I am most definitely not the target demographic for this game.

But I thought I'd give it a chance since I have virtually no experience of turn-based and/or party-based RPGs in particular, and I had read that this was actually a decent entry-point... well, actually I heard one of the sequels was, but if I can't bring myself to skip ahead in a novel series, I shouldn't do it with a game series. Though that also means I can't really say if I was conned or not, because I'm not entirely convinced this was an ideal entry point in its stead, based on my early-game experience.

And yet, I definitely would have missed out if I had gone with the instinct I had somewhere around hour ten to just quit and play something more my usual style (and length, TBH), because somewhere in the next ten it just opened up completely. I've run into a few more difficulty spikes that meant a few hours of grinding in the same dungeon (fortunately not the same one with each spike though). But they've all been worthwhile, because somewhere in the midst of trying different things with different characters in different combinations of the on-screen trio (though I still don't get the usefulness of the partners, given they're not on screen nor seem to be able to be brought on-screen) I've learned a few things I can now extrapolate to other games in the genre.

At the very least the rest of the Neptunia series that don't deviate from this style seem like a no-brainer next step.

...Also, I'm at a point in the game where Noire isn't in the party, and frankly the dynamic feels off. So among all the other reasons to keep playing, I've got that one.

Oh my gosh I fell in the love with this game!
It was my first ever neptunia game and I was hesitant to buy it at first but It didn't disappoint at all!
The characters are all super cute and unique in their own way. U can tell they got designed with a lot of love and attention to the little details. Same with the scenery artworks. Really beautiful with unique vibes and atmospheres.
The enemies & monsters also have really cool and also funny designs.
The story was nice and thrilling and I always wondered how It will continue. The dialogues can be funny and I love that they often break the 4th wall!

Prepare for a lot of farming and doing the same thing for hours! Farming is key in this game - especially if u want to get most or all of the achievements. If you don't like farming games, u won't like this game.

Overall I'd definitely recommend this game! If you like JRPGs and cutesy pastel anime girls, you will love this one! (˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧

this game is addicting its like coke when u understand the mechanics oohhh man its good and the plot and the jokes are top Nep Nep