The Idolmaster
2005 · Arcade · Namco
The Idolmaster is a Japanese raising simulation video game developed by Metro and published by Namco. It was released on July 26, 2005 as an arcade game and is the first game in The Idolmaster series. It was ported to the Xbox 360 on January 25, 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. Synopsis from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.
Where to buy
The Idolmaster was a coin-op original — it never had a shelf release, so there is no boxed copy to buy. What you can buy is the hardware itself, or a later home conversion.
Arcade original: The Idolmaster Arcade Machine 1/12 scale Plastic model kit Wave. Coin-op hardware is sold as boards and cabinets, often needing work — read the listing carefully.
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Editions
The formats this game was pressed for. Years are the release for that platform where Wikidata records one — a blank year means the platform is documented but the date isn't.
- Arcade —
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