But, at least Senran Kagura Burst did before that. It’s an interesting read, and it definitely was a shame that Shinovi Versus did not get a physical release in the EU when it did everywhere else. We love digital because we love the direct relationship it gives us with our customers, and we want to deepen that direct relationship with physical products too.” “Some of the more esoteric titles from Japan don’t necessarily sell in the numbers needed to make a big splash at retail,” commented Steven Tarry, Marketing Manager, “But actually, the fans of these games are exactly those who’d love not just a physical release, but a collectable limited edition too. Franchises like SENRAN KAGURA sell to a really dedicated hardcore audience, typically big fans of Japanese culture, many of whom value the collectability and tactility of physical games and limited editions. “We know from listening to our fans on Facebook, Twitter and on our forums, that, while many like downloadable games, a lot of them prefer physical product.” noted Jonathan Nevill, Marvelous Europe’s Product Manager.ĭigital delivery has allowed Marvelous Europe to bring some interesting and unique titles to the west games that might not otherwise see a retail release. Recent European console releases from Marvelous, including Rune Factory 4, have been digital only, while American gamers have been able to secure physical and limited edition versions. Here’s what Marvelous has to say on the topic of physical releases vs digital releases, from their press release:
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This time though it’s got enhanced pretty much everything, from improved gameplay to the simple joy of a larger character roster, one that reflects the growth of the series in the last few years. Senran Kagura 2 Deep Crimson is a 3DS game, and is essentially a sequel to Senran Kagura Burst. Join the largest Senran Kagura community on Facebook here!