What I've Been Playing—Oct 11 Edition

So... this is supposed to be a weekly post, but I messed up last week. I was in Utah with family and friends, so I didn't get on the computer at all. Much to my surprise, I only really played two games the previous two weeks, so did you really want me to write about those two games back to back?

The past two weeks I have been playing Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus on the PlayStation Vita. I did play some Madden NFL 15 on the PlayStation 4, and Senran Kagura Burst and Pokemon X on the Nintendo 3DS. Both Burst and Pokemon X are about a year old (Pokemon X is a year old tomorrow, I believe), but I have this desire to write reviews for both games.

I know I wrote a first impression post about Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, but I want to reiterate how good I think this game is. It is quite possibly one of the best games I have played on a handheld. Personally, I can't believe how good this game is. Like I said before, I liked PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale on the PS Vita, so I guess it is no surprise how much I like Smash Bros. on the 3DS. It's a fantastic game. I really can't wait for this game to come out on the Nintendo Wii U. Can November 21 be here already?

Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus is very fun. Levels do get a little repetitive, yet I enjoy the fast pace and the different special attacks that each character has to offer. I also like how many characters you can play as in this game. It will be nice finally being able to know what each character is saying. I pre-ordered my copy from Best Buy. I don't think it will get here on October 14, which kind of stinks, but that is what I get for taking so long to pre-order it. Oh, well. I still have the Japanese version to play anyway.

What have you been playing these past two weeks? Hit me up in the comments section of this post.

Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus First Impressions

Months ago, I imported Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus from Japan. I liked Senran Kagura Burst, so I thought I would give the Vita version a go. A part of me didn't think that Shinovi Versus would make it to the West so soon, but that part of me was obviously wrong. But, I digress.

I really like Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus. I am not sure why I had waited so long to try it out. I don't understand any Japanese (which may be part of the reason why I found it difficult to start playing), but I have managed to figure out combat since it seems to be similar to Burst on the 3DS. I guess I will find out if I am right about that once it is released in the US.

I have played about an hour and a half of the game so far. There are three schools to choose from. I don't know the other two schools, but I believe the one I chose was Hanzo Academy. The game is a lot of fun. I like that it isn't a side-scroller beat-em-up like Burst. The camera is a little out of control sometimes, but you kind of get used to it after a while. I will continue to share my impressions of the game until the full Western release. At that point, I will write a review for the Western release of the game. I'm looking forward to that.