Idea Factory International sent us early review copies of the latest installment of the Hyperdimension Neptunia series, titled: Re;Birth3: V Generation. If you missed either the first or second Re;Birth game, this one can be tackled as a stand-alone title because the first hour or so recaps the events of the previous games and gives a tutorial on the game’s controls.

If you’re new to the series, this game features a pretty sharp turn-based RPG battle system set in Gamindustri, a satire of our own game industry, featuring main characters which are the personification of the consoles.

From what I’ve played so far, I already love the system and can’t wait to play more and bring you a full review soon! There’s a ton of nods to the gaming industry (as has been the case with other Hyperdimension Neptunia releases), and all of our favorites return for one more go at saving everything before it is too late. Are you up to the challenge?

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation – Trailer

Are you looking forward to this release?

For more information, you can go to the official site!

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation launches worldwide today!

Story

It’s time to Nep-Nep like it’s 1989. Neptune’s been sucked into an alternate dimension of Gamindustri!

In order for her to escape from this late ‘80s world, Neptune will have to collect enough shares to open up the path to her own dimension. Sounds easy enough –except a nefarious alliance called the Seven Sages wants to rid Gamindustri of all CPUs, including Neptune!

Forging cross-dimensional friendships, will Neptune be able to defeat the Seven Sages, save this alternate dimension and get back to her own, or will she be stuck in the ‘80s forever?