Neptunia Shooter
- May 21, 2019
- Idea Factory International
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and engaging arcade-style shooter with cute pixel art and characters from the Neptunia series.
- Challenging gameplay that offers a good test of skill, especially for fans of bullet hell games.
- Unique character switching mechanic adds variety to the gameplay, allowing players to utilize different attack styles.
- Lacks depth and content, with no upgrades, continues, or difficulty settings, making it feel simplistic and repetitive.
- The game can be extremely difficult, especially for casual players, leading to frustration without a clear way to practice or improve.
- Technical issues such as limited resolution options and clunky controls detract from the overall experience.
- music18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its catchy and energetic 8-bit chiptune soundtrack, which complements the pixel art style well. However, some players find it repetitive and lacking in variety, with limited tracks that can lead to a dull experience over time. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, it may not be enough to elevate the gameplay for everyone.
“Great soundtrack and a decent challenge.”
“Love the soundtrack and pixel art.”
“Lastly, the music in this game is pretty good; the high-energy chiptune soundtrack fits so well you'd think Neptunia was always meant to be 8-bit.”
“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. This could have been forgivable if it weren't for the price; it feels like this game should have been free or maybe even worth a dollar.”
“Same music, same enemies, and it's just... bland.”
“The music is way too repetitive, and the difficulty is way too hard. There was almost no effort put into this aspect.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game features a charming pixel art style that deviates from typical anime aesthetics, embracing a nostalgic 8-bit look. While the graphics are simple and basic, they effectively capture the essence of classic games, complemented by fitting 8-bit sound. However, some players find the graphics and overall presentation to be overly simplistic, which may not appeal to everyone.
“This game strays away from the normal anime-styled graphics and models for a charming pixel art style.”
“The Neptunia aesthetic works well within the game.”
“There's also the pixel graphics and 8-bit music to really sell it.”
“The graphics, while they have a charm to them, are very basic.”
“No storyline, no fancy graphics, only 8-bit nep nep.”
“A fun (if a bit hard after a couple of stages) little shmup with simple graphics based on characters from the Neptunia series.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as short and simplistic, featuring engaging mechanics and cute sound effects, making it a relaxing experience despite its skill-based nature. Players appreciate the retro arcade feel and the need for memorization in this bullet hell shooter, with some noting its potential for hours of gameplay, especially for achievement hunters. Overall, the game offers a charming experience with cute pixel art and a unique twist on traditional mechanics, though some feel the price could be lower given its brevity.
“While the game is purely skill-based, overall gameplay is pretty relaxing once you get into it.”
“It's got the bare bones arcade feel of start or not, and the shmup gameplay is engaging enough to keep you on your toes as enemies approach from any angle.”
“What this does do, however, is open up some pretty hectic and involved gameplay where you are switching girls to combat the enemy formations - it's honestly more than I expected.”
“The game is short and simplistic but has cute sound effects and gameplay mechanics.”
“This is a simple, small, and cute retro shooter game with simple mechanics, but like all bullet hell games, it needs memorization skills. I would have loved to play this on a portable platform, but it's on PC. It replaces generic pixel spaceships with cute chibi waifus, has cute pixel art, and goes full retro. Once you die, you have to repeat the whole thing again.”
“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.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The game's story is virtually nonexistent, with users noting a complete lack of narrative, character interactions, and dialogue. It is described as a simplistic shmup that merely features Neptunia characters without any substantial storyline or engaging content.
“For a Neptunia game, there is absolutely no story or any character interactions.”
“A very simple shmup that has no storyline.”
“On one last note, this game has no story or dialogues.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally regarded as funny, featuring a humorous character and amusingly exploitable bosses with interesting attacks. However, fans of the Neptunia series may find the humor and cute character antics lacking in comparison. Overall, it combines humor with a kawaii aesthetic.
“It's a pretty funny game.”
“Bosses are hilariously exploitable, but they have interesting attacks at least.”
“Very funny and kawaii.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is minimal, with connections to the Neptunia series primarily limited to character and enemy designs. While the retro pixelated style is noted, it lacks depth and complexity 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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, with good performance and no significant slowdowns. However, control issues may hinder players' desire to engage in deeper gameplay or score optimization, particularly 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 maybe it would 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 annoying 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 severely lacking, making it frustrating to achieve high scores or complete challenges effectively.”
“I found the game's performance to be subpar, which detracted from my overall experience and made it difficult to enjoy the gameplay fully.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the game's replayability, suggesting that it may lack sufficient incentives or variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“My only concern is the replayability of the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
