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Super Neptunia RPG

ActionAdventureRPG

Developer Artisan Studios

Super Neptunia RPG is a 2018 side-scrolling role-playing video game in the Hyperdimension Neptunia series developed by Artisan Studios, with assistance from Idea Factory and Compile Heart. It was published by Idea Factory for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Microsoft Windows via Steam. In the game, Neptune, Noire, Blanc, and Vert, all suffering from amnesia, oppose Bombyx Mori, a group that forces citizens… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

184 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 27, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

65
Fresh

106 positive · 56 negative
95% range 58–72%

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Steam reviews106560
Bluesky *1311
Lemmy *005
Mastodon *002

* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).

Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
332 of 427 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What people are saying

Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.

At a glance

Super Neptunia RPG is a 2019 action adventure rpg video game, from Artisan Studios.

  • 183 people have posted about this game on Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon
  • posts span Nov 27, 2019 to Oct 27, 2026
  • 65% of 162 Steam reviewers recommend it (their own thumbs)
  • Steam reviewers had played a median of 16 h when they wrote

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Super Neptunia RPG sits at 65% positive across 162 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?

Critics, per Wikipedia

Super Neptunia RPG received generally mixed reviews. Praise was given to its art direction and presentation, while performance and difficult platforming were cited as issues. Additional criticism was given towards Sony's decision to censor the PS4 version.

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Reactions

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  • Steam user Steam user …0701Steam reviews · Dec 25, 2019 · 19 h played

    This is one of the games it’s really hard to get an honest opinion of. We have die hard fanboys defending it regardless of flaws, fanboys upset by the direction the game went saying everything about it is awful, and a gaming media that for the most part has a hard time reviewing any game like this, where the target audience isn’t NA. So … hopefully I can do a better job for people on the fence about buying this. One of the most common “fanboy” arguments is that the game doesn’t even have to…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5927Steam reviews · Jun 2, 2020 · 60 h played

    I've never thought it will come to this, but as of Jun 1, 2020, I can no longer recommend any game published by Idea Factory International to anyone. I'm not supporting any company, which openly stands behind rioting, looting, vandalism, assault, murder (even attempting to murder children).

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  • Steam user Steam user …6822Steam reviews · Mar 3, 2020 · 28 h played

    TL;DR Summary Pros: +Nep Nep +Ok music +Interesting battle concept +Puddingo Best Boi Cons: -Overall lacking in polish -Averaged 1 crash per 7 hours -Fights lack strategy and depth -Quality-to-price ratio Recommended for you if you are: *Looking for something mindless *Super into the cheesy, light-hearted antics of Nep and co. *Curious about the new devs 1st Nep game *In need of a Nep fix NOT recommended if you have: *Never played a Nep game *A high standard for JRPG games *Little…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9868Steam reviews · Feb 11, 2023 · 3 h played

    Of the over 40 reviews I've written on Steam, I can't recall a single one that was negative. I'd generally much rather talk about games I enjoy. But there's always an exception. I was interested in Super Neptunia RPG for a while -- I actually do enjoy some of the other Neptunia games, and while they also have their fair share of issues, they have redeeming qualities as well. Also, side-scrolling JRPGs are relatively rare and I was looking forward to how that switches things up. So where did it…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3371Steam reviews · Dec 14, 2025 · 29 h played

    Super Neptunia RPG This is easily one of the worst Hyperdimension Neptunia games ever made, and as someone who 100% Hyperdimension 1, 2, 3, and Cyberdimension 4, I can’t stress enough that this game should be skipped. While it is mercifully less grindy than earlier entries, Super Neptunia RPG is made with pure Spaghetti Code and it genuinely left me with the impression that even the developers didn’t want to work on this. To top that off, the story is distressingly bland, the entire 20-30+…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3132Steam reviews · Apr 19, 2022 · 2 h played

    I've tried every neptunia games... but this have inside a incredible light of awesomeness... We've our lovable neptunia CPU in a fantasy word... scenery of nature and a touch of magic... (background.. since this is a 2D Game) The mechanic of the game is quite simple.. just like every 2D Game... The story... is something special (I've played only two hours and met for the first time Noire and Blanc... so I've appreciated it yet... I think like the dungeon and the country…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4387Steam reviews · Apr 23, 2025 · 133 h played

    i have a bad feeling that neptunia series after cyberdimension would be horrendously bad as i might think and its true for this case, this would be a hard decision for me to kept giving negative ratings for neptunia series, especially ive enjoyed to be a part of Neptunia series and community. i really enjoy these series, The characters are cute, especially Blanc, Noire and Neptune. i cant pretend to enjoy these series no matter how die hard i am to be for Neptunia. Lets start with my…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3164Steam reviews · Nov 10, 2021 · 3 h played

    I've attempted to like this game many times over the years. I've picked it up and put it down a fair few times after receiving it as a gift with all of the DLC included in April 2020 from a now-former friend. I've genuinely attempted to like it, especially after hearing positive reviews of it but I...can't. I'm sorry but I can't. Perhaps it was just me expecting too much out of this game in the first place, especially considering how much I've fallen out of love with the Neptunia series over…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3104Steam reviews · Apr 7, 2020 · 21 h played

    Not worth $60. Get it at a discounted $20, then it's worth the price. Most people finish the game in just about 20 hours, I finished it just above 19. It was not JRPG difficulty. At no point in the game did I have to stop and grind or farm. All of the bosses and enemies were a piece of cake at the natural level. It's not a good RPG or a good Neptunia game, but it was still fun. There are pixel perfect jumps at the beginning but you get double jump later on that makes them easy. Overall, it's a…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4514Steam reviews · Dec 15, 2019 · 40 h played

    beautiful visuals basic platforming absolutely horrible combat. on the level of a mobile game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4233Steam reviews · Jul 19, 2020 · 9 h played

    Don't buy this. It's about as bad as "professional" games can be. I have no idea how the heck someone can possibly design a game like this. It manages to be worse than even Neptunia Rebirth, which should be impossible. For a good chunk the game lets you run around alone, and when it finally gives you a second character, it removes it right away. (A mage type character unable to learn magic spells btw.. funny) When you then get two more characters, it lets you keep them a bit, just to then…

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  • Mags @magsisgaming.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 29, 2026

    42) Super Neptunia RPG my least favorite Nep game so far by a wide margin. there are some neat things it tries, but most of it misses for me. the combat isn't engaging and can be actively frustrating, the story isn't interesting, and I'm not a fan of the presentation outside of the art itself

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  • Mega 🎮😈 @megamachina.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 26, 2026

    I'm not really enjoying Super Neptunia RPG that much... Trying to decide what my next game should be. Its always so hard to pick just one. 😭

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  • Steam user Steam user …6721Steam reviews · Mar 18, 2020 · 65 h played

    I was quite surprised. A game by a western developer in cooperation with the original neptunia devs. + Pleasant graphics + good animations + my fav Heroines pretty good in motion + i like the drawn bacgrounds + simple and easy to follow story + enjoyable gameplay + funny story with its moments :D +/- music was ok +/- controls were a bit clunky from to time +/- minor bugs - there a some serious issues with teh stat distribution (why has Noire so inferior stats?) - short game (but its ok)…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5472Steam reviews · Jan 6, 2020 · 67 h played

    Battle system reminds me of Valkyrie Profile, leveling & mastering your weapons with equipment to get skills & abilities is like Final Fantasy 9. Game runs pretty well on my computer even during my playthrough of it. I'm enjoying Super Neptunia RPG the gameplay itself has a reference to other games as two I just mentioned. Never heard of Valkyrie Profile or Final Fantasy 9 look em up & play em. As Final Fantasy 9 is on Steam. I love the grinding in this game cause I did a lot of offscreen…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8670Steam reviews · Feb 25, 2021 · 1 h played

    The combat system sucks, the mechanics is confusing, great story though,

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  • Steam user Steam user …1079Steam reviews · May 25, 2020 · 21 h played

    Super Neptunia RPG is a simplistic 2D platforming RPG which utilizes an ATB system during combat where your moves are dependent on gear, character specific powers, and battle formation. While the insane depth of the combat system seems promising, it fails to deliver since the game never requires more than a basic understanding of the mechanics (even if you go for the optional bosses). The battles are so simple that the player can easily hold down the built in fast-forward button while…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3870Steam reviews · Jul 14, 2024 · 17 h played

    I rarely down vote a game, and it is one of those. Let's say the battle system is dull. It simply spam attacks. The map design is simply not good enough for the gameplay.

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  • N4THAN_DnB @[email protected]Lemmy · Jul 4, 2025

    Simply Adorable Histy! [Yitsune Melody]. [Histy's design from Super Neptunia RPG is so pretty!](https://twitter.com/YitsuneMelody/status/1756346969872892136?mx=1) Originally posted to Twitter on February 10th, 2024 as part of the Nep One Draw activity featuring Histoire.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9707Steam reviews · Sep 3, 2024 · 21 h played

    The game's 2D sprite is a work of art and mesmerizing to look at, but that's the extent of all the pros that I can give to this game. The story is the typical Neptunia affair, so below average but functional. Problem with the game is the excess of platforming for a JRPG game, a battle system that appeared deep but is shallow as a puddle and a skill learning system that is frustratingly grindy.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0132Steam reviews · Jan 27, 2023 · 3 h played

    🟢 Plug and Play Tested on: OnexPlayer Mini Pro 6800U [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/42772030-Handheld-Friendly/] Follow Handheld Friendly

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  • Steam user Steam user …9082Steam reviews · Jun 7, 2020

    DO NO BUY UNLESS ON DISCOUNT! Game has really bad movement mechanics and hitboxes!. Art and Music are great though.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9706Steam reviews · May 16, 2020

    Definitely the worst Neptunia game I have played. Love the art style, but I feel like that is all it has going for it.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1935Steam reviews · Apr 21, 2020 · 4 h played

    I wish it was better, but the locations are rather uninteresting, the movement is unsatisfying, the combat is reduced to mashing buttons, and the menuing is just tedious. Just makes for me wishing it was more like the 3D RPGs.

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  • Chris Monka @chrismonka.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 8, 2025

    Banger OST time! This is the boss battle theme in Super Neptunia RPG! ngl, this is such a wild vibe for a nep game lmao instead of having a synth heavy OST, the game goes for a more natural sound! This is hype tho, the tense and soaring orchestra catches the classic JRPG vibe they were going for!

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  • Steam user Steam user …6869Steam reviews · Oct 4, 2024 · 53 h played

    Let’s start with the number one issue: This game would be unplayable if you couldn’t speed up combat with the left trigger button. The combat is shallow and slow and if I couldn’t speed it up, I would have quit before getting past the introduction. You have four characters so you have one character that uses AOE attacks and another that uses single-target attacks and another that heal and you just spam whatever is appropriate until you can use your break attack. (You will also use granite on…

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  • N4THAN_DnB @[email protected]Lemmy · Jan 13, 2024

    Chrome Notices You! [Daenu8]. [Sadly I've never touched Super Neptunia RPG, but I hope to one of these days.](https://twitter.com/Daenu8/status/1746170692687512037) Chrome & Arfoire are the subjects of this week's Nep One Draw activity.

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  • broken_chatbot @[email protected]Lemmy · Jun 30, 2023

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  • Steam user Steam user …5231Steam reviews · Mar 23, 2020 · 39 h played

    2D Final Fantasy IX with neptune characters, and a decent story.

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  • Steam user Steam user …6529Steam reviews · Dec 23, 2023 · 2 h played

    The game is just terrible, awful combat system, boring and bad level design. The game feels like they want to try make something different but failed miserably, seems to be unpolished with lacking out of any quality. Better to avoid this game and spend money on something different where publisher cares about their games or just give you game with quality worth to spend time on.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5183Steam reviews · May 1, 2023 · 34 h played

    To keep it short: this game definitely has its upsides! Its gorgeous artistically, the soundtrack is very pleasant, and though cutscenes def. drag a little bit, the mostly funny dialogue makes them entertaining regardless! However, I found this game to be a bit of a chore to play, thanks to its customizable but ultimately very bad battle system, making the game not very enjoyable :c It's pretty unbalanced, too... Doesn't help that there is a lot of jank to this game, too >< It MIGHT be worth it…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3942Steam reviews · Jan 26, 2023 · 1 h played

    Played it for like 1 hour and a half. I haven't played the other neptunia games (yet), i just got this one bc it was among the cheapest on sale. Although i was really intrigued by how it's a 2d turn based rpg, i got pretty let down. Im not gonna comment on the story bc again it's my first. Idk what's the standard for this franchise Anyway the gameplay is the most barebones i've ever seen. There's only 1 attack for everyone, and you basically press A/B/X/Y depending on whichever character you…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4207Steam reviews · Jan 21, 2022

    Bought this sh*t long time ago. Totally regretted. Combat system seem so freaking bad tho...

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  • Steam user Steam user …6262Steam reviews · Jun 29, 2021 · 1 h played

    I regret pre purchasing this monstrosity

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  • Steam user Steam user …6807Steam reviews · Apr 21, 2021 · 25 h played

    noire best girl, but not best enough to save this game

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  • Steam user Steam user …0153Steam reviews · Dec 10, 2019 · 1 h played

    Really Really Really Really Really Really Really Really ♥♥♥♥. Controls are worse than any game i have ever played before, and the combat is quite literally nothing but spam K, L, I or O, depending on which character in your party you want to perform default attack 1 on the enemy.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4628Steam reviews · Apr 16, 2024

    However thought the default keyboard controls for this game were in any way acceptable has mental issues and should be prohibited from working on the gaming industry for the remaining of their lives.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3345Steam reviews · Dec 6, 2023 · 5 h played

    I love neptunia, but sadly this game is really disappointing. The art is pretty and the story is silly and chill like other neptunias but the controls are terrible and not keyboard friendly, movement is terrible, combat is terrible and boring. Full of bugs, sometimes battle freezes for me and I need to force the game to close. The dash in mid air is never taught to you or even mentioned in the game, but it's a required mechanic to progress further into the game

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  • Steam user Steam user …1640Steam reviews · Nov 24, 2023

    The control mapping is a total mess, and you cannot use the mouse to do combat or navigate around the menu. It's not even playable without someone tells you about which key is bound to what.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7015Steam reviews · Sep 29, 2023 · 25 h played

    Was a fun game. More fun that you would think it should be. Compared to the other Neptunia games it isn't as much of a grind. I did miss an achievements and had to go back in a New Game to get it but it took like 30 minutes to get to it. Overall a good time

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  • Steam user Steam user …2036Steam reviews · May 10, 2023 · 2 h played

    This game is the buggiest in the series I've played so far. I can soft-lock it during conversations and battles, and never closes unless I force-quit. The only redeeming factor is that I got Nep to moonwalk.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4543Steam reviews · Apr 6, 2021 · 15 h played

    mash button 2 win

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  • Steam user Steam user …0295Steam reviews · May 1, 2020 · 34 h played

    Artisan treated the franchise well! I mean, it's not the best Nep game I've played, but it's solid nonetheless, especially the battle system (which was great). I had a lot of fun! However, I should note: a disappointing aspect for me is that the whole premise of the series (characters representing video game companies/franchises) is largely ignored in this one. "Artisan" herself is the only new character where I got the reference. I even tried looking up what the new characters are…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1297Steam reviews · Jan 25, 2020 · 4 h played

    its a cool RPG game i recomend to everyone to play it!!

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  • TubbyHedgehog @tubbyhedgehog.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 25, 2026

    QTP with the game you're currently playing. Super Neptunia RPG

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  • Sieffre Plays 🎮 @sieffreplays.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 8, 2025

    Next game up is Super Neptunia RPG for PS4.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2256Steam reviews · Sep 30, 2024 · 27 h played

    A prime example of an average game, the only thing that I could imagine selling you on this game is the introduction of Chrome (do to having ties to the first rebirth game) or beautiful if not slightly unfitting backgrounds. Other then that, this is an easy skip for someone with only a passing interest is 2D rpgs or Neptunia games due to the uninteresting combat system and basic story.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2228Steam reviews · Jul 6, 2023 · 9 h played

    its got nep nep in it

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  • Steam user Steam user …9376Steam reviews · Mar 30, 2021 · 5 h played

    Where are the CPU Candidates???????

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  • Steam user Steam user …5187Steam reviews · Apr 1, 2020 · 4 h played

    Actually a let down considering how fun the other Nep Nep games have been

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  • Steam user Steam user …7676Steam reviews · Jun 30, 2026 · 22 h played

    Good story (Nep game) with horrible gameplay. One of the, if not the worst nep game I pushed myself through.

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  • Viorel Leonard Boboc @viorelleonardboboc.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 20, 2025

    Today is the 7th year Anniversary of Super Neptunia RPG! 🔥 Have you played this game? 🤔

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  • Steam user Steam user …7003Steam reviews · Nov 21, 2025 · 2 h played

    Super Neptunia RPG is a side-scrolling JRPG that reinterprets the Neptunia series within a 2D framework, blending platforming elements with turn-based combat. The game shifts away from the traditional 3D structure of the mainline titles, resulting in a streamlined adventure with a distinct visual identity. Its tone remains comedic and self-aware, using familiar characters and meta-humor to anchor the narrative. The story follows Neptune, who awakens in a new world with no memory of her past.…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8756Steam reviews · Jan 10, 2025 · 12 h played

    Definitely get it on sale, there are a couple annoying things. Because the game is 2D you can't always tell if you can interact with something in the "background" or not. Party members leave rather suddenly sometimes (which by the way forces you to reset the skills of every party member). Also finding boss monsters can be difficult and underwhelming. I have very mixed feelings on it, if you get it don't expect perfection, don't set your expectations too high, and remember you can fast forward…

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  • Andrew Duncan @acelister.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 21, 2024

    Super Neptunia RPG in August

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  • MaddieTian @[email protected]Lemmy · Mar 13, 2024

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  • Steam user Steam user …4342Steam reviews · Jan 25, 2024 · 10 h played

    This is probably the weakest Neptunia game I've played. If you enjoy Neptunia and can ignore this games flaws then it's worth playing once. This game has 2 main elements - 2D map navigation, and a RPG-like combat system. However unlike your usual RPG combat system you can only have 16 skills set at any one time. Combat consists of 4 formations with 4 characters where your skills map to 4 buttons. You then cycle formation to change which skills are mapped to the 4 buttons. There's no MP or such…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0910Steam reviews · Nov 23, 2021 · 13 h played

    It's yet another neptunia title, this time in 2D. It's pretty enjoyable, although unlike other neptunia games it doesn't offer new game plus, so after clearing stuff postgame there's nothing to do. If you decide to replay it in the future, you have to start over from scratch. Another thing that was weird is the fact that you can only play as neptune.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1618Steam reviews · Jul 2, 2021 · 24 h played

    Review using one quote from the game: "Planetune, huh? It's almost like... Neptune... but with a plan" - Nep

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  • Steam user Steam user …2953Steam reviews · Jan 27, 2021 · 28 h played

    Super Neptunia RPG is another spin-off in the Neptunia franchise. Featuring 2D graphics and a completely different combat system, it brings new innovations within the series. In a nutshell, I really enjoyed this game. From beginning to end, I found it to be a pretty chill experience. However, this game is definitely not for everyone. Your enjoyment will greatly depend on whether you're already a fan of Neptunia, and if you don't mind nonsensical plots. The story mostly revolves around the…

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