


This concept of ‘MC accidentally travelled back in time and wants to go home’ is present in every route and usually there is an element of culture shock as she experiences the horrors of war for the first time. The prologue allows for a brief introduction to each character, while establishing the premise and foundations for the common plot. Story structure: Ikémen Sengoku has a short prologue before branching into different routes for each love interest, which you choose from the ‘character selection’ screen. Will you achieve your goal of surviving until you can return to the modern era? Or will your desire to go home become muddied as you grow closer to these enigmatic, charismatic Ikémen? Story On the other hand, this does mean you get to live in a castle with plenty of food and other supplies while you work out how you’re going to cope in a time where war and death are everyday occurrences.Īs you adapt to your new life as a Sengoku princess, you find that the warlords who initially seemed intimidating, cold-hearted, and impossible to understand, are in fact just as human as you, with hopes and dreams and complicated pasts. To make matters worse, Oda Nobunaga has decided you’re his ‘lucky charm’ and therefore belong to him, whether you like it or not. History has been rewritten and now you’re stranded in a foreign era, unsure of when or how you might be able to return home. She lands in the Sengoku period of Japan (Sengoku meaning ‘country in civil war’), just in time to prevent the death of the (in)famous warlord, Oda Nobunaga. Premise: A modern-day girl is about to start her dream job as a fashion designer when she accidentally travels back in time, 500 years into the past. “In a world where it takes one man to conquer a nation, do you have what it takes to conquer his heart?” – Official Ikémen Sengoku Website Top-tier localization and writing, great character design, comedy gold, free-to-play In short, Ikémen Sengoku has something for everyone, and with the recent release of Act 2, there’s going to be much, much more where that came from. If you only have limited time, it’s easy to dip in each day for the 5 free chapter tickets and join in events if and when you can.

Being a free mobile game, it’s also accessible to players without other platforms, as well as those who are interested in testing out the genre without investing up front. It’s a true all-rounder with great character design and top-tier storytelling. With full marks across the board, I’d recommend Ikémen Sengoku to any otome game fan. Age Rating: 17+ (Google Play) / 12+ (Apple Store)
