is a Japanese

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developed by

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with collaboration from GCREST and published in North America and the PAL regions by

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. Certain aspects of the original Western release were edited and some mini-games were disabled. A sequel titled ''Mugen Souls Z'' was released on April 25, 2013. A

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port, published by

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, was released in April 2023, with all of the content uncensored. The sequel, ''Mugen Souls Z,'' also received an uncensored version from Eastasiasoft in September 2023.

Plot

The main protagonist of ''Mugen Souls'', Chou-Chou, plans to conquer the universe by subjugating the seven worlds it comprises, as she thinks the planets look pretty. Traveling from world to world with her trusty companion Altis, and loyal peon Ryuto, Chou-Chou aims to turn the heroes and demon lords of each world into her 'peons' (servants), saving the world from conflict in the process.

Gameplay

Gameplay revolves around exploration and turn-based, open-field combat (same as '' Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2'' gameplay), and the game also includes mini games and customization.

Reception

The game was met with mixed reviews. It holds a score of 55/100 on

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Sequel

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. The protagonist is Syrma, a goddess aiming to stop an awkward ancient threat. Gameplay aspects include level caps of 9,999, large mecha, and billion-point damage. A

port is set for a September 2023 release.

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