Which Version Should You Play? Neptunia VII and VIIR | PC and PS4 

I first saw VII at a Gamestop and I thought: "Wow, how are they at the 7th installment already?" I still see it as a 7 instead of V2 sometimes. Why could they do something like this 👉V2, not VII. That's the Roman Numeral for seven!

I bought VIIR just to have someone crash through my ceiling

I just got the Vii R version on ps4 on a psn sale for 11.99. The PC version is probably superior, but my PC is just a potato for retro stuff, and visual novels.

Agree about the art. VII’s style is more interesting.

Thx for the good summary, rly helped me deciding^^

7:25 as someone who started with VIIR (I've been wanting to get into the series and it was 70% off, it just felt like this was the time), even though i saw a playthrough of rebirth 1 first, i felt the whole "you played this before" thing was, a bit awkward but i understood what they were going for and i liked it. Just playing through the game i said these 2 phrases over and over. 1. I REGRET NOTHING! 2. *Fanservice scene shows up* I REGRET EVERYTHING. All in all though i like VIIR, it's fun and i even have the PS4 version and still love it. What can i say, i can't tell frame rates.

Bought both games when they were on sale at separate times and was wondering which one I should spend my time playing through. Guess I will stick with VIIR to open up all the VR scenes, although I prefer how much easier the combat was to get into (all the unnecessary button presses for EVERY single fight does add up and get annoying) in VII. Thanks for the informative video!

Honestly I prefer just VII, just recently finished my first playthrough on PS4 Pro and had zero issues with frame drops. The DLC is awesome, the characters are charming. I think VII is the best bang for your buck, it's cheaper and gives you more experience in DLC goodies!

Your vids are relaxing for some reason

I've been watching your videos to help choose a game from the steam sale. I'm glad I did, the battle system from VII looks more enjoyable to me.

Saving up ap to do bigger attacks reminds me of cross edge, which is an awesome if deeply flawed game. Cross edge's battle system has a learning cliff but once you learn it, its so addicting to pull of massive combos that overkill enemies for uber loot and the post game is very difficult. the game can be grindy but getting your favorite characters to let loose in a huge stream of destruction by comboing with other party members, timing combos so enemy breaks restore ap to multiple characters UGH i miss that game.

Personally VII on PC is my prefered version since I can mod the Fairy Fencer F characters to be playable and also toggle between Erin's and Erica's voice tracks by swaping the audio files.

Just got into Neptunia and bought VIIR first but after your video I also got VII

Great video, very informative!

Why is there no Sega 32x version???

*It’s no nut November so I can’t these games right now*

Wow You have done your best in reviewing and comparing Neptune VII vs VIIR, Thanks to your review, I bought Neptune VIIR and I'm very happy to buy and play the game, it's very pleasing to the eye and hearing haha ​​lol, thanks man and you got new subscriber haha i really like your review, I'll see your reviews of the game neptune

Thanks for the comparison video. I was trying to decide which one of these to buy on PC since I just recently got into 4 goddesses online and they said that this is even better than that gem.

Thank you for posting this,I was gonna buy both but now that I know there basically the same I know which I want now uwu

Obviously VII is far superior Also VII has Million Arthur, God Eater and Nitroplus and their story quests and storyline VIIR is like nope they dont exist sorry we removed them for this version

Get both on steam. Currently on sale for about a total of 20 bucks. Or wait till the summer sale where they likely will be even cheaper.

Very good comparison between VII and VIIR . Honestly I will be getting the VIIR Ps4 on discount tbh as I don’t have a good running pc nowadays

In response to your question about why we got VIIR, I heard it was because they were originally going to make it a patch for VII, but instead at the last minute was forced to make it its own game, but I'm not sure

I got both from the Neptune Humble Bundle going on atm on 3/1/19.

Great video, YSN! I recently was posed with the same question; VII or VIIR? A lot of your points made in the video I share as well, namely, Noire's old voice actress Erin Fitzgerald. I really love her work as Noire. One other, silly reason I have that other fans may share, depending if they get the physical or digital copy, is the game's cover art. I really like VII's cover art, the purple goes great with the blue of the actual box. Then again, I also like VIIR's alternate cover art >.

Personally, I like VIIR's battle system more than the one used in VII and the Re;Birth trilogy. It feels like a mesh of that battle system with the one from the original Neptunia. AP management results in you needing to be a bit wiser and more cautious with your moves, thus resulting in the game being somewhat harder as it requires a bit more strategy to do. As for Noire's voice, I like both a lot. Even as someone who has loved this series since the first game's release, I'm still really liking Noire's new VA.

I see I found a cultured gamer here. Nep VII and Valkyria 4? You certainly have really good taste for games. About the games, I still have to finish VIIR (and yes, I own VII as well and it's my favorite Nep game), but some of the main gameplay differences I spotted: 1) In VII you have 3 possible endings, a bad one (which feels kind like a game over), a normal one (that blocks you from getting the true ending) and the true one. In order to get the last, you have to watch several events with NPCs and three of the goddesses, so it requires attention not to miss any (in my LP I almost freaked out when I forgot I had watched one of the NPC events and spent nearly two hours checking to see if everything was in order XD). VIIR, on the other hand, has only the true ending, so players won't have to worry about grinding events and all. 2) The battle system in VII allows players to set moves to their normal attacks that, when chained in the right order, will always land critical hits (which means 100% hit rate), making the game so easy it's possible to beat it with a level 60 party no problems (I beat the game at level 75 taking zero damage from most attacks of the final boss). If you want a challenge in VII, take the arena fights and Senmu Labyrinth. VIIR, however, has that bounty system, generating bosses that can be really hard, nearing impossible if you're not prepared. Also, battles don't have guranteed cirts and the attack radius has several different portions which deal different amounts of damage depending on which part is covering the enemies. Take all that and add the AP management to have quite challenging Nep game. 3) VIIR has more animated cutscenes than VII, which is, most of the time, your typycal wall of text. Still, there aren't as many cutscenes to justify a remake of the original game. About a new game with the new engine and with VR events, that's something I never really thought about. Adding VR and the new combat mechanics, to me, felt more like an expansion than a reason for a remake (and what's worst: FOR THE SAME CONSOLE! WTF, IF?!). But honestly, I agree, a new game would've been a much better idea and a much better use of players' money. My conclusion: VII is the easier, yet better game to play geven it's similarities to the originals/Re;Birth series while adding some new gameplay aspects that were, in general, a much needed change. But given the event grinding to get to the true ending, might get players who aren't fond of reading walls of text or walking across a map filled with random encounters just for the sake of reading dialogues. If you're not a fan of that, and want a bigger challenge, then take VIIR. You'll have a fun time taking on more strategic fights and won't have to worry about grinding events all the time.

VIIR just made the combat way too slow for me. As somewhat of a completionist the late game VII grind to max level made much more palatable by being able to hold the skip animation button and input my essentially muscle memorized combo chains and end the battles quickly. In VIIR you simply don't have this option. I appreciate what they were *trying* to do but the new combat felt like it was trying to add more depth when in reality it felt like it was just adding more hoops to jump through.

Whenever YSN releases a video, all becomes right in my world. ^__^

Damn dude thanks for this review. Meganep VII and VIIR both are on sale lol i got these 2 games for low prices. Now im wondering which one to play not sure if i will play through another one again. The VR looks nice and all but the new mechanics looks like a pain to me idk😶 i feel like i might not enjoyed it as much as VII but still wanna try out

I like your opinion. Thanks for the video.

I got them all on the Golden Week steam sale with the Nepify your life collection

I really was curious about what was the best, now i know how i will spend my credits.

Oh, found a person sharing my opinion. I recently had to choose between VII and VIIR and decided for the first. Not because of the price but the aspects you've also mentioned. (got the ps4 version though because I don't have a gaming pc) I'm totally with you about the auto-save function. I like manually saving much more. (not only in this Nep game but in general) I also don't like the menu for attack picking. There are good games where you pick your attacks in a menu though. Have you ever heard of Idea Factory's Omega Quintet? I really like that battle system (and everything else)

Things I like about VIIR is getting the true ending instead of having to do a bunch of things to trigger it like in VII, the graphics, the other party members following you and the VR events. I didn't mind the VR events popping up in the story as I felt they were timed right in my opinion. Things I like about VII is Noire's original voice actor, I don't mind the new one but it doesn't feel the same. I also like the battle mechanics better as it feels easier to do what you need to do, extra saves files and the main opening.

I ended up getting the VIIR during a Steam sale (Along with a lot of other Neptunia games I had yet to play). I do like the graphical improvements as well as the character interaction in the VR events, but I do prefer the old battle system more.

I just started playing this game yesterday on PS4. Never heard of it before, so far it is extremely fun. There is a lot of DLC for free and some are very cheap so I'm happy with $20 I spent on the game.

Unless you’re a Ultimate Neptunia fans and decide to buy both to really support Ideal Factory, I would go with VII, whether on the PS4 or PC, the game mechanics are less complicated, even the graphics are good at best, the frame rate is in 60, plus you get the 5 DLC characters. But importantly is the price of the game. My guess why VIIR was made was, to have at least a Neptunia game that doesn’t cost a lot to keep the fan busy until Super Neptunia RPG, adding VR and changing the battle mechanics probably a test to see how it works for future main titles. If you’re thinking about VIIR, I would go for the PC to get that 60 fps experience, but like they said, you’re going to need a powerful computer.

just got both for 15 bucks. didn't know r was a remaster so I guess its time to play through the same story twice!

I think I am gonna go with VIIR. Interacting with characters I love in VR is something that is a real game changer for me. There is also an option to change the framerate lock to 240FPS so I can enjoy the non-VR parts the best on my 165hz monitor and still play VII later for its advantages.

I am a huge fan of the nep games. I have both on my ps4 and they are both two of my favorite games of all time

Well i just ended buying both version on the Steam Sale of April. At this point guess it doesn't matter.

I considered getting VIIR for PS4, but I already bought all the DLC characters for VII so it's hard to justify getting it just for the extra stuff.

I still haven’t finished Rebirth 3 and I am still wondering what to do next. I don’t really want to play the same game twice though. I like the battle Icons, dlc, and some graphics in VII. However I feel like I have been playing the same thing with recycled dungeons in the rebirth series and I just want something a bit different and newer.

I bought Both on steam's winter sale in a bundle, for just 12$

I got the viir because I already had a vr set and got into the games recently

One thing I’m gonna say is that VII on the pc has a bug where your skill doesn’t scale with your level. Meaning after you hit a certain level, your combo attack will start doing more damage than your skill, making them useless (aside from healing skill). It’s disappointing because I don’t think they’re ever gonna intend to fix it.

6:34 doesn't look too healthy with her head

Could've sworn that AP was first seen in a Neptunia game in the very first game of the series (Neptunia 1 on PS3).

I only have VII right now, but to just pluck one thing from your comparison: I really hate the random encounters. They are just boring and a waste of time. I believe they will be gone in NG+, but uintil then, I just hate them. On the other hand, I really can imagine that not having predefined combos anymore can really slow down the fights.

Thank you for this review. I was curious since it's a bit odd to create a remake of a game just two years later. The VIIR system does sound kinda tedious managing both SP and AP, with extra button pressing. VII's system was great. I downloaded VII from PS Now so I'll pass on VIIR.

Since I am actually fairly new to the series, I got VII because I preferred the battle system.

Got VII in the PSN sale, the combat sounds more fun plus it was a lot cheaper, I do have the PSVR but as cool as the VR cut scenes in VIIR look, i have no pria experience of this series so they would be wasted on me

I got V2 on PC while getting V2R on PS4. V2R has VR events but I don't feel like they add anything. It should also be noted that I got both on deep deep sale cause there's no way I'm paying retail price for them. They're ok but that's just that: ok.

As someone who wanted the AP system to return (especially since mk2 is my favorite game in the series even today for letting me win with "pure strategy), VIIR's battle system felt too slow and confusing for me that I kind of gave up shortly after the intro :( Meanwhile, VII felt better paced and such. I personally wasn't happy with the Victory battle system for being a step down from mk2 for me, but VII fixed a great deal of the problems I had with that battle system. Definitely my second favorite game behind mk2 on PS3.

I prefer the look of the new one, but the combat looks more fun with the first one. I'm torn, as to which one I'll pick up. Apparently, I already bought it on PlayStation at some point, but if I can get 60 fps on PC, maybe I should wait for a sale and pick it up there.

"I dont want to have to pay more" is the exact reason I bought a played VIIR at Gamestop over a new VII.

I got VII cuz it's on the Switch, and it was on sale when I bought it.

I wasn't aware that VIIR was on PC, thanks for mentioning it. I was looking around for the differences between each version because I was seeing if VIIR was worth getting a PSVR, but now that I know VIIR is on PC, I don't need to worry about that.

Im still on Re;birth1 but this will be useful later.

I hope the game doesn't keep the direction from VIIR, it seems like the battle system is too OP in VIIR making the enemies too easy, it would make it difficult to die. I'm not saying these games are hard, but VII had a refreshing difficulty at the beginning that made you know when you are getting better and making good decisions. I also don't think it is just the battle system is to blame as the characters got far more health in VIIR so an attack that was a large threat to possibly kill you in the original can just be tanked in VIIR with little to no problem. I just feel that if I had to play a game where there is no threat of dying, I'd probably just put the game down since it would barely keep my interest, at least a little excitement in a battle. Again not EXTREMELY hard, just a slightly threatening beginning to fit the game style which did fit with the story at the beginning.

im kinda torn I really want to do the VR stuff but I think I don't like the battle system you showed in VIIR conceptually, honestly I will likely get both on sale at some point to compare them myself but I am not sure

It’d be cool to see these games on the Switch.

Was watching this right now because I recently got a VR headset and was curious what was the differences between VII and VIIR. I've already played VII and enjoyed it, so figured maybe another playthrough could be fun if the VR side of things adds to it. However from the looks and sounds of it...The only addition that's kind of interesting is the interactive cutscenes. The graphical overhaul looks good too (though I agree the bloom "feels" better), but literally everything else sounds not up to par with VII. The fact that there are zero dlc characters was the final nail in the coffin for me. I do love the girls' personalities and it would've been cool to "talk" to them...or well, nod/shake my head at them lmao, but I think I'll let this one go. If they make a new Neptunia game that's fully VR, I'll happily give it a shot.

For the reason VII R is made, i would think there trying to master the new engine while remaking a VII as a point of reference. Then there stuck with a new game so might as well release it to get more money out of it. Having made VII R i whould hope the next Neptunia game will be of higher quility since they have more experiance with there new engine. Just my speculation though.

I definitely loved VIIR, I just wasnt happy about the lack of dlc characters. They should have been included in the remake.

If you're a true fan then you will play BOTH!

I would of been completely fine with VIIR if they didn’t change the combat system but I can understand the change

Although I felt that VIIR's release was unnecessary, I enjoyed playing it for the most part. My one and only gripe with the game is that they completely nerfed the difficulty into the ground. There's almost no way you can lose any fight. Most mobs go down in two hits regardless of your level. You don't have to grind levels at all to complete the story. The only story boss fight that gave me a challenge was with Dark Green, that one aoe move she does with her spear that deals insane amounts of damage. Where did the difficulty spikes the series is known for disappear to? I want my difficulty spikes back! >:(

what i would have wanted is a game with all of the old forgotten consoles atari and the rest of the console made by those times set in a world similar form what we see in farcry 3 blood dragon. we have seen neptune getting in weird places so im shure if they make something like this they will manage to put neptune there somehow , maybe a kid neptune. the other thing i wanted in VII was for nepugia to not be just nepgear again but that NPC from previous games "nepugya": di'ya think i was nepgear , but no... it was me NE-PU-GYA

I'm a Nep fan, I have BOTH

I wonder how this'll perform on Switch or if it'll get any new content

VIIR in VR mode on the PS4 is so bad lol. The resolution is so low that it kills the immersion completely.

I'm playing rebirth 2 right now. Is VII system that much different than Re2 ? If not, then I might play VIIR instead. (already own both game for some reason..)

I got VIIR

Dude my bluetooth controller is not working with the steam version

As someone who owns all Neptunia games on steam, I got to ask myself: is it worth it to buy VIIR? If it's the same game with just some graphics improvements and a different battle system with some VR interaction added on top I find it hard to justify the 34 euro pricetag that has come with it. Plus IF and CH have been getting on my nerves with all the DLC bullcrap they have been pulling for so long and the mess that is 4GO. I'd like to try the VR part and get a feel of the new battle sistem, plus better graphics are always nice, but looking at Steam reviews it's almost as broken as 4GO is atm with bug and bad performance reports. Do they even deserve our money?

I bought both VII and VIIR on the same day cause I thought VIIR was a sequel but I got them both for 20 bucks so it wasn’t that bad

PC gamer here as well. Personally I like the battle system in VIIR is better. It seems more interesting to be able to do more actions with each character, leading to more strategic thinking. VII just doesn't feel different enough from the Re;Birth games. Also, I dislike how combos are tied to the weapons in VII. They should have kept the Re;Birth combo system, complete with EXE finishers. Oh and that random encounter system on the world map is just plain annoying.

they should have made the VR stuff a separate game for like $15 or less

VII is a god game.

I own both VII an VIIR on PS4 but on PC I only own VII but don't desire to purchase or play VIIR again since I was so disappointed to how they certain things one dealing with only 1 ending and 2 Adult Nep thanking you for playing via VR. I think they could have done a different style thank you corner using the VR dimension but using all of the characters. Finally I didn't really like the new Noire Voice in VIIR because with certain scenes she lacked emotions like with the scene with Uni dying for example she lacked any crying emotions at all unlike the OG Erin voice for Noire. Also they made VIIR easier in some aspects and difficult in others. I got a Game Over in VIIR but never gotten one in VII due to the stupid new battle mechanics they used in VIIR. Another difference with VIIR vs VII is that VIIR you only have 1 ending route which is the True Ending route all of the other routes are eliminated. I watched the deleted VIIR voice clips that Erica did and she fell flat especially with the Drunken Noire and her Singing part.

so the pronunciation of VII is V2 i was calling it V I I

I must be a really simple guy. Anything with best Nep and her just as great gals I click. Peace out Nep fans.

Is Vii dlc compatible with vr?

How about the story of VII and VIIR, are they different ? I just finished Re Birth 1 and now ongoing at Re Birth 2, next i will do Re Birth 3 and can't decide either VII or VIIR after that

VII is on sale on psn. I'll buy that one instead.

Im gonna buy VII on pc mainly because the combat system, why change it? I liked the simple 3 rush, power and break system.

I just want ViiR to um be uh less lonely

Can you do this video again now that is also com out for switch.

Bruh steam unlocked website got me covered on all neptunia games all for free:3

If your computer is 10 years old like mine, GET VII, NOT VIIR. Mine won't run VIIR unfortunately T_T. If it CAN, then I definitely recommend VIIR.

VII is a simpler much more fun and lighthearted affair and VIIR tried to be serious and thats where it fails for me. I like the cartoonish vibe, vibrant colors, simple gameplay, and 60fps nep-neps

Both

I want to play both But my Pc only runs VII, so, yeah

I want all these games on Switch 😶

Can you play VIIR on PS4 without PSVR?

I'm guessing the ps4 running it at 30fps is because the system couldn't handle it at 60fps at all times. if the game is running at a full 1080p then that's understandable since the system isn't really strong enough to do every game it runs at that resolution at 60fps especially if the character models and backgrounds have a higher amount of detail to them.

VII all the way VIIR feels like a huge scam tbh

Can I play VIIR With VII save?