Neptunia: Sisters vs. Sisters

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

8/10

Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters tells one of their best Neptunia stories in recent years but some rough combat elements and dungeon reuse hold this latest spin-off back.

The action combat system in Sisters VS Sisters is a disappointment, and while it’s not so bad that it will prevent you from finishing the game, it is incredible that the developers at Idea Factory don’t just stick to a turn-based system where they are able to deliver a something of a much higher standard. However, combat has always been the secondary consideration with this series, and Sisters VS Sisters is in many ways a return to form in everything that matters to it. The satire is sharp and relevant. The characters are entertaining and endearing, and despite the sheer number of Neptunia…

The OuterHavenScott Adams

Those familiar with the series of Neptunia have been on a weird cross of drought, but lots of games to play in the series. A drought because there hasn't been a sequel to the series since Megadimension Neptunia VII in 2016. Also, we have had a lot of games from…

Checkpoint GamingVictor Tan

7/10

The Neptunia franchise is known for poking fun at the gaming industry and Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters continues that trend. The spinoff mocks the rise of smartphones in our lives and how convenient they are. Behind the usual gaming industry parody lies a story that is surprisingly touching, especially if you view all the endings. Even if you haven’t heard of the Neptunia franchise before, this game is easy to learn and there are several opportunities for exposition.

KeenGamerMarc Keever

7/10

Sisters VS Sisters is a quintessential if flawed entry into the Hyperdimension Neptunia the series. Nepgear takes the limelight in this all-new adventure to save Gamindustri from peril yet again - but can she do the same for Sisters VS Sisters?

Playstation UniverseTimothy Nunes

6.5/10

Neptunia Sisters vs. Sisters channels the same cheeky humor and simplistic gameplay that fans have grown to expect. At the same time, some of the creative choices implemented here don't mesh well enough to make a complete concept. It all works and has its own kind of fun, but the game misses out on a more cohesive product that a more broad RPG fan base might have wanted to try.

TheSixthAxisMiguel Moran

6/10

Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters has some fun ideas and absolutely beautiful visuals, but with an incredibly flawed combat system that fails to learn from its predecessors, we're ultimately left with another clunky spinoff that fails to move the needle for the franchise. There's so much room for exploring new, exciting, and impactful ideas in the world of Neptunia, but Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters is adamant in taking another step sideways rather than pushing the series forward.

SiliconeraJosh Tolentino

6/10

When Nepgear and her Goddess Candidate friends are forced to sleep for years, they return to a Gameindustri that has abandoned them for the dastardly wiles of smartphones. Can Nepgear retake Planeptune from the Trendi menace? PS4 version reviewed.

XboxEraGenghis "Solidus Kraken" Husameddin

5.8/10

It’s nice to see a Neptunia game (and particularly a Compile Heart title) make its way to Xbox platforms. I’ve always thought this series knew its audience and its audience know of it—you’ll know right away whether you like Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters’ video game-themed world and characters and designs. Just keep in mind that you’ll be putting with a fairly weak RPG trapped in a time period where an overclocked GameCube was the hottest gadget on the market and Hannah Montana once had a presence at E3. ∎

Game RantDaniel Carter

4/10

Overall, Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters is a monotonous journey filled with repetition that plagues its level-design, combat encounters, side quests and overarching structure. There are a few moments where its character’s personalities can usher in some laughter, but its lackluster attempt to make each moment unique results in a dull experience filled with frustration and mindless gameplay.

WayTooManyGamesAaron Price

2/10

The Neptunia series essentially releases a minimum of one game a year, to varying results. It might have something to do with the turn around time of these games, like how Assassin’s Creed used to be for a while. It’s also possible that it’s because the games can change in genre to some extent from game to game. Neptunia: Sisters Vs. Sisters is a dungeon crawling RPG that plays a bit like Kingdom Hearts or Ni No Kuni.

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

Unscored

Neptunia: Sisters vs Sisters is a spin-off, taking place after the events of Megadimension Neptunia VII, and while it can be fun, a barely there difficulty and bland level design sadly place this title as one of the more disappointing entries I've played so far.