Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
- Developers: Tamsoft
- Publishers: CyberFront, Marvelous AQL, Marvelous AQL Europe, XSEED Games
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson: A Shinobi’s Revenge
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson is a 3D side-scrolling action game developed by Tamsoft and published by Marvelous for the Nintendo 3DS. It is the sequel to Senran Kagura Burst and was released in Japan in September 2014, and in North America and Europe in March 2015.
The game follows the story of the shinobi girls of the Hanzo National Academy as they investigate a series of mysterious attacks on their school. The girls soon discover that the attacks are being carried out by a group of rogue ninja known as the Crimson Squad, who are led by the enigmatic Homura.
Gameplay in Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson is similar to that of its predecessor, with players controlling one of four characters (Asuka, Homura, Yumi, or Miyabi) as they fight their way through hordes of enemies. New to the game is the pair battle system, which allows players to team up with a second character to fight alongside them. Pair battles can be used to perform powerful combination attacks and to revive each other if one of the characters is defeated.
In addition to the main story mode, Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson also features a number of side missions and challenges. These missions can be used to earn experience points and items, which can be used to upgrade the characters’ skills and abilities. The game also features a robust customization system, which allows players to change the characters’ outfits, accessories, and hair color.
One of the most unique features of Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson is its augmented reality functionality. This feature allows players to pose the characters against a real-life background in a variety of poses. The poses can then be shared with other players online.
Characters
There are four playable characters in Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson:
- Asuka: The leader of the Hanzo National Academy’s Hebijo Clandestine Girls’ Academy. She is a skilled swordswoman and is known for her fiery personality.
- Homura: The leader of the Crimson Squad. She is a mysterious and powerful ninja who is driven by a desire for revenge.
- Yumi: A member of the Hanzo National Academy’s Gessen Girls’ Academy. She is a skilled archer and is known for her cool and collected demeanor.
- Miyabi: A member of the Hanzo National Academy’s Hattori Girls’ Academy. She is a skilled kunoichi and is known for her agility and stealth.
Gameplay
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson is a 3D side-scrolling action game in which players control one of four characters as they fight their way through hordes of enemies. The game features a variety of attacks, including melee combos, ranged attacks, and special moves. Players can also team up with a second character to perform powerful combination attacks.
New to Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson is the pair battle system. This system allows players to team up with a second character to fight alongside them. Pair battles can be used to perform powerful combination attacks and to revive each other if one of the characters is defeated.
In addition to the main story mode, Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson also features a number of side missions and challenges. These missions can be used to earn experience points and items, which can be used to upgrade the characters’ skills and abilities. The game also features a robust customization system, which allows players to change the characters’ outfits, accessories, and hair color.
Reception
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its fast-paced combat, charming characters, and robust customization system. However, some critics found the game’s story to be lacking and its fan service to be excessive.
Overall, Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson is a solid action game with a unique pair battle system and a robust customization system. Fans of the series will likely enjoy this sequel, but newcomers may be put off by the game’s fan service.
Score
8.5/10
Review Score
8.5/10
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