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Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus

Jun 01, 2016 10 years ago
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Type Base game 2013 Genres FightingHack and slash/Beat 'em up Companies Tamsoft · Developer · Marvelous AQL · Publisher · Marvelous AQL Europe · Publisher · XSEED Games · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus is the third video game in the Senran Kagura series, and is the sequel to Senran Kagura Burst. The game revolves around three female ninja groups from dueling shinobi schools. The single-player mode of the game has a roster of 20 characters, 10 from the original game, and 10 new ones. The new playable characters are from the story's Gessen Girls' Private School and the Hebijo Clandestine Girls' Academy. The game included various weapons for the player character to use, including giant pancakes, and attacks consist of both light and heavy versions. Completing the story lines for each of the game's schools gives the player access to Homura's Crimson Squad, a group of playable characters consisting of the character Homura's team from Senran Kagura Burst.

What it’s like

This title delivers a high-octane brawler experience defined by frantic, flashy combat where players control distinct ninja factions in fast-paced duels. The core appeal lies in its responsive fighting mechanics and the variety of weapons, ranging from traditional tools to absurd items like giant pancakes, which add chaotic fun to the mix. Visually, it embraces a vibrant anime aesthetic with exaggerated physics that prioritize spectacle over realism. While the narrative serves primarily as a lightweight framework for character introductions rather than a deep plot, the game compensates with substantial content volume. It offers robust single-player missions and shines brightest in multiplayer settings, providing satisfying arcade-style action for fans of competitive beat 'em ups who appreciate its specific stylistic choices.

Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerCombatGameplay / MechanicsAudio / MusicPacingPolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilityVisuals / Art

Keep in mind The heavy reliance on fan-service elements, including suggestive character designs and nudity mechanics, will be a dealbreaker for many players. · Story depth is minimal, serving only as a thin justification for the roster of fighters rather than offering meaningful narrative engagement.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ztgd.com, backloggd.com, nichegamer.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
PlayStation Vita Worldwide Full release Oct 15, 201412 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Jun 01, 201610 years ago

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