MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies is one of those games that you instantly know if it’s for you or not. It’s a hack and slash spinoff of the Neptunia series, developed by Tamsoft, the same team behind Senran Kagura. That alone tells you what to expect: short missions, lots of enemies and plenty of fanservice.
The story is pure parody. Blanc and her friends are supposed to be shooting a zombie movie for their school club, but instead, real zombies suddenly appear. The game never commits to one explanation. Maybe it’s a virus, maybe misused share energy, maybe some sealed demon god. The line between the “movie script” and what’s really happening is deliberately blurred with sudden jump cuts and absurd twists. It’s silly, self-aware, and full of jokes. Where the game actually shines is in the roster. Besides the core CPUs and their sisters, you also get lots of collab characters and most importantly - Plutia. The best of them all. On top of that there are assist characters who can be called in for support. Playing around with different team combinations is easily one of the highlights.
Combat itself is flashy and fast, but not without problems. Each character plays differently. Blanc swings heavy hammers, Uni goes for rifles, and so on. Transformations into HDD forms let you unleash huge attacks. Stats like Power, Defense and Technique really matter this time, so upgrading them changes how effective you are. On the other hand, the camera often works against you. The lock-on system feels clunky, and combos don’t always flow well against tougher enemies. It's a little frustrating because the game feels too easy at times. You can clear the high level missions while underlevelled without any issues. The mission structure is simple: short stages, usually three minutes or less, where you kill variety of comical enemies. It’s fun at first, but the repetition sets in quickly. Unlike Action Unleashed, there’s no big challenge tower or extra side content once the main story is done. I was unfortunately unable to play Multiplayer mode, but I heard it's really fun. As of right now, multiplayer seems completely dead unless you have friends to happen to play at the same time. I personally enjoyed this game a bit more than Action Unleashed, just because there was less enemies to fight and stages didn't feel endless at all. In general, I completed all Scenes in one sitting, so it was a pretty quick but enjoyable experience. Visually it’s colorful and in line with the anime style of Neptunia, but you can tell it’s a Vita-era title. Performance is mostly fine, though some rough edges show.
In the end, MegaTagmension isn’t a deep or polished action game, but it doesn’t really try to be. It’s a light, goofy spinoff with a fantastic roster and plenty of humor. If you’re a Neptunia fan or just enjoy button smashers, you’ll probably have a good time. If you’re not into repetitive missions and fanservice, this one won’t change your mind.
