Senran Kagura: Estival Versus

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
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  1. The Vita Lounge
    Apr 4, 2016
    86
    Senran Kagura: Estival Versus is a much better looking version of its predecessor, and includes enhanced features to up your experience and add more variation to your gameplay. That said, it takes a different approach to stringing together moves than the first (which isn't as smooth), and it opts to add loading screens all over the place to compensate for enhanced textures and bigger areas. Because of this, it's not entirely a better game than Shinovi Versus - and instead comes second, but still very much recommended.
  2. GameCritics
    Apr 18, 2016
    85
    While there's no doubt that Senran Kagura: Estival Versus won't be a good fit for a fair amount of people based solely on the amount of jiggle, there's no denying the quality that went into its design and production.
  3. Game Revolution
    Mar 28, 2016
    70
    Senran Kagura as a series is something of a guilty pleasure for me, faults and confusion and all.
  5. Gaming Age
    Apr 12, 2016
    42
    I'd like to think that I tried to like Senran Kagura Estival Versus. It's not my cup of tea, but I'd like to think I have an open enough mind that I can still see the good in games that I wouldn't usually like. In this case, though, I just don't get it, since there are so many other better options out there — definitely in terms of video games, and I have to assume the same goes for the bouncing anime schoolgirl boobs, too.

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 51
  3. Negative: 13 out of 51
  1. Vita_girl
    Mar 15, 2016
    10
    Just like Dem_Polygon said, a woman should review this game.

    I was a little shocked that many male reviewers don't like the game, I even    Just like Dem_Polygon said, a woman should review this game.

    I was a little shocked that many male reviewers don't like the game, I even know one and the reason why gave a low score to every game was because "most reviewers did".

    A sad thing, Senran Kagura Burst and Deep Crimson 2 for the 3DS and Shinovi Versus for PS Vita are great, and so is Estival Versus.

    Nice game, good story, good performance in single player (in multiplayer there is lag sadly) and finally you can play as any character in any mission in the game.

    A must buy, don't look at the cover or lower reviews, play it because most people judge this game by "what others" say and not by playing it, it is really an enjoying game.    … Full Review »
  2. 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.    … Full Review »
  3. DanMaximo
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    Dentro de su genero es brutalmente divertido de jugar es súper rápido súper intuitivo, y además es largo en general echo por misiones cortas.Dentro de su genero es brutalmente divertido de jugar es súper rápido súper intuitivo, y además es largo en general echo por misiones cortas. ademas que esteticamente muy agradable.… Full Review »
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