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Sakura no Mori † Dreamers 2

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

《樱之杜†净梦者2》是MOONSTONE于2017年夏天发售的《樱之杜†净梦者》的正统续作。游戏剧情采用双线叙事模式，同时讲述了圆香避开杀身之祸与主人公展开恋爱发展的平行时空故事以及在前作的时空下后续发生的主人公所在的樱之杜净梦者组织所遭遇的新奇事件。是前作玩家不可错过的精彩续作。

What works
  • Strong and engaging dual-line narrative
  • Deep psychological horror and suspense
  • High-quality artwork and music
  • Emotional character development
  • Meaningful resolution of previous story arcs
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited gameplay interaction beyond reading
  • Some pacing issues and slow sections
  • Controversial and abrupt romantic/harem ending
  • Heavy and emotionally exhausting themes
  • Requires playing previous game for full context

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~

  • TAISHO x ALICE episode 2

  • Return to Shironagasu Island

  • CHAOS;CHILD

  • The Inn-Sanity

  • sweet pool

  • Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms

  • Lorelai

  • Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~

  • sweet pool

  • The Mildew Children: Chapter 1
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Sakura no Mori † Dreamers 2: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Competence.

Why this game works

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  • Fantasy

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