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. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 18, 2014
    70
    A fun piece of fan service for those who enjoy the Hyperdimension Neptunia series, and management games. The amount of options in-game are light, but the musical score and humor make up for it.
  2. Pocket Gamer UK
    Jun 3, 2014
    70
    Unexpectedly challenging and fun, Producing Perfection is an excellent idol simulator that's only held back by its limited amount of content and repetitious gameplay.
  3. Destructoid
    Sep 1, 2014
    60
    Unfortunately, this is one instance where Compile Heart simply didn't produce perfection -- but if you just want to hang out with the girls when there’s not some sort of crisis going on, it might be worth a look.
  5. God is a Geek
    Jun 6, 2014
    60
    A decent, if feature-light, management game. It’s helped massively by the premise, but the execution, from the cute graphics to the ease of use, might make this worth looking into if you fancy a management sim on the go. Just don’t expect hidden depths – like the generic pop the game asks you to sell, what you see is what you get.
  6. IGN Italia
    Jun 23, 2014
    58
    A bizarre game from the Hyperdimension Neptunia universe with poor game mechanics and not very interesting gameplay.
  7. 3DJuegos
    Jun 19, 2014
    55
    A real miss for Compile Hearts. Boring gameplay and weird development mechanics ruins the experience entirely.
  8. Everyeye.it
    Jun 27, 2014
    50
    A weak production. Characters and plot are interesting, but the management phase is too thin to keep players involved.
  9. DarkStation
    Jun 23, 2014
    50
    Although the gameplay is sometimes too light for its own good, the relaxing nature of the experience, and the likable cast of idols makes the experience worth trying to some degree. Producing Perfection is such a unique title however, that most gamers will probably want to pass over this experience to something with a little more substance.
  10. Worth Playing
    Jun 4, 2014
    50
    Anyone who likes the Neptunia characters would probably rather see them in their own events instead of fawning over a faceless protagonist. If you don't fall into either of those niches, the game doesn't offer anything. It's one simple minigame tied to some lackluster simulation-style gameplay, and it doesn't do anything well enough to carry the title for those who aren't fond of the Neptunia franchise.
  11. Hardcore Gamer
    Jun 2, 2014
    50
    To get the most out of the experience, Producing Perfection practically mandates that its players have some kind of working knowledge of the Hyperdimension world to enjoy its trappings. If players are in that category, then perhaps there’s enough here to sustain interest, as the excessive dialogue is really only entertaining for those who know the characters and established lore well.

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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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