Hyperdimension Neptunia

1. genericman

   Jul 8, 2014

   10

   While the gameplay and combat can be a bit underwhelming, it's more then competently put together, especially in comparison to other JrpgsWhile the gameplay and combat can be a bit underwhelming, it's more then competently put together, especially in comparison to other Jrpgs coming out around the time. This can be forgiven for the rest of the game, the setting, story and characters are all unique and charming enough to completely carry the game. The character interactions probably being the best part.
   
   The video game references are all pretty good too, nothing that insults your intelligence or terrible 4 year old memes that other developers like to put in their games.
   
   Easily the most charming game of the series, and the sound track is pretty good too, though hopefully you'll be able to deal with the combat (Unless Rebirth is out by now in which case play that)
   
   I wish IF localized their own game though (once again they did for Rebirth)… Expand

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2. mebbs123

   Apr 7, 2011

   10

   I'm on IF_Awesome's side here. I have read reviews where people were talking trash about neptunia and yet, they aren't even rpg fans! There isI'm on IF_Awesome's side here. I have read reviews where people were talking trash about neptunia and yet, they aren't even rpg fans! There is no point in talking trash about a game that you KNOW you won't like. All of you out there who love anime and can tolerate(or like) a little fan service should definitely buy this game. Especially for the comedy, which i think is something we can all agree on as hilarious… Expand

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4. IF_Awesome

   Mar 7, 2011

   10

   Don't believe the review sites, this is a great game! Neptunia and Trinity Universe are two of the most unique games you could ever play.Don't believe the review sites, this is a great game! Neptunia and Trinity Universe are two of the most unique games you could ever play. The healing system all of the critics whine about is not based on luck at all, but on percentages. At either level 8 or 9 Neptune already has 100 points and thus can get an automatic heal every time. Most of these "professional" reviewers simply played the game for an hour and were upset that Neptunia is something different and proceeded to unjustly bash the game. And honestly look at the cover of the box. If you don't like or are offended by Moe, bishoujo, or anime girls in general then why in the world would you buy this game of be assigned to review it? Rant aside Neptunia has some of the best english voice acting in any game ever. The dialog is superbly written and is absolutely hilarious. The battle system is pretty good, and does take some getting used to. The music is great, and it is too bad that we did not get the sound track as Japanese gamers did. This game is worth buying just for the characters, voice acting, and story alone. Overall a great unique game that is perfect for anyone who likes JRPGs or anime.… Expand

   • 26 of 31 users found this helpful
5. OneManCast

   Oct 13, 2019

   9

   The people who think this game is bad, needs to be checked into a mental ward. They would be incredibly insane to rate this game so low.The people who think this game is bad, needs to be checked into a mental ward. They would be incredibly insane to rate this game so low. Distinct, diverse maps. Good songs. Albeit because of sound direction, I had to rate it a 9. It needed to be placed better. It also has a bad habit of reusing Record of Agarest War assets. The forests, the noble bedrooms and the list goes on. Go and compare Record of Agarest War and Agarest Zero and compare it to Neptunia. You'd be surprised with that one. Even further, you can incorporate saved images on your HDD and use them as weapons. I will also counter claim the complaints of the healing system. It is my favorite mechanic, because you can change it in mid-battle. Giving a tactical feel. It helped me beat Final True Arfoire. There's also so much depth here in this anime game, that it even makes Vert tolerable and this game massively splits from Re;Birth 1's story. There's entire cutscenes gutted from this game, in Re;Birth 1. You have to be mentally daft to rip on this game. Or a hater. Or a pleb who barely plays the game to begin with. In the end, this is actually one of the better titles and I suggest you pick it up for that old school feel.… Expand

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6. TLOWNSU

   Apr 20, 2011

   8

   If you're not into RPGs, this wont be the game for you. However if you are then this game is really fun. Sure it may not be a good as some ofIf you're not into RPGs, this wont be the game for you. However if you are then this game is really fun. Sure it may not be a good as some of the other RPGs out there, but it is still a good game that you should pick up.… Expand

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7. ryuzaki57

   Oct 8, 2011

   8

   The press unfortunately destroyed an innovative and unique JRPG. Character design will please anime fans without the shadow of a doubt. TheThe press unfortunately destroyed an innovative and unique JRPG. Character design will please anime fans without the shadow of a doubt. The others will pass but it's a niche game : no need to consider all the players when reviewing it. A sense humor never seen in the West, repetitive but addicting gameplay, good difficulty balance and surprisingly deep scenario makes it a must-have for any JRPG/anime lover.… Expand

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8. Dynel

   Dec 26, 2014

   0

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. in one word: Appalling. Can't believe this garbage passes as "RPG" much less "JRPG" , first, the reason of why a low score:
   
   Story: Or what passes for one. Seriously, it is so bad, I wanted to "UNSEE" the story. It's beyond idiocy that this game was launched at all. It is about the "war of the Consoles". Except there is no real war, all the "CPU" seem to be good friends. They band together to destroy a threat to the gaming industry. Pirate games. Yep, the whole "plot" of the three games, this one line. Do not bother to try and get more, there is no such thing.
   
   Voices and Music: 8 bit like music in the first dungeon, coupled with bad voice acting, be either japanese or english, I wanted to rip my ears off. So, I muted the game.
   
   Art and graphics: Moderate. Not good. But bad, yes. Graphics are a mess. You will get lost in the dungeons. A lot.
   
   Game play and battle system: Appalling. If you want to connect more "hits" cut the animation for the attack. Always. Because you have a gauge that determines the amount of hits you can land, and seeing the animation consumes time. Really?! that's a miss if you ask me. Controls are clunky and stupid.
   
   Overall: AVOID. This is one of those games that were released for a niche people I call "perverts" because the game has overabundance of "fan service". If you want more ecchi go and play an ecchi game already, it will have better story plot than this piece of garbage.
   
   score: -10. I refuse to recognize this as a game. much less rpg.… Expand

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