Senran Kagura: Estival Versus

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  • Summary: The high-flying ninja girls of SENRAN KAGURA return, this time with more moves, more playable characters, more story and attitude, and more destruction online with matches that can support up to 10 players (PS4 version only; PS Vita supports up to 4 players). All the previous shinobi girlsThe high-flying ninja girls of SENRAN KAGURA return, this time with more moves, more playable characters, more story and attitude, and more destruction online with matches that can support up to 10 players (PS4 version only; PS Vita supports up to 4 players). All the previous shinobi girls return with a host of upgraded moves to master, and new playable characters offer more challenges to conquer, along with a story that's equal parts sexy and shocking, serious and scandalous, busty and brawling. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 16, 2016
    90
    Senran Kagura: Estival Versus is great fun, combining the rawest of Japanese-style raunch humour with a tight and mechanically sound combat system.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 15, 2016
    80
    Estival Versus continues to build on a formula that's working for the franchise, but is starting to wear thin on its fanservice schtick. The gameplay is really hitting its stride now and has quite a bit of good additions this time around, with plenty of characters and variety. The excellent localization also helps strike a good balance between the comedy and touching story bits.
  3. Hobby Consolas
    Mar 23, 2016
    76
    A good beat em up with a great and erotic sense of humor and a good worked combat system. Unfortunately, it hasn't got a memorable history and its graphics are a little outdated.
  4. Hardcore Gamer
    Mar 16, 2016
    70
    Those who are able to look past the myriad issues will find themselves feeling like they are injecting dumb fun directly into their veins. It just won’t leave any track marks.
  5. CGMagazine
    Mar 19, 2016
    70
    On one hand I had a lot of fun, but on the other, there are some serious questions about the sexual objectification of the characters, and where the line is drawn between fun and overkill.
  6. Brash Games
    Mar 15, 2016
    60
    This is another thing that will put people off giving it ago if you can see past the needless loss of clothes and take humour in it you would enjoy what Senran Kagura Estival versus has to offer. A quick fighting beat em up which takes dynasty warriors and dead or alive and mixes them into an anime fighting game with boobs, lots and lots of boobs and if that isn’t your thing this really isn’t going to be for you.
  7. GamingTrend
    Apr 6, 2016
    30
    A portable version of this game seems unnecessary, and overall the game is not worth even a moment’s time even from the most dedicated a hack-and-slash player.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Fabio
    Apr 2, 2016
    10
    Wonderful game. Very fun gameplay. beautiful girls. A lot of sexy scenes. Only dislike this game are the feminists and the Social JusticeWonderful game. Very fun gameplay. beautiful girls. A lot of sexy scenes. Only dislike this game are the feminists and the Social Justice Warriors (SJW)… Expand
  2. a_CriminaI
    Jun 14, 2016
    10
    Must buy for anyone that likes anime. The special edition comes with many goodies including a great art book. The story is very laid back andMust buy for anyone that likes anime. The special edition comes with many goodies including a great art book. The story is very laid back and fun. Combat is very good although it has much more ending lag on attacks than the previous senran kagura game. Fairly easy platinum trophy.… Expand
  4. Here4aMoment
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Wanna know how a normal girl feels about Senran Kagura? Well...

    When you think about it there isn't really all that much that's dirty about    Wanna know how a normal girl feels about Senran Kagura? Well...

    When you think about it there isn't really all that much that's dirty about this series. You have oversized boobs, insane jiggle physics, and clothing destruction. When you single those out you could be talking about Dead or Alive 5 for all anyone knows. As a female (who isn't bothered by fanservice) I really like this series. Not just the gameplay either, which I will say feels good when you get into it and eventually even gets addictive, I love that the vast majority of characters are strong females. They're not all your typical damsel in distress type that you get in a fair share of games. They all have different personalities too. Some are cliched, that's inevitable, but there are some pretty unique ones in the group.

    While the story has it's moments of fanservice and pervyness it's not really anything anyone should be offended by. It's usually so out there that it's more funny then offensive. Then there are those moments where it gets dark or sad and those are why you end up enjoying the story. Like all stories it's not going to mesh with everyone-- some will like it more than others. People like to throw around the "sex sells" argument but there is no sex in this game-- heck, there's not even any nudity. I've lived in America my whole life and I can assure you there are far more offensive and sexual things in USA's TV, movies, music, and literature than anything that's been featured in Senran Kagura.

    The thing is, Senran Kagura is as sexualized as you make it. You can turn off clothing destruction and put them in full clothing or you can have them run around in bikinis, you can even buy less or more revealing outfits if you so choose to.

    People just need to try it out before they disregard it for the initial impression it gives off. It looks like fanservice, and it is most of the time, but there is a soul deep down behind all that. And to anyone wanting to try it for more than it's fanservice I say go for it. I went for it and now I love this series for everything that it is, not just what it tries to sell itself on. It's a game that knows what it is but it goes beyond that to be so much more-- it's a fanservice game that plays like a full and well thought-out game. I'm not putting it on a pedestal and saying it's genre defining but it definitely doesn't deserve all the ignorant hate it gets from people. It's a humble little brawler, nothing more and nothing less.

    People misinterpret it, Senran Kagura isn't being pervy about breasts, it's celebrating breasts.    … Expand
  5. pypes
    May 13, 2016
    9
    I know certain self loathing elements of the gaming "press" have tried to cast a pallor of shame over these titles, don't buy into their BS,I know certain self loathing elements of the gaming "press" have tried to cast a pallor of shame over these titles, don't buy into their BS, this is an excellent game with stacks of content. Most importantly this is a game first, and a very good one at that, and a tiddy simulator second, and it demonstrates a level of self awareness seldom seen in it's detractors. .

    The combo system may be simplistic compared to something like bayonetta or DMC but between the 20+ distinct fighters, and the extreme mobility and ability to lock opponents into punishing nigh-on-endless combos mean there is plenty of depth. The story is as endearing and genuinely tear jerking as it is silly, and touches on some profound moral dilemmas. Additionally all the extra content adds a degree of character development seldom seen in titles with such a broad ensemble cast.

    Also, big anime tiddies and    … Expand
  6. ChrisKirigaya
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    The gameplay is pretty fun and this game is full of fanservice. Do you want a lot of fanservice? This game is for you
  7. Exploding-Man
    Jun 9, 2016
    8
    Pros:
    Fun beat em up with entertaining game play and mildly amusing humor.
    The game play kept me playing through completion. Fanservice:    Pros:
    Fun beat em up with entertaining game play and mildly amusing humor.
    The game play kept me playing through completion.
    Fanservice: The Game is not a terrible thing to have exist.

    Cons:
    Narration could be a lot better. Gets kind of boring at first and the plot is mostly filler, even if funny at times.
    Humor gets a bit too childish at times. Transformations get old quick too.
    Some characters could be much better developed.

    Overall:
    If you like Dynasty Warriors-esque games you should have no trouble with this one, as long as you aren't bothered by gratuitous nudity and have a sense of humor about you. I had to argue with myself whether it deserved a 7 or an 8. Went with 8 because I think the game deserves a positive review, even if it is nothing truly amazing.    … Expand
  8. ThecriticGoD
    Mar 23, 2016
    2
    Senran Kagura has always been a bad series, I mean, we all know the reason we got into it firstly, but it just gets boring after so many gamesSenran Kagura has always been a bad series, I mean, we all know the reason we got into it firstly, but it just gets boring after so many games that only have this one interesting thing. Poor storyline, poor gameplay, and very repetitive compared to previous SK. Definetely not worth it, the game is very average.… Expand

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