Review: SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal (PlayStation 4)
Experience the original SENRAN KAGURA Burst, the beginning of the world’s best-loved buxom battle series, like never before! Tackle the classic ninja brawler from a whole new perspective in gorgeous, fluid HD, with new features and mechanics throughout!
Pros:
- Anime graphics.
- 12.26GB Download size.
- Two stories and you choose which one to do first-
- Ultimate shadows- Designed for newcomers.
- Burst- Different story told from the evil Shinobi point of view.
- Platinum trophy.
- Japanese voice works.
- Three difficulties- Easy/normal/hard.
- Dialogue speed- Auto click or skip.
- Can invert controls.
- Tutorial missions.
- Hack and slash arena brawler style gameplay.
- Flashy combat.
- Very easy to get into.
- Button mashers still get a sense of progress.
- Items in breakable boxes.
- Moves- Aerial rave (air combo) and limit break (repel). You fill your Ninja bar by playing then transform into a new outfit and have all new attacks and abilities.
- End of level rank and performance.
- Ninja room- your main hub and here you can select missions, Dressing room where you can dress up your characters from unlocked gear, Library, Shop, School select, Records and settings.
- Frantic mode- Start with high power but low damage and you have next to no clothing.
- Earn EXP and level up.
- 20 characters as new people have been added for the remaster.
- The gameplay has evolved into a 3D free form level design.
Cons:
- In-app purchases.
- No NSFW filters or options.
- Opening level has no guidance or help.
- Button Masher.
- Few instances of slowdown and screen tearing.
- Story mode turns into a repetitive slog unless you are invested in the story.
