The Idolmaster Platinum Stars
| The Idolmaster Platinum Stars | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) |
Bandai Namco Entertainment Tri-Crescendo[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Director(s) | Akihiro Ishihara |
| Producer(s) | Yōzō Sakagami |
| Series | The Idolmaster |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 4 |
| Release date(s) |
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| Genre(s) | Simulation |
| Mode(s) | Singer-player |
The Idolmaster Platinum Stars is a Japanese simulation video game in The Idolmaster series developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It was released for the PlayStation 4 on July 28, 2016. A Traditional Chinese and Korean version of the game was released on September 28, 2016.[2][3]
Gameplay
The player acts as a producer in 765 Production. Unlike previous works in the Idolmaster series, the storyline is reconstructed[4] and has no connection with other works. However, the idols' personalities and looks remain unchanged.[5]
In the game, 765 Production is a small-scale talent agency. The manager decides to hold a training camp for the idols. The player is the producer, and he is required to communicate with idols and lead their training to go to the final stage.[6]
Development
At the 2013 SCEJA Press Conference, Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that a PlayStation 4 Idolmaster game would be made.[7] Afterwards, a game promotion video was played at The Idolmaster Master of Idol World!! concert in July 2015. In January 2016, Famitsu revealed the name of the video game,[7] and announced that 60% of the game had been developed.[5]
Reception
The game received a score of 34 out of 40 from the Japanese video game magazine Famitsu.[8]
References
- ↑ "株式会社トライクレッシェンド 製品情報" (in Japanese). Tri-Crescendo. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ↑ "【TpGS 16】【速報】《偶像大師 白金星光》確認推出中文版 首開 iM@S 遊戲中文化先例 - 巴哈姆特" (in Chinese). GNN. February 2, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ↑ "PS4 아이돌마스터 플래티넘 스타즈 시리즈 첫 한글판 정식 발매 결정" (in Korean). Bandai Namco Entertainment Korea. February 13, 2016.
- ↑ "『アイドルマスター プラチナスターズ』プロデューサーたちの期待を集めたシリーズ最新作の全貌がいま明かされる!" (in Japanese). Famitsu. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- 1 2 "The Idolmaster Platinum Stars". Famitsu (in Japanese). No. February 11, 2016. January 28, 2016. pp. 12–15.
- ↑ "『アイドルマスター プラチナスターズ』PS4で生まれ変わったアイドルたちの画面写真＆新曲、新衣装情報が公開!" (in Japanese). Famitsu. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- 1 2 "The Idolmaster: Platinum Stars announced for PS4". Gematsu. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ↑ アイドルマスター プラチナスターズ (in Japanese). Famitsu. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
External links
- Official website (Japanese)