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31 Jan 2025

REVIEW: Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos (2025 Game) - On Nintendo Switch

Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos

Review by Jon Donnis

Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos is a slightly ridiculous concept which you may come to expect from the Hyperdimension Neptunia series. Instead of RPG battles, this time the goddesses are tearing around on motorbikes, scooping up bouncy little Dogoos while dodging obstacles and using power-ups. It's fun, silly, and surprisingly charming, though it doesn't always hold up in the long run.


Visually, the game is fantastic. The bright, colourful environments look great on the Switch, and the cel-shaded character designs fit perfectly with the series' over-the-top style. There's a nice variety in level design, from futuristic highways to more whimsical fantasy landscapes, and everything runs smoothly with no real performance issues.

The gameplay is simple but entertaining. The main goal is to collect as many Dogoos as possible across 15 stages, with different types affecting the race in various ways. Some give you speed boosts, while others slow you down or mess with your opponents. The chaos is particularly fun in multiplayer, where a well-thrown Dogoo can completely change the outcome of a race. The problem is that, beyond the initial novelty, there's not a lot of depth. The controls can feel a bit floaty, making precise movement tricky, and while the stages look different, they start to feel repetitive after a while.


The soundtrack is upbeat and fits the energetic tone of the game, though it's nothing particularly memorable. The characters still have their usual humour, with some decent voice acting, though the dialogue isn't really the focus here.

The biggest drawback is the game's short length. With only 15 stages, the campaign can be completed in a couple of hours. Multiplayer adds some replay value, but there aren't many customisation options or incentives to keep playing for long. Fans of the Neptunia series will enjoy the references and charm, but for anyone looking for a deep or long-lasting experience, it might not be enough.


Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos is a fun, good-looking game that's best enjoyed in short bursts. It's got plenty of personality and can be genuinely entertaining, especially with friends, but the lack of depth and repetitive mechanics hold it back from being great. I score the game a generous 6.5 out of 10.

Out now on Nintendo Switch.
At over £40 you may want to wait for the game to come down in price before purchasing.


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