Pre-Owned Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi - PlayStation 3

From the moment of its release, Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom became wildly popular in Japan thanks to Kazuki Yone's vibrant character designs, as well as the complex story and skillful voice actors. Fans clamored for more of this engaging story and created Hakuoki Zuisoroko a year later. In 2010, the epic stories were united in a single title with enhanced graphics designed for the PlayStation 3. Finally, the otome visual novels are available for English-speaking fans. Take a trip through time to Japan's Edo period, an era of political unrest and social upheaval. The shogunate's 200-year reign is coming to an end, with their grasp on power growing more tenuous everyday. As the political landscape shifts, so does the prominence of samurai culture. Masterless samurai roam Kyoto, transforming the streets into a place of danger and fear. Kyoto's only hope lies in the last of the honor-bound samurai — the Shinsengumi. Sworn to protect the city from the marauding hordes, this close-knit group of men struggles to defend Kyoto's innocent and preserve the last remnants of their order. If that wasn't enough, mysterious events occur throughout Kyoto — strange happenings that some might even describe as supernatural. In the midst of this chaos Chizuru desperately searches the city for any trace of her missing father, hoping to uncover even the slightest clue to his whereabouts. Her mission puts her on a collision course with the Shinsengumi, who are hot in pursuit on the same hunt. The last band of samurai puts her under their protection, but that protection seems oddly like imprisonment, and Chizuru begins to fear not only for her father, but for her survival. One day a chance occurrence provides the opportunity she needs to save her family — and maybe even find love.

Experience the amazing artwork of Kazuki Yone in Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi, an immersive visual novel that combines Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom and Hakuoki Zuisoroko for the first time in English, remastered for PlayStation 3. Follow Chizuru as she attempts to track down her father on the dangerous streets of Kyoto, or personalize the main character with your own name and step into all the drama, intrigue and romance this tale has to offer. Determine the story's outcome by interacting with a variety of characters — the choices you make will set your destiny in motion. Build relationships and monitor each character's responses with romance and corruption gauges, plus watch his or her expressions and backgrounds change as their emotions blossom. Progress through the captivating story by completing engaging routes and unlocking future chapters that heighten the intensity and excitement of the tale. Enjoy special graphics and mini events when you collect cherry blossoms to enhance your gameplay experience. Review previously read text windows by browsing the history, and look up a variety of names and terms in the encyclopedia. View your favorite images and scenes in the gallery, and rewatch openings and endings in the theater. Return to the most affecting chapters and peruse summaries of the chapters you've read for a quick review. A visually stunning world of danger and romance awaits you when you join Chizuru on her quest.