Info about Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars:

Official game description:
Neptunia and SENRAN KAGURA join forces in this hack 'n slash RPG! Pair up 10 playable characters to slice through enemy hordes, channel the elements, and perform special character attacks. Then find your center with the Peaches & Cream Meditation minigame before taking on the post-game challenges of Yomi-Training!
**Key Features**
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**When 2 Become 1**
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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: Yuuki and Goh, and pick two characters to set forth on your adventure. Swiftly switch between your two chosen characters in battle! This version also includes a new difficulty setting option!  
**The Art of the Ninja**
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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**
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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?**
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Find your center with the Peaches & Cream Meditation mini-game to get extra stat boosts in battle. Plus, test your might with the post-game content, Yomi-Training! Expert ninjas and shinobi can play through 8 different trials, each set with difficult restrictions!  
**Story**
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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 the Steeme Legion leader, Yoh Gamer, made an announcement to the world:  
The Super NINJA War to decide the world's strongest school is about to begin!

Release date: May 11, 2022

Categories: Hack and Slash, Action RPG, Musou-style Combat, Visual Novel, Character Switching, Crossover Content, Post-game Content, Mini-games

Feature scans:
- Steam Deck: score 20; verdict: Seamless on Steam Deck with minor general stability caveats; summary: The Steam Deck evidence is strongly positive: multiple users report smooth out-of-box play, max settings at 60 fps, low APU usage, and good battery life. There is no evidence of mandatory Proton Experimental toggles, external launchers, anti-cheat failures, or unreadable UI on Steam Deck. Some general crash and stability complaints appear in non-English reviews, but they are not tied to Steam Deck and some were fixed in later patches. Overall Deck friction is very low.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $30.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews repeatedly reject the $50 full price and advise waiting for a discount. Explicit acceptable values cluster from about $10-$15 during sales to $30 as a fan-friendly upper bound. Regional pricing around $19 is also described as fair, and multiple users say 50% or more off is needed. This supports a community fair base-game range of roughly $15-$30.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 15.0h
  - Story completion: 10.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: 10.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence supports storyCompletion around 10 hours: one review says main missions alone take 10 hours and that skipping extra missions allows finishing in about 10 hours. It supports gameCompletion around 15 hours: another review says finishing the game with side missions takes about 15 hours, and a third estimate places the game at roughly 15-20 hours. The post-game quote directly supports endgame at about 10 hours or more. No numeric session-length evidence is provided, so sessionLength is null.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Most reports describe a shallow, repetitive, and clunky game that never becomes fun, with only isolated praise for combat or a change of pace. No cited event or timing cue reliably marks a turn toward enjoyment.
  - Stance: Never clicks
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: Clunky combat and lack of intuitive dodge or guard; Repetitive missions with reskinned mobs and areas; Tedious quests and forced side missions to level up; Damage-sponge enemies on hard difficulty; Boring storyline, flat maps, and little to collect; Short, low-budget content with few endgame options
  - Unlock drivers: N/A
  - Conditions: For Neptunia players, it can be a change of pace from grindy turn-based gameplay.; For Senran Kagura players, it feels clunky, repetitive, and short on endgame content.; Tolerance for repetitive mission structure affects enjoyment.; Hard difficulty makes enemies damage sponges and increases tedium.; The $50 price tag reduces perceived value.; Unlocking characters in the story provides nice elements.
- Player Archetypes:
  - Crossover Franchise Fan (sale)
    - Motivation: To watch their favorite Neptunia and Senran Kagura characters crossover, banter and deliver fan service.
    - Playstyle: Story-and-character driven; runs through the campaign and dialogue scenes to enjoy interactions, meta gags and cosmetic outfits.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: SK fan; fan of both franchises; series fan
    - Reference games: Senran Kagura; Hyperdimension Neptunia; Senran Kagura: New Link
  - Casual Hack-and-Slash Player (sale)
    - Motivation: To unwind with easy, cute action and humorous anime tropes without needing skill or heavy time investment.
    - Playstyle: Relaxed, low-skill sessions with light hacking and slashing, ignoring deep builds or difficulty tuning.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: newbie; casual
    - Reference games: Senran Kagura; Hyperdimension Neptunia
  - Completionist Grinder (buy)
    - Motivation: To max out every character, clear all content and unlock every achievement.
    - Playstyle: Long grindy sessions focused on leveling the whole roster, farming materials and finishing post-game content.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed
  - Discerning Series Purist (no buy)
    - Motivation: To find a crossover that lives up to the standards of the mainline Senran Kagura and Neptunia games.
    - Playstyle: Critical, comparison-driven playtesting of combat feel, bosses and mechanics against prior entries in both series.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: fan of Senran Kagura; fan of Neptunia
    - Reference games: Senran Kagura; Hyperdimension Neptunia; Senran Kagura EV


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fast, fluid combat (weight 0.32): Combat is frequently praised for being fast, dynamic, and accessible, with many noting it feels smooth and responsive. The flashy and satisfying nature of battles is a key highlight.
- Simple yet fun gameplay (weight 0.25): Players find the gameplay enjoyable despite its simplicity, often describing it as fun to play casually. The combat system is straightforward but still entertaining.
- High-quality character models (weight 0.18): Character models and animations are well-made, appealing, and a significant improvement over predecessors. They are often described as top-notch and great-looking.
- Classic Neptunia humor (weight 0.18): The dialogue and meta-jokes typical of the Neptunia series are present throughout, providing consistent entertainment with fourth-wall breaking and references.
- Appeals to Neptunia and Senran Kagura fans (weight 0.16): The game is highly recommended for fans of both franchises, featuring typical humor, charm, and numerous references to the Neptunia universe. It fulfills its role as a fan service crossover.
- Ten unique playable characters (weight 0.15): The game features ten playable characters, each with a unique moveset, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. This variety encourages experimentation and adds replay value.
- Good music and soundtrack (weight 0.15): The music and soundtrack are enjoyable, nice to listen to, and well-made, enhancing the overall experience.
- Beautiful character designs (weight 0.15): Character designs are bright, beautiful, and attractive, with cute poses and exquisite portraits.
- Excellent voice acting (weight 0.14): The voice acting is consistently described as very good, top-notch, and excellent, with a nostalgic cast adding to the experience.
- Impressive graphics and visuals (weight 0.13): Graphics are crisp, pleasant, and visually stunning, with flashy effects that enhance the experience.
- Challenging bosses (weight 0.1): Bosses, including the final boss, provide a good challenge with learnable moves, improving the overall combat experience.
- Flashy skill effects (weight 0.1): Skill effects are cool and flashy, adding visual flair to combat.
- Satisfying side quests (weight 0.08): Side quests are bite-sized and provide leveling and rewards, making them a satisfying optional activity.
- Funny story moments (weight 0.08): The story includes humorous elements, with silly daily interactions and moments that elicit laughs.
- Solid hack and slash (weight 0.06): The game is a really solid hack and slash, recommended for fans of the genre.
- Partner switching mechanic (weight 0.06): Two characters can be deployed as leader and partner, with automatic and mid-battle switching for strategic depth.
- Decent story (weight 0.06): The story is considered decent, though not exceptional, providing a satisfactory narrative.

Common complaints:
- Missing Costume Destruction Features (weight 0.27): Reviewers repeatedly note the absence of costume break, clothing damage, and dressing room mode, which are considered trademarks of the Senran Kagura series.
- Not a True Senran Kagura (weight 0.21): Many feel the game fails to capture the essence of Senran Kagura, lacking its signature sexy content, combat style, and special skills, making it feel more like a Neptunia title with Senran characters.
- Limited Character Roster (weight 0.21): The playable character count is very low, with only four Senran Kagura characters and about ten total, and many expected secondary characters are completely absent.
- Weak and Bland Story (weight 0.17): Several reviewers find the story uninteresting, unmemorable, and bland, with an ordinary and weak plot that fails to engage players.
- Lack of Fanservice (weight 0.17): The game lacks the expected fanservice for a Senran Kagura crossover, with the mini-game being too tame and an overall blatant shortage of sexual content.
- Poor Value for Price (weight 0.17): Many reviewers consider the game not worth its price tag, even at a discount, and do not recommend it at full price unless you are a hardcore fan.
- Unbalanced Hard Difficulty (weight 0.13): On hard difficulty, enemies become extreme damage sponges with massively increased HP and damage, making them nearly impossible to kill and causing frustration.
- Clunky and Less Smooth Gameplay (weight 0.12): Compared to Senran Kagura Versus, the controls feel less smooth and the gameplay is static and less flexible, representing a step back for series veterans.
- Poor Character Animation (weight 0.1): Characters are not Live2D, with mechanical mouth movements and poorly animated sprites that distract from novel sections.
- Unfun and Underwhelming Gameplay (weight 0.08): Many find the game not very fun, with underwhelming and poor gameplay that is not satisfying.
- Excessive Super Armor on Enemies (weight 0.08): Most enemies and bosses have super armor, with bosses having infinite super armor until broken, making combat frustrating.
- Repetitive Enemies and Gameplay (weight 0.08): The game features too few monster types and repetitive gameplay, leading to a monotonous experience.
- Vulnerable After Skill Use (weight 0.08): Skills leave players open to enemy attacks because they do not freeze time, making them risky to use, especially against bosses.
- No Attack Canceling (weight 0.08): Players cannot cancel combos with dodge, block, or jump when an attack is incoming, reducing combat fluidity.

Gameplay feedback:
- Hack-and-slash action RPG combat (weight 0.36): Players frequently describe the game as an action RPG with hack-and-slash or musou-like combat. This combines real-time combat with RPG progression elements.
- Roster of ten characters (weight 0.23): The game features ten playable characters: four from Senran Kagura, four from Neptunia, and two original characters. Two characters can be selected for battle and switched mid-fight.
- Musou-style hoard combat (weight 0.23): Combat involves fighting large numbers of enemies using musou-style hack-and-slash mechanics. Typical combo systems and crowd clearing are highlighted.
- Unique movesets per character (weight 0.18): Each playable character has a distinct moveset with unique abilities and ultimate skills. This variety is praised for encouraging experimentation.
- Multiple difficulty levels (weight 0.17): The game offers normal and hard difficulty modes, with hard mode increasing enemy damage, health, and defense. Some versions include an easy mode as well.
- Lock-on and dodge mechanics (weight 0.17): A lock-on system is present, targeting the nearest enemy, and works alongside blocking and dodging. Auto-target adjustment also functions without lock-on.
- Visual novel storytelling (weight 0.15): The story is presented in a visual novel format with skippable scenes. Gameplay is interspersed with visual novel segments, roughly 70% story and 30% action.
- Neptunia and Senran Kagura crossover (weight 0.14): The game is a crossover between the Neptunia and Senran Kagura franchises, featuring characters from both series. This is a central selling point highlighted by many reviewers.
- Enemies have super armor (weight 0.09): Bosses and regular enemies possess permanent super armor, reducing hitstun and making combat more challenging. This is a common point of frustration.
- No animation canceling (weight 0.09): Actions cannot be canceled once started; players are locked into animations until they finish. This lack of dodge canceling can make combat feel rigid.
- Post-game Yomi trials (weight 0.08): After completing the main story, players can undertake Yomi trials, a post-game mode with eight stages. It provides additional challenges for dedicated players.
- Side quests from NPCs (weight 0.08): The game includes numerous bite-sized side quests obtained by chatting with NPCs. These offer additional content and rewards.
- Boss fights with multiple health bars (weight 0.08): Boss encounters involve grinding through multiple health bars and feature distinct attack patterns. Some find these fights tedious due to high health pools.
- Peach meditation minigame (weight 0.07): A meditation minigame involves balancing a ball on a peach, with blinding mechanics. It is a unique but minor diversion.

Performance notes:
- Frequent crashes and instability (weight 0.37): Many players report frequent crashes during gameplay, including during dialogue, battles, and loading screens. Some crashes are severe, causing hard PC freezes or requiring force closes.
- Good high-end performance (weight 0.2): Players with high-end hardware enjoy smooth performance at high resolutions and frame rates, including 4K and 144 FPS. Performance is generally well-optimized for high frame rates.
- Runs well on Steam Deck (weight 0.16): Multiple users report the game runs fine on Steam Deck without any settings changes, with good performance and battery life. It also works on Proton out of the box.
- Crashes on exit (weight 0.1): Several users report crashes when exiting the game, sometimes requiring a restart or force close. This is a recurring issue that needs attention.
- Stuttering and frame rate dips (weight 0.08): Players experience occasional stuttering during battles and slight frame rate dips when monsters spawn. CPU usage spikes can also cause brief performance issues.
- Frame rate limiter issues (weight 0.05): The game's 60FPS framelimiter has rounding issues, capping at 57-58FPS outside gameplay. The 60FPS cap during special attacks can also look jarring.
- Crashes with unlimited framerate (weight 0.03): On Windows 11, setting the framerate to unlimited causes crashes, but capping at 60 FPS allows the game to run. This suggests a compatibility issue with high framerates.
- Resolution options limited (weight 0.03): The game only supports up to 4K resolution, with no higher options. This may disappoint users with higher-resolution displays.
- Buffering and animation locking (weight 0.03): The game has a lot of buffering and animation locking, which can disrupt gameplay flow. This may be related to performance optimization issues.
- Run as Administrator fixes crashes (weight 0.03): One user found that running the main program executable as Administrator resolved crash issues. This workaround may help others experiencing similar crashes.
- Keyboard controls not optimal (weight 0.03): The keyboard controls are not optimally designed or optimized. Players may find them awkward or unresponsive.
- Video settings configuration difficult (weight 0.03): Getting the video settings to work properly was a pain for at least one user. This indicates a potential usability issue with the settings menu.

Recommendations:
- Recommended only for dedicated fans (weight 0.4): Many reviews recommend the game primarily for fans of the Neptunia and Senran Kagura series, with little appeal for non-fans or newcomers. It caters to those who enjoy the characters and their interactions rather than gameplay depth.
- Better to purchase on sale (weight 0.34): A recurring theme is that the game is not worth its full price and should be bought only during a discount. Many specify waiting for a 50% or deeper sale before considering a purchase.
- Disappointing for Senran Kagura fans (weight 0.23): Fans of the Senran Kagura series often find the game lacking, citing missing series staples like clothing destruction and fast-paced action. They recommend playing mainline Senran Kagura titles instead.
- Not recommended at full price (weight 0.2): Many reviewers explicitly state the game is not worth its full price and should be bought only on sale. This is a common sentiment across numerous comments.
- Not worth the price tag (weight 0.18): Several reviewers feel the game does not justify its cost, even at a discount, due to lack of content and quality. Some advise against buying it altogether.
- Not recommended for non-fans (weight 0.16): Those unfamiliar with either franchise are advised not to buy the game, as they will likely not enjoy it. It is heavily reliant on fan service and inside jokes.
- Good for fans of both franchises (weight 0.15): Those who are fans of both Neptunia and Senran Kagura generally enjoy the crossover and recommend it to like-minded players. It is seen as a treat for dedicated followers of both series.
- Positive overall recommendation (weight 0.15): Despite criticisms, some reviewers still recommend the game overall, finding it fun and worth playing. They often highlight the characters and crossover appeal.
- Appeals to anime and hack-and-slash fans (weight 0.14): The game is recommended for those who enjoy anime-style graphics, hack-and-slash combat, and cute characters. It offers a simple, energetic crossover experience.
- Play mainline games first (weight 0.13): New players are advised to play the main Neptunia or Senran Kagura games before trying this spin-off to better understand the characters and inside jokes. Without prior knowledge, the experience is less enjoyable.
- Deep discount only (weight 0.11): Many suggest buying only at a significant discount, such as 50% off or more, and some even recommend torrenting instead. The general consensus is that the game is not worth full price.
- Not an action game (weight 0.11): Players expecting a traditional action or hack-and-slash experience may be disappointed, as the game focuses more on visual novel elements and simple combat. It is not recommended for those seeking intense action.
- Mixed or average quality (weight 0.11): Some reviewers find the game acceptable but not outstanding, describing it as a B-tier action game or a light time-waster. It does not reinvent the genre but can be fun for what it is.
- Good for character interactions (weight 0.09): For players who primarily enjoy the characters and their interactions, the game can be very enjoyable. It delivers on fan service and crossover moments.
- Cautious recommendation (weight 0.08): Some reviewers give a cautious recommendation, acknowledging the game's flaws but still finding it enjoyable for specific audiences. It is often recommended with asterisks or conditions.
- Recommended for relaxed anime fans (weight 0.08): The game is recommended for those who enjoy relaxed, exaggerated anime games with lighthearted stories. It appeals to players looking for a casual experience.
- Controller recommended for better experience (weight 0.06): Using a controller is advised for smoother gameplay, as keyboard and mouse controls are cumbersome with many skills. It makes the combat more manageable.
- Skip if seeking sexual content (weight 0.06): Players looking for explicit sexual content or uncensored nudity will be disappointed, as the game does not deliver in that regard. It is more about suggestive themes than actual content.
- Encourages low-quality crossovers (weight 0.06): Some reviewers feel that buying the game supports the production of low-quality crossover cash grabs. They advise against purchasing to send a message to developers.

Other player notes:
- Crossover of Neptunia and Senran Kagura (weight 0.46): The game is a crossover between the Neptunia and Senran Kagura franchises, with many noting it leans more toward Neptunia. It includes characters from both series plus two new playable characters.
- Short playtime around 10-20 hours (weight 0.21): Many reviews report the game is short, taking about 10-20 hours to complete the story. Some mention around 15 hours for the main story and about 10 hours without extra missions.
- Combat similar to Senran Kagura (weight 0.16): Combat is more like Senran Kagura than Neptunia, with detailed but less lewd action. However, it lacks clothing changes compared to Senran Kagura.
- Forgettable soundtrack (weight 0.1): The soundtrack is described as nice but not memorable, and the music selection is limited.
- Developed by Compile Heart (weight 0.09): The game is developed by Compile Heart, sometimes in collaboration with Tamsoft. One review refers to Compile Heart as a 'landmine company'.
- Lacks Senran Kagura and Neptunia depth (weight 0.07): Compared to Senran Kagura and Neptunia, the game lacks their respective sexy content and RPG depth. Some say it is not a true Senran Kagura game.
- Crash bugs fixed in version 1.01 (weight 0.06): Initial crash bugs have been fixed with the release of version 1.01.
- No DLC, limited character roster (weight 0.06): Likely no DLC will be released, and the character count is considered very low.

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.29): Players are disappointed by shallow and repetitive combat, lack of fanservice, and removal of iconic Senran Kagura features like clothing destruction and transformation. The game also fails as a crossover, with weak story, few characters, and short length, leading many to see it as a cash grab.
- Frustration (weight 0.22): Frustration stems from frequent crashes, technical issues, and a combat system that punishes without animation canceling or invincibility frames. Enemies with super armor and unresponsive controls further aggravate players, especially on higher difficulties.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.09): Players enjoy the fast and fluid combat, flashy skills, and customization options. The crossover's humor, character interactions, and solid hack-and-slash gameplay provide fun despite some simplicity.
- Boredom (weight 0.04): Boredom arises from repetitive gameplay, dull story, and lack of enemy variety. Stiff animations, easy difficulty, and missing sexual content make the experience feel stale quickly.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.04): Satisfaction comes from good combat feedback, challenging gameplay that rewards skill use, and a polished PC port. The balance between grind and story progression, along with rich customization, adds to the fulfilling experience.
- Annoyance (weight 0.04): Annoyance is caused by technical hiccups like unsynced mouth animations, frequent crashes, and forced grinding. Poor lock-on and camera angles, along with tedious achievements, further irritate players.
- Amusement (weight 0.03): Amusement is derived from Neptunia's characteristic fourth-wall-breaking humor, funny dialogue, and quirky character interactions. The social media-like chatboxes and comedic moments provide lighthearted entertainment.
- Fun (weight 0.03): Fun is found in the simple yet enjoyable combat, especially when mowing down enemies on lower difficulties. Playing casually with a relaxed mindset makes the game entertaining.
- Excitement (weight 0.03): Excitement is generated by spectacular boss fights, vibrant visuals, and the crossover of two beloved anime franchises. Flashy combat and fanservice, along with a challenging endgame, heighten the thrill.
- Dissatisfaction (weight 0.02): Dissatisfaction stems from poor Senran character art, stiff controls, and unsatisfying combat. Limited animations, crashes, and lack of customization further detract from the experience.
- Disgust (weight 0.01): Disgust is felt due to repetitive late-game tasks, bad boss mechanics, and a cash-grab feel. Skills that leave players vulnerable to super armor enemies contribute to the repulsion.
- Relief (weight 0.01): Relief comes from finding workarounds for crashes, such as running as Administrator or using auto-save. Utilizing overpowered characters or skills also alleviates difficulty frustrations.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Appreciation is expressed for the high-quality character models, music, and included Spanish translation. The game offers a proper challenge and appealing visuals for its budget.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Sadness arises from the unengaging action gameplay and wasted character designs like Yuuki's. The absence of fan-favorite characters and perceived franchise decline add to the melancholy.
- Love (weight 0.01): Love is shown by players who invested many hours and thoroughly enjoyed the game. The overall experience, despite flaws, resonated deeply with them.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Admiration is directed at the game's beautiful graphics, impressive audio, and optimization improvements over previous Neptunia titles. The visual and technical quality stands out.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Surprise stems from how well the two IPs fit together and the memorable soundtrack despite limited selection. The crossover exceeded initial expectations.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Anger is provoked by broken optimization, frequent crashes, and poor action game design. Unfair difficulty scaling that merely inflates enemy stats exacerbates the rage.
- Mild enjoyment (weight 0): Players find mild enjoyment in the later skills that become fun once accustomed to the combat system. The progression offers some gratification.
- Comfort (weight 0): Comfort is provided by relaxing Heartland music that helps players unwind and forget worries. The soothing atmosphere contributes to a sense of ease.}