Review: Super Neptunia RPG (PlayStation 4)

Neptune, stricken with amnesia, awakes in a mysterious world where 2D reigns supreme. With a little help from her friends, Neptune embarks on a journey to regain her memory, save the world, and 3D games as we know it.

Pros:

• Anime graphics.
• 3.51gb download size.
• Japanese or English voice option.
• Platinum trophy.
• Tutorials throughout.
• 2D RPG gameplay.
• Text speed-auto, skip and fast forward.
• Orchestral soundtrack.
• Optional side quests.
• Can see enemies and hitting them first gets you a bonus pre-emptive strike.
• Save points-also used as fast travel points.
• Earn EXP and level up to increase stats.
• Combat-AP fills over time and when full you can attack.
• Break attack-builds over the fight and allows you to do a mega attack.
• Recruit new party members who have their own ap generation times.
• Party management can be done on the fly whilst in battle.

Cons:

• Slow starter.
• The slowdown happens a lot.
• Can’t quit/abandon side quests.
• The clunky menu that is especially highlighted with how it handles inventory and side quest management.
• No quick select buttons.
• Far apart check/save points.
• Slow to actually save.
• Combat does feel more like a button masher than the usual combat style of the series.