Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection
- June 20, 2013
- Compile Heart
A fun piece of fan service for those who enjoy the Hyperdimension Neptunia series, and management games. The amount of options in-game are light, but the musical score and humor make up for it.
You take on the role of the main character, who happens to fall into Gamindustri and is immediately hired by one of the four CPUs-Neptune, Noire, Blanc, and Vert-to be their producer and manage their idol careers. Get your training wheels on, ladies, because a new producer is in town and the fate of Gamindustri hangs in the balance! Will you be able to properly raise these CPUs into idols, or will…
Reviews
- Engaging and fun gameplay with a unique idol simulation experience that appeals to fans of the Hyperdimension Neptunia series.
- Diverse characters with distinct personalities, allowing for varied storylines and interactions.
- Great for anime lovers, providing a humorous and light-hearted take on the idol genre.
- The game is short, with limited content such as only a few songs and costumes, leading to a feeling of disappointment.
- Gameplay is overly simplistic, resembling a mobile game with minimal interaction and impact on character progression.
- Not suitable for those expecting a traditional JRPG experience, as it focuses more on menu selection than active gameplay.
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a positive aspect, with a charming score that enhances the experience despite the overall gameplay being considered light and somewhat disappointing. While the storyline and options may fall short, the humor and musical elements provide a redeeming quality.
“The musical score and humor make up for the light amount of options in-game.”
“Menus work with the touchscreen or controls, and you can turn the music off if you want.”
“So when you are presented with a potential 4-5 costumes per character, 5 songs total and a mediocre, whilst admittedly cute, storyline with small romantic visual novel-esque sections that run short by 50% of the game's playtime, I would say disappointing is truly the word.”
“The amount of options in-game are light, but the musical score and humor make up for it.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is considered mediocre and underwhelming, featuring a cute but brief narrative that falls short of expectations, especially given the limited romantic elements and overall playtime.
“The storyline is mediocre and feels underdeveloped, with only a few cute moments that don't make up for the overall lack of depth.”
“Despite having multiple costumes and songs, the story is disappointingly short and fails to engage the player.”
“The romantic visual novel sections are brief and feel like they only scratch the surface of what could have been a more compelling narrative.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily menu-based with limited interactive elements, such as directing concerts, but players feel that their choices have minimal impact on character development, leading to frustration with the characters themselves.
“Gameplay consists of selecting menus and occasional concert direction. Your decisions don’t seem to affect the characters as much as they should, making the experience feel shallow.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a monotonous experience that fails to engage the player.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it effectively compensates for the limited options available. The musical score also enhances the overall comedic experience.
“The amount of options in-game are limited, but the musical score and humor make up for it.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
“The humor is spot-on, with hilarious character interactions that keep the gameplay entertaining.”
Critic Reviews
Pop Star Manager: The Game -- Hyperdimension Neptunia PP Review
I have a hard time recommending Hyperdimension Neptunia PP to anyone but the most avid fan of the series, and even then I hesitate. The game feels like a cheap mobile game where all you do is select menus to progress your characters without having to do anything to determine how much they increase their stats. I’ve felt more interaction while reading a choose your own adventure book. Buyer beware.
25%Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection Review
A fun piece of fan service for those who enjoy the Hyperdimension Neptunia series, and management games. The amount of options in-game are light, but the musical score and humor make up for it.
70%PS Vita Review - 'Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection'
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