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[Aytrial]

Official Site: http://nisamerica.com/games/neptunia_pp/

Developers: Idea Factory, Compile Heart, Tamsoft
Publisher: NIS America
Platform: PlayStation Vita (Physical / Digital)
Genre: Simulation
Player(s): 1
Audio: English, Japanese (Japanese-only for songs)

Release Dates:

• June 3, 2014 (NA)
• June 6, 2014 (EU)

Behold, Gamindustri—
a world that remains peaceful thanks
to the power of the Console Patron Units.

Suddenly!!!
Something appears and shakes the very foundation of this world!

The world has been taken over by an idol boom.
This growing interest in pop stars
has caused the source of the CPUs’
power —shares —to vanish.

Unable to ignore the situation any longer,
the CPUs call for an emergency meeting…

Producer Mode
Your job is to become Gamindustri's top idol producer and raise one of the four CPUs, chosen by you, into a pop idol and gain the majority of Gamindustri's shares.

Unlimited Concert Mode
Have fun preparing for as many concerts as you desire. Some setup options may be available here that are not available to you in Producer Mode, such as some unique supporting characters you can place onstage.

Viewer Mode
When you touch the characters (using the Vita touchscreen), they will flash various poses. Enjoy the character's reactions that can only be seen here!​

• Japanese Opening
• Official Trailer
• Neptune Trailer
• Noire Trailer
• Blanc Trailer
• Vert Trailer

• IGN - 4.0/10.0
• Gaming Trend - 25/100

 

[LiK]

Had no idea this is a rhythm game. Nice job with OP.

 

[baekshi]

Day 1 .,

 

[ShinMaruku]

When I saw rhythm my boner shriveled I just want a neptunia on my vita.

 

[StayDead]

Had no idea this is a rhythm game

It's not a traditional rhythmn game. It's more an idol simulation because rather than tapping along to the song you're directing the camera work and effects to try and make the best performance you can.

 

[Aytrial]

Had no idea this is a rhythm game

It's not though.

If you're going into this thinking it's something like Project Diva, you're setting yourself up for a lot of disappointment.

 

[LiK]

It's not a traditional rhythmn game. It's more an idol simulation because rather than tapping along to the song you're directing the camera work and effects to try and make the best performance you can.

It's not though.

If you're going into this thinking it's something like Project Diva, you're setting yourself up for a lot of disappointment.

Oh

 

[Prelude.]

Where are guys reading "rhythm"? It's an idol simulation game.

 

[SephiZack]

– Blatant objectification

I didn't see the reviewer, but after reading this I knew it was a woman

 

[Avallon]

I'll be buying on Tuesday when the Store updates.

 

[18-Volt]

IGN - 4.0/10.0

Ouch. I was planning to get this, but now I'm having second thoughts. I love HDN universe, but I don't want a easy as hell idol game. Maybe if there's a PSN sale...

 

[desmax]

GamingTrend gave this a 2.5/10

 

[Einbroch]

Wait, so this isn't even a rhythm game?

I'll stick to that cutesy iOS game with idols or whatever.

 

[The Grim Heaper]

Eh, kinda crappy OT...

 

[PartTimeWarrior]

Nice OT, waiting on my LE to ship from NISA

 

[Jucksalbe]

Those reviews, lol. Might this be the lowest scoring Neptunia game yet? The bar is pretty low.

 

[GloriousBagel]

Drive by posts incoming.

I'm ready to pick up my copy at GameStop, gotta shave my beard first.
hue

 

[Tohsaka]

Been looking forward to this for a while. It kinda sucks that you can't produce the sisters or Pururut, but maybe there will be a sequel someday or something.

 

[PAULINK]

Eh, kinda crappy OT...

Cmon man, lets not do this.


Anyways, the initial reviews don't look too hot, but this is usually expected for a game like this. This will be my first idol management game, and I like the character designs, so I hope i'll enjoy it.

 

[The Grim Heaper]

Cmon man, lets not do this.

I'm kidding. Aytrial's a pal, I just want to get under his skin.

 

[Tempy]

Wait, so this isn't even a rhythm game?

I'll stick to that cutesy iOS game with idols or whatever.

Sims >>>>>>>> Rhythm

Wish they'd bring over one of the proper Idolm@ster games.

 

[Rarutos]

Nice job on the OT~ Looking forward to this.

 

[CamHostage]

– Blatant objectification

I didn't see the reviewer, but after reading this I knew it was a woman

Even if they like the series, any good reviewer should catch the blatant objectification of Neptunia (whether they list it as a plus or minus is up to them...)

Also, it's a game with cute girls in frilly dresses doing dance routines. It's probably a smart idea to make it clear that a disproportionate amount of the storyline is tripped-into-boobs jokes. Otherwise, the female gamers who might have bought this based on the super-pinkness might not know that it's actually a game made for dirty old men. (I'm not sure these little ladies are reading IGN, or this GAF post, but what can you do...?)

 

[Stark]

Great OT just too bad its missing something~

 

[borghe]

whoa whoa wait... this is an id@l-style game?

interest. rising.

edit - nm.. a sim game.

interest. sinking.

 

[Vylash]

Ouch. I was planning to get this, but now I'm having second thoughts. I love HDN universe, but I don't want a easy as hell idol game. Maybe if there's a PSN sale...

Never judge a Neptunia game, or any game, based on what IGN thinks

 

[ZeroAKA]

I might have read somewhere that there are only 5 songs in this game. Is that true?

 

[inthemyst]

I'm getting this Day 1. I'm surprised that Best Buy is actually sold out of this game. I hope this paves the way for more Neptune in our lives.

 

[StayDead]

I might have read somewhere that there are only 5 songs in this game. Is that true?

That's true and it's the one thing I found dissapointing about it.

 

[jeffrockz312]

The reviews....

 

[Ragingnight]

ehhh those reviews are pretty worrisome. Thankfully I have it preorder for 30 bucks but... i might cancel lol...

 

[Dugna]

Forgot this thing is coming out soon.... entered in a contest for a copy so hopefully I win so I don't have to spend money on it.

 

[Tapejara]

So hyped! NISA already charged me for my copy. Hope it doesn't take too long to get here.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Awwww yissss, gotta get me some Melissa Fahn.

 

[Aytrial]

I might have read somewhere that there are only 5 songs in this game. Is that true?

Yes.

My conclusion as to why there is such a small track list is because Compile Heart went the "extra" mile by having a version of each song for each CPU, with an additional version for their CPU form (at least for Neptune and Noire based off the trailers). Assuming that is also case for Blanc and Vert, you end up with quite a lot of variation for each song.

Nonetheless, it is still a small amount and I can see that being the game's biggest problem.

 

[ponpo]

Five songs? lmao

 

[Ryuukan]

Five songs? lmao

Seriously? Why is this $40

 

[Yuuichi]

Yes.

My conclusion as to why there is such a small track list is because Compile Heart went the "extra" mile by having a version of each song for each CPU, with an additional version for their CPU form (at least for Neptune and Noire based off the trailers). Assuming that is also case for Blanc and Vert, you end up with quite a lot of variation for each song.

Nonetheless, it is still a small amount and I can see that being the game's biggest problem.

Is it like im@s where the vocals are just recorded separately, or are the arrangements actually different?

 

[PAULINK]

Five songs? lmao

wait, wat. This is what happens when i'm constantly in a media blackout, 5 songs is INSANE for a retail game.

 

[Jinko]

Lets see if NISA can release this game without it having game breaking bugs in it.

 

[Aytrial]

Is it like im@s where the vocals are just recorded separately, or are the arrangements actually different?

Can't give you a definite answer there unfortunately.

I believe it is the former though.

 

[MUnited83]

Got my review copy today. Will share some impressions later today or tomorrow.

 

[Vylash]

wait, wat. This is what happens when i'm constantly in a media blackout, 5 songs is INSANE for a retail game.

Trust me, you won't even notice, it's all about stats and events

 

[MUnited83]

Embargo seems to end at March 30 @ 10:00pm PST. Will post some screenshots and impressions then!

 

[Parakeetman]

Just here to say great looking OT!

 

[Xenocthul]

I can't wait. I hope my copy arrives on the release date.

 

[jeffrockz312]

When you get your copies, I hope you guys could give some insight or reviews on the game. I don't want to read these "professional" reviews.

Edit: 5 songs? DLC galore?

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Nice OP. I have the Collector's Edition pre-ordered. Can't wait to get it

 

[Vylash]

When you get your copies, I hope you guys could give some insight or reviews on the game. I don't want to read these "professional" reviews.

Edit: 5 songs? DLC galore?

Nope, no DLC

 

[xXDGFXx]

Five songs? lmao

And disappointment galore. -.-