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Mugen Souls (圧倒的遊戯 ムゲンソウルズ, Attōteki Yūgi Mugen Souruzu) is a Japanese role-playing video game developed by Compile Heart with collaboration from GCREST and published in North America and the PAL regions by NIS America. Certain aspects of the original Western release were edited[4][5] and some mini-games were disabled.[5] A sequel titled Mugen Souls Z was released on April 25, 2013.[6]
| Mugen Souls | |
|---|---|
 European game cover | |
| Developer(s) | Compile Heart |
| Publisher(s) |
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| Director(s) | Kenta Sugano |
| Producer(s) | Keiji Inafune Norihisa Kochiwa |
| Artist(s) | Kei Nanameda |
| Writer(s) | Atsushi Ishizuka Hikaru Sakai Momoko Terajima |
| Composer(s) | Tenpei Sato |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows,[3] Nintendo Switch |
| Release | PlayStation 3Microsoft Windows
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| Genre(s) | Role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
A Nintendo Switch port, published by Eastasiasoft, was released in April 2023, with all of the content uncensored.[5][7] The sequel, Mugen Souls Z, also received an uncensored version from Eastasiasoft in September 2023.[8][unreliable source]
Plot
editThe main protagonist of Mugen Souls, Chou-Chou, plans to conquer the universe by subjugating the seven worlds it comprises, as she thinks the planets look pretty. Traveling from world to world with her trusty companion Altis, and loyal peon Ryuto, Chou-Chou aims to turn the heroes and demon lords of each world into her 'peons' (servants), saving the world from conflict in the process.
Gameplay
editGameplay revolves around exploration and turn-based, open-field combat (same as Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 gameplay), and the game also includes mini games and customization.
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PS3: 55/100[9] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Famitsu | 31/40[10] |
| Game Informer | 5.0/10[11] |
| IGN | 3.9/10[12] |
The game was met with mixed reviews. It holds a score of 55/100 on Metacritic.
Sequel
editMugen Souls Z is the sequel to Mugen Souls, released in Japan on 25 April 2013, North America on 20 May 2014 and Europe on 23 May 2014 for the PlayStation 3. The protagonist is Syrma, a goddess aiming to stop an awkward ancient threat. Gameplay aspects include level caps of 9,999, large mecha, and billion-point damage.[13] A Nintendo Switch port is set for a September 2023 release.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Mugen Souls Official Website". Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
- ^ "Mugen Souls for PlayStation 3". EBGames. Archived from the original on October 26, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
- ^ "Mugen Souls coming to PC via Steam". Gematsu. 17 September 2015. Archived from the original on 20 September 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ Ishaan Sahdev (March 29, 2012). "Use "Moe Attacks" To Enslave Enemies In Mugen Souls This Fall". Siliconera. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ a b c Gray, Kate (2022-11-22). "Mugen Souls Gets Uncensored 2023 Nintendo Switch Release". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ^ Siliconera Staff (January 29, 2013). "Mugen Souls Z Coming In April… With Massaging Mini-Game". Siliconera. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Romano, Sal (February 28, 2023). "Mugen Souls for Switch launches April 27". Gematsu. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ Lopez, Azario (June 19, 2023). "Over-the-Top JRPG 'Mugen Souls Z' Coming to Switch in September; No Censored Content and All DLC Included". Noisy Pixel. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
- ^ "Mugen Souls for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- ^ Daly, Robert (March 14, 2012). "Famitsu Review Scores (3/13/12)". TheGamersHub. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
- ^ Wallace, Kimberley (October 18, 2012). "Mugen Souls Review: Too Many Elements To Polish". Game Informer. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
- ^ Ingenito, Vince (October 12, 2012). "Mugen Souls Review". IGN. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
- ^ Romano, Sal (April 1, 2014). "Mugen Souls Z screenshots". Gematsu. Archived from the original on April 5, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ^ Romano, Sal (June 19, 2023). "Mugen Souls Z coming to Switch". Gematsu. Retrieved June 19, 2023.