Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi

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  • Summary: At a time when shogunate and imperial forces clashed for supremacy over Japan, Chizuru travels to Kyoto in search of her missing father. She runs into the Shinsengumi, a band of samurai warriors sworn to protect the shogun. Chizuru soon learns that they, too, are looking for her father.At a time when shogunate and imperial forces clashed for supremacy over Japan, Chizuru travels to Kyoto in search of her missing father. She runs into the Shinsengumi, a band of samurai warriors sworn to protect the shogun. Chizuru soon learns that they, too, are looking for her father. What awaits them is more than just your typical missing person's case, as they face off against imperial soldiers and the supernatural! But in the midst of all this madness, will sweet and innocent Chizuru find love?… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Eurogamer
    Mar 6, 2014
    90
    The translators and proofreaders have done an excellent job conveying both meaning and emotion through text. The music is cute, and the art is simple and beautiful. This game is so worth its eShop price.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 9, 2013
    80
    It may not provide the technical challenge other video games boast, but for anyone who enjoys a different, more story-centric style, there are few other places to look.
  3. EGM
    Oct 23, 2013
    80
    Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi brings the world of Japanese girls’ romance games to English-speaking 3DS owners in a game that’s a fascinating experience into typically uncharted gaming territory.
  4. Nintendo Life
    Nov 11, 2013
    70
    Gamers looking to try something new may just find this gem will become their favourite book on the 3DS, but those looking for an adventure wherein they can make meaningful choices may find themselves disappointed in Hakuoki’s rigid structure.
  5. Cubed3
    Feb 3, 2014
    70
    The fact that it is a visual novel in the stricter sense of the term, unlike games such as Virtue's Last Reward, which contained much more interactivity than most games of the genre, may put off certain players.
  6. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Dec 29, 2013
    68
    Hypnotically odd. [Dec 2013, p.88]
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  7. God is a Geek
    Nov 19, 2013
    60
    Hakuoki 3D: Memories of the Shinsugami suits a very particular niche, and it does so with admirable confidence.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. tomatosoupcan
    Dec 29, 2013
    8
    Yes, this game is for a very particular target market. But this target market (at least myself) has been craving for a dating sim with men inYes, this game is for a very particular target market. But this target market (at least myself) has been craving for a dating sim with men in it, *actually* useful vampires and samurai in english! Who can resist a hot samurai male who will protect you from harms way? I for one, simply can't. Art is amazing, character design typical but nonetheless detailed and amazing and the storyline is just really enjoyable.

    8/10 awesome game however not for everyone.    … Expand
  2. TheTokenFemale
    Sep 27, 2014
    8
    I've just finished playing one of the story arcs for this game and just started on the second (Have completed HiJikata's route and startedI've just finished playing one of the story arcs for this game and just started on the second (Have completed HiJikata's route and started Saito's) . I found it quirky - very different to what I'd normally play, but ultimately lots of fun, The plot is intriguing and I really loved the characters. The choose your own adventure style play was great and I like that each choice leads you down a radically different path after chapter. Personally, I found the whole thing with the war a bit tedious and would have been happier if the story had just dealt with the Fury corps and kept the story in Kyoto. They over egged the pudding a bit in my opinion.
    If you're expecting actually game play(in all honesty all you do is read text, press A and occasionally make a decision) then this probably isn't the game for you. However I would still highly recommend    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best 3DS Game of 2013
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#46 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2013
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#21 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2013