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Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 heading west

Idea Factory has announced that HNB1 will get a western release, following on the growing rise of Japanese games with all their quirks flaunting their wares for western audiences. The updated version of the PS3 original has a bunch of updates, listed below, in a world where gaming systems and processors are the world!


Key Features and Differences from the PlayStation 3 version:

  • An overhauled battle system!HyperdimensionNeptuniaRe;Birth1 takes the original game and equips it with the battle system of HyperdimensionNeptuniaVictory! This gives the player a more in-depth gaming experience!
  • New scenario, new ending!The main story and event scenes are renewed from the PlayStation3 version. The core storyline will remain mostly the same, but the conversations between characters are all new! A new ending has been added as well! This will allow players returning from the PlayStation3 version to enjoy the game anew!
  • New “Remake System”! A new system has been added, the “Remake System”! It lets players customize and make changes to the game system itself by obtaining “Plans”! 
  • Blank Discs to craft your own Game Discs!You can create unique equippable items by burning Idea Chips (abilities) onto Blank Discs! Depending on the Idea Chips used, a Godly Game may result, which will grant you an additional ability!
  • DLC brings more playable characters and more!Additional characters will be playable through DLC; players can increase the level cap to 999; and additional monsters, quests, and dungeons will be available!

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