

A never-ending influx of near-innocent sexualised scenarios, coupled with the series’ popular cast of characters, releasing on a relatively new hybrid console that, ultimately, wouldn’t discourage smaller bursts of gameplay it appears to be a match made in heaven. Having been the developer’s first take on the visual novel genre, it’s clear to see why – on paper, at least – it would be a near-perfect match. Playable with either the analogue sticks or via motion controls – both feel awkward. Whilst other titles hid behind the illusion that gameplay was the driving force and the character’s bountiful assets on show were simply for those so inclined to enjoy, Reflexions takes pride in its shallowness, ensuring there is little to stop its superficial nature coming to the forefront of this mediocre package. I’m certainly not going to advise you show any Senran Kagura title to your senior family members by any stretch, but Reflexions is most certainly more risqué than its peers. Having garnered an ever-growing fanbase since the first title’s inception back in 2011, this schoolgirl-focused franchise continues to leave its outwardly questionable mark on various genres, with none more so divisive than Senran Kagura Reflexions. That’s certainly not to say it’s unheard of, though. It’s safe to assume that, regardless of the seemingly never-ending influx of titles released, as well as the multitude of genres touched, the Senran Kagura series is still widely unknown in the larger gaming-led ecosphere.
