Neptunia × Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars (known as Senran Nin Nin Ninja Taisen Neptune: Shoujo-tachi no Kyouen or 閃乱忍忍忍者大戦ネプテューヌ -少女たちの響艶- in Japan) is a crossover game between the Senran Kagura and Hyperdimension Neptunia franchises for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam.
When translated, the Japanese title reads Senran Nin Nin Ninja Great War Neptunia: The Girls’ Shine.
Gameplay[]
The gameplay contains somewhat of the previous Senran Kagura games', only that the gameplay is a little more slower and there is no Aerial Rave mechanic in it. However, players can perform Ninja Arts just like in the previous games, but costs Stamina rather than Ninja Art Scrolls. The players are introduced that they can now use ranged attacks with either kunais or shurikens, which is a first in a Senran Kagura game, apart from the bombshells in Estival Versus.
The gameplay also includes a pairing system, just like Deep Crimson and Action Unleashed, where the player can switch between two characters at anytime in the mission. The game doesn't allow the player to play as only one character in a mission, but completing them with two characters will give beneficial rewards for both of them.
A minigame is also present in Neptunia × Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars that focuses on balancing on a peach with the controller's motion controls. Completing this minigame will power up the character (that was used in said minigame) for battle and combat temporarily. Uppening the difficulty will make the powerups more powerful, but makes balancing on the peach much more difficult.
Game's Description[]
When Two Become One – The two warring nations from the Neptunia and Senran Kagura series have now joined forces in one action-packed RPG! Choose from 10 possible characters, including two new characters: Yūki and Goh, and pick two characters to set forth on your adventure. Swiftly switch between your two chosen characters in battle!
The Art of the Ninja – Each character possess a unique set of skills, known as Ninja Art Skills. Chain your Ninja Art Skills to leave your enemies in the dust. Ninjas and shinobi are also equipped with projectiles that can inflict physical damage or temporary status ailments to slow down foes.
Stay Stylin’ with Spirit Gems – Collect Spirit Gems for helpful stat boosts! Legend says arranging them in certain combinations can add even bigger boosts...
Are You a True Ninja Warrior? – The Peaches & Cream Meditation mini-game allows players to test their balance with the PlayStation 4 motion controller. Successfully filling the Peach Gauge gives extra stat boosts in battle! Plus, test your might with the post-game content, Yomi-Training! Expert ninjas and shinobi can play through eight different trials, each set with difficult restrictions!
Story[]
(EN) Gamninjustri, a place where all manner of ninjas gather...
As the struggle for control increased between the Daimyos of the nations, tensions rose between the two great nations, each of which was home to one of the major schools of martial arts.
The Compa Style which has mastered the Ninja Arts based on the Command Technique. The Honeypa Style which has mastered the Ninja Arts rooted in the Action Technique. The two camps were stuck in a ruthless competition of skill in order to achieve hegemony, but as they fought on, a mysterious army of mechanical ninjas made their assault.
The mechanical ninja army overran the smaller nations in an instant, and its leader, Yoh Gamer, made an announcement to the world.
The "Super NINJA War" to decide the world's strongest school is about to begin!
(JP) Phantom Dream Ninja World, where all ninjas gather...
As the national struggle of the daimyo of each country intensifies, Two great powers with two major ninja schools were scattering sparks.
"Soul Wave Style" that masters Ninjutsu by "Command Technique". "Blade Jin Ryu" is a master of Ninjutsu by "Reflex Technique". Both camps were competing to seize the hegemony. Suddenly, a mysterious mechanical ninja corps that manipulates the "shooting technique" attacks there.
The Machine Ninja Corps quickly overruns a small country, Its head, "Yo Geima," was declared to the world.
The start of the "Super NINJA War" will decide the strongest school in the world!
World Setting[]
Gamninjustri
A warring world full of powerful rivals, where several nations, large and small, compete with one another for supremacy.
Native yokai have also been known to roam in the wilderness in these nations.
Each nation deploys ninjas onto the battlefield as its main fighting force.
The Two Great Nations
There are two great powers within Gamninjustri.
The allied nations known as Heartland which is home to the Compa Style Ninjas.
The great nation called Marveland which is home to the Honeypa Style Shinobi.
Characters[]
According to the story, Neptunia × Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars' roster focuses on dividing it into four factions, in which three of them are playable.
Marveland (Honeypa Style Shinobi)[]
- Asuka
- Japanese Voice Actor: Hitomi Harada
One of the 4 Honeypa Shinobi.
Her bright personality lets her get along with everyone.
She'd rather train and swap skills than fight.
She uses Shinobi Transformation to fight, donning her ninja outfit to strengthen her physical abilities.
- Homura
- Japanese Voice Actor: Eri Kitamura
One of the 4 Honeypa Shinobi.
She has a straightforward personality, compassionate and caring of her friends.
She seeks strength for herself, and loves to fight with other strong people.
She uses Shinobi Transformation to fight, donning her ninja outfit to strengthen her physical abilities.
One of the 4 Honeypa Shinobi.
She has a strong sense of justice, and a serious personality.
She's strict with herself and others, and sometimes doesn't understand jokes.
She uses Shinobi Transformation to fight, donning her ninja outfit to strengthen her physical abilities.
- Miyabi
- Japanese Voice Actor: Hiromi Hirata
One of the 4 Honeypa Shinobi.
She has great foresight, and the ability to make decisions with ease.
She has a strong sense of duty, and faithfully carries out all missions.
She uses Shinobi Transformation to fight, donning her ninja outfit to strengthen her physical abilities.
Heartland (Compa Style Ninjas)[]
- Neptune
- Japanese Voice Actor: Rie Tanaka
One of the 4 Ninja Goddesses.
She's bright and energetic, and isn't the best with serious environments.
Perhaps it's because of this that she goofs off and says (meta) comments no one quite understands.
The combat-specialized form Neptune transforms into using the secret art, Transformation Command.
She is called such because of her purple-based ninja outfit, "Cross."
Her personality becomes more mature and calm, but her air-headed nature is still apparent in the things she says and does.
- Noire
- Japanese Voice Actor: Asami Imai
One of the 4 Ninja Goddesses.
Though caring for her friends, she finds it hard to be honest with her feelings, and she occasionally says some harsh things.
The combat-specialized form Noire transforms into using the secret art, Transformation Command.
She is called such because of her black-based ninja outfit, "Cross."
Her personality becomes a bit more aggressive and confident post-transformation.
- Blanc
- Japanese Voice Actor: Kana Asumi
One of the 4 Ninja Goddesses.
She's quiet and prudent.
She often thinks before she acts.
The combat-specialized form Blanc transforms into using the secret art, Transformation Command.
She is called such because of her white-based ninja outfit, "Cross."
Her personality becomes blunt and her words are violent post-transformation.
- Vert
- Japanese Voice Actor: Rina Satou
One of the 4 Ninja Goddesses.
She is a soft-spoken older sister type, able to do anything easily and flawlessly.
She obsesses over things she likes.
The combat-specialized form Vert transforms into using the secret art, Transformation Command.
She is called such because of her green-based ninja outfit, "Cross."
She becomes a cool older-sister type, and is ruthless to those who oppose her.
A shrine maiden of the Kumotsu Shrine within Heartland.
She's caring and dependable. She often is seen alongside Compa.
- Compa
- Voiced by: Kanako Sakai
A medical ninja and the face of the Compa Style.
She's air-headed and goes at her own pace.
She also has a dependable side to her, and has the wonderful ability to unite Neptune and the others.
- Histoire
- Voiced by: Mika Kanai
The daimyo of Heartland.
She holds a vast amount of knowledge, and can search for anything.
However, it will take three days to investigate.
Virtue Nation (Virtua Style Ninjas)/Mysterious Ninja[]
A ninja serving under Princess Aaru.
She's always positive and calm, but she loses her cool when it comes the Princess.
She grew up as a companion to the Princess since childhood, so they're as close as sisters.
- Goh the Crow
- Japanese Voice Actor: Toa Yukinari
Affiliation and School: Unknown
A mysterious black-clothed ninja who lost her memories.
She only remembers her name.
Possibly to find clues to her identity, she attacks any strong ninja she sees without hesitation.
Her catchphrase is "Be punished."
She is also a guest character from the Shinobido Series.
- Princess Aaru
- Voiced by: Kino Hina
The princess of Virtue Nation.
She has inherited the blood of the legendary shrine maiden, and is able to use its power of Vision to project images to distant locations.
Steeme Legion (Headshot Style Ninjas)[]
- Yoh Gamer
- Voiced by: Chiwa Saito
NINJA master of the Steeme Legion.
She boasts being the strongest user of the Headshot Style, and is the one who began the Super Ninja War with each nation of Gamninjustri.
- Tetsuko
- Voiced by: Azumi Waki
Commander of the Steeme Legion.
She leads the Steeme Legion along with Yoh, but unlike her she dislikes conflict.
- Dayuu Youtsubo
- Voiced by: Hideki Kojima
He was once the head of the Virtua Style.
He had feelings for Princess Aaru, but because of his excessive actions, he was banished from Virtue Nation.
- Steamax
- Voiced by: Ichitaro Ai
An assassin of the Steeme Legion.
He has a servant-master relationship with Affimojas, in whom he shares a kindred spirit.
His school focuses on the Path of the Busty Blonde.
- Affimojas
- Voiced by: Hitoshi Bifu
The Steeme Legion's marketing officer and treasurer.
Affimojas is in charge of earning money, while Steamax is in charge of doing the actual work.
Trailers[]
Websites[]
Neptunia X Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars Official Website (JP)
Neptunia X Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars Official Website (EN)
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