Senran Kagura: Estival Versus

What it is

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.

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Who it suits

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.

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.