Hyperdimension Neptunia

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
45

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 31
  3. Negative: 13 out of 31
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 22, 2011
    40
    Random turn-based combat and impenetrable inventory. [Spring 2011, p.116]
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  2. PSM3 Magazine UK
    Mar 13, 2011
    37
    It's just perverted. [Apr 2011, p.91]
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  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Mar 17, 2011
    30
    Most everyone else can pass this one by and spare their teeth some trauma. [April 2011, p.79]
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  5. GameWatcher
    Mar 9, 2011
    30
    There's precious little to recommend here outside of the occasionally cutesy over-sexed anime visuals and comedy wobbling breasts.
  6. Destructoid
    Mar 4, 2011
    30
    A shell of an RPG. The idea for the world is there and the idea for a unique battle system is there, but nothing is actually inside these ideas.
  7. RPGamer
    Mar 3, 2011
    30
    In the end, it's difficult to recommend staying away from Hyperdimension Neptunia, because despite its flaws, it may just be the most humorous title NISA's ever released. If you do decide to brave the world of Gamindustri, at least now you'll know what you're getting into.
  8. GameSpot
    Mar 2, 2011
    30
    This hypersexualized role-playing game degrades the console war with questionable gameplay mechanics, choppy animation, and some truly awful music.
  9. GameShark
    Mar 21, 2011
    25
    Hyperdimension spends too much time engaging in fan service and in objectifying women and not enough time on making the core gameplay compelling enough.
  10. Game Revolution
    Mar 14, 2011
    25
    Combine the fact the game just isn't engaging with the same four or five environments for battles, the constant flow of graphical glitches and the bland dialog between characters, and I have no idea why anyone thought this would be a good game.
  11. Play UK
    Feb 20, 2011
    21
    There's zero inspiration in the gameplay and even less in the presentation. [Issue#202, p.90]
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  12. Gamekult
    Mar 8, 2011
    20
    Quotation forthcoming.
  13. Eurogamer
    Mar 8, 2011
    20
    Even the most ardent JRPG fan will baulk at the roughshod simplicity of the game's systems, restricting the game's audience to Japanophile anime fans who can overlook the experiences shortcomings as a videogame and approach it as a cultural curio. That is, a sexist, senseless and ultimately stupid cultural curio.
  14. Metro GameCentral
    Mar 7, 2011
    20
    An allegory of the video games industry featuring consoles as characters should've been comedy gold, but if this were a games machine it'd be the Atari Jaguar.

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#69 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#59 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 135 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 135
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 135
  3. Negative: 35 out of 135
  1. IF_Awesome
    Mar 7, 2011
    10
    Don't believe the review sites, this is a great game! Neptunia and Trinity Universe are two of the most unique games you could ever play.Don't believe the review sites, this is a great game! Neptunia and Trinity Universe are two of the most unique games you could ever play. The healing system all of the critics whine about is not based on luck at all, but on percentages. At either level 8 or 9 Neptune already has 100 points and thus can get an automatic heal every time. Most of these "professional" reviewers simply played the game for an hour and were upset that Neptunia is something different and proceeded to unjustly bash the game. And honestly look at the cover of the box. If you don't like or are offended by Moe, bishoujo, or anime girls in general then why in the world would you buy this game of be assigned to review it? Rant aside Neptunia has some of the best english voice acting in any game ever. The dialog is superbly written and is absolutely hilarious. The battle system is pretty good, and does take some getting used to. The music is great, and it is too bad that we did not get the sound track as Japanese gamers did. This game is worth buying just for the characters, voice acting, and story alone. Overall a great unique game that is perfect for anyone who likes JRPGs or anime.… Full Review »
  2. MasterChef
    Mar 9, 2011
    10
    Seeing as not any of the so called official reviewers can pull their head out of their asses I shall have to compensate for it here a bit.Seeing as not any of the so called official reviewers can pull their head out of their asses I shall have to compensate for it here a bit. Despite what you have might have read about this game, you should definitely try it out.… Full Review »
  3. mebbs123
    Apr 7, 2011
    10
    I'm on IF_Awesome's side here. I have read reviews where people were talking trash about neptunia and yet, they aren't even rpg fans! There isI'm on IF_Awesome's side here. I have read reviews where people were talking trash about neptunia and yet, they aren't even rpg fans! There is no point in talking trash about a game that you KNOW you won't like. All of you out there who love anime and can tolerate(or like) a little fan service should definitely buy this game. Especially for the comedy, which i think is something we can all agree on as hilarious… Full Review »
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