Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
- Developers: Dingo, Sega Corporation
- Publishers: Sega Corporation
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva 2nd (2010)
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva 2nd is a rhythm game developed by Sega and Crypton Future Media for the PlayStation Portable. It is the sequel to the 2009 title, Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA, and was released in Japan on July 29, 2010. The game features a total of 66 songs, including 33 new songs and 33 songs from the original game.
Players control one of several Vocaloids, virtual singers developed by Crypton Future Media, as they perform songs by tapping buttons in time with the music. The game features a variety of different game modes, including a story mode, an arcade mode, and a challenge mode.
Gameplay
The gameplay of Hatsune Miku: Project Diva 2nd is similar to that of the original game. Players control one of several Vocaloids as they perform songs by tapping buttons in time with the music. The game features a variety of different note types, including single notes, hold notes, and slide notes. Players must tap the corresponding buttons on the PSP’s faceplate in time with the music in order to score points.
The game features a variety of different game modes, including a story mode, an arcade mode, and a challenge mode. In story mode, players follow the story of Miku and her friends as they travel around the world performing songs. Arcade mode is a more traditional rhythm game mode, in which players can choose to play any of the game’s songs. Challenge mode is a more difficult mode, in which players must complete specific challenges in order to unlock new songs and costumes.
Characters
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva 2nd features a total of six playable Vocaloids:
- Hatsune Miku
- Kagamine Rin
- Kagamine Len
- Megurine Luka
- Kaito
- Meiko
Each Vocaloid has their own unique voice and personality, and they each perform a variety of different songs in the game.
Songs
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva 2nd features a total of 66 songs, including 33 new songs and 33 songs from the original game. The songs are a mix of pop, rock, dance, and electronic music. Some of the most popular songs in the game include “PoPiPo,” “Ievan Polkka,” and “World is Mine.”
Reception
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva 2nd was a critical and commercial success. The game sold over 500,000 copies in Japan, and it was praised for its addictive gameplay, stunning visuals, and wide variety of songs. The game was also nominated for several awards, including the Game of the Year award at the 2010 Famitsu Awards.
Legacy
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva 2nd is considered to be one of the best rhythm games ever made. The game’s success helped to popularize the Vocaloid software, and it spawned a number of sequels and spin-offs. The game is still played by a large number of fans around the world, and it is considered to be a classic of the rhythm game genre.
Additional Information
- The game was released in North America and Europe on August 30, 2011.
- The game was developed using the same engine as the original Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA game.
- The game features a number of new features, including a new story mode, new songs, and new costumes.
- The game was ported to the PlayStation 3 in 2012 as Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA 2nd Encore.
- The game was followed by a sequel, Hatsune Miku: Project Diva 3, in 2013.
Review Score
8.5/10
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