Hyperdimension Neptunia/Gameplay
Battle System
Hyperdimension Neptunia uses a third-person turn-based battle system. The player can use the Combo Branching feature to create custom combos by setting Combo Skills to buttons. Combos come in sets of 4 and all but the first entry can be altered. The usage of skills in the combo is heavily reliant on the amount of AP the character has.
Healing is done through Item Skills, which automatically activate when requirements are fulfilled in battle. In order to use Item Skills, the player needs the necessary materials. You can set the activation rate of an Item Skill by distributing skill points to each skill. The higher the percentage, the higher the chance of the Item Skill activating when the conditions are met.
The World
Exploring the world is done by a menu on each landmass. From the menu the player can view information on the World, Land, and Nearby Land from the Explore command on the World Map. The player can also Terraport when another land approaches the landmass they're on, visit the shop, or view the Blog of the goddess who presides over the current landmass.
Dungeon System
When traveling through dungeons, the player will always have a specified objective that needs to be completed. Depending on the dungeon, the requirements range between three things: obtain the specified item, defeat the specified monster, or reach the dungeon's exit.
When proceeding through the dungeon, the player may be faced with obstacles. When this happens, Dungeon Skills can be used. Each character has their own dungeon ability and the player can freely change between characters in the dungeon to utilize each of their Dungeon Skills.
Edit System
The Edit System allows the player to upload their favorite image from the PS3's Photo Album that can be used during battle.
Custom Skill
By using a blank R/W Disc, the player can upload a custom image, give it a custom name and burn it so it can be summoned in battle. The power and AP may depend on which image is being used.
Custom Emblem
The player can upload a custom image to replace the emblem on Purple Heart's backside with their own.