Super Neptunia RPG

Although it’s an absolute treat to look at, the fights and some odd design choices mar the experience, so this is a bit more eggplant than pudding.

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In "Super Neptunia RPG," Neptune, the self-proclaimed hero, awakens in a mysterious world with no memory. She and her friends, including Chrome, must save the world from an enemy threatening to destroy 3D games. This 2D side-scrolling RPG, developed by Artisan Studios and Compile Heart, features new hand-drawn art and animations, breathing new life into the beloved Gamindustri world. Can they restore 3D games and Neptune's memories, or will they be trapped in 2D forever?

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 678 reviews

story90 positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

The game features beautiful 2D graphics and well-designed backgrounds that enhance the visual experience.
The story is entertaining and filled with the trademark humor and charm of the Neptunia series, making it enjoyable for fans.
The new combat system, while simplistic, offers a fresh take on the franchise and allows for some strategic planning with character formations.

The combat system is overly simplistic and can feel repetitive, often reducing battles to button mashing without much strategy.
The platforming mechanics are clunky and can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with unclear navigation.
There are numerous technical issues, including bugs and performance problems, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
332 mentions
27 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The story of the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it entertaining yet flawed; it features the typical light-hearted humor and quirky charm associated with the Neptunia series, but also suffers from clichés and a lack of depth. While some appreciate the character interactions and comedic elements, others criticize the plot for being generic, poorly structured, or lacking coherence, particularly in its execution of side quests and overall narrative flow. Overall, it appeals primarily to fans of the franchise, offering a familiar experience with some enjoyable moments, despite its shortcomings.
- “Now the good part: I love the story, setting, and humor.”
- “The story is interesting with many mysteries and bits of humor throughout the game.”
- “The story is your typical nep-fare, which is to say light-hearted, funny and charming.”
- “The story is very boring and nothing special either.”
- “What I found to be the weakest aspects were the mediocre story and terrible dialogues.”
- “The story is so cliché and ridiculous that even the characters make fun of it.”
gameplay
190 mentions
22 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Super Neptunia RPG" has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players citing significant flaws such as poor map design, unpolished mechanics, and a combat system that feels repetitive and overly simplistic. While some appreciate the art style and humor, the overall experience is hindered by confusing mechanics, lack of proper tutorials, and a grindy nature that detracts from enjoyment. Despite its potential, the game struggles to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience, making it more appealing to dedicated fans of the series rather than newcomers.
- “The actual gameplay is fun, leveling and customizing is addictive.”
- “Gameplay wise, while still grindy, the grind feels infinitely less monotonous than the former games; I dare say it's the most fun to play and while the hours away within the series.”
- “Good game with interesting gameplay and easily being my favorite Neptunia spin-off game.”
- “The dash in mid-air is never taught to you or even mentioned in the game, but it's a required mechanic to progress further into the game.”
- “In battles, you have a 'speed up' button that will make the fights very fast, but will transform your entire gameplay experience from 'figuring out which formations to hold and attack with' to a 'hold the speedup button and mash absorb as fast as your AP allows you to'.”
- “The mechanics are easily abusable and you end up just mashing the same buttons over and over which will prevent the enemy from doing anything.”
graphics
128 mentions
46 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful 2D art style, character designs, and detailed backgrounds. However, some players noted that the animations can be awkward and that the visuals sometimes hinder gameplay, suggesting a disconnect between the visual design and game mechanics. Overall, while the art direction is generally well-received, it is accompanied by criticisms regarding animation quality and gameplay integration.
- “Graphically speaking, it's the most gorgeous Neptunia game in the series with lovingly hand-drawn 2D paper dolls and all new assets built from the ground up.”
- “The good: the game has a beautiful art style with very detailed level design and transitioning from one area to another feels very smooth.”
- “Visuals exceed expectations a bit and the semi-2D backgrounds are quite beautiful.”
- “Graphics, well the animation looks pretty weird, especially when they walk; the way their knees move looks pretty bizarre.”
- “I won't say that they are bad, because I don't necessarily think that visually what you get to see is bad, but rather that the visuals actively hinder you from playing the game.”
- “To put it simply: the visuals were not made with gameplay in mind, and neither was the gameplay made with visuals in mind. It feels like you had a team working on the 2D gameplay and a team working on the visuals, and one day before release they combined the two and didn't have the time to fix it.”
music
120 mentions
52 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as pleasant and fitting for the game's atmosphere, while others find it generic and forgettable compared to previous titles in the Neptunia series. Many players appreciate the orchestral elements and overall quality, but feel that it lacks standout tracks that could elevate the experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered good by some, it does not consistently leave a lasting impression on players.
- “The music is great and the artwork is amazing.”
- “Hella fun, very unique feeling and intricate combat setup, takes a while to get used to, visual design is great, soundtrack is actually amazing, very notable.”
- “Not to mention, the music compliments it very well, going for full on orchestra music, fitting for a fantasy-style Gamindustri.”
- “Apart from the opening theme and menu theme, the music merely exists.”
- “The soundtrack is nothing special.”
- “Overall, with visuals and gameplay hindering each other, the writing actively hindering the wacky charm and funny hijinks I wanted to see, with a combat that is so easily exploitable that it becomes a challenge not to exploit it even accidentally, and a completely forgettable soundtrack, I can't find anything in this game that I enjoy.”
humor
64 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game retains the signature quirky and meta style of the Neptunia series, featuring funny dialogue and character interactions that fans appreciate. However, many reviewers noted that the humor feels less impactful compared to previous titles, with some jokes relying on outdated references and poor translation affecting the overall experience. While the writing has its entertaining moments, it often struggles to mesh with the game's other elements, leading to a mixed reception regarding its comedic effectiveness.
- “The humor this time around is very meta.”
- “It’s funny, and heartwarming, and if you like Neptune games you’re going to get most of what you love before you even have to worry about the gameplay.”
- “The story is your typical Nep-fare, which is to say light-hearted, funny, and charming.”
grinding
20 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the offscreen farming and find it less monotonous than previous entries, others criticize it for being overly simplistic and repetitive, with some mechanics feeling unnecessarily complicated. Issues like save freezes can lead to lost progress, adding to the frustration. Overall, grinding is a significant aspect of gameplay, often required between story segments, and opinions vary widely on its enjoyment factor.
- “Grindy, overly simplistic to a staggering extent, somehow, at the same time, meaninglessly complicated, and with any difficulty completely eliminated by infinite item use and thus turned into more grind.”
- “It's to be expected, nearly all Neptunia games substitute interesting battle mechanics for grindy and repetitive gameplay.”
- “For example, one of the issues that happen in this game a lot is sometimes when you save too much or you are about to save after some experience grinding, the game's save UI freezes and you have to force close the game, which leads to losing progress.”
stability
16 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, freezes during battles, and a problematic save system that can lead to lost progress. While some players report fewer crashes compared to previous titles in the series, the overall experience is marred by stuttering animations and various glitches. Despite these problems, it is noted that the game is not as severely buggy as some other titles, such as those from Bethesda.
- “Full of bugs; sometimes battles freeze for me, and I need to force the game to close.”
- “For example, one of the issues that happen in this game a lot is that sometimes when you save too much or are about to save after some experience grinding, the game's save UI freezes, and you have to force close the game, which leads to losing progress.”
- “This game is buggy and lacks polish in a lot of places.”
optimization
12 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and a successful transition to 2D graphics, others experience significant technical issues, including random crashes and poor PC porting that defaults to controller layouts. Overall, the game feels well-optimized for Steam, but persistent performance problems and janky mechanics detract from the experience, limiting its appeal primarily to dedicated fans.
- “Let it run smoothly and the play should feel fluid.”
- “Game runs smoothly and the change to 2D for this title is a welcome change in the Neptunia series.”
- “It plays pretty well and feels very well optimized for Steam, which is a huge plus.”
- “The game also suffers from technical problems, such as random crashes or performance issues, which can make playing unpleasant.”
- “It seems very poorly optimized for PC, very clearly a port; everything is defaulted to Xbox controller layouts, not keyboard and mouse.”
- “[Weird, floaty, janky 2D platforming, UI and animations make the game feel cheap, like an older mobile game from a bygone era. The combat system either drags or hits performance issues with fast-forwarding.]”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its humor and heartwarming moments, appealing particularly to fans of the Neptunia series. While the gameplay offers depth, it is the emotional connection to the characters and story that may encourage newcomers to invest in the series, especially after experiencing earlier titles. Overall, the game successfully evokes feelings of attachment and enjoyment, making it a worthwhile experience for fans.
- “It's funny and heartwarming, and if you like Neptune games, you're going to get most of what you love before you even have to worry about the gameplay.”
- “In my opinion, if you are new to the Neptunia series, you are better off saving the money by buying Re;Birth1 and then maybe reconsider getting this game if you become emotionally attached to the series.”
character development
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally viewed as lacking depth and originality, with reviewers noting that while the aesthetic and character designs are appealing, the story and character progression do not offer anything particularly engaging or innovative.
- “I really like the aesthetic here along with the character designs.”
- “The game doesn't offer anything particularly deep or new in terms of story or character development.”
- “Combat and character development also lack a whole lot of depth.”
replayability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The consensus among users indicates that the game has low replayability, with many stating that it offers little to no incentive to play again after the initial experience.
- “No replay value.”
- “Replay value is low.”
- “No replay value.”