When comparing Pier Solar and the Great Architects vs Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed, the Slant community recommends Pier Solar and the Great Architects for most people. In the question“What are the best PC RPGs?” Pier Solar and the Great Architects is ranked 72nd while Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed is ranked 88th. The most important reason people chose Pier Solar and the Great Architects is:
Pier Solar uses a twist on the normal turn based battle system by allowing enhancements for characters depending on where they are placed on the battle field. This gives a bit more strategy to the gameplay.
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Pros
Pro Character placement in battle system allows enhancements
Pier Solar uses a twist on the normal turn based battle system by allowing enhancements for characters depending on where they are placed on the battle field. This gives a bit more strategy to the gameplay.
Pro Homage to classic JRPGs of the 90s
Designed to look just like a classic Genesis game Pier Solar gives a very nostalgic feel that anyone who grew up in the 90s will instantly connect to.
Pro Tons of fan service
For those that are fans of the Neptunia franchise, Action Unleashed should be appeal quite nicely. While not a main franchise game (this is a spin off made by a different studio), the game retains all the fan service one would want in a Neptunia game. Plenty of inside jokes and familiar references.
Cons
Con Story is a bit obvious
While being a throwback to earlier RPGs the story is a bit obvious using most of the familiar JRPG tropes one would expect to find.
Con Weak plot
The plot of the game is no one of the series best, while this is a side game not pertinent to the main franchise, it would have been nice to see a stronger story.