Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 (初音ミク Project mirai 2) is a rhythm game created by Sega and Crypton Future Media for the Nintendo 3DS and the sequel to Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project Mirai. The game is also a spin-off of the Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA series of Vocaloid rhythm games and was first released only in Japan on November 28, 2013. Like the original, the game primarily makes use of Vocaloids, a series of singing synthesizer software and the songs created using these vocaloids most notably the virtual-diva Vocaloid Hatsune Miku. It is also the second game to include a Vocaloid made by Internet Co., Ltd., Gumi. An updated version of the game was released in 2015, first in Japan as Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai Deluxe (初音ミク Project mirai でらっくす), then in North America and Europe under the title of Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX.[1]
| Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 | |
|---|---|
 Japanese cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Sega |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Series | Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release |
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| Genre(s) | Rhythm |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai Deluxe/DX | |
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 European cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Sega |
| Publisher(s) | |
| Director(s) | Motoshi Takabe |
| Producer(s) | Makoto Osaki |
| Designer(s) | Motoshi Takabe Hiroyuki Abe Yukihito Yagi Takeshi Hiyori |
| Programmer(s) | Fuminori Sato Hiroshi Michikami Yusuke Nakanishi |
| Artist(s) | Kazuya Morita |
| Series | Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release |
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| Genre(s) | Rhythm |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editWhile Project Mirai only had button controls, Project Mirai 2 adds use of touch screen controls where players tap the bottom screen. An increased sense of speed and additional gimmicks have also been added. In addition to hitting the markers on the touch screen with the right timing that goes with the song, the more difficult settings will increase it up to three different marker colors. The thicker lines seen on the trail will require players to hold down the touch screen part, and when it is rainbow-colored, players will be incentivized to spin it around in circles.
The old style of play used in the first Project Mirai is still available, for those that prefer that, with a few new twists added. In addition to the A, B, X, and Y buttons, players also need to use the directional D pad for certain keys. Similar to the Touch Mode gameplay part, players will be required to hold down the buttons for the thicker lines. The rainbow colored parts can be done by rotating the Circle Pad in circles. There are also 2 Line parts that require both uses of the A, B, X, and Y buttons along with directional buttons, at the same time. The game also features a mini-game based on the Puyo Puyo series, known as "Puyo Puyo 39".[2][3] The "My Room" and "Augmented Reality" feature also return in this game.
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai Deluxe/DX
editAn updated version of Project Mirai 2 intended for worldwide release, Project Mirai Deluxe/DX makes the following changes:
- All videos were removed, and replaced with newly created real-time animations
- One new song was added
- Some charts were slightly modified
- Six songs were given exclusive new higher-difficulty charts
- A new mini-game based on Reversi.
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 80/100[4] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Destructoid | 6.5/10[9] |
| GameRevolution |   [5] |
| Hardcore Gamer | 4/5[7] |
| Nintendo Life | [6] |
| Nintendo World Report | 6.5/10[8] |
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX received "generally favorable reviews" according to review aggregator Metacritic.
Morgan Sleeper of Nintendo Life called the game "one of the 3DS' greatest hits," stating, "Its rhythm game core is inspired and addictive, the presentation is charming and fun, and there's no shortage of activities to keep you happily busy between songs, with dress-up, interior decorating, choreography, and a full-on Puyo Puyo mode all providing enjoyable distractions from the dancefloor." GameRevolution gave the game a nine out of ten, praising the game for its controls, amount of songs, creation tools, and videos, while criticizing the distracting background videos. Kyle Burleson of Destructoid called the entry his "least favorite outing of hers in the realm of games," criticizing its lack of difficulty and praising the amount of content.
Song List
editThere are 48 songs (79 if different singers is counted).
17 (27) songs are brand new while 31 (52) songs are from previous games.
| Song List | ||
|---|---|---|
| Song Name | Performed By | Producer |
| Finder (DSLR remix - re:edit) (ファインダー (DSLR remix - re:edit), Faindaa (DSLR remix- re:edit)) | Hatsune Miku | kz |
| Sweet Magic (スイートマジック, Suiito Majikku) | Kagamine Rin | Junky |
| Deep Sea Girl (深海少女, Shinkai Shoujo) | Hatsune Miku | Yuuyu-P |
| Animal Fortune-telling (どうぶつ占い, Doubutsu Uranai) | Hatsune Miku or Kagamine Rin or Megurine Luka or MEIKO |
Scop |
| Terekakushi Shishunki (テレカクシ思春期) | Kagamine Len or KAITO |
HoneyWorks |
| The World is Mine (ワールドイズマイン, Waarudo Izu Main) | Hatsune Miku | ryo |
| Amatsu Kitsune (アマツキツネ) | Kagamine Rin | marasy |
| Ageage Again (アゲアゲアゲイン, Ageage Agein) | Hatsune Miku | Mitchie M |
| Clover♣Club (クローバー♣クラブ, Kuroobaa♣Kurabu) | Hatsune Miku | Yuuyu-P |
| Yumeyume (ゆめゆめ, Yumeyume) | Hatsune Miku | DECO*27 |
| Doremifa Rondo (ドレミファロンド) | Hatsune Miku | 40meterP |
| reverse rainbow (逆さまレインボー, Sakasama Reinboo) | Kagamine Rin Hatsune Miku or Kagamine Rin Kagamine Len or Megurine Luka Hatsune Miku |
Sunzriver-P |
| KONEKO NO PAYAPAYA (子猫のパヤパヤ) | Hatsune Miku MEIKO |
Onecup-P |
| Hello/How are you? (ハロ/ハワユ, Haro/Hawayu) | Hatsune Miku | Hoehoe-P |
| Kokoro (ココロ) | Kagamine Rin | Travolta-P |
| PIANO*GIRL | Hatsune Miku | OSTER Project |
| Happy Synthesizer (ハッピーシンセサイザ, Happii Shinsesaiza) | Megurine Luka Gumi |
EasyPop |
| SING&SMILE | Hatsune Miku or Kagamine Rin or Kagamine Len or Megurine Luka or KAITO or MEIKO |
Re:nG |
| 1/6 -out of the gravity- | Hatsune Miku | Vocaliod-P |
| Mousou Sketch (妄想スケッチ, Mousou Suketchi) | Hatsune Miku or Kagamine Rin |
40meterP Signal-P (Rin ver.) |
| 1925 | Hatsune Miku or Kagamine Rin or Kagamine Len or Megurine Luka or KAITO or MEIKO |
T-POCKET |
| Matryoshka (マトリョシカ, Matoryoshika) | Hatsune Miku Gumi |
Hachi |
| Cendrillon (サンドリヨン, Sandoriyon) | Hatsune Miku KAITO |
Signal-P |
| Adolescence (アドレサンス, Adoresansu) | Kagamine Rin Kagamine Len |
Signal-P |
| on the rocks | MEIKO KAITO |
OSTER Project |
| No Logic | Megurine Luka | JimmyThumb-P |
|
Hatsune Miku | sasakure.UK |
| Romeo and Cinderella (ロミオとシンデレラ, Romio to Shinderera) | Hatsune Miku or Kagamine Rin or Megurine Luka |
doriko |
| LOL -lots of laugh- | Hatsune Miku | Ken |
| Senbonzakura (千本桜) | Hatsune Miku | Kurousa-P |
| Aku no Musume (悪ノ娘) | Kagamine Rin | Akuno-P |
| Aku no Meshitsukai (悪ノ召使) | Kagamine Len | Akuno-P |
| Snowman (スノーマン, Sunooman) | KAITO or Kagamine Len |
Halyosy |
| Invisible (インビジブル, Inbijiburu) | Gumi Kagamine Rin |
Kemu |
| Gaikotsu Gakudan to Lilia (骸骨楽団とリリア) | Hatsune Miku | Tohma |
| ARIFURETA SEKAI SEIFUKU (ありふれたせかいせいふく, Common World Domination) | Hatsune Miku | Pinocchio-P |
| Electric Love (エレクトリック・ラブ, Erekutorikku Rabu) | Hatsune Miku | Hachioji-P |
| Melancholic (メランコリック, Merankorikku) | Kagamine Rin | Junky |
| 1 2 Fanclub (いーあるふぁんくらぶ, Ii Aru Fankurabu) | Gumi Kagamine Rin |
Mikito-P |
| Electric Angel (えれくとりっく・えんじぇぅ, Erekutorikku Enjeu) | Hatsune Miku or Kagamine Rin or Megurine Luka |
Yasuo-P |
| Interviewer (インタビュアー, Intabyuaa) | Megurine Luka or Hatsune Miku |
Kuwagata-P |
| Tricolore Airline (トリコロール・エア・ライン, Torikorooru Ea Rain) | Hatsune Miku or Kagamine Rin or Megurine Luka or MEIKO |
Atsuzou-kun |
| Piano x Forte x Scandal (ピアノxフォルテxスキャンダル, Piano x Forute x Sukyandaru) | MEIKO or Hatsune Miku or Kagamine Rin or KAITO |
OSTER Project |
| Kimi no Taion (君の体温) | Hatsune Miku | Kuwagata-P |
| glow | Hatsune Miku | keeno |
| Nice To Meet You, Mr. Earthling (はじめまして地球人さん, Hajimemashite Chikyuujin-san) | Hatsune Miku | Pinocchio-P |
| Watashi no jikan (私の時間) | Hatsune Miku or Kagamine Rin or Kagamine Len |
Kuchibashi-P |
| shake it! | Hatsune Miku Kagamine Rin Kagamine Len |
emon |
- Songs with a gray background are returning songs from previous games.
- Songs with a yellow background are songs exclusive to Project Mirai DX.
References
edit- ^ "Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX delayed to September". Gematsu. 19 May 2015. Retrieved 2016-09-21.
- ^ "[Hatsune Miku Project mirai 2] Puyo Puyo Minigame Gameplay". YouTube. 2013-12-29. Retrieved 2016-09-21.
- ^ "[初音ミク Project Mirai 2 ぷよぷよ39! 連鎖集] Puyo Puyo 39! (Chain Voice+Animation) [3DS". YouTube. 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2016-09-21.
- ^ "Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX for 3DS Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ Schaller, Kevin (4 September 2015). "Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX Review". GameRevolution. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ Sleeper, Morgan (4 September 2015). "Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX Review (3DS)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ Creegan, Dermot (4 September 2015). "Review: Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ Culafi, Alex (4 September 2015). "Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX (3DS) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ MacGregor Burleson, Kyle (4 September 2015). "Review: Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX". Destructoid. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
External links
edit- Project Mirai 2's Official Site (in Japanese)
- Project Mirai DX's Official Site (in Japanese)
- Project Mirai DX's Official Site (in English)