Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA

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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA
Hatsune Miku Project Diva.jpg
Developer(s) Sega
Publisher(s) Sega
Dwango Music Entertainment
Engine Alchemy
Platform(s) PlayStation Portable
PlayStation 3 (Dreamy Theater)
Release date(s)
  • JP July 2, 2009
Genre(s) Rhythm game
Mode(s) Single-player
Rating(s)
Media/distribution Universal Media Disc (PSP)

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA (初音ミク -Project DIVA-?) is a rhythm game created by Sega and Crypton Future Media for the PlayStation Portable featuring the virtual-diva Vocaloid Hatsune Miku.

Contents

[edit] Overview

[edit] Gameplay

The gameplay is based on pressing buttons on the controller when floating gray button icons appear on top of the colored button icons. Accuracy is described with a word displayed in the bottom right corner of the screen, ranging from "cool" to "worst". The game is scored on accuracy and the player is awarded with a rank ranging from "Perfect" to "Mistake" (denoted by MissXTake).

[edit] Additional Features

Project DIVA allows the players to choose from a wide array of characters including Miku in different costumes in which most notable are her cameo-costumes of the videogames Valkyria Chronicles and Space Channel 5.[1] Also, the game's most highly praised feature, Edit mode, allows the players to create a customized music video of their desired song saved on their PSP and could even include gameplay. Further customization allows players to change dance moves from stylish diva to ero suggestive.

[edit] Modules

[edit] Song List

There are a total of 77 songs available in Hatsune Miku: Project Diva. 36 songs are obtained normally by playing through the game, 14 songs are only available through Edit Mode, and 27 songs need to be purchased from the Playstation Network.

  • Songs with a grey background can only be played in Edit Mode.
  • Songs with an orange background are DLC and must be purchased from the Playstation Network.

[edit] DLC

Two sets of DLC has been release for Hatsune Miku Project Diva. The first set features Hatsune Miku and the second set features Kagamine Len, Kagamine Rin, and Megurine Luka.

DLC Set #1 - Miku Uta, Okawari

  • 9 songs sung by Hatsune Miku
  • High-quality polygon PVs of all the songs (can only be viewed)
  • 'Hello Planet' Miku 8-bit minigame
  • Special Miku theme for your PSP

DLC set #2 - Motto Okawari, Rin, Len, Luka

  • 18 songs sung by Kagamine Len, Kagamine Rin, and Megurine Luka
  • High-quality polygon PVs of all the songs (can only be viewed)
  • 'Toeto' Luka minigame
  • Special Len/Rin and Luka themes for your PSP

[edit] Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Dreamy Theater

[edit] PSP-to-PS3 Connectivity

Sega released a downloadable software for the PlayStation 3 which enables the players to play the PSP game through a PS3 console. It can be downloaded via PlayStation Store and was released on July 24, 2010. The software is called Dreamy Theater.[2] In Dreamy Theater mode, gameplay is not changed nor modified but the graphics displayed by the PS3 console on the television are greatly enhanced into HDTV; the graphics are on par with a PS3 game. For the connectivity to work, the player must have a PSP (with the game in it) connected via USB to a PS3 with the software installed.[3]

[edit] Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA 2nd

Project DIVA 2nd is the follow up game to Project DIVA, and contains brand new features, as well as returning features from the first game.

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA 2nd
Project Diva 2nd cover.jpg
Developer(s) Sega
Publisher(s) Sega
Engine Alchemy
Platform(s) PlayStation Portable
PlayStation 3 (Dreamy Theater 2nd)
Release date(s)
  • JP July 29, 2010
Genre(s) Rhythm game
Mode(s) Single-player
Rating(s)
Media/distribution Universal Media Disc, Download

[edit] Gameplay

Sega updated the gameplay of the first Project DIVA in which, it now makes use of the D-pad (arrow buttons) and a "hold and release" function for the face buttons.[4] A new song difficulty called "EXTREME" was also added. While the edit feature remains, it is enhanced where the player is now able to edit songs/gameplay in real-time and could also configure motions of two vocaloids on-screen at the same time.

[edit] Additional Features

The game features all of the Vocaloids from the first game. However, brand new module outfits have been added, and various costumes from the first game return as well. For instance, this brings Miku's module outfit total to 53 different outfits, not counting DLC modules. Additionally, brand new modules for every other character have been added, including Kagamine Rin's Resonance of Fate outfit (known as End of Eternity in Japan, hence the EoE in the module's title) and Megurine Luka's Virtua Fighter outfit. Project DIVA 2nd also features a new mode called DIVA Room where you can interact with the Vocaloids, similar to a sim game, and you can give them items, decorate their room, or have them interact with other Vocaloids.

[edit] Modules

[edit] Song List

There are a total of 66 songs available in Hatsune Miku: Project Diva 2nd. 47 songs (28 new and 19 old) are obtained normally by playing through the game, 9 songs are only available through Edit Mode, and 10 songs need to be purchased from the Playstation Network.

  • Songs with a fuchsia background are returning songs from the first Project DIVA.
  • Songs with a grey background can only be played in Edit Mode.
  • Songs with an orange background are DLC and must be purchased from the Playstation Network.

[edit] DLC

Various packs of DLC were released for Project DIVA 2nd, including new modules, new rooms, new room items, and new songs and stages.

  • July 29, 2010 - The first DLC pack released, it contained two additional Project DIVA 2nd posters for room decoration.
  • August 26, 2010 - In observance of Hatsune Miku's 3rd birthday, a Miku-themed DLC pack was released, containing a Miku-themed room, two additional room items, and a "8/31 Happy Birthday MIKU" poster room decoration.
  • August 31, 2010 - Hatsune Miku's new module, taken from the cover of the Hatsune Miku Append Vocaloid software, was released.
  • September 30, 2010 - The songs "The Disappearance of Hatsune Miku" and "StargazeR" were released.
  • October 28, 2010 - The "Hatsune Miku Project DIVA 2nd x The Idol M@ster SP Collaboration" DLC packs were released, containing modules from The Idol Master SP for Miku, Rin, and Luka, and Vocaloid versions of "GO MY WAY!!" and "relations" from The Idol M@ster were released, as well as a 765 Production Studio room and item, an Idol Master character doll, and new room posters.
  • November 4, 2010 - In observance of Meiko's birthday, a Meiko-themed DLC pack was released, including a Meiko-themed room, a birthday cake room item, an "i Cup" room item, and a kimono module.
  • November 30, 2010 - The Christmas modules were released, containing Christmas outfits for Miku, Rin, Len, Luka, Meiko, and Kaito.
  • December 22, 2010 - A Christmas/Kagamine Rin + Len themed pack was released, containing a variety of Christmas themed items and room, a Kagamine Rin and Len room poster and room item, and the "39's Giving Day" edition of the concert stage.
  • January 27, 2011 - In observance of Megurine Luka's 2nd birthday, a Luka-themed DLC pack was released, including a Luka-themed room, a birthday cake room item, a Luka doll room item, and a Luka room poster. A winter-themed Miku module was also released.
  • February 17, 2011 - In observance of Kaito's 5th birthday, a Kaito-themed DLC pack was released, including an ice-cream themed room and room decoration, a "Happy Birthday" ice cream cone room decoration, a Kaito poster, and a white suit module.

[edit] Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Dreamy Theater 2nd

On August 4, 2011 Sega released Project DIVA Dreamy Theater 2nd to the Japanese PlayStation Network Store for PlayStation 3 users. The game is similar to the Dreamy Theater add-on for the first Project DIVA in that it contains the same content as the PSP version of Project DIVA 2nd but is upscaled and re-rendered in 720p. Notable differences from the first Dreamy Theater game are that the player need only connect their PSP system once to transfer a save file rather than having it constantly connected via USB cable, as well as the addition of stereoscopic 3D for compatible TVs. Once the game has been unlocked by transferring a save file, all unlocked content from the player's PSP system will be available to play along with the songs from the first Project DIVA game as an added bonus.

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Arcade
Projectdivaarcade.png
Developer(s) Sega
Publisher(s) Sega
Dwango Music Entertainment
Platform(s) Sega RingEdge
Release date(s)
  • JP January, 2010
Genre(s) Rhythm game
Mode(s) Single-player
Media/distribution IC Player Data card

[edit] Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Arcade

Sega developed a port of the first Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA game for the arcade machines which is titled, Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Arcade (初音ミク Project DIVA Arcade?). The game features Miku and her songs which also include songs contributed by the fans/players altogether with upgraded and enhanced graphics. The website Piapro even held an event/contest for artists to submit their own created Vocaloid songs as well as illustrations for the game.[5][6] Tripshots designed the machine which will include four buttons which has the same gameplay as its predecessor on the PSP.[5]

[edit] Gameplay

The game plays almost exactly the same as the PSP versions of Project DIVA, with some differences. The signature Playstation buttons are now the 4 large buttons on the machine's panel, in order to play the game. The arcade version features both songs from Project DIVA and Project DIVA 2nd, along with a variety of original songs not included in either of the handheld versions. The game's PVs have been slightly modified for the arcade machine's HD display. Players have the ability to choose from a reel of songs and select their difficulty before playing a song, similar to a Dance Dance Revolution arcade game. The four difficulties are Easy, Normal, Hard, and Extreme, as seen in Project DIVA 2nd.

[edit] IC Card Function & Diva.Net

This arcade game utilizes an IC card function. Players can select to obtain a Project DIVA Arcade Access Card from any machine. This card will open more functions for use in Project DIVA Arcade, many of those functions resembling features in the handheld games. With an Access Card, players will be able to save and load arcade data, select module outfits for use in the game, select a player name, and more. Vocaloid Points (VP) can also be accumulated through successful plays. VP can be used for gaining features, like modules, or changing your player name. Access Card holders can also participate in trials, similar to the console versions of Dance Dance Revolution. In these three-tier trials, named "Clear Trial", "Great Clear Trial", and "Perfect Clear Trial" by difficulty, the player must bet a certain amount of VP. If you pass a trial, you get to keep your VP, and receive the amount you bet. If the trial is lost, the amount of VP bet is deducted from your total. Clearing "Perfect Clear Trial" will also net you a large sum of VP.

Also, during Access Card creation, you will be asked to create a username and password. This will be registered on the internet and allows an Access Card holder to gain access to the Project DIVA Arcade Diva.Net. Here, an Access Card holder can edit data and perform many and more of the functions that a Project DIVA Arcade machine can do. However, an Access Card holder must first accumulate 10 non-concecutive plays on any Project DIVA Arcade machine with an internet connection before they can use many of Diva.Net's functions. Once 10 plays are accumulated, the Access Card holder will gain 30-day access to all of DivaNet's functions. Access to Diva.Net can only be performed this way, and you gain another 30 days of access every 10 plays. This "access" is known as a Diva.Net Right. Upon first play, a Card holder can automatically obtain a Diva.Net Right once. Losing your Right does not affect your data, but you are unable to change it through Diva.Net until another Right is obtained.

[edit] Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Extend

Sega announced a new sequel to Project Diva 2nd but most of the gameplay will be similar to the previous one, however some songs will be replaced with new ones.

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Extend
Hatsune Miku Project DIVA Extend cover.jpg
Developer(s) Sega
Publisher(s) Sega
Dwango Music Entertainment
Engine Alchemy
Platform(s) PlayStation Portable
Release date(s)
  • JP November 10, 2011
Genre(s) Rhythm game
Mode(s) Single-player
Rating(s)
Media/distribution Universal Media Disc

[edit] Modules

[edit] Song List

There are a total of 42 songs available in Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Extend. 37 songs (12 new and 30 old) are obtained normally by playing through the game, 3 songs are only available through Edit Mode, and 2 songs need to be purchased from the Playstation Network.

  • Songs with a fuchsia background are returning songs.
  • Songs with a gray background can only be played in Edit Mode.
  • Songs with an orange background are DLC and must be purchased from the Playstation Network.

[edit] Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project Mirai

Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project Mirai is an upcoming 3DS game, expected to be released on around March 2012.

[edit] Info

[edit] Gameplay

[edit] Changes from Project DIVA Extend

[edit] Additional Features

[edit] Confirmed Costumes

[edit] Confirmed Song List

  • Songs with a fuchsia background are returning songs.

[edit] Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Vita (placeholder title)

A trailer was released by Sega on December 24, 2011 as a Christmas present for fans. Not much is known about this new game yet, except that it's on the Playstation Vita, has vastly improved graphics, and will be released sometime in 2012.

[edit] Gameplay

[edit] Changes

[edit] Additional Features

[edit] Confirmed Modules

[edit] Confirmed Song List

[edit] References

  1. ^ Tanaka, John (16 March 2009). "Space Channel 5 and Valkyria Chronicles Costumes For Project Diva". IGN Entertainment. http://psp.ign.com/articles/962/962814p1.html. Retrieved 19 July 2009. 
  2. ^ Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Dreamy Theater Official Site. Sega. Retrieved 2010-07-09
  3. ^ Spencer (2010-04-23). Here’s Hatsune Miku Rendered On A PlayStation 3. Siliconera. Retrieved 2010-07-09
  4. ^ Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA 2nd Trailer. GameTrailers. Retrieved 2010-06-01
  5. ^ a b Official Project DIVA-Arcade page. Sega. Retrieved on 2010-01-22
  6. ^ The Next Project DIVA is Not For the PS3. Kyouran Kyōdai. Retrieved on 2010-01-22

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