Bakumatsu Renka: Shinsengumi DS (1970). Play online
Game Info
Not rated
- Platform
- Nintendo DS
- Developer Companies
- VRIDGE
- Publishers
- D3 Publisher
- Languages
- 🇯🇵 Japanese
Summary
Bakumatsu Renka: Shinsengumi DS is a romance‑focused adventure that made the jump to Nintendo DS in late 2008. The title showcases the striking character art of toku, a fan‑favorite illustrator, while the narrative is crafted by Ken‑mi Yanagiyama and, for the second installment, by Yu‑ki Sunahara. Besides the game itself, the series expanded with a comprehensive guidebook and a soundtrack CD titled “Heaven’s Flower,” both of which deepened the historical‑fantasy atmosphere. An extra CD‑ROM called “Sukto Aksesarii” offered additional audio content for dedicated fans. This blend of visual charm, period intrigue, and supplementary media makes the DS port a noteworthy slice of niche Japanese romance gaming.
Storyline
The game "Bakumatsu Renka: Shinsengumi DS" (often just called Shinsengumi DS) puts you in the shoes of a lone female recruit who joins the Shinsengumi as a 女隊士. She is the only woman officially recorded as a Shinsengumi member.
It weaves her personal romance with various historic members while reenacting key incidents such as the Osaka sumo‑wrestler episode, the assassination of Serizawa Kamo, and the daring raid on the Ikeda‑ya inn.
Each event is presented through DS‑style visual novel scenes and tactical battles, letting you influence both the outcome of the clash and the protagonist’s relationships.
The storyline balances historical drama with a light‑hearted love story, giving players a unique perspective on the late‑Bakumatsu era.
Edited by Maya Carter
