Senran Kagura Bon Appétit!

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 396 reviews
  • music
  • story
  • gameplay
Senran Kagura Bon Appétit! Game Cover
"Switching up from the usual hack 'n' slash gameplay, Senran Kagura: Bon Appetit! serves up a rather repetitive but appetizing rhythm game that maintains the humor and fan service that defines the franchise, while also feeling fresh out the oven."
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Senran Kagura Bon Appétit! is a comedic musical rhythm game for the PlayStation Vita, where players compete in a cooking competition to win a scroll granting one wish. The game features 10 levels with shinobi characters, each with their own story revealed through the cooking competition. Tapping along with the music creates combos, improving the quality of the dishes prepared in the game. With good plot, mechanics, visuals, and a perfect soundtrack, the game offers plenty of humor for players.

  • PC
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 396 reviews
music56 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and engaging rhythm gameplay that is easy to pick up, making it accessible for both casual and experienced players.
  • The character customization options are extensive, allowing players to dress up their favorite characters in various outfits and accessories.
  • The humor and fan service elements are entertaining, providing a light-hearted and enjoyable experience throughout the game.
  • The game suffers from a lack of variety in its song selection, with only 22 tracks that can become repetitive over time.
  • Controller support can be problematic, with some players experiencing issues with input detection and configuration.
  • The difficulty spikes between different characters can be frustrating, especially when the outcome of a match relies heavily on the final round.
  • music179 mentions

    The music in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it catchy and fitting for the characters, while others describe it as generic or forgettable. Although there are 22 songs, many lack standout quality, and only a few feature vocals, leading to a perception of a limited and repetitive soundtrack. Overall, while the music complements the gameplay, it may not appeal to everyone, particularly those seeking a more diverse or memorable selection.

    • “The soundtrack consists of a variety of catchy tunes encompassing all genres from jazz to classical, with special Japanese vocal tracks sung by the leader of each faction.”
    • “The music is pretty good, as it has to be in a rhythm game.”
    • “Great game with a bumping soundtrack.”
    • “While music taste is subjective, there were no outright bangers or songs that I would legitimately like enough to put in a playlist.”
    • “For a rhythm game, it’s lacking at a total of 31 songs with none being very good.”
    • “The songs are all essentially the same sorts of energetic, bouncy video game music tracks you had in SKSV's strong soundtrack, so if you're expecting to get some Hatsune Miku variety you will be disappointed.”
  • story108 mentions

    The game's story revolves around a comedic cooking competition where each of the 22 characters has their own unique storyline, but the narratives often lack depth and engagement, with only a few segments offering meaningful interactions. While the humor and charm of the characters are appreciated, the repetitive gameplay and shallow middle arcs detract from the overall experience, making the story feel more like a series of missions than a cohesive narrative. Ultimately, the story serves as a lighthearted backdrop to the rhythm gameplay, appealing primarily to fans of the franchise rather than those seeking a robust narrative.

    • “The story is simple; there is a cooking competition being held, and the prize is a magical scroll that can grant any wish.”
    • “Each girl's story is short but filled with lots of humor, ridiculousness, and sometimes wholesomeness.”
    • “The stories for each character are entertaining and well-written, so it's fun to play through the game multiple times to experience each character's unique story.”
    • “Even though each character offers an individual story from the other characters, the stories lack engagement and just feel shallow, which discouraged me from completing all of them.”
    • “The story mode is a joke, as it's just the arcade mode with more dialogue and a spicy picture at the end.”
    • “It's an alright little game but it's very low quality, not much to it; the story mode is barely a story mode, the story mode in this game is the same as the character missions in the other games, just each character doing their own thing.”
  • gameplay65 mentions

    The gameplay is primarily a rhythm-based experience that is easy to pick up, featuring familiar mechanics reminiscent of games like Dance Dance Revolution. While initially fun and engaging, many players find it becomes repetitive and lacks depth, with some criticizing the shallow character arcs and simplistic mechanics. The fan service elements and dressing room features add a unique twist, but they may not be enough to sustain long-term interest for all players.

    • “The gameplay has the perfect amount of difficulty to it, and it has the dressing room mechanics like any Senran Kagura game would.”
    • “The gameplay, while deceptively simple, is fun as hell.”
    • “Though there aren't many songs in this music game, each song sounds professionally composed, is long enough to not get repetitive, and you have a good variety of genres like jazz, bubble-gum pop, metal, hard rock, ska, etc. The characters are all likable, the writing can be actually funny at times, and the core gameplay is challenging enough to warrant continued playing.”
    • “The gameplay can get quite repetitive very quickly (especially if you're not into rhythm games) and the fanservice can only stay exciting for so long.”
    • “The animations and gameplay are very repetitive and the story mode is really bad, not fun at all.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay isn't good.”
  • graphics29 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while some visuals are appealing and fit the anime style, others suffer from low resolution and simplistic textures. Issues such as blurry images, poorly rendered GUI elements, and a lack of advanced graphical options detract from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, some players still find the visuals enjoyable and fitting for the game's theme.

    • “Graphics were great 69/10 but in all seriousness they made the game great without the cell shading being too much.”
    • “Good graphics, comedy, huge reasons to play.”
    • “A lewd rhythm game that has some of the best visuals but could be better in terms of controls but it's the visuals that matter sooooooo.”
    • “The graphics and resolution are badly rendered in certain parts of the game.”
    • “The graphics are very simplistic and low resolution, even worse than Shinovi Versus.”
    • “The game often seems blurry somehow.”
  • humor25 mentions

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, characterized by hilarious storylines, quirky character interactions, and a blend of outrageous scenarios, such as cooking battles instead of traditional combat. Players appreciate the mix of fun, lewdness, and emotional moments, with the judge's comedic reactions adding to the overall enjoyment. The writing is noted for its cleverness, making it appealing for those with a lighthearted sense of humor.

    • “The storylines are absolutely hilarious (most of them anyways).”
    • “Each girl's story is short, but filled with lots of humor, ridiculousness, and sometimes wholesomeness.”
    • “I am really enjoying this so far, it is much more than just viewing sexy anime girls, it actually has really enjoyable gameplay and top quality humor.”
  • replayability9 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it lacking in stages and depth, others appreciate the customization options, achievements, and high score chasing that enhance replay value. The rhythm game mechanics and varying difficulty levels contribute to a casual yet engaging experience, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate character customization and fanservice. However, the absence of additional content like DLC may limit long-term replay interest for some players.

    • “It's overall refreshing, fun, and very replayable, assuming you like customizing characters, unlocking achievements, and high score chasing.”
    • “The reward is collecting customization items to use in a dressing room for your character, which makes this game very replayable as the main goal is not exactly to beat it but to enjoy the view and the many eye-candies you get for beating every stage.”
    • “There is replayability, there are tons of achievements, good music, what's not to like?”
    • “There is not a lot of replay value to go back and play the stages.”
    • “Lastly, there is little to no replay value to be had in skba.”
    • “For the same price as shinovi versus, I'd recommend sv for more actions and replayability.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can become tedious, particularly towards the end, it is often balanced by engaging fan service and challenging gameplay. Some users note that grinding is necessary for progression, especially in harder modes, but overall, the difficulty remains manageable. Additionally, technical issues with controller configurations can add to the frustration during grinding sessions.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
    • “The gameplay can get tedious really fast, but when it keeps it interesting, it's definitely the fan service.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Towards the end, a couple of the last ones are a bit grindy but not difficult.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of humor and heartfelt moments, allowing each character to shine through their short yet impactful stories. While it features a playful and cutesy atmosphere, the game also incorporates wholesome themes, making it enjoyable for a family audience. Overall, it balances lightheartedness with emotional depth, creating a fun and engaging experience.

    • “Like any Senran Kagura game, the stories can be both funny and emotional, allowing every character to shine. This time it's done in a cutesy, but extreme cooking duel where shinobi cut at sonic speed and punch ice to crush it.”
    • “Each girl's story is short, but filled with lots of humor, ridiculousness, and sometimes wholesomeness.”
    • “This game is a wholesome rhythm-style game with upbeat and playful music.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised for allowing it to run smoothly on a wide range of systems, but some users note that certain textures, particularly on character models, appear subpar.

    • “With good stories, good music, all the initial Vita version's DLC, and excellent optimization that lets this run on virtually anything, I think Senran Kagura: Dekamori is a feel-good game worth getting.”
    • “While there aren't performance issues, some textures look very bad, especially parts of the character models.”
    • “Graphics and performance are lacking in several areas.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report that the game's stability is affected by bugs related to achievements, which do not unlock in real-time during gameplay but require a complete save and exit to register.

    • “The achievements are a little buggy, such as not unlocking until you save and quit the game completely, instead of popping up in the corner while playing.”
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