Hyperdimension Neptunia PP: Producing Perfection

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 7 out of 20
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  1. DarkZero
    Jun 26, 2014
    40
    Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection is one for the hardcore fans of the Hyperdimension Neptunia series who want to see more of their favourite characters break off into another type of game.
  2. CalmDownTom
    Jun 24, 2014
    40
    It’s so weird and ephemeral that when I got the credits, I wasn’t sure if the game was finished or about to begin. Sadly, that tells you a lot about the actual content. When it was all over, I was unsure if I had somehow missed the “game” part and just watched the cut scenes.
  3. Push Square
    Jun 8, 2014
    40
    For an idol management game with promise and potential, it's a shame to see Neptune and her friends hit such a bum note – and a really repetitive bum note at that.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Jun 5, 2014
    40
    For those who aren’t invested in the series, Producing Perfection is a hard-sell, especially to gamers not acclimated to anime/otaku culture. Some of the dialogue is genuinely witty and charming, as is the world of Gamindustri itself, yet tedious concert gameplay and a lack of unique content do little to justify the asking price.
  6. IGN
    May 23, 2014
    40
    Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection takes an interesting idea and makes it incredibly boring by attempting to use sheer fanservice to drive itself forward.
  7. GamingTrend
    May 28, 2014
    25
    The game feels like a cheap mobile game where all you do is select menus to progress your characters without having to do anything to determine how much they increase their stats.
  8. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jun 2, 2014
    20
    The name Producing Perfection has to be a cruel joke; the game “produces” nothing of the sort.

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#58 Best PS Vita Game of 2014
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#22 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2014
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#40 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2014

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 61
  3. Negative: 20 out of 61
  1. midipon
    Jun 9, 2014
    8
    A silly, fun time. You guide the CPUs along their journey to become J-Pop idols and beat MOB48 (as in AKB48, the current ruler in the IRL idolA silly, fun time. You guide the CPUs along their journey to become J-Pop idols and beat MOB48 (as in AKB48, the current ruler in the IRL idol wars) to get the hearts of their citizens back. It's relatively simple, each day you can do one thing: have lessons so your chosen characters become better performers, hold events like TV appearances and recordings, perform at a concert, or rest and talk to other characters/the CPU you chose to produce. Most of the game is watching scenes play out and occasionally choosing an action to hopefully make the situation better.

    There are only 5 perform-able songs in the game, but concerts are infrequent and you won't be thinking much about the music to begin with, so I don't consider it much of a negative point. This game is about managing an idol, it's not a rhythm game so don't go into it expecting that.

    If you like witty VN's, idols, management, and interacting with cute 2D girls, I recommend this game.    … Full Review »
  2. kg_vg
    Jun 3, 2014
    0
    No gameplay.
    No idol simulation.
    No fun. Almost no songs (only 5 of them) Terrible localization. This game promises to be an "idol sim"    No gameplay.
    No idol simulation.
    No fun.
    Almost no songs (only 5 of them)
    Terrible localization.
    This game promises to be an "idol sim" but they spit you in the face with a terrible visual novel-like game.    … Full Review »
  3. Phantarion
    Jun 3, 2014
    0
    I really like the Neptunia series but this has to be the worst game that I ever played in my entire life. It isn't even a game, it's just a VNI really like the Neptunia series but this has to be the worst game that I ever played in my entire life. It isn't even a game, it's just a VN but without the interesting story. The plot is paper thin, the "antagonists" never appear in the game after their introduction in the beginning, the conversations feel out of place and the idol management is simply boring.
    Also there are only 5 songs which is a joke for a supposed idol management sim and the game assets are mostly recycled from Neptunia Victory. This is a 5$ mobile game disguised as a full price vita game. It's disappointing to see the Neptunia franchise sink so low.    … Full Review »
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