The new content is well done and the music is excellent. I enjoyed it very much.

A word of warning: the translation still leaves something to be desired, and can be frustrating. It is still better than a lot of localizations, and in many places the language is quite nice. [Edited to clarify that the English is acceptable; I just expect more from a big name game.]

The game design allows you to go straight to the route of the partner you wish to select. At that point, it's up to you to maximize affection and minimize the Corruption of those partners who are furies. Unlike with Part I (Kyoto Winds), there is no repetitive common route.

The new content for the original 6 characters - and Chizuru / the protagonist - is a major bonus for returning fans and new fans alike.

The controls generally feel and work better than they did with Kyoto Winds. I found I could control more things from my mouse. I still had to go into button control to discover that "I" would give me my Top Menu.

I recommend this game. I am also - once again - left wondering why Otomate / IF / DF / IFI won't hire a strong English editor to fix grammar issues (tenses and prepositions especially) and the (mis)use of idiomatic expressions. Just as examples, English distinguishes between "the floor" and "the ground"; also, people do not "thin" their eyes - they "narrow" their eyes (easy to fix, but found throughout both KW and EB). It wouldn't be so jarring, but the original translation (of Hakuoki pre-KW) is much better.***

It was great to dive back into Hakuouki though!! I found the tone/style of the translation jarring at times (overly crude, as if the Urban Dictionary was used a bit too often), but the whole is still a lot of fun for fans.

Seriously, these stories are still great, and the additions are generally well-done.

~ Imp

The new content is well done and the music is excellent. I enjoyed it very much. A word of warning: the translation still leaves something to be desired, and can be frustrating. It is still better than a lot of localizations, and in many places the language is quite nice. [Edited to clarify that the English is acceptable; I just expect more from a big name game.] The game design allows you to go straight to the route of the partner you wish to select. At that point, it's up to you to maximize affection and minimize the Corruption of those partners who are furies. Unlike with Part I (Kyoto Winds), there is no repetitive common route. The new content for the original 6 characters - and Chizuru / the protagonist - is a major bonus for returning fans and new fans alike. The controls generally feel and work better than they did with Kyoto Winds. I found I could control more things from my mouse. I still had to go into button control to discover that "I" would give me my Top Menu. I recommend this game. I am also - once again - left wondering why Otomate / IF / DF / IFI won't hire a strong English editor to fix grammar issues (tenses and prepositions especially) and the (mis)use of idiomatic expressions. Just as examples, English distinguishes between "the floor" and "the ground"; also, people do not "thin" their eyes - they "narrow" their eyes (easy to fix, but found throughout both KW and EB). It wouldn't be so jarring, but the original translation (of Hakuoki pre-KW) is much better.*** It was great to dive back into Hakuouki though!! I found the tone/style of the translation jarring at times (overly crude, as if the Urban Dictionary was used a bit too often), but the whole is still a lot of fun for fans. Seriously, these stories are still great, and the additions are generally well-done. ~ Imp