Homura: The Crimson Warriors

Many people assume that the only point of otome is the romance, and the appeal is minimal beyond your interest in male fan service. Anyone who has played otome games realises that this is not the case, and Homura: The Crimson Warriors is a particularly strong example of this. It’s both “girl and reverse harem of pretty men” AND quality historical fiction, and that’s a combination that’s hard to put down.

RPGFanAudra Bowling

87/100

Homura: The Crimson Warriors is an otome that Western audiences missed at launch, but it shows how timeless a good VN can be. Even without many extras, the game holds its own among the Switch’s strong otome lineup. If you’re a Hakuoki fan, Homura is worth a look, but it’s also a must-buy on its own merits.

WayTooManyGamesOliver Shellding

8/10

You know how people love to put on action movies and just stop thinking for a little while? We would never have gotten four Transporter movies if people were heavily invested in plot and logic. Sometimes, for games, I like to do the same and just exist. But, as much as I love my roguelikes and twinstick shooters, my real deadspace enjoyment comes from otome games. I will never be a beautiful but oblivious girl who is surrounded by pretty boys vying for my affection, and I’m pretty certain I...

COGConnectedNicola Kapron

77/100

Despite the plot focus, it’s full of fun character interactions. The choice to make managing your chosen ninja’s health a major mechanic intrigues me. Self-destructive warriors are not good at determining what’s good for them. Players must choose when to accept their wishes and when to push back for their own sake. I have mixed feelings about the game urging you to ignore a disabled person’s wishes at times, but the execution is mostly good.

Final WeaponMatheus Nascimento

Homura: The Crimson Warriors delivers strong voice acting, beautiful character art, and an appealing historical setting, but its slow pacing and lackluster port features keep it from standing out beyond its core otome audience. Fans of Otomate’s historical romances will likely enjoy it, but newcomers may find it hard to connect with.

The OuterHavenScott Adams

Homura: The Crimson Warriors is an otome game that I am personally pumped for. It takes place within my favorite era of Japanese history, the Edo Period. This was a period of time when the Samurai controlled most of Japan under the Tokugawa shogunate. Game Name: Homura: The Crimson Warriors…

Loot Level ChillLyle Pendle

7/10

Homura: The Crimson Warriors is an Otome game that'll really appeal to those with an interest in Japanese history, and of course, hunks.