Compile Heart

Compile Heart at a Glance

Compile Heart stands as a significant Japanese publisher and developer that has been active since 2005. Founded in 2006 as a division of Idea Factory, the company was initially led by Masamitsu Niitani until his retirement in 2012. Their catalog on PlayPile contains 92 titles where they acted as either publisher or developer. The majority of their work focuses on role-playing games with 61 entries, followed by adventure games at 38 and strategy titles at 24. They also handle visual novels and turn-based strategy games with fewer releases. The company reached players across many platforms including PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Their output grew significantly over time. They released 19 games in the 2000s and jumped to 49 titles during the 2010s. This number dropped to 23 games in the 2020s so far. Their most famous brands include Hyperdimension Neptunia and Record of Agarest War. Quality varies across their library. The average IGDB rating for 37 rated titles sits at 66.2 out of 100. This score reflects a mix of ratings with only four games scoring in the great range above 80. Twenty-three titles fall into the good category between 60 and 79. Nine games are rated as mixed and one is poor. Their top-rated work includes Mary Skelter Finale from 2020 with an 87 score and Tokyo Clanpool from 2018 at 85. Other strong entries include Mary Skelter 2 and Dokapon Kingdom: Connect. Recent releases show a steady stream of new content through 2026. Titles like Zaleste, Ariana and the Elder Codex, and Calamity Angels: Special Delivery are scheduled for future release. Death End Re;Quest Code Z appeared in September 2024 with a score of 64. While they have produced some standout titles, the bulk of their output lands in the average to good range rather than consistently achieving high acclaim.

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