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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 71 | 5 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 92% | 86 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 88% | 82 | 4 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 10 reviews sampled · 9 total reviews in window · weighted 7.5 up / 1 down · computed 7h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (17)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation is a time capsule of the otaku culture of its time, and an important puzzle piece to understand the evolution of the Neptunia franchise. It took what worked with the previous game and refined it, also daring to change up the story by switching the protagonist - a move that would breathe new life into the entire series moving forward, which has become well-known for twisting a well-known formula by adding something new in each entry. That said, some jokes will come across as outdated to a modern audience, although the core of the franchise is there, and a lot of the comedy still feels spot on, especially for those who were there during the era when this title was released. It is a game that is strongly recommended to revisit for long-time fans, and to be experienced at least once by newcomers, as it is a massive part of the DNA of the Neptuniaverse.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation picks up where its predecessor left off, and offers some nifty improvements across the board. It's clear that a lot of care and attention has gone into this game, and while it certainly won't appeal to everyone, we daresay that Gamindustri veterans will be delighted with the offering.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“However, for those who haven’t, it’s a solid title jam packed with content, and while the characters and humor will be very much a point of contention, it’s worth checking out all the same if you’re into JRPGs.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Whilst Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: SISTERS GENERATION just doesn't do enough to make it feel like its own separate game, there's still some enjoyment to be had with this light-hearted RPG.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation is an entertaining parody of the video game industry, but as a sequel it offers relatively few gameplay improvements. The RPG’s dialogue is somewhat less over-the-top than that of its predecessor, yet it loses none of its fondness for references and industry in-jokes. The dungeons, however, stand out for the wrong reasons. Their repetitive nature becomes even more noticeable over the course of the game, and the highly passive Stella’s Dungeon feature does little to compensate for this shortcoming. Even when played as a standalone title or with a significant gap after Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1+, the humor is not quite enough to fully offset the weaknesses in the gameplay and dungeon design.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“If you can stomach the pandering story situations Neptunia throws at you, or if you happen to actually enjoy it (once again, no judging here), the simplistic-yet-satisfactory RPG mechanics and large amount of content (including quests, optional bosses, unlockable outfits and more) results in a decent RPG experience that's light in commitment, if high in moe calories.”
read full review ↗ - 77
“It may not be the most difficult JRPG out there, nor does it have the best story we've ever seen. However, if you call yourself a fan of Japanese games and anime, this is not only a game but a franchise that you should try at all costs.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A reinterpretation that makes finally tribute to an original title improving it in every aspect. A fundamentalist product, perhaps, but precisely for this reason Absolutely perfect for all lovers of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“At the end of the day, the game was fairly average when it released on the PlayStation 3 and here we are on the PlayStation Vita and the game is still just average. The changes brought about with the Remake System does add value to the game and the combat is still fun. The game also scores points for going mobile, as it allows you to play a bit more at your leisure, hitting up a few missions and then putting the Vita down. The sad thing with this series and game, is that there is a great concept here that is hidden under layers of lame puns, bad jokes, and annoying characters. If you can get passed the story and added fluff that drags you down, there is enough here to keep you entertained for awhile.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“There are still fairly large, sprawling JRPGs with modest budgets, such as Bandai Namco’s Tales games, but Neptunia is still a basic dungeon crawl with the occasional boss fight, punctuated by portrait/text based cut scenes.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“If you can move past that, then Re;Birth 2 is a fine remake of the finest Hyperdimension Neptunia game in the franchise. It pushes more boundaries and is a sharper satire than the other games in the series, as fine as they are, and that marks this one out as something special indeed.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Hyperdimension Neptunia Re; Birth 2 continues on the good path inaugurated by the first King; Birth, only in this case the jump is less evident: not so much for demerits of this remake, as for the big problems that afflicted the first chapter of the series.”
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Patch history
- Japanese version save file load error fixedApr 3, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Update - 1.22Jan 22, 2020
- 5.18.2018 UpdateMay 19, 2018
- Update for the last patch!Jun 24, 2015
- Update for the last patch!Jun 24, 2015
- Game updates!Jun 23, 2015