In-Depth Review: Seinarukana + Info Hub

Seinarukana is an ambitious visual novel / SRPG hybrid that should appeal to fans of anime-style JRPGs like Ar tonelico and Agarest War.

In-Depth Review: Seinarukana + Info Hub

Review highlights:

Pros:

  • Classic JRPG storyline mixing comedy and high fantasy
  • Streamlined battle system with decent depth and no grind
  • Good value even at full price
  • New game + adds replayability
  • Choose the heroine Nozomu ends up with
  • All major characters except protagonist fully-voiced in Japanese, some good BGMs

Cons:

  • The game is less impressive in 2016 than it was in 2007
  • Like many JRPGs, the characters and writing lack maturity
  • Stereotypical harem protagonist
  • The gameplay doesn’t have the depth, especially in customization, of some mainstream JRPGs
  • Route branches aren’t sufficiently different to justify a second playthrough
  • Combat becomes monotonous after a while, especially on subsequent playthroughs

Thanks for this write-up. Very informative.