Summary

Release Year: 2013
Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita
Developers: Tamsoft
Publishers: Marvelous AQL, Marvelous AQL Europe, XSEED Games

Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus – A whirlwind of ninja action and fan service

Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus is a 3D beat ’em up game developed by Marvelous and Tamsoft and published by XSEED Games. It was released for the PlayStation Vita in Japan in February 2013 and in North America and Europe in October 2013. It is the third game in the Senran Kagura series, and is the sequel to Senran Kagura Burst.

The game revolves around three female ninja groups from dueling shinobi schools: Hanzō National Academy, Hebijo Clandestine Girls’ Academy, and Gessen Girls’ Private School. The single-player mode of the game has a roster of 20 characters, 10 from the original game, and 10 new ones. The new playable characters are from the story’s Gessen Girls’ Private School and the Hebijo Clandestine Girls’ Academy.

The gameplay of Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus is similar to that of its predecessor, Senran Kagura Burst. Players control one of the 20 playable characters and battle through hordes of enemies in a variety of missions. The game’s combat system is fast-paced and combo-heavy, and players can use a variety of light and heavy attacks, as well as special moves, to defeat their opponents.

One of the unique features of Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus is its “Shinobi Transformation” system. When a character’s health is low, they can activate their Shinobi Transformation, which gives them a temporary boost in power and speed. Shinobi Transformations also change the character’s appearance, giving them new costumes and weapons.

Another unique feature of Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus is its “Secret Ninja Art” system. Secret Ninja Arts are powerful special moves that can be used to devastate opponents. Each character has their own unique Secret Ninja Art, and players can unlock new Secret Ninja Arts by completing certain missions.

In addition to its single-player mode, Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus also features a variety of multiplayer modes. These modes allow players to team up with friends or compete against each other in a variety of different game types.

Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its fast-paced combat, large roster of characters, and unique features. It was also a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.

Gameplay

Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus is a 3D beat ’em up game in which players control one of 20 playable characters and battle through hordes of enemies in a variety of missions. The game’s combat system is fast-paced and combo-heavy, and players can use a variety of light and heavy attacks, as well as special moves, to defeat their opponents.

Characters

Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus features a roster of 20 playable characters, 10 from the original game, and 10 new ones. The new playable characters are from the story’s Gessen Girls’ Private School and the Hebijo Clandestine Girls’ Academy.

The following is a list of the playable characters in Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus:

Hanzō National Academy
- Asuka
- Ikaruga
- Katsuragi
- Miyabi
- Yagyū
Hebijo Clandestine Girls’ Academy
- Homura
- Hikage
- Murasaki
- Ryōbi
- Yumi
Gessen Girls’ Private School
- Haruka
- Imu
- Murakumo
- Shiki
- Shinra

Story

The story of Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus takes place after the events of Senran Kagura Burst. The three rival shinobi schools, Hanzō National Academy, Hebijo Clandestine Girls’ Academy, and Gessen Girls’ Private School, are once again at odds.

The story begins when Hanzō National Academy is attacked by a mysterious group of ninjas. The Hebijo Clandestine Girls’ Academy and the Gessen Girls’ Private School come to Hanzō’s aid, and the three schools form an alliance to defeat the common enemy.

As the three schools investigate the attacks, they discover that a powerful artifact known as the “Crimson Stone” is at the center of the conflict. The Crimson Stone is said to grant its user ultimate power, and the three schools are determined to obtain it for themselves.

The story of Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus is told through a series of visual novel-style cutscenes. The cutscenes are fully voiced in Japanese, and they feature a variety of branching dialogue options. The player’s choices in the cutscenes can affect the story’s outcome.

Reception

The game received positive reviews from critics. IGN praised the game’s combat system, calling it “one of the most satisfying and fun beat ’em up systems in recent memory.” GameSpot also praised the game’s combat, calling it “fast, fluid, and incredibly satisfying.”

The game was also a commercial success. It sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, making it the best-selling game in the Senran Kagura series.

Legacy

Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus is considered to be one of the best beat ’em up games on the PlayStation Vita. The game’s fast-paced combat, large roster of characters, and unique features have made it a fan favorite.

The game has also been praised for its positive portrayal of female characters. The game’s female characters are strong, independent, and sexually confident. This has made the game popular with