Megadimension Neptunia VII delivers another charming, self-aware romp through the delightfully absurd world of Gamindustri. Packed with humor, memorable characters, and surprisingly deep combat, it’s a love letter to gaming culture that fans of the series—and JRPG enthusiasts in general—will find hard to resist.

A Story Full of Heart (and Fourth-Wall Breaks)
The game’s narrative is split into three distinct arcs, each offering a fresh perspective on the ongoing console wars metaphor that defines the Neptunia universe. Neptune and her fellow goddesses return with their signature wit, and newcomers like Uzume (a clear Dreamcast homage) add depth to the cast. The writing is sharp, packed with meta-jokes, industry references, and just enough emotional weight to keep players invested. While the plot can feel convoluted at times, the localization’s playful tone and excellent voice acting (both English and Japanese) make every cutscene a joy.

Engaging, Strategic Combat
The battle system builds on the series’ foundations with satisfying tweaks. Positioning matters more than ever, and the combo system—now tied to weapon types—adds a layer of customization. Transforming into HDD (and later NEXT) forms remains a thrill, especially during flashy team attacks. That said, the difficulty curve can be uneven; early sections may feel punishing, while later chapters become a breeze for those who grind. Still, the core loop of exploring dungeons, optimizing gear, and executing combos is as addictive as ever.

A Few Rough Edges
Visually, VII is a mixed bag. Character designs pop with personality, and the anime-style portraits are expressive, but dungeon environments and enemy models are reused liberally. Performance can also be inconsistent—some areas suffer from framerate dips, though turning off effects helps. The game’s structure, while ambitious, occasionally drags due to repetitive objectives, particularly in the middle act.

Final Thoughts
Megadimension Neptunia VII isn’t just a solid JRPG—it’s a celebration of gaming’s quirks, wrapped in a package that’s equal parts funny and heartfelt. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, the improvements to combat, the engaging story, and the sheer charm of its cast make it one of the strongest entries in the series. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer curious about the hype, this is a dimension worth visiting.

Score: 8/10

Pros:
- Hilarious, meta storytelling with great voice acting
- Deep, rewarding combat system
- Uzume and Gold Third add fresh energy
- Loads of content and replayability

Cons:
- Recycled assets and occasional performance hiccups
- Pacing stumbles in the middle act
- Some mechanics (like Scouts) feel undercooked

For those who love JRPGs with personality, Megadimension Neptunia VII is a standout adventure.

I just HATE Idea Factory, ♥♥♥♥ them, for not even trying to fix this game, they are just eager to release another game and do not even care to listen to feedback, I have reported this bug multiple times in the past yet they do not reply.
The game suffers from a damage calculation bug, ALL SKILLS will ALWAYS do around 15k to 22k to a single enemy (a bit more sometimes, but just a bit), and well you could say: "That sounds ok to me". Well it would be ok, except that when you do a normal attack combo your damage is around 70k or more, again to just a single enemy, HOW IS THAT YOUR NORMAL ATTACKS DO MORE THAN A SKILL?????? I have all my characters level 999, equipped with an optimal setup for damaging an enemy with their specific weakness, then I use a skill and the result damage? 15,895 thank you very much come back next time.
You can even look up for some scarce gameplay videos of the japanese version and this problem does no exist at all on that version.

The game is good though, reccomended.

Its peak Nep