Neptunia Shooter

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Neptunia Shooter is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Idea Factory International and was released on May 21, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Neptunia Shooter" is a bullet hell side-scroller game featuring characters from the Neptunia series. Play as various Goddesses and blast through hordes of enemies in fast-paced action. With multiple difficulty settings and online leaderboards, test your shooting skills and climb the ranks.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 348 reviews

music11 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

Challenging gameplay that offers a nostalgic arcade experience.
Cute pixel art and catchy chiptune music enhance the overall charm.
Unique character-switching mechanic adds depth and strategy to the gameplay.

Extremely short game length with no continues or difficulty options, making it frustrating for some players.
Lack of variety in enemies and backgrounds leads to repetitive gameplay.
Inconvenient character-switching controls and no tutorial can make the game confusing for newcomers.

music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
63%
8%
The music in the game is primarily characterized by a catchy chiptune soundtrack that many players find enjoyable and reminiscent of the 16-bit era. However, some users note that the sound effects can overpower the music, and the lack of volume adjustment options is a significant drawback. Overall, while the music is appreciated for its retro charm, it suffers from repetitiveness and limited variety.
- “The chiptune soundtrack is catchy, though the constant firing sound effects can drown it out.”
- “The music is great, the pixel art is simple, but does its job, the levels are challenging, the bosses are challenging, each character plays differently, the final boss is quite satisfying to beat.”
- “Lastly, the music in this game is pretty good, though that might be partially because it's different from the usual Nep fanfare; the high-energy chiptune soundtrack fits so well you'd think Neptunia was always meant to be 8-bit.”
- “There was no option that I could find to disable the music or adjust volumes; a huge 'no no' in any game as background music is often played too loud against sound effects.”
- “The soundtrack is nothing to really go for and the game just gets dull after the first 5 minutes. It really sucks because the 8-bit feel and challenge are things that I like, but with what we got here, I just can't recommend this game.”
- “The music is way too repetitive; the difficulty is way too hard, and the list probably goes on.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
9%
The gameplay is characterized as a challenging bullet hell experience with a unique character-switching mechanic that adds depth and strategy, though it can also complicate the action. While the core mechanics are straightforward and engaging, the lack of save points and limited enemy variety may frustrate some players, particularly newcomers to the genre. Overall, the game offers a cute, retro aesthetic and addictive gameplay, but its simplicity and reliance on memorization may not appeal to everyone.
- “The core gameplay is straightforward—dodge waves of enemy fire while blasting through colorful dogoos and facing off against familiar faces as bosses.”
- “The character-switching mechanic adds depth, and the challenge ensures replayability.”
- “It's got the bare bones arcade feel of start or not and the shmupy gameplay is engaging enough to keep you on your toes as enemies approach from any angle.”
- “By and large, they're probably used to turn-based or hack-and-slash rather than bullet hell gameplay, and if you're new to bullet hell, this is a terrible introduction, because you can't save or replay individual parts, only start from the beginning, which means it's easy to get sick of the earlier levels before you even properly see the later ones.”
- “Bullet hell sections are okay, but bosses don't have any indication of how low they are and game mechanics aren't explained at all (like how you can switch characters, it took a few tries until I even knew you could do it).”
- “Very mediocre gameplay, a bit slow which might appeal to more casual shmup fans, I guess.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The graphics of the game are characterized by charming retro pixel art and 8-bit visuals, which some players find appealing, especially in relation to the Neptunia series. However, others criticize the simplistic and serviceable nature of the graphics, describing them as lazy and reminiscent of 1990s games, lacking modern features like full-screen mode. Overall, while the retro aesthetic has its charm, it may not satisfy all players, particularly those seeking more polished visuals.
- “Charming retro visuals and music.”
- “This game strays away from the normal anime-styled graphics and models for a charming pixel art style.”
- “There's also the pixel graphics and 8-bit music to really sell it.”
- “Incredibly lazy retro pixel graphics.”
- “No storyline, no fancy graphics, only 8-bit nep nep.”
- “The graphics, while they have a charm to them, are very basic.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game lacks any meaningful story or character interactions, with users noting its absence of dialogue and plot. It is described as a simplistic 8-bit shooter that merely features Neptunia characters without any narrative depth or complexity. Overall, the consensus is that the game is fundamentally basic and does not cater to players seeking a rich storyline.
- “For a Neptunia game, there is absolutely no story or any character interactions.”
- “No storyline, no fancy graphics, only 8-bit Nep Nep.”
- “There's really no plot for you to dig into; the game is incredibly basic in its foundation and is overall not something designed for the hardcore, which is insanely obvious.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally described as cute and funny, with players enjoying the comedic elements and quirky character designs. While some find the bosses amusingly exploitable, others note that it lacks the charm and humor of the Neptunia series. Overall, the game delivers a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “Cute and funny!”
- “It's a pretty funny game.”
- “Bosses are hilariously exploitable, but they have interesting attacks at least.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's character-swapping mechanic and challenging stages contribute to its replayability, particularly for players seeking to improve their scores or complete achievements. However, the limited number of stages may restrict long-term engagement, with some players noting that the overall gameplay experience is relatively brief.
- “The character-swapping mechanic adds depth, and the challenge ensures replayability.”
- “Gunning for all the achievements or aiming for higher scores on the leaderboards offers a decent amount of replayability as you attempt to perfect this short and simple game.”
- “There are only 5 stages, but they are quite difficult and add to the arcade replay value of the game.”
- “There's not too much gameplay or replayability here, and I've only put in maybe 20 minutes into this game, but I'm giving it a positive review because it's definitely not a bad game.”
- “The only replay value is in trying to finish it, aside from the achievements, but you won't be 100%ing this.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's optimization is generally solid, with good performance and no significant slowdowns reported. However, control issues may hinder players' desire to engage deeply with the game, particularly for those looking to optimize their scores in later stages.
- “I know it's not caused by slowdown, as the game's performance is quite good.”
- “It didn't bother me that much for such a simple game, but it might have been annoying if I actually wanted to push the game further and practice the later stages for score optimization after getting the clear.”
- “It didn't bother me that much for such a simple game, but it might have been frustrating if I actually wanted to push the game further and practice the later stages for score optimization after getting the clear. However, I don't feel any desire to do so because of the aforementioned control issues.”
- “The optimization in this game is lacking, making it difficult to achieve high scores or fully enjoy the gameplay experience.”
- “I found the optimization to be quite poor, which detracted from my overall enjoyment and made it hard to engage with the game's mechanics.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted to be minimal, with connections to the Neptunia series primarily limited to character and enemy designs. While the retro pixelated style is appreciated, it is considered simplistic and lacking depth in character progression.
- “The only thing connecting this game to Neptunia is the character designs and enemy designs; that's it.”
- “However, even for the retro pixelated style, it's quite simplistic, except for the character designs.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy is widely criticized as exploitative, with many users labeling it as a "cash grabbing" approach that detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “Cash grabbing trash.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game offers a low price point suitable for a quick arcade experience, those seeking to grind for achievements may find themselves investing many hours into gameplay.
- “The price tag is low enough to justify a quick arcade shooter, but for anyone grinding those achievements, there could be hours and hours of gameplay here.”