Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory
Third installment in the Hyperdimension Neptunia franchise, set in 1989.
Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory is an action role-playing game developed and published by Idea Factory with assistance from Compile Heart. It is the third installment in the Hyperdimension Neptunia franchise, set in the year 1989 in an alternate dimension to Gamindustri, continuing the 'Console War' story arc after Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory
- Developer
- Idea Factory · Compile Heart · Felistella (Re;Birth3)
- Publisher
- JP · Compile Heart · WW · NIS America (PS3) · WW · Idea Factory International (Re;Birth3)
- Artist
- Tsunako
- Composer
- Kenji Kaneko · Nobuo Uematsu · Kenji Ito
- Series
- Hyperdimension Neptunia
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation Vita · Microsoft Windows · Nintendo Switch
- Genre
- Role-playing
- Modes
- Single-player
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory was released in Japan in August 2012 and in North America and Europe in 2013. Its story takes place after Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 in an alternate dimension, providing more insight into the 'Console War' story arc. A portable remaster for the PlayStation Vita, titled Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Century, was released in Japan in December 2014 and worldwide under the subtitle V Generation in 2015. It later released for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4. A Nintendo Switch port was planned for Japan on May 23, 2024, but was delayed indefinitely a day before release. On December 13, 2024, the English version was cancelled, with Idea Factory stating Nintendo had refused the release due to not complying with Nintendo Guidelines. As of the known canon, no English release has occurred.
Reader's Guide
Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory is significant as the third main entry in the Hyperdimension Neptunia franchise, expanding the series' lore through its alternate dimension setting and the 'Console War' story arc. Its gameplay refined mechanics from its predecessor, removing the AP bar and introducing the EXE Drive Gauge for special moves. The game received mixed reviews, with an aggregated score of 55/100 on Metacritic based on 19 reviews. The remake version also received mixed reception. The game's troubled Nintendo Switch port, cancelled due to Nintendo's refusal over guideline compliance, highlights challenges in cross-platform releases. The music featured contributions from notable composers Kenji Kaneko, Nobuo Uematsu, and Kenji Ito. The game's legacy includes multiple re-releases and ports, maintaining the series' presence across various platforms.
Did You Know?
- The game is set in the year 1989.
- The opening theme is 'Kami Jigen! Fortune Material' by nao of 5pb.
- The English Nintendo Switch version was cancelled because Nintendo said the game had 'not complied with the Nintendo Guidelines'.
- The EXE Drive Gauge can be expanded twice for a total of three gauges.
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