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[Zonic]

$40 is my guess, was there a difference in price between the vita digital version and retail version of shinovi versus?

Digital was $40, retail was $50 (physical game + art/strategy book + 37-track OST).

 

[Akibared]

I need that mouse pad I hope NA gets that edition

 

[Immaculate]

Digital was $40, retail was $50 (physical game + art/strategy book + 37-track OST).

yeah im gonna go with $30 digital and $40 retail then. hopefully xseed delivers on that

 

[Ventara]

So are we (NA) getting that Shinobi Collector's Edition? I want that lifepad.

 

[Snkfanatic]

I need that mouse pad I hope NA gets that edition

So are we (NA) getting that Shinobi Collector's Edition? I want that lifepad.

I don't think we will be, sounds like we only get a regular one or one that comes with the OST >.>

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

Europe is getting a wicked CE.
So jealous.

I imported the Nyuu Nyuu DX edition awhile back so this takes some of the sting out at least.

 

[Ventara]

I don't think we will be, sounds like we only get a regular one or one that comes with the OST >.>

Awww. I mean, I'll still buy it, but this was the excuse I needed to finally own a booby mousepad. Ah, whatever. At least we get a nice physical edition this time.

 

[-Horizon-]

Is it u-

Is the US edition up for pre-order yet?

Nope, not yet.

AGHHHH

 

[Corgi]

so... because of this thread, I went down a deep rabbithole of amazon searching for breast mousepads.

my suggested item list is forever tarnished

 

[-Horizon-]

so... because of this thread, I went down a deep rabbithole of amazon searching for breast mousepads.

my suggested item list is forever tarnished

Don't ask me why but I...accidentally looked up hug pillows a while back. Yeah :T

 

[Producer]

god damn NA got the shaft with CE's

still getting it day 1

 

[ActuallyHulk]

Xseed is really hitting it out of the park for me.

 

[Corgi]

Don't ask me why but I...accidentally looked up hug pillows a while back. Yeah :T

damn it now I amazoned me some dakimakuras.


These prices... are affordable...

 

[TomcatTheLion]

Will buy the hell out of the Double D edition as soon as it becomes available (hopefully on Amazon).

 

[LiK]

XSEED is pimping the announcement now. no preorders are up yet tho.

 

[ColetteBrunel]

I messaged the xseed facebook page asking if there was anyway they would bring over the EU limited editions and I received this as a reply

"Wish we could, XXXXXX, but NA and PAL are two very different markets and our distribution strategies are very different too, so afraid the one "Double D" edition is all we can do in NA for SK2's release."

 

[Nightcrown]

So again EU gets the better deal....guess I won't be buying Day 1 then. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy that NA is getting a physical release but I don't believe is fair giving EU a bunch of LE while we get nothing. I wouldn't mind if this was on Vita cause then I and many other people can import to our hearts desire but this is 3DS we are talking about.

 

[Snkfanatic]

So again EU gets the better deal....guess I won't be buying Day 1 then. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy that NA is getting a physical release but I don't believe is fair giving EU a bunch of LE while we get nothing. I wouldn't mind if this was on Vita cause then I and many other people can import to our hearts desire but this is 3DS we are talking about.

I might be wrong but didn't the exact opposite happen for Europe for Versus? We got a LE and it was only digital for them.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Havent bought the one on Vita yet because they shipped like 5 copies to my country, I saw the special edition the other day, but it was 85$ , so I passed.

But this on 3ds means day one, because I can just buy it digital because SD cards.

 

[Nightcrown]

I might be wrong but didn't the exact opposite happen for Europe for Versus? We got a LE and it was only digital for them.

Yeah, but people that wanted the Versus LE could have imported while we can't because the 3DS is region locked.

 

[Gradon]

I am still sour Shinovi didn't get a physical version.
I will get this when I eventually get Shinovi Versus.

 

[Kapi96]

Europe getting extras? Brilliant!

 

[Eolz]

Yeah, Europe never got the better deal for the Vita games...

 

[-Horizon-]

damn it now I amazoned me some dakimakuras.


These prices... are affordable...

There's no going back.

I messaged the xseed facebook page asking if there was anyway they would bring over the EU limited editions and I received this as a reply

"Wish we could, XXXXXX, but NA and PAL are two very different markets and our distribution strategies are very different too, so afraid the one "Double D" edition is all we can do in NA for SK2's release."

The dream is dead.

 

[pixxxelz]

How's the combat in this game is it better or worse than shinovi versus?
I'm thinking about buying it to support this series but I don't have a 3ds anymore so if I do get it I have to shell out an extra 200+$ for a new 3ds..

 

[Tempy]

Is that cover and Mouse Pad final art? Almost looks placeholdery.

 

[Koppai]

Day 1 tits n ass! (Im homo lol) love these games

 

[shadow2810]

How's the combat in this game is it better or worse than shinovi versus?
I'm thinking about buying it to support this series but I don't have a 3ds anymore so if I do get it I have to shell out an extra 200+$ for a new 3ds..

Can't say anything about this game but for the first one on 3ds, the combat is much better than versus.

 

[GayForMaster]

Nice... just wish I didn't import it but at least it was heavily discounted when I did.

Where can I pre-order the US version?

 

[SliceSabre]

I'm on pins and needles waiting till I can pre-order the US one.

 

[Yasumi]

How's the combat in this game is it better or worse than shinovi versus?
I'm thinking about buying it to support this series but I don't have a 3ds anymore so if I do get it I have to shell out an extra 200+$ for a new 3ds..

There's some discussion in the stream thread and the lttp thread for the JP version.

IMO, the combat's definitely more rich and layered than SKB, but it didn't feel as much fun as SV. The camera in SK2 is quite bad, and since it's not behind your back for regular stages, it's very easy to miss your specials. Chasing wasn't as much fun either, since they're much less dynamic and harder to pull off. I also miss the more cinematic specials, which only happen when you use a teamup attack.

Characters now have multiple stances, like Mirai having three different gun types, Hikage being able to go into her purple glow snakey mode, or Katsuragi being able to float on wind wheels. It makes everybody feel a little more unique. Boss battles are also a major step up for the series, really enjoyed them.

Feel free to ask if there's anything else you might want to know.

Can't say anything about this game but for the first one on 3ds, the combat is much better than versus.

Good god, no it's not.

 

[Snkfanatic]

Nice... just wish I didn't import it but at least it was heavily discounted when I did.

Where can I pre-order the US version?

It's up on Gamestop now

http://www.gamestop.com/nintendo-3ds/games/senran-kagura-2-deep-crimson/120812?loc=b2g1_title&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=je6NUbpObpQ-Dbv7JC7n_W_QZuqPkpfqEg

 

[Zonic]

Yikes, $50? That's $20 more than the original. Heck, SV at least had a book as well & it was only $10 more than digital.

 

[Puruzi]

There's some discussion in the stream thread and the lttp thread for the JP version.

IMO, the combat's definitely more rich and layered than SKB, but it didn't feel as much fun as SV. The camera in SK2 is quite bad, and since it's not behind your back for regular stages, it's very easy to miss your specials. Chasing wasn't as much fun either, since they're much less dynamic and harder to pull off. I also miss the more cinematic specials, which only happen when you use a teamup attack.

Characters now have multiple stances, like Mirai having three different gun types, Hikage being able to go into her purple glow snakey mode, or Katsuragi being able to float on wind wheels. It makes everybody feel a little more unique. Boss battles are also a major step up for the series, really enjoyed them.

Feel free to ask if there's anything else you might want to know.

Good god, no it's not.

It is if you like beatemups more than musou games.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

Yikes, $50? That's $20 more than the original. Heck, SV at least had a book as well & it was only $10 more than digital.

They want some of that Atlus tax.

 

[Yasumi]

It is if you like beatemups more than musou games.

SV isn't a musou.

 

[Puruzi]

SV isn't a musou.

Gameplay is similar to musou games imo.

 

[Shizuka]

XSEED did it before with Shinovi Versus, because it's supposed to be a one-off limited print.

 

[Hyperfludd]

Do XSEED games get stocked at Best Buy? Wonder if waiting to use GCU would be viable.

 

[NoirVisage]

I never see screenshots of actual gameplay in threads for these kinds of games -__-

 

[shadow2810]

Good god, no it's not.

Bad points:
- awful camera
- bad AI (stages prior to boss are just there to waste your time, they provide no challenge even if you are in Frantic mode)
- Boss battle is okay (especially in the Final Battle). But once you get to level 10 or so, it's getting really easy and repetitive. Hell when I was doing the extra story, I kept running around avoiding the boss just to read all the text without ending the fight in 5 seconds.
- some of combo attacks don't translate well to 3D environments, also they remove air Ninja Art for whatever reasons

Good points:
+ better graphic
+ more characters to play as
+ Yumi

Unfortunately these good points I found weren't for combat.

 

[pixxxelz]

There's some discussion in the stream thread and the lttp thread for the JP version.

IMO, the combat's definitely more rich and layered than SKB, but it didn't feel as much fun as SV. The camera in SK2 is quite bad, and since it's not behind your back for regular stages, it's very easy to miss your specials. Chasing wasn't as much fun either, since they're much less dynamic and harder to pull off. I also miss the more cinematic specials, which only happen when you use a teamup attack.

Characters now have multiple stances, like Mirai having three different gun types, Hikage being able to go into her purple glow snakey mode, or Katsuragi being able to float on wind wheels. It makes everybody feel a little more unique. Boss battles are also a major step up for the series, really enjoyed them.

Feel free to ask if there's anything else you might want to know.

Well, that sounds pretty good actually except for the camera of course, but then again the camera wasn't that great on SV either.

I thought this game was 2d(2.5d?) not 3d like shinovi versus though?

 

[Corgi]

do we know if its a gamestop exclusive?

 

[Yasumi]

Well, that sounds pretty good actually except for the camera of course, but then again the camera wasn't that great on SV either.

I thought this game was 2d(2.5d?) not 3d like shinovi versus though?

It's more like Shinovi Versus with a fixed camera and smaller areas. There are a few specific larger environments where it's pretty much the same perspective as SV, like the Youma boss fights.

 

[Blackstarhat]

Yikes, $50? That's $20 more than the original. Heck, SV at least had a book as well & it was only $10 more than digital.

Thats more that what i paid to import it.

 

[chrono01]

Here's hoping a Canadian site offers pre-orders soon...

Also, incredible news.

 

[pixxxelz]

Thats more that what i paid to import it.

Just did a quick search on amazon and I found the Shinku Nyuu Nyuu whatever pack for 37$ with free shipping,I'm so tempted to buy it just for those figures. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I5FPQT2/?tag=neogaf0e-20

It's more like Shinovi Versus with a fixed camera and smaller areas. There are a few specific larger environments where it's pretty much the same perspective as SV, like the Youma boss fights.

Ah I see how that may be a pain then, I think I'm gonna buy it though hopefully I'll find a good deal on a 3ds by then.
Thanks

 

[-Horizon-]

Still contemplating whether to just get the EU collector's edition and be flooded by life and hometown but be unable to play the game or to just wait for the US version :/

Is the Double D version just the Happy Boobs version europe is getting? Or is it less?

 

[Zonic]

Double D version in US is just the 2-disc OST.

 

[GuardianE]

Bad points:
- awful camera
- bad AI (stages prior to boss are just there to waste your time, they provide no challenge even if you are in Frantic mode)
- Boss battle is okay (especially in the Final Battle). But once you get to level 10 or so, it's getting really easy and repetitive. Hell when I was doing the extra story, I kept running around avoiding the boss just to read all the text without ending the fight in 5 seconds.
- some of combo attacks don't translate well to 3D environments, also they remove air Ninja Art for whatever reasons

Good points:
+ better graphic
+ more characters to play as
+ Yumi

Unfortunately these good points I found weren't for combat.

You're forgetting the parries, blocking, cancels, framerate, overall responsiveness. The combat in Shinovi Versus is actually far deeper than that of Senran Kagura Burst by default just for the inclusion of these things alone. The removal of air supers, while unfortunate, does nothing to actually water down the actual gameplay. Whether or not Senran Kagura 2 changes things is another story entirely.

I absolutely never had an issue with the camera in Shinovi Versus. People who say this usually never played Ninja Gaiden or other action games in the past that required recentering. As long as you liberally tap the recenter button, it's not a problem.

I can totally understand preferring a 2D plane and you enjoying it more, but there's no way that the combat in Burst is somehow better than the combat in Shinovi Versus.