When comparing Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed vs Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, the Slant community recommends Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes for most people. In the question“What are the best PC RPGs?” Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is ranked 50th while Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed is ranked 88th. The most important reason people chose Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is:
Players are in a traditional RPG world and do level up characters as they would in an RPG but the main gameplay mechanic is match three where players line up their troops against an opposing team doing the same. There is also defensive aspects to the field, so it is a bit more involved than a traditional match 3 game.
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Pros
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.
Pro Interesting mix of match three and RPG
Players are in a traditional RPG world and do level up characters as they would in an RPG but the main gameplay mechanic is match three where players line up their troops against an opposing team doing the same. There is also defensive aspects to the field, so it is a bit more involved than a traditional match 3 game.
Pro Lengthy campaign
M&M Clash of Heroes has a lengthy campaign that will last around 24 hours of play, which for a puzzle focused game is pretty good.
Pro Beautiful graphics
The graphics have been upgraded for the PC version and they look great. All pixel art now in HD with bright colors and fantastic character designs.
Pro Local and online mutiplayer
New to the PC and console editions (as apposed to the DS title) there is now 4 player multiplayer that can be played locally and online.
Cons
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.
Con Writing comes off as a bit childish
While the original target of the game may have been young adults or children due to its release on the DS (a mainstay of gaming for kids) the writing shows its roots and may come off as a bit childish.