Fall 2018 was when RPG fans were due to get their hands on Super Neptunia RPG, a sidescrolling turn-based game featuring the quirky cast of the Hyperdimension Neptunia series. Unfortunately, the game was delayed at the last second, pushing it back to a tenuous "spring 2019" window. Now, we're facing the same situation once more, as Super Neptunia RPG's launch date has been changed to summer 2019, meaning a delay of almost a full year for the localization alone. To make up for that, Idea Factory International has announced that the game will be coming to Steam at the same time as the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions. An exact reason for the delay was not disclosed, but the company did mention that the game will be modified in the west, but only on the PS4. Two CG scenes from the Japanese version have been "slightly censored" to comply with Sony's rules, though this will be the only change from the original release. Those playing on Nintendo Switch and PC will be unaffected by this.

Story
The self-proclaimed hero, Neptune, awakes in a familiar world, but has no recollection of anything other than her name. With the help of a mysterious girl named Chrome, as well as three other familiar faces beloved in the Neptunia™ series, Neptune embarks on a journey through the mysterious dimension to try to regain her memory.

Little do they know, the world they inhabit is under attack by an enemy who wants to take civilization back to the time where 2D reigns supreme.

Can Neptune and her friends save the world and 3D games as we know it, or will they be flattened into two dimensions forever?

Key Features
New Me in 2D – Your favorite Goddesses jump from three dimensions to two! Artisan Studios and Compile Heart proudly present new, vibrant backgrounds and newly developed 2D animations hand drawn in this action-inspired side-scrolling RPG! With Artisan Studios and Tsunako collaborating to create new background and character art, fans and newcomers alike can see Gamindustri in a new 2D perspective.

Where You Lead, I Will Follow – With four Goddesses to rotate on-the-fly during battle, players can change their formation type and unleash devastating attack combos. Depending on which Goddess is leading the pack, players can strategize attacks from four different formations: Strike, Magic, Support and Heal!

Goddess ‘bout to Break! – Strut your stuff and dish out your special Break Attack to ensure victory! Armed with their classic ability to transform, the Goddesses gain additional stat bonuses that enhance their attacks and lay waste to any enemy!

Put a +2 Str Ring On It – Strengthen your Goddesses by utilizing Skills and Abilities that can be unlocked with weapons, armors, or accessories! Strategically assign Skills and rearrange your abilities for each battle.

Source: GBAtemp Press Inbox

 

[Deleted User]

sony have been really shooting themselves in the foot during the past year

 

[Chary]

That awkward moment when Nintendo is more lax than Sony about content in games.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

Sony doesn't when ninten-do!

The new Console wars, coming soon at E3 2019.

Stay tuned!

 

[Xzi]

Sony doesn't when ninten-do!

The new Console wars, coming soon at E3 2019.

Stay tuned!

Just announced: all swastikas to be blurred out, all blood to be green in new Wolfenstein games on PS4. /s

 

[guisadop]

I hate these new Sony guidelines. Censorship is never ok

 

[MarkDarkness]

Such strange times we live in... Nintendo getting smarter about the world and Sony falling into some Old Nintendo-ish market leader mindset.

 

[kudofan]

Nintendo getting the superior version of a game? What universe is this?

 

[Chizko]

Well this is the consequence of leaving Playstation America to lead this generation, but also the great sales is thanks to them...so...

 

[Xzi]

Well this is the consequence of leaving Playstation America to lead this generation, but also the great sales is thanks to them...so...

Yeah I'm sure it has everything to do with the "perceived age" of chibi-type characters in anime/manga and associated games. Probably scenes with some very partial nudity. Absolute bull if you ask me, even despite the fact that it isn't my favorite aesthetic choice.

 

[Deleted User]

rip ps4 snrpg

 

[DeslotlCL]

Isnt the majority of the censorship due to characters being despicted as minors? Anyway, have fun watching your weeb porn in games, probably one of the resorts of nintendo to keep the switch relevant.

 

[Delerious]

Waifu Neptunia RPG

 

[Viri]

Steam version will have all the cunny mods!

 

[Hells Malice]

Tbh it's worth Sony "slightly censoring 2 CGs" so I can sit back and see how salty nerds get over something so pointless.

Sony has gone full retard in recent years but people really need to pick their battles sometimes. Or not, it's a lot funnier if you don't I suppose.

 

[D34DL1N3R]

Ruh oh. SOME people going to be awfully upset that the underage girls are getting an age raise and more clothes put on them. If the censorship of that sort of thing bothers you, there's a place called the dark web and a browser called Tor that I'm sure you'd find a lot of pleasure in. Sickos.

 

[GuyInDogSuit]

Sometimes I'm glad I'm primarily a Switch/PC gamer.

 

[Xzi]

Tbh it's worth Sony "slightly censoring 2 CGs" so I can sit back and see how salty nerds get over something so pointless.

Sony has gone full retard in recent years but people really need to pick their battles sometimes. Or not, it's a lot funnier if you don't I suppose.

I don't think anyone is absolutely losing their shit over this, more just calmly stating their displeasure with censorship as a whole.

 

[Viri]

Ruh oh. People going to be awfully upset that the underage girls are getting an age raise and more clothes put on them. If the censorship of that sort of thing bothers you, there's a place called the dark web and a browser called Tor that I'm sure you'd find a lot of pleasure in. Sickos.

Yup, I'm absolutely ass blasted, and cannot control my rage right now!

Spoiler

I don't even own a PS4, and will get the Steam version

 

[Shadowfied]

Maaaan what the fuck. The game is finished, why is the localization taking SOOOO long? On the other hand, summer is the best time for release..assuming it's before / during my vacation at least.. Looks like a really nice game. Always hype for some new Nepnep