Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX

 3DS
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Sep 8, 2015
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 99 Ratings

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  1. V-Hatsune
    Oct 13, 2017
    9
    This rhythm game has eye-catching 3D graphics with detailed background and character design. The colours used are bright, making it look attractive and stand out of the other games. Alongside with the imaginative graphics, the audio quality is also amazing, the combination makes the game even more enjoyable to play.

    It features 48 top hits from Hatsune Miku and other vocaloid    This rhythm game has eye-catching 3D graphics with detailed background and character design. The colours used are bright, making it look attractive and stand out of the other games. Alongside with the imaginative graphics, the audio quality is also amazing, the combination makes the game even more enjoyable to play.

    It features 48 top hits from Hatsune Miku and other vocaloid characters. If you are a new fan and want to know more about them, this would be a good starting point. You won’t be disappointed as there is a good range of genre of songs for you to select.

    There are two ways to play the game: button presses or stylus taps, each mode feels completely distinct from the other. Notes flow along a line and players must try to time their taps with the moment the circle hits each note (the closer you are to perfect, the more points you'll get), to keep their note combo going. One thing that stands out in this music gameplay is the note paths themselves. Rather than proceeding in a straight line, the notes in each song follow a bespoke path that's combines well with the music and video behind it. There are three difficulty levels, from easy to hard, for players to choose the right one that suits their own ability. Though some people may still find it quite easy to play compared to the Project Diva one, for example. Therefore if you are master at rhythm games, you may wish to play other related Hatsune Miku rhythm games for challenges.

    There are music videos behind these beats when you are playing the game, they are impressive spectacles. Since you won't be able to admire these videos while you're playing, there's a handy Theatre mode that lets you watch the video of any song you've cleared at your leisure. However, the only downside is that while you are playing the game, the videos may be quite distractive in the background and sometimes it is hard to totally focus on the gameplay.

    The game also includes extra features that allows players to be kept entertained and enjoyed alongside the main gameplay. For instance, there is the “My room” component which allows you to select from several apartment styles. You can buy furniture and fun items to decorate using Mirai points that were earned through the rhythm game. Another thing is to dress-up your volcaloid by purchasing outfits with Mirai points, you can also mix and match hairstyles and clothing too. Most of these are costumes worn by the characters in music videos, but there are also several based on figure designs and a few special ensembles to unlock, with lots of creative designs. And there are more fun for you to explore yourself.

    In conclusion, it is an addictive game with charming presentation, and there's no shortage of activities to keep you happily busy between songs. I definitely would recommend it to any rhythm game fans.    … Expand
  2. SlenderJow
    Oct 27, 2015
    9
    Hatsune Miku Project Mirai is an amazing rythim game and has an amazing amount of content with a whopping 48 songs.Every single part of this game brings joy to me or to anyone.If you are a Hatsune miku fan this game is a must buy.If you are a hardcore player then this game will be extremely easy however there's enough amount of content that can keep anyone entertained.The Vocaloids can beHatsune Miku Project Mirai is an amazing rythim game and has an amazing amount of content with a whopping 48 songs.Every single part of this game brings joy to me or to anyone.If you are a Hatsune miku fan this game is a must buy.If you are a hardcore player then this game will be extremely easy however there's enough amount of content that can keep anyone entertained.The Vocaloids can be changed with different clothes and will even wear them in the rythim part.The graphics are great for a 3ds and the 3d aspect is good(in a New 3ds XL).If you are a fan of Vocaloids music this game is a must buy and might be considered a system seller depending on your point of view of the Vocaloid gang.… Expand
  3. Henlinson
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    Its a amazing game, with a lot of content, with Puyo puyo, a litle bit of dating sim, and costumes. Easier than Project Diva, but much more funny than Project diva.
  4. Sylveon
    Jan 31, 2016
    5
    Honestly, the game needs more features, and things to do. It isn't worth your money, since all you could do is tap the beat to some Vocaloid songs. The "Tamagotchi Vocaloid" feature is good, but it all gets boring after a few weeks or so. If there is a sequel released, I would appreciate more features. 48 songs, for like 40 bucks isn't worth it. But I got like a whole lot of Hatsune MikuHonestly, the game needs more features, and things to do. It isn't worth your money, since all you could do is tap the beat to some Vocaloid songs. The "Tamagotchi Vocaloid" feature is good, but it all gets boring after a few weeks or so. If there is a sequel released, I would appreciate more features. 48 songs, for like 40 bucks isn't worth it. But I got like a whole lot of Hatsune Miku AR cards, so I guess it was a bit worth it's price.

    But, if you love rhythm games, maybe it would be a nice game for your video game collection.    … Expand
  5. mouser9169
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    This is a fun game that you can play in short bursts that will keep you busy for a long time.

    First, the rhythm game portion itself, being the very heart of the game: - 48 different songs across different genres (mostly pop, upbeat), 3 difficulty levels (6 songs have a hidded 'extreme' level), and 2 mechanically different playstyles (tap and button mode). - Fun, colorful music    This is a fun game that you can play in short bursts that will keep you busy for a long time.

    First, the rhythm game portion itself, being the very heart of the game:

    - 48 different songs across different genres (mostly pop, upbeat), 3 difficulty levels (6 songs have a hidded 'extreme' level), and 2 mechanically different playstyles (tap and button mode).

    - Fun, colorful music videos. The character models are chibi style and set on some gorgeous set pieces. Much more interesting than simply singing on stage, Project Diva style.

    - Notes appearing on a line is much easier to follow on a handheld screen than flying in from all directions. There are still times on the higher difficulties where it does become confusing telling which notes are held vs not, but after a few playthroughs to show you which you hit wrong (immediate and clear feedback on that point - very important and good) the challenge becomes playing the song correctly, not figuring out what to play.

    - There is a WIDE range of difficulty, making the game playable for everyone, from young children to seasoned rhythm game pros. Many songs are not so hard to complete, but earning the highest ranking or the SP-all trophy (getting all the 'technical zones' in the song) is a different matter.

    There are a few other features for the game:

    - a very light dating/friendship style sim that lets you decorate different apartments, try on different outfits (mostly from the song videos), and sit down and eat food. There are some random events that may happen based on items present (playing a jukebox or arcade game in the apartment, laying down on the beach at the resort, that sort of thing).

    - you can play reversi and puyo puyo with the different characters. Puyo puyo is playable multiplayer as well.

    Overall, this a fun title that I've logged many more hours in than I ever imagined I would, and still find enjoyment breaking it out and trying a few song, or even just listening/watching them from time to time. You can honestly pick it up and play through a song in under five minutes, making a perfect game to bring with you on the go. If you have a long time, you can play through multiple songs or try to nail all the tricky bits together, pushing up your completion percent for that song just a little bit higher.

    Would love to see a sequel.    … Expand
  6. SwitSwat
    Sep 14, 2015
    9
    While not much different from the PS3 and Vita games, Project Mirai DX still offers plenty for 3DS owners who have never played a Hatsune Miku game or anyone that is already a fan. This game contains 48 songs, which is 8 more songs than what Project Diva f2 has, and I found most of the songs to be quite catchy and enjoyable. The gameplay is still fast paced and quite challenging, though IWhile not much different from the PS3 and Vita games, Project Mirai DX still offers plenty for 3DS owners who have never played a Hatsune Miku game or anyone that is already a fan. This game contains 48 songs, which is 8 more songs than what Project Diva f2 has, and I found most of the songs to be quite catchy and enjoyable. The gameplay is still fast paced and quite challenging, though I feel it is a bit easier than the Project Diva games. I'd also like to point out that the 3D in this game is quite impressive, and the colorful graphics and quirky 'dreamscapes' are really cute and imaginative. Overall, a great rhythm game for any Hatsune Miku fan, or anyone looking for a fun, challenging time-passer on the 3DS.… Expand
  7. Ryuku21
    Sep 29, 2015
    8
    I am a casual music game enthusiast but I highly enjoy the music and the gameplay is still familiar to Theatrhythm Final Fantasy with the Miku chibi look.The music is all really upbeat and enjoyable to play with a nice diverse list of music and a long playlist.

    The gameplay has two options between using touch controls with the stylus and then traditional d-pad and face buttons used. I    I am a casual music game enthusiast but I highly enjoy the music and the gameplay is still familiar to Theatrhythm Final Fantasy with the Miku chibi look.The music is all really upbeat and enjoyable to play with a nice diverse list of music and a long playlist.

    The gameplay has two options between using touch controls with the stylus and then traditional d-pad and face buttons used. I tried playing with both options for all the songs and once you get to normal mode for Touch Controls you will want to switch to button controls just because it is a bit imprecise and harder to hold your 3DS possibly.

    I did find the difficulty of the game to be easier then other Miku rhythm games such as Project Diva F and F 2nd being much more difficult on the harder difficulty. This is a fun game though all in all.

    If you enjoy music from Vocaloids and predominately Hatsune Miku and can enjoy the Chibi look with a more relaxed and fun music selection with a ton of extra's like a mini dating sim, puyo puyo game and other extras which honestly did not play with as really enjoying the game for the main rhythm game.    … Expand
  8. Rtheom
    Sep 18, 2015
    7
    It's a great little music game and pretty welcoming to newcomers and the unskilled such as myself.

    I typically consider myself pretty terrible at music games, but I don't feel so bad with Project Mirai. I could see where true music game fans might be a bit disappointed though. If I'm doing okay, then it's not challenging. I have two main complaints: 1) A good portion of the music is    It's a great little music game and pretty welcoming to newcomers and the unskilled such as myself.

    I typically consider myself pretty terrible at music games, but I don't feel so bad with Project Mirai. I could see where true music game fans might be a bit disappointed though. If I'm doing okay, then it's not challenging.

    I have two main complaints:
    1) A good portion of the music is pretty similar. There's some great pieces and some classics, but I know there's more variety out there than has been presented here. I'd have liked a bit more of a mix.

    2) It commits the classic "music game cardinal sin" where your failed button pushes don't actually impact the music. It just keeps playing as if you're not even there. It makes it feel less like a game and more like a "tap to the rhythm" music player.

    Fortunately, it has enough charm to keep the rest of the game entertaining. A good buy for Hatsune Miku fans, but probably not worth the money for anyone else.    … Expand
  9. friedchicken
    Oct 4, 2015
    7
    Being a rhythm game noob such as myself, I enjoy Project Mirai much more than Project Diva. It's more lighthearted probably to appeal to the 3DS demographic.

    The game has a much more suitable difficulty curve with two modes of play and while the cutesy graphics may not be everyone's cup of tea, they're colourful and well detailed. The music is the same as Project Diva (with some extra    Being a rhythm game noob such as myself, I enjoy Project Mirai much more than Project Diva. It's more lighthearted probably to appeal to the 3DS demographic.

    The game has a much more suitable difficulty curve with two modes of play and while the cutesy graphics may not be everyone's cup of tea, they're colourful and well detailed. The music is the same as Project Diva (with some extra songs) and the quality is okay compared to the Vita games. There are a lot of fun customisation options however there's no way to tweak the rhythm game mechanics that I've been able to find. Nevertheless, it's a fun little rhythm game that people of all skill levels can enjoy.    … Expand
  10. Cruzi
    Oct 6, 2015
    0
    One of the worst rhythm games I've played, if you are used to the quality of the Project Diva games then this spin off is a huge step back. The sound quality is outright bad to the point that it's almost offensive, the game play is simplified and the chibi graphics don't fit the Miku universe and are poorly done. There might be a lot of fluf to this game, if that's your thing, but the coreOne of the worst rhythm games I've played, if you are used to the quality of the Project Diva games then this spin off is a huge step back. The sound quality is outright bad to the point that it's almost offensive, the game play is simplified and the chibi graphics don't fit the Miku universe and are poorly done. There might be a lot of fluf to this game, if that's your thing, but the core game play is BAD.… Expand
  11. hustlin
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    why are they chibi wtf osu is better and it's free don't pay 40 dollars vocaloid sucks anyways dude don't buy terrible game wouldn't recommend just play osu instead because it's better
  12. vahn
    Aug 8, 2016
    5
    I'm not a big fan of Hatsune Miku, but I like music games so I decided to give it a shot. However as soon as I start I found the first big issue: the controls.

    It works like this: you have two ways where you can use your stylo to press the buttons on the touchscreen when the upperscreen shows the right sign, or use the buttons to do the same. The game itself is simple but...the problem    I'm not a big fan of Hatsune Miku, but I like music games so I decided to give it a shot. However as soon as I start I found the first big issue: the controls.

    It works like this: you have two ways where you can use your stylo to press the buttons on the touchscreen when the upperscreen shows the right sign, or use the buttons to do the same. The game itself is simple but...the problem is that, this game commits a fatal flaw on using these commands and ruins it for a simple reason.

    This game could have been a great Elite Beat Agents Inspired game, if it wasn't for the controls.

    Remember that gem? How did it work? You press buttons on the touchscreen when the time is right...and everything was showing on the touchscreen! The upper screen was just there for show: you only had to look down on the touchscreen and press it. It was simple and it worked PERFECTLY.

    Project Mirai does the worst possible thing in this regard: you have to watch the upper screen while pressing things on the touchscreen, even when using the stylo. Why couldn't they have done it like EBA, where the buttons to press were on the touchscreen all together? As it is, the system is very annoying: I played some songs and while fun, I just had an urge to play a much better game like EBA. Or Rhytmn Heaven.

    Aside from my rant, the game is pretty decent: if you like Vocaloid and their songs you'll definitely feel at home. I was hoping for a great game but unfortunately it's a butchered version of EBA without the great controls it had. Just a shame.

    Give it a try but I highly recommend getting EBA instead.    … Expand
  13. Maikel_12
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Hatsune Miku Project Mirai DX, being a spin off of the project diva psp / ps3 is a great game that anyone vocaloid fan or rhythmic game should certainly try the pass big with this title packed with a lot of content and graphics very detailing beautiful sight that I think are the best graphics paragraphs 3DS can bring, Sega shows that can follow big with their games and hope that moreHatsune Miku Project Mirai DX, being a spin off of the project diva psp / ps3 is a great game that anyone vocaloid fan or rhythmic game should certainly try the pass big with this title packed with a lot of content and graphics very detailing beautiful sight that I think are the best graphics paragraphs 3DS can bring, Sega shows that can follow big with their games and hope that more titles like this come to our consoles no more nothing to mention an 9 and that its bad points is the fact that sounds rather unlike the PSP so you need a good headsets to enjoy his good songs… Expand
  14. DanMaximo
    Apr 13, 2016
    9
    An adorable and sympathetic rhythmic game with an easy to understand and fun. 40 well-chosen songs from the repertoire of this great Diva. 3DS will not find a game better than this rate.
  15. AlvaroMP
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    ADORABLE Un muy interesante spin-off de la saga project diva con una estética hermosa y un buen catálogo de canciones ademas buenos extra a y minijuegos
  16. MkwGameplay
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I love I have spent hours of game making you have fun without stopping, AR cards are the best implemented in this game for a live concert
  17. SrCre
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    [x] Perfect
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    Não vejo necessidade em escrever um longo texto analisando uma arte, a nota é apenas um conselho para saber o quanto ela vale para sua vida.

    I see no need to write a long text analyzing an art, the note is just a piece of advice to know how much it is worth in your life.
  18. KNX2501
    Jul 17, 2021
    8
    Si eres fan de Project Diva seguro disfrutaras este juego. Aunque es inferior a sus contrapartes de Vita/PS3 el aspecto chibi de Hatsune Miku hace que valga la pena comprar esta versión.

Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#17 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#25 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 16, 2015
    90
    With every segment I was more and more impressed with designers’ imagination. [12/2015, p.73]
  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Nov 17, 2015
    85
    For fans of Hatsune Miku, this isn’t the strongest entry in the entire series, but it seems like a good purchase if you can get over only around half of the songs being new. For everyone else, Project Mirai DX is a great way to start digging into Hatsune Miku, and is a worthwhile addition to your 3DS library for any rhythm game fans.
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  3. 4P.de
    Oct 2, 2015
    80
    Hatsune Miku’s 3DS gig delivers. Personally I don’t like the chosen style, but that doesn’t mean that I cannot appreciate the rhythm game hiding under there. If it only would be more accurate when it comes to swipe movements of the stylus.
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