Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X

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The virtual world grows dim, but the show must go on! The charming rhythm game is back and packed with new songs and medleys! Take the stage with Hatsune Miku! Coming Fall 2016!

Genres & Tags

Musical

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews

music24 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game runs at 60 fps, significantly improving response and gameplay.
It features actual progression and structure, making it feel like a complete game rather than just a list of songs.
The graphics are beautiful, with a variety of costumes and accessories that not only look good but also affect gameplay.

The song selection is limited, with only 30 songs available, which is fewer than previous titles in the series.
The visuals during gameplay lack the engaging music videos of earlier games, focusing instead on static performances.
The random unlock system for costumes and accessories can be frustrating, as it relies on chance rather than direct purchase.

music
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
70%
6%
The music in "Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X" has received mixed reviews, with players praising the catchy and diverse song selection, which is categorized into five genres, and the engaging rhythm mechanics. However, many expressed disappointment over the limited number of tracks (only 30 songs), the absence of music videos, and the repetitive nature of the gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the new story elements and character interactions, the lack of variety in vocal performances and the grindy nature of unlocking content have been noted as drawbacks.
- “The combined effect of outfits, stages, accessories, and a more lyrically focused (and less electronic) set of songs gives the unmistakable vibe of performing on stage in a musical.”
- “The music is amazing; not a single track I get bored with, and the outfits are the cutest—what's not to love?”
- “Miku has never looked better in her jump to PlayStation 4, with Project Diva X delivering an array of show-stopping songs and performances that make her latest outing her best to date.”
- “The song choices are a little lacking.”
- “With only 25 songs to play (2 more as DLC, which will add about 5 dollars to the game's price), and a lot of pointless 'cutscenes', I just don't feel like I was given $50 worth of things to do.”
- “The songs also don't tell much of a visual story as they did in the previous games; it's very disappointing to see pretty much a concert version of the song as the playing experience.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
71%
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The story in the game is described as simple and somewhat lacking in depth, focusing on Miku and her friends struggling to maintain their energy to sing. While some players appreciate the attempt to incorporate a narrative and quests, many find the plot to be stale and the storytelling less engaging compared to previous installments, with a notable absence of animated backgrounds or music videos. Overall, the story mode is seen as a mixed addition, providing a new experience but failing to fully captivate players.
- “Each song is categorized as one of five different genres, and there are story reasons for completing all of the songs within a given genre.”
- “The little story within the game, the selection of songs, etc. are all very enjoyable.”
- “Some may disagree but I like it; it has a good variety of music, the story is rather helpful rather than just playing song after song (which can sometimes be a bit dull), and it's something new for the Project Diva series.”
- “The character plot isn't as substantial as it certainly could have been and doesn't require much effort, while still being slightly opaque.”
- “The songs also don't tell much of a visual story as they did in the previous games; it's very disappointing to see pretty much a concert version of the song as the playing experience.”
- “The story is also stale as hell; it's so damn boring.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
The gameplay is generally praised for its improved responsiveness at 60 fps, structured progression, and enhanced visual and audio feedback, making it feel more like a complete game. Players appreciate the variety of costumes and accessories that impact gameplay, though some express disappointment with the limited content and repetitive music videos. Overall, while the mechanics and music are engaging, the game falls short compared to its predecessors in terms of depth and variety.
- “60 fps finally, which really improves response and gameplay. Actual progression and structure for the first time, making it feel like an actual game instead of just going through a list of songs. Can see the onscreen icons easier than in previous games, and audio feedback is better as well. The most costumes and accessories yet, and they actually have stats that affect gameplay.”
- “It boasts a ton of replay value, and the mechanics are in a league of their own.”
- “Additionally, the gift-giving minigame should have had more impact on the direct gameplay... if a character mentions that they're tired and could use a break, I feel like the character should be punished with sloppier controls if they just keep pushing through.”
- “Gameplay still fun, but one of the worst Project Diva games.”
- “A large gameplay component is changing among outfits, which confer various bonuses, and your four different accessory slots.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and smooth performance, running at 1080p and 60fps with impressive particle effects. However, some reviewers note that the visuals feel like a port from older systems, and the lack of epic storytelling and limited content detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the graphics are a highlight of the game, making it visually appealing.
- “This game is the most beautiful in the series, with HD graphics.”
- “Graphics: visuals are an absolute pleasure to watch running at a standard 1080p resolution, running at a silky-smooth 60fps, and lots of particle effects/background effects.”
- “Awesome game with beautiful smooth visuals.”
- “On the downside, the graphics look very much like the game was ported from older systems and handhelds, and the limited track selection is a killer.”
- “The graphics are very pretty, and the 60 fps is very nice, but everything else about this game is inferior to the PS3 titles.”
- “But yeah, this one is basically like a DLC for Future Tone, except of course it's in a new game and different art style.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the chance to earn new modules through repeated songs feels more engaging than traditional purchasing, the limited song selection and lack of online features contribute to a sense of tedium. Farming for costumes can also become repetitive, although some enjoy the overall gameplay despite these drawbacks.
- “Low song count, severely gimped edit mode, no online connectivity at all, very grindy. The story mode was a useless addition, and the medleys for the most part are not well done.”
- “Farming costumes can get a bit tedious, but the rest of the game is good except for not having a story in the music videos.”
- “Instead of buying them, which could be considered just as tedious, now the chance time allots you new modules.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while it offers some engaging mechanics and the potential for high replay value through collectible challenges, the limited music selection and a short campaign may deter some players. Veterans may find slight variations interesting, but the overall soundtrack and content could leave a less memorable impression. Future DLC could enhance replayability by expanding the music library.
- “Replay value is high, filling those crystal things up.”
- “It boasts a ton of replay value, and the mechanics are in a league of their own.”
- “It's a fun rhythm game that comes with some slight variations to the formula that may interest even veterans of the series, but the limited replay value and music selection may be a turn off for some.”
- “Although ultimately a less than memorable soundtrack, and the short, but sweet campaign limits the amount of replayability, hopefully more songs are released as future DLC.”
- “Replay value is high filling those crystal things up.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on the PlayStation 4 without any issues. The new festival events enhance gameplay by allowing players to customize performances, showcasing impressive visuals and a diverse selection of songs. Overall, the optimization contributes to an enjoyable and seamless gaming experience.
- “Game runs smoothly, no problems there.”
- “Miku has never looked better in her jump to PlayStation 4, with Project Diva X delivering an array of show-stopping songs and performances that make her latest outing her best to date.”
- “Festivals are new multi-song events where you get to pick your singers (sometimes), songs or song genres (sometimes), accessory/outfit bonuses, and make a longer performance.”