The Idolmaster

27.01.2007
Genre: Music Simulator
The Idolmaster is a Japanese raising simulation game. It was released in 2005 as an arcade game and is the first game in The Idolmaster series. It was ported to the Xbox 360 in 2007 with many changes and improvements. The gameplay and story follows the career of a producer in charge of training prospective pop idols on their way to stardom. This includes arranging the idol's schedule, taking them to jobs, training them during lessons, and directing them through auditions. As gameplay continues, a relationship will develop between the idol and her producer fostered through talking with the idol and forming good memories.

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26.07.2005

The Idolmaster is a popular Japanese rhythm and simulation game that focuses on the management and training of virtual pop idols. Developed by Namco (later Bandai Namco Entertainment), the game places players in the role of a producer working with a talent agency to nurture and guide aspiring idols towards stardom, and the first title in the 1st Vision era. It was released as the second installment of the "Rewritable Stage" touchscreen cabinet.

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The Idolmaster (last 3 games)

26.03.2025

THE iDOLM@STER TOURS is an upcoming arcade game that was first announced on February 10th, 2023, at Japan Amusement Expo 2023. It will be the first mainline arcade game since the original game. The graphics and models from Starlit Season have been carried over with some adjustments and additional models for the newly added characters. The first location test began in the summer of 2023, and a second location test began in summer of 2024. The game is set to be released in Spring 2025.

16.05.2024

An idol raising simulation mobile game in The Idolmaster series featuring a completely new branch of idols. Enroll in Hatsuboshi Gakuen to learn the ropes of being a producer by partnering up with various idol students to help them raise to the top!

14.10.2021

Now, the girls are getting started Produce the "Project Luminous," a joint unit of the four brands from the The Idolmaster series! New idols are also scouted for "Project Luminous" and unfold a completely new story!

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24.02.2011

The Idolmaster 2 is a Japanese raising simulation video game in The Idolmaster series. The story in The Idolmaster 2 is told from the perspective of a producer in charge of leading and training a group of three pop idols to stardom and receive music awards. Its gameplay, while remaining similar to the previous title, features several improvements and differences, including changes in the roster of idol characters and the removal of online multiplayer elements. At the beginning of the game, the player meets the president of 765 Production and is tasked with creating a unit of three idols from nine of the agency's members. The player and the selected idols are also tasked by him to become nominated to the Idol Academy music awards festival and win awards within 52 weeks.

28.02.2008

The Idolmaster Live For You! is a Japanese live simulation video game in The Idolmaster series and a sequel to The Idolmaster. The gameplay in Live For You! focuses on coordinating the concert event from The Idolmaster with higher customization of the songs, stage and costumes. The game features a rhythm minigame during performances, which was developed to add a sense of unity with the audience and add excitement. The player is also able to freely manipulate how the performance looks by adjusting the position of the camera towards the idols. The story is told from the perspective of a special producer in charge of coordinating the live performances of 11 pop idols from The Idolmaster series. Including downloadable content, the game features 74 songs the idols perform: 32 songs in original versions and 42 remixes of those songs, which have been released on several music albums.

15.05.2014

The Idolmaster: One For All is a Japanese raising simulation video game in The Idolmaster series. The story in One For All is told from the perspective of a producer in charge of leading and training a group of pop idols to stardom. Its gameplay, while most similar to its predecessor The Idolmaster 2, features several improvements and differences, and allows players to produce all 13 idols from 765 Production, the main talent agency featured in the series. The office environment was redesigned to give it a more natural feeling, and a focus was put on "returning to the starting point" in The Idolmaster series with One For All centered on growing alongside novice idols in a small talent agency.

17.09.2009

The Idolmaster: Dearly Stars is a Japanese life simulation video game. The game is a spin-off of The Idolmaster series and its timeline coincides before the events in The Idolmaster 2. The gameplay in Dearly Stars is similar to previous games in the series, but with new elements and differences to the minigames. The gameplay was adjusted to allow the player the option to quickly play through the game's story, but head director also wanted to add in gameplay elements that would add another layer of challenge. The story is told from the perspective of three prospective pop idols introduced in Dearly Stars as they enter the talent agency 876 Production, and deals with their training on their way to stardom. The player has access to the three idols' different scenarios when playing, and each one involves a branching plot line.

28.11.2011

The Idolmaster: Cinderella Girls is a Japanese free-to-play simulation video game developed for the Mobage social network platform for mobile phones. It was first released for feature phones, and compatibility was later on extended to iOS and Android devices. The game is based on The Idolmaster franchise, and features a cast of new idol characters. The story in Cinderella Girls follows the career of a producer in charge of leading and training prospective pop idols to stardom. Its gameplay follows a collectible card game format in which each idol is represented as a card, which the player may use to form a unit of idols to train in lessons, take to jobs, and compete against opponents.

28.07.2016

The Idolmaster Platinum Stars is a Japanese simulation video game in The Idolmaster series. The player acts as a producer in 765 Production. Unlike previous works in the Idolmaster series, the storyline is reconstructed and has no connection with other works. However, the idols' personalities and looks remain unchanged

28.08.2017

A music rhythm game released on iOS and Android device.

27.07.2018

Dude Simulator 2 is an open world sandbox game. This is a life simulator. The main objective is to enjoy what you are doing.

14.10.2021

Now, the girls are getting started Produce the "Project Luminous," a joint unit of the four brands from the The Idolmaster series! New idols are also scouted for "Project Luminous" and unfold a completely new story!

21.11.2024

Virtual reality raising simulation game. In Idol Maker VR you have a girl who dreams to become a superstar. You, a rookie guardian angel, have descended to the human world in order to help a girl achieve her earnest dream. Which paths will your choices lead her down? As her guardian angel, guide her to become the superstar everyone dreams of becoming.