Only a short time after Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2 was announced for an international release, we learned that this wouldn’t be all that we would get from the franchise next year.
Taking its first steps into the Strategy RPG genre, Hyperdevotion Noire shifts focus to the Goddess of Lastation, taking place in the alternate world of Gamarket. As with their original world, the four CPU’s are once again at war for control of the land. When Noire is on the cusp of victory, a mysterious force drains the Goddesses of their power, the group must team up once again to save Gamarket from destruction.
At this point, it’s clear that Noire is the best CPU, right? While seeing how the gameplay will turn out, having the chance to play as Lady Black Heart in the main character role with completely new mechanics for the series is an exciting prospect. Check these reveal screenshots, and tell us whether or not you’re planning on dusting off your Vita when Noire’s game releases. Early 2015 can’t come soon enough!
From the press release:
A Moe Army Awaits! You ain’t never seen the CPUs like this! Lead them in their first-ever foray into strategy RPG gameplay, taking on enemies in a whole new way. You’ll fight off hordes of enemies in turn-based strategy, dodging laser beams and flaming pits, and using dangerous environments against your enemy.
Link up with the “Lily System” The more often characters are in battle together, the higher their bond becomes. Activating the “Lily Boost” grants special stats and abilities, while “Lily Points” can be used to activate ultra-special moves and even goddess transformations. Don’t be shy to build up those battle relationships and seal it all with a kiss!
Check your Status! All kinds of funky things can happen in the heat of battle and characters can be hit with status ailments that are both boon and burden. You can get pixelated, zombie-fied, or even turned into a block of tofu! Some status changes come with their own benefit and cost, so keep this in mind during a fight.
Item Customization! You’ll get tons of replay value with so many ways to boost your gear’s stats! The more enemies you defeat, the more items you can get to customize your gear in whatever way you see fit. Let the great experiment begin!
Livin’ the Noire Life! Life’s not all about grid-based battles. Sometimes Noire just wants to relax at home, and with the “Sim Noire” mode you’ll be able to do just that! Customize the place by buying furniture and accessories with in-game points, and make Noire feel like the goddess she is. She’ll also get to go out with friends and build up her social level!