THE IDOLM@STER Stella Stage

Last year, the 765 PRO ALLSTARS ushered in the new age with the Playstation4-exclusive THE IDOLM@STER Platinum Stars featuring new songs, new outfits, and new ways to toy around with the 765 PRO ALLSTARS but sadly Bandai Namco had enough with this game or because you all hated it and rather go toy around with Cinderella Girls or Million Live or Side M or binge-watch the recently concluded THE IDOLM@STER.KR all day long. However, the producers are reluctant to give up and they want to make another PS4-exclusive iM@S game that captures the essence of the classic games and here it is.

THE IDOLM@STER Stella Stage

Right, here it is. This is THE IDOLM@STER Stella Stage and this latest installment to THE IDOLM@STER video games, the girls are back where they belong; the office of 765 PRODUCTIONS. Yep, it's the very talent agency office where the idols call it home as the girls are prepared to take on a brand new challenge as the two bosses of rival talent agencies involving 765PRO's Takagi and 961PRO's Kuroi are setting up a live event called Stella Stage, where only the best idols will shine through the top of stardom. 961 Pro, although some of its powerful talents are gone thanks to the efforts of 765 PRO ALLSTARS in past installments, has unleashed their trump card; their new idol named Shiika (played by Rie Takahashi). With Stella Stage becoming the newest battleground for idols everywhere, how can our 765 PRO idols keep up with this new kind of threat and fight their way through the top of the live audience?

Using the tried and tested tactics as demonstrated on Platinum Stars, Stella Stage allows players to become the producer of 765 Production and be in charge with thirteen of their favorite idols to raise, grow bond, and elevate their way through stardom such as Haruka Amami, Yayoi Takatsuki, Makoto Kikuchi, Chihaya Kisaragi, Ritsuko Akizuki, Azusa Miura, Yukiho Hagiwara, Iori Minase, Ami and Mami Futami, Miki Hoshii, Takane Shijou, and Hibiki Ganaha. Do whatever you want with your favorite idols like you did in past games; fit them with the most potent outfits at your disposal, train them for tougher live stages, take a break with them, you can even come up with different strategies that will put them on the edge of their performance. This is serious matter because there are new ways to further improve your idols so use whatever means necessary to make them as famous as ever.

The costumes are all new in Stella Stage as demonstrated by the star outfit of this game called the "Top! Clover". Yes, the "Top! Clover" costume looks spicy to look at and apart from that, you can enjoy the brand new theme song titled "ToP!!!!!!!!!!!!!". Speaking of which, did you know that some of the DLC from Platinum Stars can be used on Stella Stage?

DLC aside, you can experience Stella Stage to the fullest with the first DLC Catalog featuring the brand new song Vertex Meister and the brand new Cosmo Girls costume with all the other songs and outfits featured in the first DLC catalog in this new game. You can expect six DLC catalogs over the coming months and love it or hate it, they'll be a blast to expand your Stella Stage experience.

LIMITED EDITION: Those who got their hands on the limited edition will be very rewarded because not only the game is featured but also comes with extras such as a pamphlet, a special drama CD, a 765PRO calendar, a 765PRO pin that fits to your neckstrap, which is included, a special box, and for those who preordered it, a special PS4 dynamic theme and a special "Another Clover" costume.

So, love it or loathe it, Stella Stage is an incredible IDOLM@STER game to play all day. No, it's a phenomenal game, absolutely phenomenal. We are delighted to have Bandai Namco back on track with the latest PS4-exclusive IDOLM@STER game but it takes time to get this game notice because they have other things in mind rather than toying with the 765PRO ALLSTARS.