which one to start with?

[Raziel]

I haven't played any senran kagura games but lately I've been seeing them pop up in my steam lists all the time and all the games have very good reviews so I decided I could give it a try.

but there are so many games in this series in such a short time,I have no idea where to start from.

it seems like the best game in the series is estival versus?
but burst renewal is actually the first game in the series and it's an HD remake of the 3ds version?

I'm kinda lost here with which game to start out with.

what do you guys recommend? it seems estival versus would be the best way to start the series?

thanks!

[PrimeSonic]

If you want to experience the story, the order will be

Burst Re:Newal
Shinovi Versus
Estival Versus
Peach Beach Splash

There is also an anime and manga adaptation of the first game's plot, that further expand on those events, in case you fall in love with the series and its characters and want more.

[Raziel]

ok...which one has the best gameplay/longevity?

[PrimeSonic]

Originally posted by Raziel:

ok...which one has the best gameplay/longevity?

Based on my own game time, Estival Versus was the one I put the most raw hours into after completing the main story.
It has the biggest cast and most fully voiced side missions.

I'm still playing through Burst Re:Newal and more DLC is on the way for it, so my game time with it is still going up.
But right now, Estival Versus is still top.

Just be aware that there's barely any time given to fully get the know the huge cast of characters by that game.

Either way. Good muck and enjoy. Ask more questions if you have any.

[Урал Interceptor]

Whatever you do - do not start from estival versus or peach beach splash, but this one should be obvious
Doesnt matter what people say - EV is not "the same thing, but with more characters"
You need to struggle through 14 hours of ♥♥♥♥♥♥ fan service before you get to actual plot which is also mediocre. You also dont get any explanation on characters backstory and their relationships in EV. You do in SV
Combat mechanics are complete mess. ♥♥♥♥ ton of broken special moves, which either broken completely and never deal any dmg or often glitch and still dont deal any dmg. Some cool moves from SV were simply cut for no reason.
Every character made slow and weak for absolutely no reason.
EV is trash.
SV is great game.
Didnt play enough time in burst to say anything except that plot seems good.

[PrimeSonic]

I do agree with the posts above
.
If you really don't want to start with Burst Re:Newal, then Shinovi Versus is a much better starting point than Estival Versus.