Sakura Taisen puzzle spin-off in the universe of beloved characters. Columns revisited with the Hanagumi members. No interest for those unfamiliar with the series, but a pleasant bonus for fans. Decent gameplay without being exceptional.
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Puzzle4 players3+
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Columns puzzle game reimagined in the colors of the Sakura Taisen franchise. Published by Sega, released in Japan in 1997. Sakura Taisen characters including Sakura, Sumire and friends as playable fighters, column-alignment system in vertical and diagonal directions, solo and quick versus modes, character dialogue and illustrations. A light spin-off of Sega's RPG series for franchise fans.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Sakura Taisen - Hanagumi Taisen Columns still worth playing in 2026?
A Columns spin-off in Sakura Wars colors, Hanagumi Taisen Columns carries the gem-aligning mechanic of the Columns series, adding characters, special attacks and a versus mode from Sega's cult franchise. The charm of the cast, the versus mode and the fan service appeal to fans, in a snappy, accessible puzzler. The language barrier barely hinders such a visual puzzle. A likable pick for fans of competitive retro puzzling and Sakura Wars.
