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Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenreAdventure
DeveloperAkira Ueda
PublisherMarvelous Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2009, Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai is an adventure game developed by Akira Ueda and published by Marvelous Entertainment.

It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

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Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai FAQ

When did Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai come out on the DS?

Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Who made Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai?

It was developed by Akira Ueda and published by Marvelous Entertainment.

Is Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai multiplayer?

No. Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai is a single-player game.

How long does Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai take to play?

As an adventure game, Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Sakura Note: Ima ni Tsunagaru Mirai on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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