Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus

Tamsoft

Rank: #9 / 9
Released: 2013
Studio: Tamsoft
Genre: action game

At a glance

Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus is an action game from Tamsoft, set amid rival shinobi schools and their competing squads. It follows the events of Senran Kagura Burst: Hanzō National Academy faces its old enemies, the Homura Crimson Squad, as well as students from Gessen Girls’ Academy. A new Hebijo class also enters the struggle, opposing all three established factions. Players choose a school and follow its story through a shinobi battle royale, with themes of rivalry, tragedy and heroism, alongside suggestive character depictions. On Steam, the game offers single-player and multiplayer, full controller support, achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. It is available for Windows. The game was developed by Tamsoft and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. and Marvelous. Its Steam release date is June 1, 2016.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a school-based action brawler with multiple rival factions and character stories. Steam features include multiplayer and full controller support.

What is good

Several rival shinobi factions shape the story.
Includes single-player and multiplayer.
Full controller support is listed.
Steam Cloud and Family Sharing are supported.

What to know first

Listed platform is Windows only.
Suggestive depictions accompany the action.

Verdict

Shinovi Versus combines school rivalries and character-focused stories with action combat. Its listed multiplayer and controller support may appeal to players who want to play beyond a solo campaign.