Keeping your lines nicely connected is the target of this cat-girl-laced puzzle game. Well, it is likely more fun than snorting lines.
The first Sakura Hime, out of the current five, please stand up for a review.
As stated above, the challenge here lies in manipulating squares containing various lines to form continuous paths (there can be more than one). It's a very simple gameplay, embellished only by the addition of colours, limiting which squares can be swapped, further down the line. The difficulty is moderate at best, mainly because the number of squares and the size of the stages are limited. Less than an hour is enough to 100% all 10 levels, easily.
Maybe this short duration is what saved this game from an overwhelming monotony, leaving players with a dose of enjoyment instead. That statement is only true if you dig such puzzles, and don't mind budget indies. There is also an attempt at storytelling, but it sure won't win any prizes. I liked it enough to not send an angry letter to the devs. Make an informed choice when you decide.
Next, a little about visuals. Now this is what sells this product in my eyes. I gotta admit, the quality of art is on point, and the lewds are tasteful. Brief animation loops, which have 2-tiered speed, present more than decent quality. I think Nekopara would be proud to have such an addition, and all in an uncensored glory, unlike the famous VN. There is a downside to all this delight: the apparent messy code work. Everything in the gallery is unlocked from the start, and instead of gradual disrobing as you complete the levels, all character sprites are already stripped. There is no buildup; everything is served without any input from the players. I strongly believe it is a mistake, not the original intent. Something apparently went wrong during code writing, and no one bothered to check or correct it.
As for the music, I was pleasantly surprised by the Japanese tunes served during the experience. They might be sort of generic, but still very calming and warm. I really enjoyed listening to the selection offered and would do so even outside of this game, but I don't see soundtrack DLC here, unfortunately. One of the more pleasant background music tracks I heard in budget titles.
Aside from the messy code, no bugs were encountered.
To conclude, this short puzzle title has little to offer in terms of challenge or length, and the puzzle itself feels too basic, but the quality art and music generate some decent aesthetic experience. Fans of budget puzzles and/or vanilla catgirl lewds should find enough not to regret the purchase. Still, I recommend waiting for the sale due to the brevity and coding mess of this product: 4.9/10
