Hyperdimension Neptunia was completely remade, subtitled Re;Birth1, released for PlayStation Vita in 2013 in Japan,[7] and in 2014 in the West, later also for Microsoft Windows distributed via Steam.
Another remake, named Neptunia ReVerse, was released for PlayStation 5 in 2020 in Japan and 2021 in the West, adding new features such as Arrange mode allowing all of the playable characters to be used from the start.
This transforms Neptune into a much more powerful state, and she will gain access to two additional moves, both of which deal massive damage.
Finally, she can also use the game discs to summon an image, which appears on-screen, then inflicts higher than normal damage on the opponent.
Each region is completely different from the others, and has a Basilicom where the citizens worship their country's goddess, also known as the Console Patron Units, or simply CPU.
The player takes on the role of the main protagonist Neptune, one of four goddesses who is involved in a long series of conflicts known as the Console War.
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 (超次次元ゲイム ネプテューヌRe;Birth1), developed by Felistella and released for the PlayStation Vita and Microsoft Windows, is a full recreation of the original Hyperdimension Neptunia, bringing with it a very different take on the original core scenario, optimized performance, reworked script and voice acting, and an all-new feature dubbed the "remake system", which unlocks special game modifications such as new dungeons and in-battle perks.
[12] The remake also have some elements based on and borrowed from the then latest main game, Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory, such as the visual interface, soundtrack, map design and core gameplay mechanics.
In addition, characters can execute "EXE finisher" attacks at the end of a combo, depending on the gauge level.
[13] During the development phase, the enhanced Vita version was intended to fill in what were identified as flaws and shortcomings of the original game.
[14] Developers aimed to address the concerns of fans, and features of the earlier PS3 version that were often subject to criticism, such as character interactions, game performance and the music, were totally changed and improved in the remake.
[15] An enhanced port for PlayStation 4, titled Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 Plus (超次次元ゲイム ネプテューヌRe;Birth1 Plus, Chōjigen Geimu Neputyūnu Re;Birth1 Plus, lit.
"Super Dimension Game Neptune Re;Birth1 Plus") was announced on February 6, 2018, by Compile Heart in one of the interviews for the Dengeki PlayStation magazine.
5 Jigen Game Neptune: re★Verse in Japan) for PlayStation 5 was announced in August 2020, with pre-orders including a download code for a port of Neptunia Shooter.
GameWatch notes that the gameplay is interesting and the parody aspects of the game have its appeals, although the colourfulness of the characters might suppress the plot.
[30] The PlayStation Vita remake Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 sold 31,811 physical retail copies within its first week of release in Japan.
[34] Hardcore Gamer gave the western release of Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth a 4 out of 5 rating, referring to it as a significant improvement over its predecessor on the PS3, while effectively fitting a console RPG into a portable game.
[40] IGN Italy scored the game 7.4/10, referring to it as a "cheerful, alluring and pleasant" title for fans of the genre.
[43] Just Push Start, RPG Site and Push Square all gave review scores of 8/10, noting that the improved visuals provide no framerate issues and that the game features solid Japanese and English voice acting,[44][45][46] while Battle Screen rated the game a 7.5/10, referring to it as the best Neptunia title to date.