Sakura Wars
Sega Saturn · RPG / Simulation
Sakura Wars
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | RPG, Simulation |
| Developer | Sega |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Sakura Wars |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Sega, Sakura Wars arrived on the Sega Saturn in 1996 as a role-playing game. It blends RPG and simulation elements.
It came out in the Saturn's second year on the market. Other notable Saturn releases from 1996 include Guardian Heroes, Saturn Bomberman and Shining the Holy Ark. Among the 40 Saturn RPGs in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Sakura Wars series; on the Saturn you can also try Sakura Wars 2: Thou Shalt Not Die and Hanagumi Taisen Columns. The series also appears on other systems with Sakura Wars 3: Is Paris Burning? (Dreamcast) and Sakura Wars 4: Fall in Love, Maidens (Dreamcast). Sega also made Clockwork Knight, Magic Knight Rayearth and Golden Axe: The Duel for the Saturn.
Sakura Wars is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Sakura Wars is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Sakura Wars walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sakura Wars.
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Playing Saturn games today
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Sakura Wars FAQ
When did Sakura Wars come out on the Saturn?
Sakura Wars was released for the Sega Saturn in 1996.
Who made Sakura Wars?
It was developed by Sega.
Is Sakura Wars multiplayer?
No. Sakura Wars is a single-player game.
How long does Sakura Wars take to play?
As a role-playing game, Sakura Wars typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sakura Wars 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.