The Gamindustri Gauntlet (ギョウ界チ武道会 Gyōkaichi Budokai) is a tournament hosted by IF and Compa that is between all the playable characters to determine who is the strongest in Gamindustri. It is the second game mode in Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed.
Overview
For the Gamindustri Gauntlet, the player can fill their character brackets in order to host their own tournament. If someone's opponent is a Dogoo, they will always lose. The player can receive one prize on each difficulty for clearing the gauntlet.
Difficulties
There are a total of three difficulties:
- Wimpy
- Decent
- Pro
Selection Methods
There are a total of two selection methods:
- Player Select: The player can choose who all participates in the tournament.
- Random: The tournament participants are randomly selected and the player can only choose the character they will be using.
Available Characters
Prizes
| Name | How to Obtain | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Demon Lipstick | Beat with Neptune | ATK +3000. SP Gauge will not fill |
| Heat Gauntlet | Beat with Purple Heart | Increases parameters, sacrifices defense. Damage up to characters in HDD |
| Demon Mirror | Beat with Noire | HP +1000 ATK +1000 Special powers +500. The SP Gauge will not fill |
| Scarlet Crystal | Beat with Black Heart | Increases parameters, sacrifices defense. Damage up to characters in HDD |
| Demon Bouquet | Beat with Blanc | DEF +5000. The SP Gauge will not fill |
| Fire Tome | Beat with White Heart | Increases parameters, sacrifices defense. Damage up to characters in HDD |
| Demon Puff | Beat with Vert | HP +5000. The SP Gauge will not fill |
| Crimson Pendant | Beat with Green Heart | Increases parameters, sacrifices defense. Damage up to characters in HDD |
| Darkness Gear | Beat with Nepgear | ATK +4000. The EXE Drive will not fill. |
| Vermilion Helmet | Beat with Purple Sister | Increases parameters, sacrifices defense. Damage up to characters in HDD |
| Darkness Ring | Beat with Uni | HP +500 ATK +500 Special powers +500. The EXE Gauge will not fill |
| Red Mantle | Beat with Black Sister | Increases parameters, sacrifices defense. Damage up to characters in HDD |
| Darkness Donut | Beat with Rom | HP +7000. EXE Gauge will not fill |
| Sun Flute | Beat with White Sister Rom | Increases parameters, sacrifices defense. Damage up to characters in HDD |
| Darkness Hoop | Beat with Ram | DEF +6000. EXE Gauge will not fill |
| Burning Facemask | Beat with White Sister Ram | Increases parameters, sacrifices defense. Damage up to characters in HDD |
| Hell's Gem | Beat with Dengekiko | HP -1000 ATK -1000 DEF -1000. SP Gauge consumption is halved |
| Frenzy Anklet | Beat with Famitsu | HP -1000 Special powers -999. EXE Drive damage is doubled |
Etymology
In Japanese, the name "Gyōkaichi Budokai" is a combination of Geimugyōkai and Tenkaichi Budokai. The Tenkaichi Budokai is a famous tournament within the Dragon Ball franchise. The design of the Gamindustri Gauntlet is also based off of the Tenkaichi Budokai.