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Super Neptunia RPG "Inside the Art and Animation" dev blog released, Event and Dialogue screens released

New screens, new interviews, new details!
by rawmeatcowboy
18 May 2019
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LOS ANGELES, CA., MAY 17, 2019 – Will Neptune gain back her memories and save 3D games as we know it?

Super Neptunia™ RPG is headed for the PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™, physically and digitally, in North America on June 25 and in Europe on June 28! The Steam® version will launch on June 20.

This week, we have a new screenshot batch showcasing Event CG and Dialogue scenes! We also have a brand new PlayStation.Blog post with the Co-founder and Game Director of Artisan Studios, Julien Bourgeois! The Quebec based studio discusses the animation process of Super Neptunia RPG and the various challenges in sculpting the world of Neptunia in the lens of 2D animation!

In the Event and Dialogue screenshot batch, we are introduced to a dimension where 2D reigns supreme! Fans of the Neptunia series will recognize some familiar faces, including the four Goddesses: Neptune, Noire, Blanc, and Vert, as well as their newest friend, Chrome. There are also several Event CGs that introduce Bombyx Mori - an organization devoted to 2D games. Gamindustri may have been flattened into 2D, but that has not impacted the humor and quirky characters that Neptunia fans know and love!

The PS4™ release will have two slightly modified CGs. The Nintendo Switch and Steam version will contain all original CGs. Gameplay for all platforms has not been changed from the original Japanese release.

Developed by Artisan Studios in Canada, this game brings the characters of the self-referential Neptunia™ series to life in a whole new 2D way. Each character was hand-drawn by Tsunako, the artist behind the series, then animated by computer magic to create a world that’s mysteriously gone from three dimensions to two. Explore side-scrolling dungeons and fight in turn-based battles to settle the debate once and for all – which games are better: 2D or 3D!

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.

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