Super Neptunia RPG

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. Video Chums
    Jun 13, 2019
    71
    Super Neptunia RPG does a solid job of providing an innovative blend of Metroidvania exploration and fresh JRPG combat with cool twists. However, it could definitely benefit from a lot of tweaks so hopefully, we'll get a more ironed out sequel down the road.
  2. RPG Fan
    Jul 17, 2019
    66
    Super Neptunia RPG feels like a game that's stuck in limbo, not knowing where it wants to go. There is certainly potential here, but it falls flat of what it wanted to accomplish. I do like the return to a simpler, light-hearted story but I wish the rest of the game didn't have to suffer for it. I always wish the best for Neptunia, but this is one spin-off I'm afraid I must leave in the past.
  3. PlaySense
    Jul 16, 2019
    65
    The intriguing combat system will keep you playing, though the game's repetitive nature and focus on backtracking will probably start to get on your nerves after a while.
  5. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 18, 2019
    65
    Without its flaws, Super Neptunia RPG manages to depict the whimsical appeal of Neptunia in a new, approachable way for newcomers. However, these same flaws bring many aspects of the game down. Combat and character development also lack a whole lot of depth. Conversely, that lack of depth comes with an ease of access that works for this silly endeavor. Consider this title a between-games RPG curiosity.
  6. Attack of the Fanboy
    Jun 29, 2019
    60
    Super Neptunia RPG is a diamond in the rough. It has the potential to be the best spin-off to date, but is so marred by gameplay issues and bugs that its successes are often overshadowed. Unless you’re in love with Neptunia, then I’d suggest waiting for a patch. Hell, wait anyway.
  7. PlayStation Country
    Jun 26, 2019
    60
    Super Neptunia RPG is a spin-off that makes a lot of changes to the usual formula and suffers for it. It's very easy to play and the exploration is servicable but the combat is over simplified and there are technical issues which irritate. The characters don't get the chance to shine like they normally do either so even fans of the series may struggle with this one.
  8. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jun 24, 2019
    60
    Super Neptunia RPG feels like a good idea gone awry. On paper, having everyone’s favorite Hyperdimension Neptunia characters come together for a more traditional JRPG style makes plenty of sense. That’s especially true since the classic JRPG style is a wealthy mine for comedy. But instead, Artisan Studios made a game that looks and feels cheap, due to a bizarre focus on platforming that detracts from the experience more than it adds.
  9. Push Square
    Jun 17, 2019
    60
    Super Neptunia RPG is a fun but ultimately fairly average spin-off. Neptune and her friends are as funny and endearing as ever, but the story does them a disservice by bogging them down in needlessly long and boring conversations. If you’re a fan of the Neptunia series then you’ll certainly enjoy seeing all the familiar faces and the world in its gorgeous new 2D form, but for everyone else, this is a run-of-the-mill JRPG.
  10. 4P.de
    Jul 5, 2019
    59
    Below par and slightly censored 2D roleplaying experience with an active time battle system that stays bland throughout.
  11. The Games Machine
    Jun 28, 2019
    55
    Despite its wonderful art direction, Super Neptunia RPG is obsolete, anachronistic and poor in content.
  12. Hardcore Gamer
    Jun 27, 2019
    50
    Fans of Neptune and Friends will likely have a great time here. Those who already hate it should run away. For those who aren’t sure? Well, despite its warts, it’s a decent introduction to the series, and a great way to see which side of the line they will fall on.
  13. DarkStation
    Jun 27, 2019
    50
    If you have to play a game from the Hyperneptunia franchise, I suppose that Super Neptunia RPG is as good a place as any to start. Thanks to the “hero with amnesia” plot device it introduces, newcomers will be acquainted with a cast of characters that players of the series will probably be familiar with and maybe even look forward to seeing again. But brace yourself for almost immediate disappointment. The platforming, combat and quests have all been done much better by many other games and while the game references are cute and marginally unexpected, they aren’t enough to balance the scales in Super Neptunia RPG’s favor.

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3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 13 out of 23
  1. Cryptikassassin
    Oct 25, 2022
    2
    Terrible game. There should have been a lot of bug fixes that didn't happen in 3 years. Try to option the options menu and would take 15-20Terrible game. There should have been a lot of bug fixes that didn't happen in 3 years. Try to option the options menu and would take 15-20 seconds to open. Random frame rate drops. There were multiple times in combat where my characters and the enemy would just stop moving and had to swap the formation constantly to be able to get one attack in. Also ran into one where I defeated all of the enemies just for it the game to get stuck in the battle screen and had to restart the game and replay entire areas of the game. Combat makes zero sense half the time when you'll come across enemies that can instant kill your entire party with one area attack, especially Noire who is just one huge glass cannon. Feels more like a filler game before the next full entry with almost no care in the combat or optimization. Disappointed being one of my favorite franchises.… Full Review »
  2. Greymon96
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This game is not a spin off, it is just an unworthy, unwanted, unsatisfied, and unnecessary fracture REBOOT. No CPU candidates.… Full Review »
  3. Persona5GOAT
    May 7, 2020
    7
    crashes/freezes all the time, in combat i forget what skills are attached to what button in what formation, they really should have labeled itcrashes/freezes all the time, in combat i forget what skills are attached to what button in what formation, they really should have labeled it instead of showing you the button layout, which is obvious. a LOT of running back and forth for fetch quests and the like, grinding forever for drops. sidequests are a pain. the rest is fine, pretty enjoyable and typical neptunia, and i don't mind the combat system whatsoever other than the point above about skills. honestly a lot of quality of life issues and the bugs hurt this game a lot, some simple fixes would have made it so much better.… Full Review »
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