Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd

 PlayStation 3
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 70
  3. Negative: 12 out of 70
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  1. RinChanNow
    Jan 25, 2015
    10
    The most beautiful game ever developed. I've played it for over 250 hours across all the different modes, of which there are several. The core rhythm game is addictive and satisfying, edit mode (where you can create music videos and notemaps to any song at all) is beautifully in-depth, and the diva room... the diva room is certainly present.

    If you want a deceptively hardcore rhythm    The most beautiful game ever developed. I've played it for over 250 hours across all the different modes, of which there are several. The core rhythm game is addictive and satisfying, edit mode (where you can create music videos and notemaps to any song at all) is beautifully in-depth, and the diva room... the diva room is certainly present.

    If you want a deceptively hardcore rhythm game with a great tracklist and lots to see and unlock, (there's 40 songs in the base game, with even more available as reasonably-priced DLC) then this is all you will ever need, ever.    … Expand
  2. StoneV94
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    This is a great game. The Hatsune Miku Project Diva games keeps getting better and better, and more fun. It's great for big fans like me as it's a mix of classic vocoloid songs and new. i hightly recomend it, great game to just kick back, relax and get lost in the beautiful music.
  3. Codex7
    Dec 8, 2014
    10
    What a fun game! Look, I have never heard of the term "vocaloid" before, and the music is not the music I usually listen to, and it initially looks more like the type of game my 10 year old daughter would play. But my word, I am enjoying the heck out of it! :-). And for any butch BattleCOD players out there, this game is DIFFICULT. In a good way. You WANT to beat those songs on Hard andWhat a fun game! Look, I have never heard of the term "vocaloid" before, and the music is not the music I usually listen to, and it initially looks more like the type of game my 10 year old daughter would play. But my word, I am enjoying the heck out of it! :-). And for any butch BattleCOD players out there, this game is DIFFICULT. In a good way. You WANT to beat those songs on Hard and Extreme! Great game, I feel I get a LOT of entertainment for my money with this title. Strongly recommended.… Expand
  4. sdc
    May 24, 2015
    10
    This game is the PINOCHLE of rhythm games. It's fun, fast, frantic, demanding, and most of all, the MUSIC ROCKS. But come on; nothing less from the best singer overseas.
  5. LOLOLTERRYLOLOL
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    Loved this game a lot!! This is an excellently made game. The levels Hard and Extreme are the most challenging ones, and the fact that it is in the PSP, PS3 and PS Vita makes it more awesome. With a health bar, it just makes you who wants to beat the game want to concentrate more an it and it's basically the way how the game makes you "take the game seriously". The songs are damn catchy.Loved this game a lot!! This is an excellently made game. The levels Hard and Extreme are the most challenging ones, and the fact that it is in the PSP, PS3 and PS Vita makes it more awesome. With a health bar, it just makes you who wants to beat the game want to concentrate more an it and it's basically the way how the game makes you "take the game seriously". The songs are damn catchy. Especially the song PoPiPo. XDXD Loved that. I almost felt that the Hard level is the Extreme level! Heheh. Oh, there are tons of DLCs at quite the price. The song list just extends and extends. I'm giving it a 10. Dunno about you guys, but I'm giving it a 10. :D… Expand
  6. ryuzaki57
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    In terms of content, Project Diva F 2nd (PDF2) inherits the principle of Project Diva Extend (PSP), that is to say half new songs, the other half being songs taken from previous episodes. In the case of PDF2, those ones come from the PSP games Project Diva 2nd and Project Diva Extend. Before complaining about rehashing, bear this in mind : while Project Diva Extend was merely transferringIn terms of content, Project Diva F 2nd (PDF2) inherits the principle of Project Diva Extend (PSP), that is to say half new songs, the other half being songs taken from previous episodes. In the case of PDF2, those ones come from the PSP games Project Diva 2nd and Project Diva Extend. Before complaining about rehashing, bear this in mind : while Project Diva Extend was merely transferring songs from Project Diva 2nd, PDF2 remakes them from scratch. Two-faced Lovers, Romio & Cinderella or Luka Luka Night Fever to mention a few, have been completely remades and not just remastered : choreographies have been changed in several aspects, especially by adding a finale like it was introduced in Diva F. No only this, but the incredible 3D engine of the «F» series transforms the hits of the previous generation and the astonishing graphics further enhanced from Diva F (PDF2 looks quite sharper) make it a whole new experience.

    As for the new songs, I found the list pretty uneven compared to Diva F which was a true concentration of musical masterpieces. Many have slow rythm or not enough intensity for my tastes. But whatever, that’s just me and I did find a few exhilarating compositions like Yubikiri, Ni Soku Hôko, Envy Cat Walk, Meteo 2nd Dimension Fever and Akatsuki Arrival, let alone the fantastic design and direction that mix elegance and cuteness in wonderful fashion.

    You’ll of course also get a new range of nice modules (=costumes) with the possibility to import the ones you already have in Diva F. In pure aesthetics, you have now an option to put a skin on your progression bar. While I think it takes too much room on the screen, some may please you. Note that if you want more, Sega has planned a looong DLC season to destroy your savings with seriously exciting stuff : the Japanese version already got Change Me, Kochi Muite Baby, Yellow and Sekiranun Graffiti, among others. Remember that if you have the extra character DLC for Diva F, you can get it free for PDF2 as it’s cross-buy.

    The most striking thing about gameplay is that the game became A LOT harder. If like me you’d come to master progressively the Hard mode without making wonders in Extreme, drop by the chemist’s to get some anxiolytics because you will suffer like hell. Narisumashi Ganga and 2nd Dimension Fever are inhumane, Envy Cat Walk drove me mad. It’s my concern with PDF2 : the Normal mode is still a bit too easy for returning fans, but Hard mode is discouraging sometimes.

    Generally speaking, the challenge has been beefed up in several ways. Remember the yellow stars for which you just had to scratch the screen continuously? That’s over, Jim! From now on, you’ll have to follow the pace. Technical zones have become a lot more technical, those bonus points are no longer offered like they used to be (Huh, God Tier Tune?). This episodeintroduces some innovations in gameplay, actually new types of stars. There’s the «big» star which is cleared by scratching the screen in two different locations, and the «linked» stars, which are normal stars with more bonus

    All the side content is still there and has improved. The Diva Room, the now famous dating sim is more lively than in the previous game : the number of events have doubled, they’re triggered more often, yo have new mini-games and characters show a lot more actions/reactions. Camera angles have been nerfed a lot though, especially in close-up, which is definitely unwelcomed. All the friend level parameters have been tweaked to allow a more precise progression. The much sharper graphics add greatly to the enjoyment of this Diva Room 2.0, which more than ever is a game in itself.

    The game comes with a dozen of new AR lives, save that now you no longer need the AR markers to organize your private performances!

    Despite the small hiccups in gameplay and balance, the immense delight is still the same. Project Diva F 2nd is pure and immediate joy until the end. That is, if you can see an end to a game you never really stop playing.    … Expand
  7. SinonSinoff
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    I hate vocaloids, and the gameplay is not that great either, the only redeemable property of this game Hatsune Miku. So I guess in the end, it's a great game.
  8. xDaudex
    May 25, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    Song selection
    Many DLC songs
    Song maps are very good

    Cons:
    Many challenges are too difficult
    The rock paper scissors mini game is lame
    Cannot download MP3s for community songs through the game
  9. Razzee
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    I have played all the Project DIVA games, and I can assure that F 2nd is by a great margin the title with the best song selection to date. If I had to choose only one PD game to play for the rest of my life, that would be F 2nd, since almost all killer songs are there. Its only flaw is that the PS3 version runs in 1920x1080 (great) resolution but at 30 FPS, opposed to 60 FPS of DreamyI have played all the Project DIVA games, and I can assure that F 2nd is by a great margin the title with the best song selection to date. If I had to choose only one PD game to play for the rest of my life, that would be F 2nd, since almost all killer songs are there. Its only flaw is that the PS3 version runs in 1920x1080 (great) resolution but at 30 FPS, opposed to 60 FPS of Dreamy Theater. Being able to choose would be nice. But the best way of playing it is on the PS Vita. Platinum is four times "grindier" than the previous game, but it was not boring at all (except for the random events). The pinnacle of the franchise.… Expand
  10. Ian7473
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    A great evolution from the first Project F. I'm addicted to the Project Diva formula

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#20 Best PS3 Game of 2014
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#33 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2014
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#50 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2014

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 26, 2015
    50
    And you thought visual novels were niche. [Feb 2015, p78]
  2. Gaming Age
    Jan 26, 2015
    83
    The only downside for me is that this is a universe wholly dedicated to the spirit of J-pop and idol lifestyle, where I would hope to see a little more variety in the tracklist, or more imaginative minigames in a future iteration. That said if you're interested in any aspect of J-pop or rhythm games, The Project DIVA universe is a great little corner to spend some time in.
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  3. SpazioGames
    Jan 21, 2015
    70
    Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd isn't a casual game at all but a game who can try player's skills with a very hard gameplay, combined with a dedicated editor and the funny DIVA Room, giving to the player hundreds of potential hours of play and entertainment.
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