Sakura no Mori † Dreamers

for a so called horror vn - the only jumpscare I got was realizing near the end that I could have been reading something actually good instead of this predictable chuuni garbage

圆香消失前共通线很好，消失后个人线有点无聊

有的人活着，她已经死了；有的人死了，但她还活着

谁家好人写简介把这么重要的剧情写进去啊，还塑造了一堆氛围，结果全被剧透完了。 抛开这点不谈，圆香真的令人无法忘怀，这点或许大部分玩家都一样，死去白月光是无法替代的存在，即便走完全程也无法放下对圆香的感情。 共通线占了游戏的80%，剧情还不错，悬疑氛围非常到位，而且这游戏的恐怖cg真的画在我心上了，男主顶级抗压王，俩发小梅依阁诗人（各种意义上的），这换谁谁遭得住。 个人线的话，四女主除了初音以外的其他线都比较诡谲，主要是人设没写到位，而且真结局反而不在初音线。

你这样写谁还有心思跟别的女孩谈情说爱。 能不能把幼驯染还我。

圆香...我的圆香..你回来罢... 我..我没招了....真的刀破防了....

圆香被杀的剧透都写进游戏简介了，而且序章整个写出来就有种圆香要便当的氛围，所以到圆香被杀那一段反而没那么大的冲击了。不过确实序章圆香塑造得可以，放在萌系游戏里是会让人喜欢的角色，2个小时流程就可以塑造到这个程度还是不错的。但是抱着知道两个人建立关系后圆香就会死的认知在玩，玩家还是会有点自我保护机制的，不会太代入感情吧。我是觉得前面剧情藏一下，让圆香死得更莫名其妙一点，效果会更好。 男主真塑造得挺好。不仅聪明也是狠人，行动的分寸把握得很好，不莽撞也不懦弱（真不莽吗？感觉还是挺莽的，不过作者一直没让男主莽出事）。作为一个十几岁就看死人比正常人几辈子都多的人，还是以非常讨喜的方法符合了读者对于狠人的想象的。但是这个设定其实还是挺难绷的，相当于男主身边同时潜伏着6,7个杀人魔，这世界观下允许车出这种男主倒也是合理的。 深层梦境那段有点touch到我了，我果然还是喜欢这种简单但很深切的文字。 > 我摇摇头。这肯定有什么问题。 > 圆香：“你怎么了，怎么一副要哭出来的样子...” > 慎司：“对不起...” > 我的声音在颤抖。 > 慎司：“我必须回去了” > 圆香：“要走了啊，那这个你拿去吧” > 慎司：“你...” > 圆香：“我留在这里” > 慎司：“留在这里？” > 圆香：“没错。一直一直留在这里...” > “......” 非常有梦境感的一段对话，非常克制甚至压抑，反而让其中的悲伤深不见底。这个太棒了。 虽然这个故事是写男主从圆香被杀的悲剧中走出来，但是我感觉幽灵女友也太好了吧。无论是从男主的工作实用性上来讲（穿墙透视+无背身+队内语音），还是单纯从谈恋爱上来讲（可以随时带在身边，而且不会变老）。如果不x压抑的话，我感觉继续和幽灵圆香在一起完全更好，可惜没有圆香线。圆香真的就是作为死去的白月光的角色存在的，而且打joker那段[spoiler]把圆香的遗物和作为附身媒介的缎带烧掉来消灭joker[/spoiler]也是把死去白月光属性发挥到极致了，真的是抱着把玩家往死里刀的想法写的。结果甚至这段只是虚晃一枪，最后真正告别的时候又给玩家捅了一刀。不过要我说，就该在打joker的时候让圆香退场的，毕竟有心理准备的告别没那么难以接受，要在打joker时让圆香退场玩家就真的睡不着了。 感觉有点不太好的地方就是设定有点乱写的感觉。虽然包括后续加的设定都有前面的伏笔，但是由于本身恶灵的世界观并没有严谨设定（主要是恶灵和死亡的因果关系故意写得不清楚，既像互为因果，又像完全因果无关），后面几个伏笔揭开后新加入的设定都不像是完善了之前构建的世界观，而是破坏了原来世界观的规则把世界观重构了一遍（初音的能力，反派的存在形式都相当于否定了之前大部分的设定）。就像本来是一个低魔世界观，推着推着变成至少中魔了一样。所以明明其实伏笔都埋了，但还是有一种作者在吃书的感觉。 还有就是反派是一个纯疯子的定位，行为逻辑没啥合理性。这种反派就让这部作品摆脱不了廉价B级片的感觉了（当然还包括大量其实没多恐怖的恐怖场景使用和带有奇怪颗粒感的画风）。然后这种反派还要拿出来反复杀，杀一遍还死不掉，还要尝试解构他之后再来杀。但是这反派又是纯疯子，并没啥值得解构的。所以在共通线结尾第一次杀死反派的时候整个作品的观感是最好的，到后面把反派重新拉出来解构的时候观感就变得很奇怪了。 以及如果在共通线以一部好看的B级片的视角来看这作，进个人线后就会陷入无聊的感受中。个人线开始的剧情密度比共通线少了太多了。而且在共通线里大部分塑造给了圆香，以至于玩家进个人线时更难对某个角色有特别的好感，故事很难靠角色魅力撑起来。我是觉得把共通线结尾提早几章比较好，这样个人线不至于太空。但是这样圆香的事情又没法处理完，也不太行。总之我是觉得这游戏剧情大方向很好，但是大纲还有挺多进一步优化的空间。

当我按下键盘的空格键，看着对话框里圆香的身影渐渐淡去。空白的画面浮现一段段字体，并响起了圆香的ed插入曲，让呆坐在屏幕前的我隐隐作痛和感到一种巨大的空虚。樱之杜的樱花永远在飘落，但那个在樱花树下笑着叫我“慎司”的女孩，已经与我完成了最后的告别。再见了，秋津圆香，这是一次真正意义上的失去。

共通线好评，个人线无聊，正在前往第二部去见我的圆香

Sakura no Mori † Dreamers, developed by MOONSTONE and published by HIKARI FIELD, is a psychological horror visual novel that blends supernatural mystery, emotional tragedy, and brutal violence into a deeply unsettling but highly engaging narrative experience. Rather than focusing purely on romance or slice-of-life storytelling like many visual novels in the genre, the game builds an atmosphere filled with paranoia, grief, and hidden terror lurking beneath the surface of an otherwise ordinary town. Its combination of emotional storytelling and graphic horror creates an experience that feels both emotionally intimate and relentlessly disturbing. The story follows Shinji Fukigami, a young man whose life was shattered after surviving a devastating airplane accident that killed his parents. Since that traumatic event, Shinji has possessed the terrifying ability to see monstrous entities known as devils. These creatures appear connected to a growing series of gruesome murders occurring throughout the town of Sakura no Mori. Shinji’s emotional state worsens further after the violent death of someone deeply important to him, leaving him trapped between grief, fear, and an obsession with uncovering the truth behind the supernatural horrors surrounding the town. One of the game’s most impressive strengths is its atmosphere. Sakura no Mori † Dreamers constantly creates unease even during its quieter moments. Conversations between characters often feel emotionally fragile, as though something terrible could interrupt them at any moment. The game excels at turning ordinary environments such as schools, streets, and homes into places filled with tension simply through pacing and tone. This slow buildup of dread makes the horror sequences far more effective because the story never allows players to feel fully safe or comfortable. The writing is particularly strong when exploring trauma and emotional damage. Shinji is not presented as a flawless protagonist or simple self-insert character. Instead, he feels psychologically scarred by both supernatural experiences and personal loss. His fear, loneliness, and desperation are portrayed with surprising emotional depth, helping the horror feel personal rather than purely external. The supporting heroines are also written with care, each carrying emotional wounds and vulnerabilities that make their relationships with Shinji feel meaningful and believable. The horror itself is genuinely disturbing at times. Murders are described with graphic intensity, and the devils remain deeply unsettling throughout the story. Rather than functioning as ordinary monsters, these entities symbolize deeper psychological fears and obsessions tied to violence, madness, and emotional corruption. The game constantly blurs the boundary between supernatural evil and human darkness, creating uncertainty about where the true source of horror actually lies. Another major strength is the structure of the mystery. The narrative steadily introduces clues, revelations, and hidden connections without sacrificing suspense. Early conversations and seemingly minor details gradually gain major significance later in the story, rewarding players who pay attention to subtle hints and character behavior. The pacing remains effective because emotional scenes and horror sequences are balanced carefully, allowing tension to escalate naturally instead of relying solely on sudden twists or shock value. Visually, Sakura no Mori † Dreamers features highly detailed artwork and expressive character designs that strengthen both the emotional and horror-focused scenes. Character expressions are especially important because much of the emotional impact comes from fear, grief, or psychological strain visible during conversations. The contrast between attractive anime-inspired visuals and brutal horror imagery creates an atmosphere that feels increasingly uncomfortable as the story progresses. Certain murder scenes and supernatural encounters leave a lasting impression because of how sharply they clash with the otherwise elegant presentation. The soundtrack also contributes significantly to the experience. Emotional piano tracks support the quieter relationship scenes, while darker ambient compositions and tense music intensify the horror moments. The game uses silence effectively as well, often allowing awkward pauses or unsettling dialogue to create tension more effectively than loud dramatic music. Voice acting further enhances the emotional impact, helping scenes involving terror, sorrow, or emotional breakdowns feel far more believable. What truly makes Sakura no Mori † Dreamers memorable is how seriously it treats its darker themes. The game constantly explores the psychological effects of violence, grief, obsession, and trauma without reducing them to simple plot devices. Characters are emotionally changed by the horrors surrounding them, and the story consistently reminds players that fear and loss leave lasting scars. This emotional weight gives the narrative far more impact than many horror visual novels that rely purely on graphic imagery. However, the game’s heavy emphasis on reading and dialogue may not appeal to players unfamiliar with visual novels. The experience is largely narrative-driven, with minimal gameplay interaction outside of choices and branching story routes. Players seeking more active gameplay systems may struggle with the slower pacing during longer dialogue-heavy scenes. The atmosphere can also become emotionally exhausting because of how relentlessly dark the story remains throughout much of its runtime. Graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and psychological trauma are constant elements of the experience. Some emotional scenes and twists also lean heavily into melodrama, occasionally pushing the intensity close to excess, though the strong writing usually prevents these moments from undermining the story entirely. Despite these flaws, Sakura no Mori † Dreamers succeeds because of its gripping mystery, emotionally grounded characters, and oppressive supernatural atmosphere. It combines psychological horror, emotional drama, and murder mystery storytelling into a visual novel that remains immersive and suspenseful from beginning to end. Rather than relying only on shock value, the game carefully builds emotional investment before confronting players with increasingly tragic and horrifying revelations. For fans of horror visual novels and dark supernatural mysteries, Sakura no Mori † Dreamers offers a tense and emotionally powerful experience filled with suspense, tragedy, and psychological terror. Its memorable atmosphere, strong character writing, and disturbing mystery make it one of the more compelling horror-focused visual novels available for players willing to immerse themselves in its bleak and unsettling world. Rating: 9/10