Hyperdimension Neptunia
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| Hyperdimension Neptunia |
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| System(s): Playstation 3 |
| Publisher: Idea Factory |
| Developer: Compile Heart |
| Genre: RPG |
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Hyperdimension Neptunia, known as "Chou Jigen Game: Neptune" in Japan, is an RPG by Compile Heart, published by Idea Factory (NIS America outside Japan) for the Playstation 3. The game is a parody of the console wars.
Prologue
Mythology
Long ago, the world was united as one. Then, four goddesses were born and a war began over who could best rule the world. Eventually, under these goddesses, the world split into four different lands, each worshiping one of the goddesses...
Story
Four goddesses preside over a parallel world called Gamindustri. Aside from the warring goddesses of Celestia, the human world below brims with monsters released by the evil powers of Arfoire. One girl, Neptune, falls to the human world during a scuffle between the goddesses. Once there, Neptune hears a cry from the tome Histoire, who has been sealed and kept away from the goddesses by Arfoire.
Characters
Neptune (Purple Heart): The main character of the story. Compa, a student at a nursing school, saves Neptune while she is unconscious on Planeptune, Land of Purple Progress. As requested by Histoire, Neptune begins her journey around the world to search for the Key Fragments and save her. She represents the abandoned Sega Neptune console.
Vert (Green Heart): A mysterious lady who appears on Leanbox. A kind appearance and gentle eyes are her unique traits. The goddess presiding over Leanbox, Land of Green Pastures. She often gets distracted by games and anime during her duties as a goddess. She represents the Xbox 360.
Blanc (White Heart): A quiet girl who appears on Lowee. An emotionless face and petite frame are her unique traits. The goddess presiding over Lowee, Land of White Serenity. She is quiet and appears intelligent. On the other hand, she never hesitates to express her negative thoughts about others, often to their faces. She represents the Nintendo Wii.
Noire (Black Heart): A strong-minded girl who appears on Lastation. An intimidating posture and tough attitude are her unique traits. The goddess presiding over Lastation, Land of Black Regality. She's competitive and responsible. On the other hand, her one-track mind often gets her in trouble, because she stops paying attention to her surroundings. She represents the Playstation 3.
Compa: A girl who is a nursing-school student on Planeptune. Because of her caring nature, she decides to help Neptune save Histoire. She is the personification of Compile Heart.
IF: A member of the Guild, Gam division. She run into Neptune and Compa while they're on their journey to find the Key Fragments. She decides to tag along and help the two who seem destined to fail if left alone. She is the personification of Idea Factory.
Gust: She loves money. A girl whose skill is crafting items. She is the personification of Gust Incorporated.
NISA: A self-proclaimed (flatty) heroine of justice. Sometimes, she tries hard to the point where it becomes painful to watch. She is the personification of Nippon Ichi/NIS America.