Senran Kagura: Estival Versus

Tamsoft

Rank: #7 / 9
Released: 2015
Studio: Tamsoft
Genre: action game

At a glance

Senran Kagura: Estival Versus is an action game about rival shinobi schools drawn into a parallel dimension resembling a summer island. The story centers on young fighters confronting departed loved ones and competing in a contest of strength and wits, with the winning school promised knowledge of shinobi lore and a chance to lay those souls to rest. Tamsoft developed the game, which is listed for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation Vita; Steam lists Windows and a Mar 17, 2017 release date. Its Steam features include single-player and multiplayer, full controller support, Steam Cloud, achievements, Trading Cards, and Family Sharing. The game is also listed with an action genre and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc., and Marvelous. The island setting frames questions about whether the hosts can be trusted and how the rival schools will approach the contest, giving the fighting a story built around loss, rivalry, and a strange gathering.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for an action game with rival shinobi schools, a parallel-world island setting, and a story about loss and competition. Its listed multiplayer and single-player modes support either play style.

What is good

Single-player and multiplayer listed
Full controller support
Steam Cloud support
Set among four rival shinobi schools

What to know first

Steam platform listing specifies Windows
Also listed for PlayStation Vita

Verdict

Estival Versus pairs action with a story about rival schools and reunion with lost loved ones. Its listed modes and controller support provide several ways to engage with its fights.