Genre

RPG, Simulation, Strategy

Release Date

Wii

23rd Mar 2010 (USA)
9th Apr 2010 (UK/EU)

Series

Sakura Wars

Tags

Interactive, Dating Sim, Mecha, Role Playing, Turn Based

Controller Support

Classic, Nunchuk + Wii Remote

Feature Support

PAL 60hz

Screenshots (19)

Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love Screenshot

Reviews

33

Wii
Review Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love

Genre-mashing cinematic robot-girly goodness
It might seem surprising that one of Sega's longest-running and most successful franchises would never have seen the light of day outside of Japan, possibly a result of it being perceived as "too Japanese". namely due to a strong adventure game component which is commonly referred to as a...
- Fri 23rd Apr 2010
- Wii
- Reviews

About The Game

Since the Sakura Wars franchise first started in 1995, it has sold over 3.5 million units worldwide.

This success isn't limited to just video games; Sakura Wars has found popularity as a staged production, anime series, and printed publications. In this game, the setting moves from Japan to New York, bringing with it a whole new cast of characters. The series conventions remain fresh and intact along with some new features to enhance game play. It's a completely unique, but related, title in the Sakura Wars franchise!

The main character is Shinjiro Taiga, a young Navy Lieutenant and nephew of the hero of the previous 4 games. The story begins as Shinjiro arrives in 1928 New York.

Sakura Wars V: So Long, My Love welcomes some new features to the game play. In addition to ground-based battles (ARMS: Active & Real-time Machine System), you can engage in air combat. While in air combat mode, the STARs transform from their robotic form to an air fighter form to further enhance the experience of fighting in the skies.

During the Adventure portions of the game, characters have made the transition into 3D and the world map has been extended in order to allow you to freely walk around New York City. New features have been added to the long-standing LIPS (Live & Interactive Picture System), and new gameplay variations utilizing LIPS further improve the game play.