Senran Kagura Burst (3DS) (2024)

Review Senran Kagura Burst (3DS eShop)

Fit to Burst

Fresh from the friendly fields of Rune Factory 4, XSEED returns with another, decidedly more deadly offering from the Land of the Rising Sun in Senran Kagura Burst. Taking its gameplay inspiration from classic side-scrolling beat-'em-ups, and its over-the-top, undergarment-filled style from anime and manga, this is a fun, frenzied...

• Mon 25th Nov 2013
• 3DS eShop
• Reviews
• XSEED

Random Senran Kagura Was Almost Named 'Ninjugs' Here In The West

"better judgment sliced through and prevailed"

Senran Kagura by Marvelous might not be the most well-known series here in the west, but it is beginning to get more exposure. Most recently, the localisation team at XSEED Games helped release Senran Kagura: Peach Ball on the Nintendo Switch. Once again, this game starred the usual group of female...

• Sun 8th Dec 2019
• Random
• Senran Kagura
• XSEED
• Marvelous
• Nintendo Switch

News There'll Be More Senran Kagura Bursting Onto the Scene in 2016

Will you be tempted to see what the fuss is about?

It's quite an understatement to say that the Senran Kagura series is controversial. While it could be argued that the actual gameplay is pretty solid, taking one look at the box art is enough to see what really gets copies flying off shelves. On one side, there are the people who appreciate it for...

• Wed 30th Dec 2015
• Senran Kagura
• 3DS

News XSEED May Bring Physical Copies of Future Senran Kagura Titles to North America

And all potential awkward situations inherent in such

While European players were able to get their hands on a physical copy of the robust brawler Senran Kagura Burst, North America was left with the 3DS eShop as their only option for accessing the game. This may change for future iterations of the series, however, according to posted responses on...

• Tue 18th Mar 2014
• 3DS
• North America
• Sales

Soapbox Ignoring The Objectification Of Women In Games Won't Make the Problem Go Away

Should we boycott Senran Kagura Burst's balloon-breasted characters?

Long-time readers of Nintendo Life will be aware that we've given a fair amount of coverage to Senran Kagura Burst, a 3DS fighting game which recently launched in Europe amid a campaign which focused almost entirely on the title's bevy of busty female combatants. To be honest, I...

• Fri 14th Mar 2014
• 3DS
• Features
• Soapbox
• Senran Kagura

News Senran Kagura Bursts Into The UK Top 40 While Donkey Kong Country Hangs A Little Higher Up

Racy subject matter helps niche fighter gain some sales

Senran Kagura Burst isn't your typical 3DS title — it features large-chested anime girls rather than rotund Italian plumbers — but it has gained quite a bit of attention ahead of its European release. We've seen saucy (and

• Mon 3rd Mar 2014
• Wii U
• 3DS
• UK
• Charts
• Senran Kagura

Video Experience The Acute Embarrassment Of Owning A Physical Copy of Senran Kagura Burst

Thank goodness for the eShop version

Senran Kagura Burst launches this week in Europe, both digitally on the 3DS eShop and in physical form. While North Americans still bristle with anger at the fact that they missed out on a boxed edition when it launched in that region last year, it least it means that they didn't have to endure the shame of...

• Thu 27th Feb 2014
• 3DS
• Senran Kagura
• Europe
• Videos

Video The Dubious Charm Of Senran Kagura Burst Is Explained In Thirty Slightly Awkward Seconds

Scantily-clad female fighters, you say? We hadn't noticed

Senran Kagura Burst hits Europe this week, and the game has already caused quite a stir thanks to its racy content, which is largely based around huge-chested Japanese schoolgirls shedding their clothing as they get beaten up (when they're not fighting in their swimsuits, that is)...

• Wed 26th Feb 2014
• 3DS
• Videos
• Senran Kagura Burst

Nintendo Download 27th February (Europe)

AeternoBlade, fishy business, retro Wario, Senran Kagura and much more

Monday morning means Download news time in Europe, and this week Nintendo has delivered a fairly lengthy list of options on the way. There are new titles on Wii U and 3DS as well as some retro VC options, while a variety of temporary and permanent discounts also arrive to tempt...

• Mon 24th Feb 2014
• Nintendo Download
• Europe
• Wii U eShop
• Wii U Virtual Console
• 3DS eShop

News The UK Is Getting A Senran Kagura Burst "Life And Hometown" Special Edition

Limited to 500 copies, comes with T-Shirt and lenticular poster

Senran Kagura Burst may have come to North America before Europe, but the latter is getting a physical and a pre-order bonus release — something which has annoyed some US players, as they had to make do with a digital launch only. As if to pile on the pain even further, it has today...

• Thu 13th Feb 2014
• 3DS
• UK
• Senran Kagura

Video This Senran Kagura Burst Euro Trailer Will Put A Spring In Your Step

3D brawler is bursting out next month

Senran Kagura Burst might be seen by some individuals as a plague on gaming thanks to its cheap titillation and scantily-clad female fighters, but it's got just as many fans for those very same reasons — it's also a pretty decent game as well, as you'll know if you've already consulted our review. The...

• Tue 28th Jan 2014
• 3DS
• Videos
• Trailers
• Senran Kagura