Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus

 PlayStation Vita
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 142 Ratings

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  1. MakotoBlue
    Oct 14, 2014
    8
    Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus is a fun hack and slash game.
    Includes an excellent story. fun combat, and lovable characters.

    The camera has a bit of problems, but other than that this game is truly worh its price.
  2. moarage
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    Tons of characters, each with their own unique mini story mode and 3 elaborate story mode centered around the 3 school. Lots cosmetic content to unlock, and none, as far as I know, are dlc. Mechanics are simple, ala Dynasty Warriors style beat-em-up, but addictive nonetheless. Also it has cute girls doing cute things, and that is really what matters the most.
  3. sololeocr
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    Sencillamente detrás de todo el fanservice que muestra la publicidad se esconde un gran juego, dentro del genero de "yo contra el barrio". Primero la lista de personajes a seleccionar es mucho mas amplia de la vista en la 3DS con el Burst, al ser las involucradas 4 academias, y cada una tiene su estilo de juego, con su propia arma y forma de comportarse dentro del escenario.

    Luego cada    Sencillamente detrás de todo el fanservice que muestra la publicidad se esconde un gran juego, dentro del genero de "yo contra el barrio". Primero la lista de personajes a seleccionar es mucho mas amplia de la vista en la 3DS con el Burst, al ser las involucradas 4 academias, y cada una tiene su estilo de juego, con su propia arma y forma de comportarse dentro del escenario.

    Luego cada personaje tiene sus puntos fuertes y debiles, y se pueden ir creciendo con el aumento de los niveles, sus estadísticas se incrementan, tienen nuevos movimientos, y se logran desbloquear distintos objetos, en este sentido toma prestado elementos que vemos mas en los rpgs que los juegos de lucha callejera, aparte que los enemigos pueden dejar items útiles en el escenario muy al estilo de los juegos de musou de Tecmo.

    Aunque la historia no es la gran cosa, sirve, y al menos permite dar un transfondo a los personajes, sus objetivos y que las motiva a seguir luchando, en realidad se hace bastante ameno en muchas ocasiones, aunque lo estoy iniciando me ha gustado bastante, solo espero que se mantenga así hasta el final.

    En lo personal me gusta, es se vuelve muy entretenido y hay momentos donde uno no lo quiere soltar, es un juego ideal para portátiles definitivamente. A veces no hay que hacer tanto caso a la publicidad que gira en entorno a las chicas y sus atributos, detrás de todo esto hay un gran titulo, por lo menos para mi que me encantan estos tipos de juegos, creo que vale la pena.    … Expand
  4. thakinggaming
    Oct 21, 2014
    9
    A very fun hack and slash experience. The first game on 3DS while fun had a lot of issues which kept it from being great. Shinovi Versus however improves on almost all the issues in burst. The gameplay is great with tight controls, smooth framerate, and awesome level design. The hack and slash gameplay is flawless and the levels are full of several enemies to battle. The storyline is alsoA very fun hack and slash experience. The first game on 3DS while fun had a lot of issues which kept it from being great. Shinovi Versus however improves on almost all the issues in burst. The gameplay is great with tight controls, smooth framerate, and awesome level design. The hack and slash gameplay is flawless and the levels are full of several enemies to battle. The storyline is also very entertaining as each of the characters are funny and full of personality as there are 20 character stories and 4 school stories which fills the game with hours of content including an excellent online multiplayer. The only problem is the boss fights as almost every single boss is a minion fight plus a boss and it gets very annoying especially bear enemies combined with a boss. Overall Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus is a fun and enjoyable experience and I recommend this title to anyone looking for a great time.… Expand
  5. p02
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    Surprisingly good, supremely entertaining. The fan service is so well integrated into the game it never gets in the way. That said, the subject matter will easily turn off some people because of its shallow exterior.
  6. Wilford870
    Oct 23, 2015
    8
    The story, character development, and not to mention gameplay are surprisingly good. I went into this game expecting a half-assed effort when it came to gameplay, because people are obviously buying it because they saw **** & ass. But the game delivers!
    Now, it can get a little repetitive after a while, and the constant close-ups on the girls will bog down the pace of the fights. The    The story, character development, and not to mention gameplay are surprisingly good. I went into this game expecting a half-assed effort when it came to gameplay, because people are obviously buying it because they saw **** & ass. But the game delivers!
    Now, it can get a little repetitive after a while, and the constant close-ups on the girls will bog down the pace of the fights. The camera could be a lot better as well. I even had it glitch on me once where it went underneath the ground. That was weird. But still, it's serviceable beyond that.
    Good game, I recommend it :)    … Expand
  7. Kylecomics101
    Nov 5, 2014
    9
    Even though this game is a bit awkward to play. The gameplay is amazing and the story modes are great. The characters for the most part are different from one another. There is a load of clothing, pictures, and songs to unlock as you play through the game. I beat this game with the side missions done in about 45 hours. Some lag issues. Nothing that ruins the fun. With the amount of contentEven though this game is a bit awkward to play. The gameplay is amazing and the story modes are great. The characters for the most part are different from one another. There is a load of clothing, pictures, and songs to unlock as you play through the game. I beat this game with the side missions done in about 45 hours. Some lag issues. Nothing that ruins the fun. With the amount of content this game has, I'd say it's worth the $40 as long as you play this without anyone else in the same room.… Expand
  8. Warsmith
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    While I don't actually own the American or the EU version, I have had the Japanese title for more than a year and have even got the platinum for it.

    All I can attest to is the Japanese version, so I'm sure some worded scenes are very different from their Western counterparts. First: Breasts. And lots of them. This game is chalk full of girls getting pissed at one another and tearing    While I don't actually own the American or the EU version, I have had the Japanese title for more than a year and have even got the platinum for it.

    All I can attest to is the Japanese version, so I'm sure some worded scenes are very different from their Western counterparts.

    First: Breasts. And lots of them. This game is chalk full of girls getting pissed at one another and tearing each other's clothes off in a most 'bouncy' fashion. The ridiculous fun that comes with slashing off your opponent's clothing and exposing their bare breasts (with cute face chibis to cover 'em up) always brings a strange smile to my face. Why is it so fun? Probably because I'm a man.

    Second: Gameplay is a blast. Go about slashing and hacking your way to victory is always a sure way to get someone to play the game. Specials, super meters, powerups, level ups, and beat 'em ups bring this title as King, or *ahem* Queen of the bouncing breast genra. DOA, eat your heart out.

    Third: Dress up. Oh gosh. The things you can do while their dressing is pretty lewd. Needless to say, do this while no one is watching you. Bunny outfits, school uniforms, 'barely there' armour, panties, accessories and more enable you to spend oodles of time doting on your favorite girls. Protip: it's funny to give the small chested ones the clothing geared for big breasts.

    Fourth: The story is a continuation of previous SK games, I have no idea if this has changed in the Western version or not, but I can tell you that the Japanese version has it's fair share of seriousness, lewdness and hilariousness.

    Fifth: There are lots of breasts in this game. Like, a lot, a lot. There is so many pairs to choose from, it's almost overwhelming.

    The Cons: The game can become repetitive past a certain point, and the multiplayer seemed dead as far as I could tell (again, it may differ in Western versions). The clipping on certain costumes can be irritating at times, and there is no real option to color things how you want.

    Disclaimer: Senran Kagura: Shinovi versus is a game meant to be taken as a massive joke and not to be confused with how you're supposed to treat women in real life. These are computer generated girls, and last I checked, you can't pay them to have sex with you in the front seat of a car, run them over, and take your money back. So if you have a problem with the bouncy curves of anime women then this game is not for you.    … Expand
  9. 0TheAtom0
    Feb 9, 2015
    9
    If you love the aesthetic, this is a 9. The only things keeping it away from a perfect score are performance issues (sporadic slight framerate drop, and long loading times).
    If you don't mind it, count it as a 7,5. Enjoyable characters, a load of content, and a good combat system will surely keep you hooked for a lot of hours.
    If you hate it, it'll be a 6. You MIGHT just want to try it    If you love the aesthetic, this is a 9. The only things keeping it away from a perfect score are performance issues (sporadic slight framerate drop, and long loading times).
    If you don't mind it, count it as a 7,5. Enjoyable characters, a load of content, and a good combat system will surely keep you hooked for a lot of hours.
    If you hate it, it'll be a 6. You MIGHT just want to try it out.

    Senran Kagura is a content-filled hack 'n' slash game with an immense amount of fanservice. Much has been said on this game already, so I'll simply explain why I gave the score I did.
    Shinovi Versus can be broken down in a couple of aspects, that will decide to what extent you will like this game or not.
    Easiest to notice is its sexy anime esthetic, which may be either a dealbreaker or -maker, depending on your own preference. If you don't like scantily clad females, don't play this. If you don't mind them, read on and you might like what you read. If you love it, I wonder why you haven't gotten this game yet. Seriously. There are a ton of customization options, and there is a touch-em-up system that allows you to lift skirts, either with your finger or by blowing into the microphone (no kidding), jiggle breasts, and strip down your character to their lingerie.
    It has a huge story, broken up into 4 schools, with each 5 chapters, that in turn consist of 5 missions, leaving you with a 100 main story missions, all accompanied by largely voice-acted visual novel style story sequences. Moreover, every character (5 per school plus 2 dlc characters) has its own (generally much more lighthearted than the main story) 5 mission story. 100 main story missions + (4 schools x 5 characters x 5 missions + 2 DLC x 5 missions) = 230 missions, if I am not mistaken.
    If you like the characters, enjoy the writing (which is surprisingly good for a fanservice-game), then you will have A LOT of stuff to do.
    The characters themselves are generally enjoyable, most of which can be put into one or another anime-cliché, but tend to show to be much more than just that (although some others may be stuck in one). I personally would have preferred a couple more less large-chested characters, but hey, I am not going to complain about boobs.
    The combat is awesome. You might hate the aestethics, but this is a good combat system. You'll quickly find yourself doing 100-hit combos with cancels, aerial raves and whatnot. It's easy to learn, but I must admit that the higher level missions can be pretty tough.
    The system, performance-wise, is a bit lacking. Sometimes there is a slight framerate drop (nothing that made it impossible to play for me), and loading times are longer than the average vita game has gotten you used to.    … Expand
  10. andrix10
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    all i wanted to say is that don't read the sjw reviews, just try the game the combat is really fun
    also this game is all about the fanservice, which is done really well
  11. Korth367
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    This game is (what almost every other over the top budget game tries to be but fails to do so) fun.
    Simple, Fast, Sexy. You get what you expect from this game.

    This game is literal god send.

    Thank you Jesus.
  12. blue-ninja
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    This game is surprised me with beautiful anime character, gameplay and graphics...and yes ripped clothes until n***d. If i can score this game, i give 10 (perfect) because this game is really crazy and awesome... two thumbs up
  13. NoiNorac
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Buy new.
    "It's a funny game that knows when and how to be serious, even grim, without making things maudlin."
    Translation is aces and the gameplay is WAY improved over the original 3DS game. The cast is loveable, showing real development, while also having more added to their stories that leaves the game feeling like a proper continuation of the first. Each school has its own    Buy new.
    "It's a funny game that knows when and how to be serious, even grim, without making things maudlin."

    Translation is aces and the gameplay is WAY improved over the original 3DS game. The cast is loveable, showing real development, while also having more added to their stories that leaves the game feeling like a proper continuation of the first. Each school has its own philosophical theme that makes you understand the multiple attitudes at play in the narrative.
    And yes, the boobies are still hilariously jiggly. It's a funny game that knows when and how to be serious, even grim, without making things maudlin. Very well done game, great translation execution, and surely is worth the full price.    … Expand
  14. SwitSwat
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    As a sequel to Burst, it's a great story expansion. Gameplaywise, there is much more liberty, being a 3D brawler and not a simple side-scrolling hack n slash. That said, the camera is a bit wonky, but it's still a lot fun. The challenge in this game has been upped significantly as well, which makes for a more challenging experience overall.
  15. SenderOfSin
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    Senran Kagura is a great 3D fighting game with lots of yummy fan service. If I were to compare it to anything it would be a mix of a Naruto game and a Dynasty Warriors game. The controls are pretty solid and the camera isn't too clumsy especially if you lock onto enemies. The AI can become difficult at times, but you usually just need to find the right combo to take them down then you'reSenran Kagura is a great 3D fighting game with lots of yummy fan service. If I were to compare it to anything it would be a mix of a Naruto game and a Dynasty Warriors game. The controls are pretty solid and the camera isn't too clumsy especially if you lock onto enemies. The AI can become difficult at times, but you usually just need to find the right combo to take them down then you're good. The story consists mainly of character development which it does well. Customization options are HUGE. There are hundreds of missions and plenty of dialogue. In conclusion this is an awesome game with lots of game play to go through(So long as you don't mind fan service). There's even 4 player multiplayer!… Expand
  16. BJBlasco
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    Girls girls girls! I'm definitely buying a Vita for this game I have borrowed some games from a friend and its a fun beat em up a lot of people in game reviews in journalism are too uptight to see merit and some users think the same i fear.
  17. Dartek
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    ok, I buy this for the fan service, but at the end, the game is really fun, you have here a hyrule warriors type of game, lot of characters with their own story, also you have different ways to play and to watch the girls.

    Combos, lot of enemies, and a complex level to beat but easy to control it. A must have for the PS Vita if you like this type of games, but if you don't like tons of    ok, I buy this for the fan service, but at the end, the game is really fun, you have here a hyrule warriors type of game, lot of characters with their own story, also you have different ways to play and to watch the girls.

    Combos, lot of enemies, and a complex level to beat but easy to control it. A must have for the PS Vita if you like this type of games, but if you don't like tons of fan service, look for something else.    … Expand
  18. Here4aMoment
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    The Playstation Lifestyle review should be completely disregarded. It's heavily biased against the game and the very first line alone is racist towards Japanese people. The reviewer does not like this kind of genre and they gave it a low rating because of it. There really is a good game here it just happens to have light fanservice too. All of the fanservice is tongue-in-cheek, it's notThe Playstation Lifestyle review should be completely disregarded. It's heavily biased against the game and the very first line alone is racist towards Japanese people. The reviewer does not like this kind of genre and they gave it a low rating because of it. There really is a good game here it just happens to have light fanservice too. All of the fanservice is tongue-in-cheek, it's not meant to be taken seriously, it's supposed to be funny. The fanservice isn't even that shocking and nothing about it should be seen as offensive-- more than likely you'll start skipping those scenes just because you want to get back into the action as well as the really well written story. There really is a heart behind all that cleavage, you just have to allow yourself to relax and have fun.… Expand
  19. rvillodres
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    An awesome hack and slash game with an all female cast. Also check each characters background story they are way more compelling than most other stories there ever made. Also the girls are so sexy!
  20. JoshRD
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    Como todo Hack & Slash se me hace bastante entretenido, lleva la introducción de nuevos personajes a la trama mientras vas arrasando con oleadas de enemigos y disfrutas de la buena vista.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. DarkStation
    Nov 6, 2014
    60
    Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus brought a lot of change to the series by integrating a 3D world into the experience. Many of the old problems that were previously seen in Burst are still present however, including things like repetition and performance issues.
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  2. The Vita Lounge
    Oct 31, 2014
    88
    With a great combat system, tons of customization options, some great characters and a few hundred missions to go through, Shinovi Versus is a must have for anyone who enjoys great combat - as long as they're not overly sensitive to fanservice or sex jokes.
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  3. DarkZero
    Oct 30, 2014
    60
    In the end, Senran Kagura is a pretty face with a passable personality, but not quite the perfect balance to lure in people who aren’t completely enthused with the former. If the game spent a little less time pandering to its demographic while adding some variety to the gameplay, it could have gathered a few extra gamers looking for a guilty pleasure.
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