Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed Making Its Way to the West in May
SAN FRANCISCO, CA., April 16, 2015 – May the fight be with you! Hyperdimension Neptunia™ U: Action Unleashed, the first-ever foray into the 3D action hack ‘n’ slash genre for the Hyperdimension Neptunia universe, is set to release in North America on May 19th and in Europe on May 22nd/May 27th (digital)! It will be available exclusively on the PlayStation®Vita in both retail and digital formats, and will also be compatible with PlayStation®TV. Featuring new playable characters, as well as customizable equipment and over-the-top skills that haven't been seen in previous Neptunia games, this title has something to offer to old fans of the series and new fans alike.
Story
Gamindustri – a world protected by the four Us and their U Candidates.
No world can remain unseen by the eyes of evil, but due to the combined efforts of the Us and the U Candidates, no strong enemies or monsters are able to cause any chaos. Thus, the Us and their people find themselves in a peaceful boredom.
Amidst this relaxing time, the Us are approached with a fascinating proposition…
Key Features Street brawling! For the first time ever, your favorite Neptunia characters will have to hack ‘n’ slash their way through waves of enemies in real time! In the free-roaming stages, you'll get to create chain combos both on the ground and in the air.
Two-person party! With the Dual System, you'll be able to switch between two characters on the battlefield. Balance out each character's strengths and weaknesses to create the ultimate battle duo, and even get some new playable characters – some of whom might be familiar from previous Neptunia games.
Let's get physical! The heat of battle can cause some wear and tear on your outfits. When you experience a “Costume Break,” your outfits will tear, lowering your defense but increasing your critical rate and EXE Drive Gauge. The road to comebacks is paved with ripped fabric!
Skills get the kills! Fill up the EXE Drive Gauge in order to clear the room with two tiers of special attacks, and you might just get a helping hand from your friend later on to perform some super special attacks!
Product Information
Title: Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed
Console: PlayStation®Vita / PlayStation®TV
Release date: May 19 (US)
Release date May 22 (EU) / May 27 (EU digital)
Release format: Physical & PSN
Publisher: Idea Factory International
Genre: Action/Hack ‘n’ slash
Player(s): 1
Voiceover options: Original Japanese/ English voiceover
Language format: English subtitles
ESRB/PEGI/USK/AGCB: T/12/12/M
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