Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars is a crossover game that not many fans may have seen coming. The most similar things about them are that they primarily star female protagonists and both franchises started around the same time in Japan.
Senran Kagura debuted on the 3DS in 2011 before it finally came to North America in 2013. Hyperdimension Neptunia was a PS3 game that launched a year earlier in 2010 in Japan. It was re-released a year later in North America. With that history out of the way, fans might be curious as to how exactly Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars works. Are there also any words of advice for beginners?
6 It’s Not The Kind Of Game You’re Expecting
Fans of both respective series may be surprised as to how this game is arranged. The Hyperdimension Neptunia titles are more traditional RPGs whereas the Senran Kagura games are more hack and slash RPGs. Most Senran Kagura games have a lot in common with Dynasty Warriors but with shorter missions.
The stages can be quite large and filled with hundreds of enemies. Levels in Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars are both shorter and smaller in scale. Senran Kagura fans also may be expecting to see some trademark risqué clothing options for the girls but this game is pretty tame for the series.
5 Battle Tips
Of the dozen-plus options in the game, players can choose two characters at a time to bring into battle. Since that’s the case, it is strange there isn't a co-op feature in Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars. In combat, it’s a good idea to swap between characters often on a level.
The character that isn’t being controlled will slowly start to heal. If a character is about to die, swap out for another. That’s why co-op probably isn’t in the game. It’s also a good piece of advice to exhaust the ninjitsu meter before going in for normal attacks. The meter will recharge with time. When it comes to characters and special attacks, the overall tip here is to constantly switch up tactics.
4 Important Healing Items
Normal healing items should be plentifully rewarded out during missions. Healing items can be dropped by enemies or found in chests. There isn’t much need to buy most healing items unless players exhaust their inventory on an extra tough mission. Two more rare items need to be purchased.
Resurrection Pills are the typical RPG healing items that can revive a fallen partner. Coinciding with that it’s also a good idea to buy some Handmade Paper Dolls. These items will automatically revive the player on the spot. These are good for emergencies in case players aren’t fast enough with selecting the right healing item.
3 Understanding Spirit Gems And Accessories
Equipment in Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars can be a little more confusing than in most Action RPGs. Some accessories found in this crossover act like normal pieces of armor in other games. For example, there may be an amulet that increases defense or attack power. These items cannot be shared amongst the girls. One item correlates to one ninja. No exceptions.
Spirit Gems, on the other hand, can be shared. One gem that increases experience points gained, which is a good one to own, can be equipped for every girl on the team. This doesn’t make a lot of sense since equipment can’t be shared, but that’s okay. It’s good for the player and that’s all that matters even if it doesn’t seem logical.
2 Pay Attention To The Map
Exclamation points on the map show players where they will need to go. Most missions are pretty straightforward: kill the boss. There are some branching paths players could take to get hidden items in chests. It’s best to ignore side paths the first time around though.
Focus instead on conserving energy for the boss. Don’t be afraid to just run past enemies either. On the first go, always follow the exclamation marks. The difficulty increases quickly after the first few stages. This means stages will have to be played on repeat anyway to grind for experience points. Side objectives should be completed on the secondary runs. Characters should naturally be stronger the second time around which means the replay will be easier.
1 Talk To Your Girls
The main story isn’t anything special in Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars. Thankfully, there is a skip button. It’s recommended to use it if someone wants to get to the action quicker. Even fans of each respective series may feel the dialogue can get in the way at times. Some extra story bits are worth recommending though.
In the world menu, there will be something called NinChat which presumably is a portmanteau of Ninja Chat. This option adds in side conversations with the main characters that are often more fun to read than the main scenario. The best reason to observe them though is that allies will likely bestow gifts. Check back with NinChat after every main mission.
Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars was released on October 26, 2021 and is available on PS4.
