Current version:PlayStation 3
Idolmaster 2, The

The Idolmaster 2

Idolmaster 2, The is a PlayStation 3 music and rhythm game released in 2011 developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It centers on music, rhythm, and performance, beat recognition, and button or peripheral timing, with controls and information arranged around the DualShock 3 or Sixaxis twin sticks, triggers, and face buttons, with PlayStation Move only where explicitly supported.

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Idolmaster 2, The is a PlayStation 3 music and rhythm game centered on music, rhythm, and performance, beat recognition, and button or peripheral timing. Songs and difficulty tiers support short repeated practice, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Music, input prompts, and synchronized performance carry the appeal, while HD 3D scenes, Blu-ray data streaming, surround audio, and cinematic presentation need to preserve action, state, and text readability together. The genre-specific limitation is that calibration, input latency, peripheral conditions, and dense charts can affect precision. Platform conditions also include Blu-ray loading, HDD installs, system software, DualShock 3 battery life, Move accessories, resolution and frame rate, and retired online services affect present-day use. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.

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7.8 / 10PlayStation 3

Compelling stage performances with strategic management and repetitive routines.

Producing idols is more than collecting favorite characters. Training, promotion and sales planning feed into performances where well-timed special appeals can change the outcome. Appealing songs, expressive faces and detailed dancing provide the strongest reward, while photography and selectable stages make watching a pleasure in itself. The PS3 version offers camera-target, lyric and follow controls, alongside options to suppress some repeated prompts. These improve viewing and returning runs without removing all friction. Lesson minigames and fixed events recur frequently, and unskippable story material can make another production cycle lengthy. It suits players who enjoy management experiments as well as their chosen idols on stage. Those mainly interested in songs may prefer performance viewing to the slower campaign routine.

Strengths

  • Strategic production and performance choices
  • Appealing songs and expressive animation
  • Enjoyable stage viewing and photography
  • Useful PS3 viewing options

Weaknesses

  • Repetitive lesson minigames
  • Unskippable fixed events
  • Lengthy replay cycles

Who it is for: Idol-management and performance enthusiasts

Play notes: Original PS3 edition; current paid-content supply is unverified, and DLC, bundled animation and separate software are not required or scored.

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New leaders and strategies reward replay, but repeated lessons and events strain pacing.

Reviewed6.7 / 10Not provided
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Management planning and performance timing create meaningful experimentation.

Reviewed8.2 / 10Not provided
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Expressive performances and stage photography make the idol fantasy compelling.

Reviewed8.8 / 10Not provided
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Useful camera and prompt settings do not eliminate all recurring-play friction.

Reviewed7.2 / 10Not provided

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Core information

Developer
Bandai Namco
Publisher
Bandai Namco
Release date
2011
Platforms
PlayStation 3
Content kind
Game
Release state
Released
Region
Worldwide
Official website
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Offline minimum players
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Offline maximum players
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Online minimum players
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Online maximum players
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Tags
Long-term ProgressionStory-drivenSolo-friendly3D GraphicsMusic PerformanceThird PersonResource ManagementSlow BurnReplayable
Supported game languages
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Requires base game
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Standalone
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Age ratings
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Play modes
Single player
Perspectives
Third person

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