Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal

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  • Summary: Originally released under the name SENRAN KAGURA Burst in Europe and serving as a "director's cut"-style take on the inaugural entry in this now storied series, SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal brings the prior release's classic 2.5D action to modern hardware with a full 3D remake and a freshOriginally released under the name SENRAN KAGURA Burst in Europe and serving as a "director's cut"-style take on the inaugural entry in this now storied series, SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal brings the prior release's classic 2.5D action to modern hardware with a full 3D remake and a fresh retelling of the story that started it all.

    This fast-paced brawler will provide updated combat mechanics and character models, as well as all-new special effects for a voluptuous visual feast! The series' popular Dressing Room mode continues to see expansions too, with a wealth of new outfits and options that allow players to customize their favorite girls' looks and styles.

    With additional DLC episodes to come that will reveal new story episodes for Yumi and Miyabi detailing their histories prior to meeting Asuka and Homura, SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal delivers an authentic recreation of the original game while ensuring that series fans will have plenty of new content to look forward to!    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. GameGrin
    Feb 20, 2019
    80
    Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal is a well made and polished remake that offers plenty of content for players to enjoy.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Jan 18, 2019
    80
    Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal is a breath of fresh air after the fumbles of the last few games in the series. I got on board with this franchise for the unique characters and addictive combat, and this game has both of those things in spades. It’s a treat to see the origins of the cast redone on home console, but if you’ve never played a single game in the series before, Burst Re:Newal is the best this franchise has to offer for you.
  3. Worth Playing
    Jun 4, 2019
    75
    Your enjoyment of Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal is going to be dependent on how much you value the lore of the series. As this contains both the early wacky adventures and introspections of each of the shinobi, fans of the characters will love the treatment. Otherwise, the combat holds up, even without the use of items and combo moves. Although the other modes are filler, the presentation looks and sounds excellent. If you're a fan of the series but didn't play this game on the 3DS, Burst Re:Newal is worth checking out.
  4. God is a Geek
    Jan 21, 2019
    70
    Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal is a nice gateway into the franchise and a very good remake of the 3DS classic but one that won't offer much for players of Estival Versus thanks to a lot of reuse.
  5. Digital Chumps
    Feb 1, 2019
    65
    All in all, this game had great aesthetics and commentary, but it was entirely too repetitive. Every mission was pretty much the same, but increased in difficulty throughout the game. I would give this game a 6.5/10 rating, but it is also a cult favorite and I respect those who have love for this game.
  6. Cubed3
    Mar 12, 2019
    60
    Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal plays it safe with the series' established formula, which is ironic considering these titles are anything but safe. The series has always stuck to its roots and embraced the perverseness that in equal measures repels and attracts gamers, and this entry does little but remind the gaming world that these games exist. Aside from Burst Re:Newal being a ground-up remake, there's surprisingly few innovations to take the series into uncharted territory, but the combat is nevertheless enjoyable, and the story interesting enough to just about support the weaker points of the experience.
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jan 22, 2019
    30
    It’s definitely new and improved framework, but Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal is mostly the same picture. Underwritten busty characters, who serve only to please those viewing them, engage in repetitive combat segments that become little more than “Dynasty Warriors with TnA.”

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. sex69
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I thought this game was ****
    But after playing The Last of Us Part 2, I realized how well this game was made.I'm sorry I cursed.
  2. shootingstars99
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    The game is fun, I don't understand the negativity behind this. It has all the game play of the previous games and nothing feels missing.The game is fun, I don't understand the negativity behind this. It has all the game play of the previous games and nothing feels missing. Ignore the bitter losers who cry about the SJW boogeyman rating it a zero, they are drones and don't have the guts to go out in the world and fight for a real cause that affects the world and opt stay at home and make fake problems in their little world, as detached from reality and outraged as the SJWs they claim to hate.

    If you liked Estival Versus and Shinovi Versus, this game will be your cup of tea. The combat is extremely similar, the story is more cohesive than the more recent games as well. The re mixing of the combat to the newer style as opposed to the 2D brawling of the first game is a nice touch to making a re mastering, as opposed to just porting the game, it gives you a reason to pick this up, even if you own the original. Also, the special editions are extremely generous with the goodies for a cheap price! If you're as big of a Senran fan as I am, this isn't one to miss!    … Expand
  4. EchidnasArf
    Feb 14, 2020
    8
    I am giving it an eight, when i probably think it is more of a 6, but i decided to add two points to offset the weebs who gave it a zeroI am giving it an eight, when i probably think it is more of a 6, but i decided to add two points to offset the weebs who gave it a zero because they cant apparently fondle eachother. The combat is pretty good but it varies from player to player, and it is to easy to ground smash the other person and rinse and rwlwat, where come characters are clunky but it has some really really ingense battles that come down to am ounce of heathe betwden yoi amd the opponent. Its a good game to plag while listening to music, for me at least since i deally like that its a less chaotic veraion of aome hack and slash games with more one on one figbts and cam be picked io and tou sont have to worry about forgetting tje mission or what tou needed to do next. Good tinne killer… Expand
  5. Brayanrdz2510
    Feb 5, 2022
    7
    Pues el juego en si es bueno y entretenido, tiene contenido para rejugar + que tiene una historia decente.
    Algo malo es que probablemente el    Pues el juego en si es bueno y entretenido, tiene contenido para rejugar + que tiene una historia decente.
    Algo malo es que probablemente el estilo de juego pueda cansar ya que se puede volover repetitivo

    a y el modo Yin se activa apenas te de la opcion de iniciar la mision se atctiva con LB+RB al mismo tiempo    … Expand
  6. tomvs123
    Jul 6, 2020
    6
    Good game. The only problem is that Estival Versus exists and is better in almost every way.

    Unfortunately, there's very little new with    Good game. The only problem is that Estival Versus exists and is better in almost every way.

    Unfortunately, there's very little new with the Burst Re:Newal installment. It's primary new feature is its retelling of the original Senran Kagura story. In addition, we get a higher resolution for PS4 Pro, the game seems to be better optimized (higher framerates), and there's various minor gamelay tweaks that makes controlling your character and learning moves easier.

    Besides that, it's an exact copy of Estival Versus, but with less stuff. Less characters, less costumes and underwear (primarily due to having less characters). No team-based battles, and no multiplayer/online options at all (so no online character posing contest like in Estival Versus). And of course, no character-fondling mechanics, since the censors decided that was no longer appropriate for mature adults.

    The story differences are worthwhile to point out. Burst Re:Newal actually tries to be serious with its generic plot line. That's good if you want to learn more about these characters and their origins. While on the other hand Estival Versus is overly perverse and excels at giving the target audience more of what they want (girls doing perverted things) while not adequately explaining the backgrounds of its large cast.

    Unlocking costume and underwear mechanics are disappointing. Most costumes and accessories are available to buy immediately and others just become available to buy after beating certain missions. There's secret documents to find and collect, but they serve no unlockable-item purpose.

    Oh, but you can get many of the Estival Versus characters and costumes in the game, but be prepared to shell out more than the price of the game itself in DLC. Or just buy Estival Versus.

    Overall, I had a good time with the game for a few days, going through all of the missions. I felt like I was playing Estival Versus all over again. But there's only so many times I can play what's basically the same game before getting tired of it, no matter how many breasts and asses it throws at me.    … Expand
  7. Evilr32
    Mar 11, 2019
    0
    If it weren't for Sony's meddling, I'd give this a 9 or 10. I love the Senran Kagura series but as Sony was allowed to put their hands in theIf it weren't for Sony's meddling, I'd give this a 9 or 10. I love the Senran Kagura series but as Sony was allowed to put their hands in the pot for the western PS4 version, it has spoiled the amusing broth of a side section of the game that was entertaining to play around in. Highly recommend buying the Steam version instead. I can't seem to find any information on if the Japanese release is censored as well or not, so I assume it is as well.… Expand
  8. Josef217
    Feb 12, 2019
    0
    Censored trash, thanks Sony... Avoid and buy the pc version if you can. The PS4 version has modes/features removed in order to pander toCensored trash, thanks Sony... Avoid and buy the pc version if you can. The PS4 version has modes/features removed in order to pander to Sony's demands, it's still Xseed's fault.… Expand

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