Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
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  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Jan 26, 2015
    90
    It pushes more boundaries and is a sharper satire than the other games in the series, as fine as they are, and that marks this one out as something special indeed.
  2. Push Square
    Jan 27, 2015
    80
    It's clear that a lot of care and attention has gone into this game, and while it certainly won't appeal to everyone, we daresay that Gamindustri veterans will be delighted with the offering.
  3. The Vita Lounge
    Jan 26, 2015
    80
    Re;Birth 2 is a great JRPG and fans of the series will be happy to return to Gamindustri on the PlayStation Vita - but the themes and the style of the game won't be for everyone.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    Jan 23, 2015
    80
    Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2 provides many hours of gaming jokes, silly plot developments and strategic battles which adds up to a mostly lovable JRPG.
  6. IGN Italia
    Jan 23, 2015
    80
    A great JRPG for PS Vita and a remake that finally makes a tribute to the original game, improving it in every aspect. Maybe it's a bit too integralist, but just for this it’s perfect for all fans of the genre.
  7. Atomix
    Feb 23, 2015
    77
    Even though it is not a revolutionary game for the genre, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re; Birth 2 Sisters Generation is a really good port from an excellent sequel of a PS3 game. If you are a fan of JRPS’s, love anime, visual novels and can tolerate all the “Moe” it has, this is a title you should try at least once.
  8. ZTGD
    Jan 23, 2015
    75
    While Rebirth 2 is a massive improvement over the PS3 version in terms of performance, I felt the newly included mechanics and playable characters didn’t quite add enough to warrant double dipping for those like me who have already finished the title once before.
  9. CGMagazine
    Feb 21, 2015
    70
    Ultimately, Re;Birth2 is not a top-tier JRPG in terms of polish, or even story, but it is a solid effort that looks very pretty on the Vita.
  10. Everyeye.it
    Feb 5, 2015
    70
    It's not a traditional JRPG saga, but this second chapter can't stand up to its predecessor. There's some recycling in dungeons, and a general lack of new features. Still, it's an original take on a classic genre.
  11. Vandal
    Jan 25, 2015
    70
    If you have the original game, you probably won't find relevant additions here. It relies on the plot rather than on the gameplay, but if you think you'll like what this game has to offer, then buying it is probably the right choice.
  12. The Digital Fix
    Feb 10, 2015
    60
    By the end it feels as though Re;Birth2 has taken two steps forward and then two steps back.
  13. RPGamer
    Feb 1, 2015
    60
    Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation proves to be a solid port on the Vita, one that may even be technically superior to the PS3 rendition.
  14. Twinfinite
    Jan 28, 2015
    60
    Hyperdimension Neptunia Rebirth;2 has a lot of heart, but it lacks finesse in its attempt to get players to see the ‘bigger picture’ in the game.
  15. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jan 27, 2015
    60
    The sad thing with this series and game, is that there is a great concept here that is hidden under layers of lame puns, bad jokes, and annoying characters.
  16. DarkZero
    Jan 25, 2015
    60
    Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2 has all the building blocks of a solid and fast-paced JRPG, but a few extra caveats players must be mindful of, specifically the sporadic difficulty, the extra grinding and the extra emphasis on Moe.
  17. God is a Geek
    Jan 23, 2015
    60
    Good looks and an original premise are let down by questionable scenes and a lack of ideas in terms of mechanics.
  18. Gaming Age
    Jan 29, 2015
    58
    Essentially, then, what you're left with is a grind-heavy game with forgettable characters and even worse writing.
  19. GamingTrend
    Jan 29, 2015
    50
    While certainly not a terrible release, Sisters Generation doesn’t stray far enough outside the box it lampoons to be considered a good game either. This game is only for dedicated fans of the series, or RPG gamers starving for a new game to fill in the gaps.
  20. Gamestyle
    Jan 23, 2015
    30
    After a few long hours of the cast’s banal dialogue, I wished to throw my Vita – or myself – down the nearest staircase. Either would have made it all go away.

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#32 Best PS Vita Game of 2015
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#11 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2015
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#36 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2015

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 71
  3. Negative: 19 out of 71
  1. jaymz1970
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    I love these games, I even played PP, which was not good.
    HD MK2 on ps3 was my least favorite.
    But this version with the "victory" battle    I love these games, I even played PP, which was not good.
    HD MK2 on ps3 was my least favorite.
    But this version with the "victory" battle system, oracles added, and the stella dungeon mini game has changed my opinion on it. I enjoyed this game as much as re birth 1.
    If you liked RB1 you will like this also.
    Please don't give any attention to the idiot review on gamestyle, very bias...they should fire that guy.
    Try this game if you like JRPG, you won't regret it.    … Full Review »
  2. deadlysilentbob
    Apr 24, 2015
    2
    I was very disappointed in this game, Which is sad cause i loved rebirth 1. Its flaws stem from its recycling of rebirth 1's content (i feltI was very disappointed in this game, Which is sad cause i loved rebirth 1. Its flaws stem from its recycling of rebirth 1's content (i felt like i bought a half assed version of rebirth 1) and the short, bland story.

    Negatives: The ENTIRE soundtrack was a MESS! Nearly EVERY song was some form of a sloppy remix of a BGM or theme song from rebirth 1 (the exception being rom and rams theme which was made of catchy awesomeness). Almost all the enemy fodder was also recycled. The main cast (the CPU candidates) are all very whiny preteen girls without an ounce of confidence between them (excluding ram, who actually had confidence). The story was RIDICULOUSLY short for the $50 I payed for it (the world was also incredibly small and dungeons, very few). The main bad guys (the 4 felons and the "deity of sin") had no fleshing out to their characters. they existed solely to easily be beat by the main cast. one of them was even a pedo monster... it was.... weird... The stellas dungeon was also a broken mess what with the randomness of the enemys that appear and can kill you no matter what your gear. last but not least, anyone who payed attention to the whole story in rebirth 2 would realize they actually screwed up the back story from rebirth 1.

    Positives: The art is well done (cute where it needs to be and cool where it counts). As mentioned Rom and Rams theme is AWESOME. Compa got slightly smarter (heh). Neptune is still funny (but she appears too late to save the over all lack of confidence.)

    Overall NOT a recommended game (unless your bored and can find it cheap used)    … Full Review »
  3. lee32
    Mar 3, 2015
    1
    Porting from PS3, story have changed only the character as it is .
    Also present the story to a fellow exterminated
    There is also a scene    Porting from PS3, story have changed only the character as it is .
    Also present the story to a fellow exterminated
    There is also a scene that murdered the little girl , it's a terrible game    … Full Review »
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