Megadimension Neptunia VIIR
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About Megadimension Neptunia VIIR
Megadimension Neptunia VIIR is a 2017 remake of Megadimension Neptunia VII with added PlayStation VR support. Developed by Idea Factory, it blends turn-based strategy, RPG elements, and base-building into a sci-fi narrative about goddesses defending a virtual world. Set in a universe where deities battle to protect their realms, the game introduces "VR Dimension" segments where characters interact with players in mini-games and social scenarios. Available on PS4, PC, Switch, and VR platforms, it’s a sequel in the long-running Neptunia series. The game mixes tactical combat with character-driven storytelling, appealing to fans of strategy-RPG hybrids and the franchise’s lore-heavy approach.
Gameplay
You manage a base, gather resources, and build units to fight in grid-based turn-based battles. Each conflict requires positioning characters with unique abilities to exploit enemy weaknesses. Outside combat, you navigate menus to upgrade facilities and assign tasks like mining or research. The VR Dimension adds bite-sized mini-games where you help goddesses cook, clean, or complete puzzles. Sessions alternate between grinding for materials, planning battles, and unlocking story beats through dialogue. Controls are menu-heavy, with combat relying on grid navigation and ability cooldowns. The VR segments feel more like side activities than core gameplay but add charm. Progression slows in mid-game as resource collection becomes repetitive, but late-game boss fights offer tactical variety.
What Players Think
Metacritic scores it 71/100, with critics praising its VR novelty but criticizing pacing. PlayPile data shows 33 achievements, 8.3% average unlock rate. The rarest, "Trophy Complete," sits at 3.30%, suggesting high difficulty or completionist demand. Community moods are split: 62% rate it "Enjoyable but flawed," 28% "Worth the time," and 10% "Too slow." Average playtime is 25 hours, with 12% completing 100% of content. Reviews highlight the quirky character designs and VR segments as highlights but note grinding and repetitive base management. Critics call the story "overly convoluted" and combat "predictable after 20 hours."
PlayPile's Take
Megadimension Neptunia VIIR is a niche pick for strategy-RPG fans and Neptunia veterans. The VR Dimension segments add personality, but the grind-heavy base management and slow pacing may frustrate newcomers. With 33 achievements and a $39.99 price tag (historical Steam average), it’s a mid-length experience best approached as a franchise deep-cut. If you tolerate repetitive resource loops and enjoy tactical battles with personality-driven breaks, it’s worth a playthrough. Otherwise, skip it for more polished strategy-RPG alternatives.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
66.5
RAWG Rating
3.6
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