It’s the dresses , the outfits and to be able to customise and wear those in the open world. The amount of customisation and on top of that it’s so pretty and girly. I love it.
im still raging from time to time there tho 😅 for example these whim stars that run away from you…it took me 10 minutes to finally catch it, and i almost cried out of frustration ngl
No meta. Casual combat, cozy and casual gameplay and easy to follow story with tons of customization. This the same company that delivered Love and Deepspace and has female gamers in a chokehold since Jan.
As these elements you mentioned diverge from the typical conventions of the mobile Gacha genre, it has attracted pc/console gamers like me to give it a try.
Wait, THIS IS THE SAME COMPANY THAT MADE LOVE AND DEEPSPACE?! I honestly never knew that. I know I'm not the target demographic, but the game is too pretty and interesting for me not to try out, and I am glad I did. I like this game so far and cannot wait to see more.
Its unique part comes from the fact that this game is aimed at a female base, this kinda of thing is super rare since the gaming industry 95% of the time makes game for a male base, yes we need more games for females, things like moms and daughters or sisters can play together is a very wholesome idea
@@God-k5b already saw men on TikTok saying they wanted to make nsfw and violent mods, thankfully early on the devs were banning and restricting people attempting modding. Now i understand why Nintendo was so aggressive when it came to game modding.
Can we talk about how awesome the scores are, too? The fun jazz with the monroefish, the ambient, calm pieces in the overworld, or the absolute BANGER on the ghost train? Im pleasantly surprised by how nice the soundtrack has been
@@solarydays Did I say that Nikki is catered to men. No, right. I said that Nikki is also popular among men. If Nikki appeased men, then half of the costumes will be like bikinis. But, men also can like cutesy games just like some women like hardcore masculine games like Space Marine 2.
@@user-qr4jf4tv2x this is the fifth installment in the Nikki series just like how persona 5 carries over players who enjoyed persona 3 & 4, nikki is a estabilished franchise who carries previous nikki fans.
people been inching for open-world game where you can dress up for years and there has been games that have tried but couldn't hit that mark like Nikki could.
This is going to sound really weird but also the sound design is really satisfying the sounds of different shoes movements, nature, I even love the click sound when moving onto a new dialogue line it’s way less annoying that other games and even the font used for the writing is lovely. The soundtrack is also beautiful. I’ve found dialogue and menu sounds in other games super annoying especially if you have to hear them repetitively and in this game it’s actually enjoyable.
It's already pretty dark, with encountering scam artists endangering lives, and people falling into comas (from something that's at least a scam but probably worse).
imagine in 2 years time we'll go deep underground to find Shein's ancient factory and found out they used their 'older' child laborer as sacrifice to their artificial source of light which they worship as their god, or some shit like that 👀(Genshin reference)
It's just really cute man...I haven't found myself this engaged in a video game since Elden Ring during the pandemic. Just enough challenge with the platforming and fashion battles but overall a game you can de-stress with after a shitty day. Also Momo is HIM, he is the GOAT! Peak gaming companion.
@@God-k5bWow you're an idiot. I went from working in an Office to being work from home. I went from golfing once a month to golfing 3-4 times a week. And yeah, gaming hours went up too. It's idiotic to say the pandemic didn't change how peoples spent their time
@@WhoEustace I’m sensing using the same terminology people use these days as a gotcha moment. This bruh plays Nikki bruh, there ain’t no coming back from that.
@@God-k5b holy shit I'm a woman, and the game is literally catered for players who like to customize their characters 😭 And stop acting like the pandemic didn't affect the mental health of many lives, gaming was a great distraction from the uncertainties that came with COVID
@@God-k5b Dude, stop embarrassing yourself by harassing gamers of a game you obviously don’t appreciate. Making that your hobby and whole personality is not a flex
I'm a dude. I'm enjoying this game so far. There's something about it, just go around collecting whimstars, taking pictures, platforming puzzles, simple combat (non existent difficulty), cycling trials and hunting for the dresses, it's pretty addictive and also relaxing thanks to the music. I haven't even spent a single cent and I've gotten so much stuff already. Barely even started the main quest. I find myself just wandering further and further away from where I should be. Graphics are gorgeous too. The menus can get quite overwhelming at first, but I quickly got used to it. Part of me keeps telling me, I should maintain as a f2p player, a part of me also wants to support the devs. I'm just afraid of falling into the trap. lol
@@God-k5b and? there are people like that for stuff outside of anime and games as well. its just how it is. doesn't mean its everyone who plays something as simple as a dress up exploration game.
@@jenerossitea9247 bruh they are the worst. The weirdest too. In fact if you go on Google, one of the top links have guys asking for nude and breast mods. It hasn’t been even a week. So yeah this shows some direct evidence right there.
With games like Stellar Blade, Bloodborne, Genshin, and the Persona franchise, I’m shocked some gamers are so scared to just play this. Just have fun and live a little. the game is worth it.
I don't care for the dress up part, but I'm obsessed with the world and the cozy story. I'm in love with the details in exploration. I'm currently playing it alongside Genshin and Wuwa. It's worth a try. A true cozy experience.
@@AbsharInks For real. The open world and alone is so fun and cozy. I'm honestly slowly getting hooked by the dress up mechanics too. All the outfits just look so good, so many detail and intricately made.
I play Genshin (I played Wuwa dor a few days but it wasn't for me) and I was so excited for this to finally release because I love open world games, plus I used to play Love Nikki and Shining Nikki
its a breath of fresh air in an industry where nearly every game is a carbon copy of some other game. Open world fashion game...that's a first. yeah ill try it out!
@@God-k5b i think that everyone regardless of gender can make whatever art they want and you can ignore it if you dont like it :) it does not affect the game itself
Quick and easy? People just love cozy games- like why do you think animal crossing is so popular? They were smart to make this a multi platform game accessible to everyone- it wouldn’t be as popular as it is right now (like mainstream) which it quickly has become Not quick and easy: It’s a fairytale open world (this game is so pretty I find myself taking so many aesthetic pictures) that we can customise our character in that just gives escapism . It’s beautifully designed and we don’t have to worry about who the strongest fighter is- no bullshit meta and the only challenges lie in the platforms in the mini games. I hope they continue putting love and care into the game, because you can tell there’s so much of that in there and don’t become overly greedy - because I can see that ruining the experience and then ruining the games mass appeal so quick.
Nah this game wouldnt hit off with little girls or children in general like Barbie tbh. The complicated UI alone would scare them off and the device requirement lol.
@@LabertaSimul I wasn't talking about children... I promise you the grown women who grew up on the Barbie movies would absolutely open their bags for a collab
Having almost finished the main story line I can say that I was definitely shocked when the cute dress games story line included imprisoned and tortured slaves found underground, police brutality, dictatorship, race wars etc… People warned me that Nikki games were dark but I was still shocked haha
Unfortunately, Atelier series has become so male-gazey ever since Ryza. As a long-time fan of the franchise, I no longer support any of the modern releases.
@Cleigne143 that's what helped it make more money so gust employees don't have to starve to death in the future. Atelier has always had fan service in it though it's not like that's a completely foreign concept for it. As for me though i never even once noticed any of the fan service even in ryza. So is it actually male gazey or is it just in people's heads?
its proof that girls do like to play games, there's just not enough intended for them. it's sweet, fun and feels supportive. you can really tell how developers of a game view women by looking at their designs, and you can tell the developers of Infinity Nikki love women. 💕
@zoewashereagain correct, because I'm not a Chad or an alpha male. I'm a below average male, and VvVoman only goes for high tier male. I will never experience such a thing. I see who dates and who does not, VvVoman control dating market. Only high tier male allowed.
it's crazy to me that it is free. even if you don't spend a dime and just play the story, the quality of this is absolutely on par or even superior to the stuff that is released nowadays but costs 50 bucks
This game *infinitely* times better than Fashion Dreamer on switch, which was suppose to be Style Savvy. Hope Nintendo is taking notes in seeing that people do still enjoy the genre of dress up games.
I’ve asked for a game like this for YEARS, since playing dressupgames, chat mmos with customization like vmk, ourworld, barbieworld go super model and tons of other games, this is exactly what I wanted and I never had a clue how they could make it be engaging, fashion forward, cute and cozy! and god knows the bar was so low especially after fashion dreamers … THIS is the bar now and I am so ecstatic to see where this goes. I’ve sinked hours into this game already and it’s just so refreshing to play something so fun and cute and heavily focused on fashion. It’s everything i’ve dreamed of. and momo dah best. we love momo in dis house.
Customization (with gorgeous dresses), you can choose what you wanna pull with no effect to the story, heavy plot, gorgoeus scenery, multi player (you can take snapshots with other players around the world, like social media), cozy game, helps you escape from gruelling life. Honestly? It's one of the best games I've played. No competition, no toxicity. Just peace.
@@jaybee4288 love and deep space is dominating the gacha revenue. Now imagine if this company releases something similar to l&d but an open world, they will absolutely dominate.
@@zennaonthez that is exactly what I was hoping for! L&D has so much potential to have an open world game to be added to the franchise. Was wishing they'd collab with Infinity Nikki too.
@@jessicam9491 ikr! I wanna move around and beat monsters like in genshin but with jaw dropping hot men. Imagine if they make such a game but similar to the Manhwa historical setting, it will be so insane.
It's a great game. It may be comparable to genshin in a sense that it is an open world but thats where the similarities stop. At the end of the day Infinity Nikki is a Dress up game where you can go around gathering materials and making clothes to wear and customize your character with. I see people complaining that the combat is too simple, and that its like every f2p chinese game release when its not. The combat is simple because ITS NOT GENSHIN, it never was meant to be. Its supposed to be a game you just kick back to relax in and make dresses in. With regards to microtransactions and paying, the only paid aspect of the game is OPTIONAL dresses that are more wants that needs. The lore throughout the Nikki series is also unexpectedly dark and is a treat to play through every single time. People who say its just another f2p open world chinese game clearly do not know what kind of game they were getting into and have very miss aligned expectations of the game. A lot of women grew up with the Nikki series, myself included. It will always be my favourite game regardless of what people say
The exploration is really similar. The main difference is that you can't climb everywhere, can't swim and it feels more grounded, but the gameplay loop for the exploration feels really similar to play. That's by no means a bad thing, it's a good gameplay loop for this type of game.
The graphics beautiful and relaxing. So many things about it just makes me wanna stay in the world of nikki. Just fishing or cycling around and enjoying the view. So enjoyable
This game is so cute and fun. I am not big on a girlie game, but this goes a bit beyond all that and there are puzzles, monsters and such. Its more fun and beautiful to play than you would ever think. Give it a try, its free after all.
im shocked im loving it so much, as I dont usually care for dress up like games, but this has been so much fun and is MUCH MORE than a dress up game, im happily accepting I was wrong doubting it lol
The fact that “completed” and “bug free” need to be stated is really a testament to the sad state of the industry. I gave up paying 60+ for titles just to need a DLC or not even have the actual game be mine, any f2p with good gameplay loop is where I spend my time on with very few exceptions.
Oh there are plenty of bugs in this game. 😂 Don't get me wrong, I love this game and 90% through the main story but the bugs and glitches are definitely there. Especially the interrogation scene, but the community has been laughing at these bugs more than hating so it's been chill still
I heard kentaro tominaga (one of zelda: brath of the wild's developer) work on infinity nikki, so yup, i understand why the open world of infinity nikki feels so good
I was very pleasantly surprised by this game and just how much you can enjoy for free. The thing that stands out the most to me is how well the different pieces mesh into eachother, with barely any clipping. My previous experience with "explore world, gather cosmetics" games is Sky, and that game has some egregious prices (a SINGLE outfit or cape, which are the most luxurious cosmetics, can cost up to 30 dollars). I hope this game allows you to farm the currency gradually so you can get a few pulls when a new banner drops. Even though, going through the main story and exploring the map is already worth your time!
Well ... there is demand for dress up games with high production values ... I remember way back then when some people bought Final fantasy 13-3 (Lighting returns) only because they thought it would be a dress up game (the marketing for the game heavily emphasized the different costumes), only to be dissapointed that it wasn't
At first I thought it would be boring, but after trying to play it the second time, I found myself hooked. I get addicted to catch bees or brush animals without even doing the main story😂
Same the first time I logged in I was like "cool game but not my taste", one day later I logged in again "just to redeem the codes" and after 10 minutes I knew this game would be a big big problem lol
they’re fulfilling a niche that has very little competition & doing it well, most of the Nikki games have had a really heavy focus on the story, with tons of lore & worldbuilding, & the stories are often very serious, high-stakes, sometimes very violent 😭 etc. So this element in infinity nikki makes it stand out from other fashion games & games targeted at a female demographic. Infinity Nikki is definitely taking a comparatively much more lighthearted approach to this so far lol
Honestly probably wasn’t even a Genshin player since from my understanding the discord they was linked was confused and the person who allegedly hacked the site dinide ever doing so and was also confused
It was more likely a Genshin HATER. Since what fan would do something that obviously will just draw hate to their own game? Just because it said "Genshin" that doesn't mean that a player was the hacker.
@ thing is that that person whose name was attached to the hack was the discord owner and he said he didn’t do it. Well that and most private servers don’t want ppl to know about them cuz it isn’t legal so they were freaking out about that
I think you've brushed over this, but there's never been a triple-a game with this level of quality that incorporates the celebration of girlhood so deeply. People underestimate the demand by female gamers for a game like this, and the result of IN's release highlights that. We've had plenty of games with this level of graphics that are combat and open-world focused, and yes a lot of those games involve being able to choose the gear/weapons that you can equip, which I like because I love open-world games while also being able to customize what I wear. But we haven't had one that highlights the beauty and joy of femininity, innocence, purity, fun, wholesomeness, without any intended objectification for the male gaze. This brings together all of the open-world, story and puzzle aspects of a game that I love, but I've never gotten to play a game so rooted in aka "girlyness". The vast range of designs of clothes, hair, eurekas in bright, beautiful, soft colours. The literal dream game that I've wanted since I was a little girl. And I love the fact that guys are loving the game too, it proves that this world of fashion creativity made up of feminine elements can be surprisingly captivating, no matter who you are! 🤍
There also hasn't been a triple a quality puzzle platformer in ages. This game reminds me of the simplicity, fun and cuteness of a lot of ps1 and ps2 platformers.
@ I feel the same and I grew up on a PS2. The animation for finding the Whimstar is so nostalgic, it reminds me of old Final Fantasy games. That little electronic jingle and Nikki’s spinning animation. The portal puzzles feel similar of Breath of the Wild shrine puzzles; fun fact one of the former directors of BotW, Kentaro Tominaga, was a director for Infinity Nikki.
As a fan of the past 3 games, I'm so relieved to see Infinity Nikki's success. My expectations were super low since I also play Genshin and am burned out on open world exploration, combat, and puzzles. But because the tone of the game is so relaxed and comfortable, I've been pouring hours into all of those features over the past week. No grindy headache, just fun and some reasonable challenges! The Nikki series cares a lot about art and creativity, and they find ways to add value to their in-game purchases that I appreciate. If I can spare a bit of money for some outfits I really love, I'm happy to give the game some support. I always end up spending a ton of time with those purchases that makes it worth it to me.
It's popping off because it's not a clone of what's happening right now. It's like a mix of; Animal Crossing, Hogwarts Legacy, Alice Madness Returns & a touch of Mario. It's a free game that feels like a $70 game. And there is so much to do and see but it's so relaxing that it doesn't feel tedious or boring yet, because I have stuff to collect, unlock, and upgrade. It's relaxing, fun, and free to play. 👍
I love exploring the open world and doing tasks like collecting materials and fishing. I don't care about getting all the outfits so the gacha mechanics likely will never affect me. You get a lot for free anyway. It's just a nice relaxing and fun game. This and Astro Bot were real treats this year.
It's a chill game for chill people And I honestly am impressed by the amount of detail in this game's clothing and how good the antialiasing is, they get to show very meshy textures without causing weird artifacts If they add housing to this game it's going to be the definitive chill game, no cap
I agree with everything said in the video and in the comments but one thing I'd like to add is just how...complete? this game is. The fact that it has launched barely a week ago and everything runs (for the most part) smoothly, there's a lot of content to do, the music and art is great, the map is massive and the minigames are plenty and reasonably challenging. It feels like a game that has been out for a few years and from what the devs said there's so much they're planning to add. My only hope is that they don't get greedy with the gacha system but so far I'm super impressed.
infinity nikki is so refreshingly straightforward in its dialogue! been a while since i played a game that doesn't overstay its yap fest. also the characters are all so positive and mentally healthy, it's making me want to become a better person too 😅
Alongside Fashion Dreamer, I hope this kick starts the production of more games that cater to this audience, considering this genre failed in the early 2000s.
The enemies and puzzles arent even THAT hard as well! Challenging yes a bit at times, but not dark souls hard. Its very cozy but not boring. Even casual gamers can play
I’m a full grown father of 3 and I love this game. It’s beautiful designed, relaxing and overall well done. Has shades of Mario and stardew valley it really blends different elements smoothly. The end result is a nostalgia inducing enjoyable experience 9-10/10 game
Infinity Nikki deserves this 100%. I am absolutely grateful to the devs who have been working on the Nikki series for a whole decade. If you've played Love Nikki and Shining Nikki, you'd understand that Infinity Nikki is how Nikki should've debuted. Granted, the other games are good in their phone format but when it comes to the open world setting and the kingdoms and the lore building, Infinity Nikki is the best out of the series hands down. I hate to admit this but it makes me sad when I think about the fact that out of the various games Paper (Infold Games) has released, only MLQC and LADS has reached global stardom. But regardless, they do deserve the fame because they're always one step ahead of the other otome competitors lol. Anyways, in conclusion, I hope this game receives the appreciation it deserves at this point, especially after 10 years. I was hoping that people would be more hyped for Infinity Nikki after the DTI craze recently lmao.
Not-so-fun fact: The Nikki games, aside from it's cute aesthetic, are also known amongst fans for it's traumatizing lore. So, new fans; You have been warned.
I hope that your review was also cognizant of the epidemic of empty spaces many trend-chasing, or trend-starting open world development creates. If the wide array of freedom isn't impinged by feeling of empty spaces, this will be a great experience!
im honestly surprised how this game is an introduction to the nikki series for a lot of people. im just happy we got a nikki game that isnt mobile (i dont like mobile games but i liked Love Nikki and Shining Nikki enough that it didnt stop me from playing for years)
I love the sort of “Alice in Wonderland” vibe it has while still being unique from that property. When I get on the game, I feel like I’m falling down that rabbit hole into a nicer, more fantastical world that I don’t need to worry too much about and just take my time through. Which, as a new full-time college student who’s also trying to balance a job and hobbies, is really REALLY nice. Genuinely, an escape from this reality where something horrific or dread-inducing seems to be happening every day… I need it like an addict needs their next fix.
The major question: can you play this without having to spend real money or being forced to do daily tasks? Because I just don't have the time for another half hour or daily stuff.
I mean, it's a f2p gacha 😭 it's easier to get clothes I'd say tho bc you can buy them at stores aswell as doing gacha, the mini games make it rlly easy to get money, and world exploration, world quests, story quests, and lvl up rewards (easy to lvl up I personally think) are mostly how ur gonna get gacha pulls, but it's still a f2p gacha game theyre all predatory so
Yes! There is a gacha system but you dont have to pay because most of the crystals needed to use that is given to you for free in many ways like as free presents. This game has many free presents, free gifts after every level, everyday, every achievement, it’s insane, it’s like Pokemon unite i swear. Not iust free crystals but many different things in the game
You only have to spend money if you want the really pretty outfits, but there's no 'must pull' outfits for combat reasons. Dailies take all of 5 minutes.
I really don't need this game to exist. I was briefly sober from my shining Nikki addiction but got pulled back into it because a youtube I was watching when looking up ren faire cosplay ideas got a sponsorship deal with shining Nikki for the anniversary event and I couldn't ignore the unicorn. Now I'm sucked back into shining Nikki and I really can't be addicted to two gatcha games 😭😭😭
I feel like there is a BIG audience for folks who wanted to jump on a AAA f2p game that isnt tied to a console, can be played on a phone and an ipad anywhere and that isnt a game made by hoyoverse. Theres definitely a market for that and thats how infinity nikki will succeed. I heard from some players who quit genshin and ran to cookie run kingdom but that didnt last long. THIS is the dream game of theirs and now they have it
This void the game is filling has been so obvious for every single gamer like me, a girl that loves rpgs, girly things and dress up games. It's not shocking to me that it has reached such popularity, i'm frankly fucking sick of male targeted games. Infinity Nikki is doing what we all have wanted for decades - HIGH QUALITY games primarily targeted to women. This demographic is so untapped in the west, but a big market, i mean just look at the otome games culture in Japan.
My sincerest *wish* is for Infinity Nikki to continue growing, cause it really exceeded all my expectations even as a long time fan of the game series. And I would bet most newcomers would think so too, if they gave it the opportunity to *bling* (puns intended)
My goodness, Chinese game developers are on a roll. Wuthering Waves, Infinity Nikki, and Marvel Rivals. Soon Azure Promilia, Ananta, Arknights Endfield, etc... The Western game developers have dropped the ball on what makes a game fun.
Difference is the NIkki franchise is solely based on dress up. You get powers/abilities from outfits. The said powerful people in the game are *stylists.* Love Nikki and Shining Nikki are about Nikki's styling power to save the world; while it has the same premise, the lore in Infinity Nikki is vastly different, and alternate universe of the same land.
You have to use mods? Also sorry not everyone has a pc. This game especially hits the aesthetic for women with girly outfits so i dont get your comparison are you saying no one wanted dress up games? Or saying there wasnt a need for this game until now cus ppl already dress up in other games
Literally they don't have to make a single cent off Infinity Nikki because the crazy amount people pay for Love Nikki and Shinning Nikki stuff can cover that
I played during release and I already have farmed and got mamy of the whimstars. I hated the game for .5 seconds because of how it was buggin, but overall DANG im an addict. So far from the map and the codes i have 14,000 of thouse pink diamonds so around 100+ pulls. I hardly even pulled yet. around 40 times from the free currency we get. It's not hard to not pull on the banner because the outfits are lowkey mid rn (I play LM so the outfits here don't amaze me). The Microtransactions definitely reminds me of how agregious the other nikki games are with theirs, so it's on brand. Overall the game is fun. Especially the puzzles. I love all puzzles.
beyond the story and the theme, if you like farming things to craft other things with rewards THIS IS THE FINAL GAME for that, It was made me obssesed with to love nikki on mobile
It’s the dresses , the outfits and to be able to customise and wear those in the open world. The amount of customisation and on top of that it’s so pretty and girly. I love it.
Im honestly getting tired of hyper competitive shooters, swords, magic and toxicity. I want to relax and have a good time.
Ikr. I told my friend what to play after we lost a few matches in valorant, and he recommended me this.
im still raging from time to time there tho 😅
for example these whim stars that run away from you…it took me 10 minutes to finally catch it, and i almost cried out of frustration ngl
@@aqvanii REAL . those damn running whimstars
No, it’s cause sick creeps who get off on this. Grown men who watch anime are into weird things…
Men are play this game are only doing it for creepy reasons. Grown men who watch anime are into “weird” things.
No meta. Casual combat, cozy and casual gameplay and easy to follow story with tons of customization.
This the same company that delivered Love and Deepspace and has female gamers in a chokehold since Jan.
As these elements you mentioned diverge from the typical conventions of the mobile Gacha genre, it has attracted pc/console gamers like me to give it a try.
Yep. I played it today for hours and had no combat. I don’t normally touch those cozy games but this one has sunk its claws into me.
Wait, THIS IS THE SAME COMPANY THAT MADE LOVE AND DEEPSPACE?! I honestly never knew that. I know I'm not the target demographic, but the game is too pretty and interesting for me not to try out, and I am glad I did. I like this game so far and cannot wait to see more.
@@meetingmyomens yep, they're also the owner and publisher of the nikki serie, im glad they managed to make the game good, im enjoying it so much 🥰🥰
No, it’s cause sick creeps who get off on this. Grown men who watch anime are into weird things…
When houses and decorating come and inevitably cooking come I’ll never be able to put this game down I fear.
I heard in their dev talk.. u r given an island to decorate... Lolz
Literally. I can't let the boys know I fuck with this game
Well the boys r dumb. U r not. Women love when men are confident enough to enjoy all genres...including dress up games
@@fooly6868 10 says they're thinking the exact same thing.
The house idea was already announced with A WHOLE ISLAND but the day we get cooking is gonna be so cool
Its unique part comes from the fact that this game is aimed at a female base, this kinda of thing is super rare since the gaming industry 95% of the time makes game for a male base, yes we need more games for females, things like moms and daughters or sisters can play together is a very wholesome idea
Yeah but then creeps are going to ruin it by making “art” from it. Never underestimate the sick mind of grown men who watch anime.
@@God-k5b That's gonna happen no matter what though. Nothing you can do except avoid it the best you can.
@@madamaonyx8844 no but this caters to those anime ones and they go extra hard on the themes they like.
@@God-k5b already saw men on TikTok saying they wanted to make nsfw and violent mods, thankfully early on the devs were banning and restricting people attempting modding. Now i understand why Nintendo was so aggressive when it came to game modding.
@ I dunno about that. You should see what they allow on the Nintendo store lol
Can we talk about how awesome the scores are, too? The fun jazz with the monroefish, the ambient, calm pieces in the overworld, or the absolute BANGER on the ghost train? Im pleasantly surprised by how nice the soundtrack has been
The music is AMAZING!!!
the crane ride song was amazing as well.
Absolutely. Sadly OST's get the recignition they deserve far to less, this OST is just another banger!
Apart from the annoying login screen song, the other is fine. :x That thing is just not my jam. 😂
@leotle6309 Everyone's different hahaha I love it 😂 but yeah it doesn't quite have the vibe you'd expect from such a chill, cutesy game
This has got to be the first AAA game to cater to women AND it's free to play. I can see it becoming a thing like minecraft.
Funny thing is...probably most of the players are males 😂
What are you talking? Nikki has great following among men too.
@@subhankarbaral9236 Just because men also happen to play it that won't change the fact that the main target audiance are women.
@@solarydays Did I say that Nikki is catered to men. No, right. I said that Nikki is also popular among men. If Nikki appeased men, then half of the costumes will be like bikinis. But, men also can like cutesy games just like some women like hardcore masculine games like Space Marine 2.
@@tovarishchfeixiao I never denied that Nikki caters to women. I merely said that Nikki is popular among men too just like Animal Crossing.
The game also had a previous fanbase from other games, so happy this game is getting the recognition it deserves
what game
@@user-qr4jf4tv2x love nikki, shining nikki, love and deepspace, and Mr Love
@@user-qr4jf4tv2x they have 4 other games in this Nikki series and also Love And Deepspace
@@user-qr4jf4tv2x
this is the fifth installment in the Nikki series
just like how persona 5 carries over players who enjoyed persona 3 & 4, nikki is a estabilished franchise who carries previous nikki fans.
people been inching for open-world game where you can dress up for years and there has been games that have tried but couldn't hit that mark like Nikki could.
Because the game is made to entertain people and let them escape real life.
So every video game
Stop it. Everyone who plays this game has no life lol
@@500TD500no not every game
@@500TD500most videos games nowadays forgot that
Hah. By engaging in mobile game type restrictions and gacha systems?😅
This is going to sound really weird but also the sound design is really satisfying the sounds of different shoes movements, nature, I even love the click sound when moving onto a new dialogue line it’s way less annoying that other games and even the font used for the writing is lovely. The soundtrack is also beautiful. I’ve found dialogue and menu sounds in other games super annoying especially if you have to hear them repetitively and in this game it’s actually enjoyable.
"brightest ray of sunshine it can possibly be" just wait until the storyline really kicks off, nikki is known for getting very dark lol.
Ikr💀
LOLL i cant wait tbh
It's already pretty dark, with encountering scam artists endangering lives, and people falling into comas (from something that's at least a scam but probably worse).
imagine in 2 years time we'll go deep underground to find Shein's ancient factory and found out they used their 'older' child laborer as sacrifice to their artificial source of light which they worship as their god, or some shit like that 👀(Genshin reference)
@@Miralitywhen I found the imprisoned and tortured people underground I was shocked to say the least haha
It's just really cute man...I haven't found myself this engaged in a video game since Elden Ring during the pandemic. Just enough challenge with the platforming and fashion battles but overall a game you can de-stress with after a shitty day.
Also Momo is HIM, he is the GOAT! Peak gaming companion.
@@God-k5bWow you're an idiot. I went from working in an Office to being work from home. I went from golfing once a month to golfing 3-4 times a week. And yeah, gaming hours went up too.
It's idiotic to say the pandemic didn't change how peoples spent their time
@@God-k5b i smell projection
@@WhoEustace I’m sensing using the same terminology people use these days as a gotcha moment. This bruh plays Nikki bruh, there ain’t no coming back from that.
@@God-k5b holy shit I'm a woman, and the game is literally catered for players who like to customize their characters 😭 And stop acting like the pandemic didn't affect the mental health of many lives, gaming was a great distraction from the uncertainties that came with COVID
@@God-k5b Dude, stop embarrassing yourself by harassing gamers of a game you obviously don’t appreciate. Making that your hobby and whole personality is not a flex
I'm a dude. I'm enjoying this game so far. There's something about it, just go around collecting whimstars, taking pictures, platforming puzzles, simple combat (non existent difficulty), cycling trials and hunting for the dresses, it's pretty addictive and also relaxing thanks to the music. I haven't even spent a single cent and I've gotten so much stuff already. Barely even started the main quest. I find myself just wandering further and further away from where I should be. Graphics are gorgeous too.
The menus can get quite overwhelming at first, but I quickly got used to it.
Part of me keeps telling me, I should maintain as a f2p player, a part of me also wants to support the devs. I'm just afraid of falling into the trap. lol
Men who play this are creeps who get off on it. Grown men who watch anime are into weird things…
@@God-k5b going by your logic if you are an adult male then you shouldn't be watching anything animated or playing video games at all LOL
@@jenerossitea9247 bruh just not this anime stuff. lol. There are stereotyped for guys who are into this waifu stuff for a reason.
@@God-k5b and? there are people like that for stuff outside of anime and games as well. its just how it is. doesn't mean its everyone who plays something as simple as a dress up exploration game.
@@jenerossitea9247 bruh they are the worst. The weirdest too. In fact if you go on Google, one of the top links have guys asking for nude and breast mods. It hasn’t been even a week. So yeah this shows some direct evidence right there.
With games like Stellar Blade, Bloodborne, Genshin, and the Persona franchise, I’m shocked some gamers are so scared to just play this. Just have fun and live a little. the game is worth it.
I hope people give wuthering waves a chance and ZZZ even though I stopped playing it
I don't care for the dress up part, but I'm obsessed with the world and the cozy story. I'm in love with the details in exploration. I'm currently playing it alongside Genshin and Wuwa. It's worth a try. A true cozy experience.
@@AbsharInks For real. The open world and alone is so fun and cozy. I'm honestly slowly getting hooked by the dress up mechanics too. All the outfits just look so good, so many detail and intricately made.
@@AbsharInks"cozy story" uhhh well about that 👀
I play Genshin (I played Wuwa dor a few days but it wasn't for me) and I was so excited for this to finally release because I love open world games, plus I used to play Love Nikki and Shining Nikki
its a breath of fresh air in an industry where nearly every game is a carbon copy of some other game. Open world fashion game...that's a first. yeah ill try it out!
Yeah but men are going to take this game and make it creepy through “art”. I can guarantee it.
@@God-k5b i think that everyone regardless of gender can make whatever art they want and you can ignore it if you dont like it :) it does not affect the game itself
@@gaswe9236 found the sicko who’s gonna make all the deviant stuff.
@@God-k5b can we stop the sexism please?
@@worldofz00 can you stop being soft. Google it and there are already men asking for creepy mods.
Quick and easy?
People just love cozy games- like why do you think animal crossing is so popular?
They were smart to make this a multi platform game accessible to everyone- it wouldn’t be as popular as it is right now (like mainstream) which it quickly has become
Not quick and easy:
It’s a fairytale open world (this game is so pretty I find myself taking so many aesthetic pictures) that we can customise our character in that just gives escapism . It’s beautifully designed and we don’t have to worry about who the strongest fighter is- no bullshit meta and the only challenges lie in the platforms in the mini games.
I hope they continue putting love and care into the game, because you can tell there’s so much of that in there and don’t become overly greedy - because I can see that ruining the experience and then ruining the games mass appeal so quick.
Nikki is set up to be a fashion icon at the rate it's going. Pretty sure she'd give Barbie some stiff competition with the younger generation.
I bet they would make MILLIONS if they ever did a Nikki x Barbie collab...
@@lobstr_lord9212 Nikki had a collab with Barbie in one of the previous Nikki games: Love Nikki
@@chiffon_juli Then there's hope!!!
Nah this game wouldnt hit off with little girls or children in general like Barbie tbh. The complicated UI alone would scare them off and the device requirement lol.
@@LabertaSimul I wasn't talking about children... I promise you the grown women who grew up on the Barbie movies would absolutely open their bags for a collab
Having almost finished the main story line I can say that I was definitely shocked when the cute dress games story line included imprisoned and tortured slaves found underground, police brutality, dictatorship, race wars etc…
People warned me that Nikki games were dark but I was still shocked haha
The Nikki games are "cute" but they do get dark when you least expect it.
major story line *for now*, there are way more to come. Probably darker, prepare for brutale modern wars, genocides and human experiments.
It’s a game for girls with a story that isn’t about hating being a girl!!! Shockingly rare nowadays.
It's for men
@ Sure thing buddy
@@OneWingdAnge1what
I'm enjoying the game, no glitches, no everyday social crap forced, beautiful open world environment, fun puzzles and races, mini games pretty cool
THis is WHAT they should do with the Atelier Series!
Someone still remember Atelier series in 2024??
@@johnathanlo7636 atelier yumia soon!
@@johnathanlo7636 It's never been so popular, what are you on? They're also amazing games.
Unfortunately, Atelier series has become so male-gazey ever since Ryza. As a long-time fan of the franchise, I no longer support any of the modern releases.
@Cleigne143 that's what helped it make more money so gust employees don't have to starve to death in the future. Atelier has always had fan service in it though it's not like that's a completely foreign concept for it. As for me though i never even once noticed any of the fan service even in ryza. So is it actually male gazey or is it just in people's heads?
Real men play infinity Nikki
And watch barbie! 💪
@@ryumiOfficial ight buddy we ain’t say allat
@@ryumiOfficial at least say something cool like Sailor Moon damn.😂😂😂😂
@@ryumiOfficialBarbie is lame. It's all about watching Bratz and Highschool Musical.
Hahaha as much as I love Nikki I wouldn’t even talk to a “man” who played this 🤷🏼♀️🤭
its proof that girls do like to play games, there's just not enough intended for them. it's sweet, fun and feels supportive. you can really tell how developers of a game view women by looking at their designs, and you can tell the developers of Infinity Nikki love women. 💕
VvVoman bad
@@cartoonvideos5 how would u know you’ve never been with one 😂😂
@zoewashereagain correct, because I'm not a Chad or an alpha male. I'm a below average male, and VvVoman only goes for high tier male. I will never experience such a thing. I see who dates and who does not, VvVoman control dating market. Only high tier male allowed.
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it's crazy to me that it is free. even if you don't spend a dime and just play the story, the quality of this is absolutely on par or even superior to the stuff that is released nowadays but costs 50 bucks
This game *infinitely* times better than Fashion Dreamer on switch, which was suppose to be Style Savvy. Hope Nintendo is taking notes in seeing that people do still enjoy the genre of dress up games.
@@christinem8799 oh heck i forgot about this game, i actually bought it on switch when it came out and played for 2 hours and put it down 😭
I won a sovereign boss dress up battle wearing my fishing outfit. I'm sold.
I’ve asked for a game like this for YEARS, since playing dressupgames, chat mmos with customization like vmk, ourworld, barbieworld go super model and tons of other games, this is exactly what I wanted and I never had a clue how they could make it be engaging, fashion forward, cute and cozy! and god knows the bar was so low especially after fashion dreamers … THIS is the bar now and I am so ecstatic to see where this goes. I’ve sinked hours into this game already and it’s just so refreshing to play something so fun and cute and heavily focused on fashion. It’s everything i’ve dreamed of. and momo dah best. we love momo in dis house.
Customization (with gorgeous dresses), you can choose what you wanna pull with no effect to the story, heavy plot, gorgoeus scenery, multi player (you can take snapshots with other players around the world, like social media), cozy game, helps you escape from gruelling life.
Honestly? It's one of the best games I've played. No competition, no toxicity. Just peace.
I swear male gamers can’t comprehend that there are women that play video games.
Incels and dumbasses. Plenty of them unfortunately.
We just don’t get many games. The ones we do get tend to sell really well - the sims, animal crossing, Stardew etc.
@@jaybee4288 love and deep space is dominating the gacha revenue. Now imagine if this company releases something similar to l&d but an open world, they will absolutely dominate.
@@zennaonthez that is exactly what I was hoping for! L&D has so much potential to have an open world game to be added to the franchise. Was wishing they'd collab with Infinity Nikki too.
@@jessicam9491 ikr! I wanna move around and beat monsters like in genshin but with jaw dropping hot men. Imagine if they make such a game but similar to the Manhwa historical setting, it will be so insane.
It's a great game.
It may be comparable to genshin in a sense that it is an open world but thats where the similarities stop. At the end of the day Infinity Nikki is a Dress up game where you can go around gathering materials and making clothes to wear and customize your character with.
I see people complaining that the combat is too simple, and that its like every f2p chinese game release when its not.
The combat is simple because ITS NOT GENSHIN, it never was meant to be. Its supposed to be a game you just kick back to relax in and make dresses in.
With regards to microtransactions and paying, the only paid aspect of the game is OPTIONAL dresses that are more wants that needs.
The lore throughout the Nikki series is also unexpectedly dark and is a treat to play through every single time. People who say its just another f2p open world chinese game clearly do not know what kind of game they were getting into and have very miss aligned expectations of the game.
A lot of women grew up with the Nikki series, myself included. It will always be my favourite game regardless of what people say
The exploration is really similar. The main difference is that you can't climb everywhere, can't swim and it feels more grounded, but the gameplay loop for the exploration feels really similar to play.
That's by no means a bad thing, it's a good gameplay loop for this type of game.
its like fashion souls.. without the souls bit.. just fashion
The graphics beautiful and relaxing. So many things about it just makes me wanna stay in the world of nikki. Just fishing or cycling around and enjoying the view. So enjoyable
This game is so cute and fun. I am not big on a girlie game, but this goes a bit beyond all that and there are puzzles, monsters and such. Its more fun and beautiful to play than you would ever think. Give it a try, its free after all.
I think a lot of interest comes from filling a void in the console/non-mobile space.
im shocked im loving it so much, as I dont usually care for dress up like games, but this has been so much fun and is MUCH MORE than a dress up game, im happily accepting I was wrong doubting it lol
Simple: It was released completed, it is 99.999% bug-free, it is stable, monetization is acceptable, and the game itself is great.
The fact that “completed” and “bug free” need to be stated is really a testament to the sad state of the industry. I gave up paying 60+ for titles just to need a DLC or not even have the actual game be mine, any f2p with good gameplay loop is where I spend my time on with very few exceptions.
Oh there are plenty of bugs in this game. 😂 Don't get me wrong, I love this game and 90% through the main story but the bugs and glitches are definitely there. Especially the interrogation scene, but the community has been laughing at these bugs more than hating so it's been chill still
Literally all my female gamer friends are playing this game while all the boys are playing Marvel Rivals
Straight dude here! Enjoying the sh*t out of this game! (I've been into the mobile games too)
I'm a grown man and been waiting to play this game. I don't even play mobile games.
42 year old man here, playing after work tonight. Idc about marvel rivals.
Yoo 20 year old dude here and I love this game so far, been playing since launch couple days ago!
wtf is marvel rivals?
Now all the company needs to do is make another open world historical game (inspired by manhwas) with hot men and good story.
I heard kentaro tominaga (one of zelda: brath of the wild's developer) work on infinity nikki, so yup, i understand why the open world of infinity nikki feels so good
I was very pleasantly surprised by this game and just how much you can enjoy for free. The thing that stands out the most to me is how well the different pieces mesh into eachother, with barely any clipping. My previous experience with "explore world, gather cosmetics" games is Sky, and that game has some egregious prices (a SINGLE outfit or cape, which are the most luxurious cosmetics, can cost up to 30 dollars). I hope this game allows you to farm the currency gradually so you can get a few pulls when a new banner drops. Even though, going through the main story and exploring the map is already worth your time!
I love customizability
Well ... there is demand for dress up games with high production values ... I remember way back then when some people bought Final fantasy 13-3 (Lighting returns) only because they thought it would be a dress up game (the marketing for the game heavily emphasized the different costumes), only to be dissapointed that it wasn't
At first I thought it would be boring, but after trying to play it the second time, I found myself hooked. I get addicted to catch bees or brush animals without even doing the main story😂
Same the first time I logged in I was like "cool game but not my taste", one day later I logged in again "just to redeem the codes" and after 10 minutes I knew this game would be a big big problem lol
Keep playing through the story to unlock more outfits and boss fights ❤
@@MakeSureYouCleanUp on it!
@@caprichaos yup... It starts with the redeem code😂
10 million Already? That's crazy 😂
Bright colors, beautiful sweeping music, cute outfits, even cuter kitty companion, sign me all the way up
they’re fulfilling a niche that has very little competition & doing it well, most of the Nikki games have had a really heavy focus on the story, with tons of lore & worldbuilding, & the stories are often very serious, high-stakes, sometimes very violent 😭 etc. So this element in infinity nikki makes it stand out from other fashion games & games targeted at a female demographic. Infinity Nikki is definitely taking a comparatively much more lighthearted approach to this so far lol
I do hate that genshin players hacked their website
Honestly probably wasn’t even a Genshin player since from my understanding the discord they was linked was confused and the person who allegedly hacked the site dinide ever doing so and was also confused
It was more likely a Genshin HATER. Since what fan would do something that obviously will just draw hate to their own game? Just because it said "Genshin" that doesn't mean that a player was the hacker.
@@BlueDaisy33 I heard that the discord server's owner admitted that they just used someone else's name. So basically as a scapegoat.
@ thing is that that person whose name was attached to the hack was the discord owner and he said he didn’t do it. Well that and most private servers don’t want ppl to know about them cuz it isn’t legal so they were freaking out about that
@@tovarishchfeixiaonah fr people love to frame other fandoms
I trust no genshin fan is smart enough to do that
This game is my guilty pleasure already. Its super cozy, no meta, just going around and chilling..
I think you've brushed over this, but there's never been a triple-a game with this level of quality that incorporates the celebration of girlhood so deeply. People underestimate the demand by female gamers for a game like this, and the result of IN's release highlights that. We've had plenty of games with this level of graphics that are combat and open-world focused, and yes a lot of those games involve being able to choose the gear/weapons that you can equip, which I like because I love open-world games while also being able to customize what I wear. But we haven't had one that highlights the beauty and joy of femininity, innocence, purity, fun, wholesomeness, without any intended objectification for the male gaze. This brings together all of the open-world, story and puzzle aspects of a game that I love, but I've never gotten to play a game so rooted in aka "girlyness". The vast range of designs of clothes, hair, eurekas in bright, beautiful, soft colours. The literal dream game that I've wanted since I was a little girl. And I love the fact that guys are loving the game too, it proves that this world of fashion creativity made up of feminine elements can be surprisingly captivating, no matter who you are! 🤍
There also hasn't been a triple a quality puzzle platformer in ages. This game reminds me of the simplicity, fun and cuteness of a lot of ps1 and ps2 platformers.
@ I feel the same and I grew up on a PS2. The animation for finding the Whimstar is so nostalgic, it reminds me of old Final Fantasy games. That little electronic jingle and Nikki’s spinning animation. The portal puzzles feel similar of Breath of the Wild shrine puzzles; fun fact one of the former directors of BotW, Kentaro Tominaga, was a director for Infinity Nikki.
It really does play like some PS1 games. The combat and platforming. Maybe thats why i am enjoying it a lot.
You took the exact words out of my mind.
As a fan of the past 3 games, I'm so relieved to see Infinity Nikki's success. My expectations were super low since I also play Genshin and am burned out on open world exploration, combat, and puzzles. But because the tone of the game is so relaxed and comfortable, I've been pouring hours into all of those features over the past week. No grindy headache, just fun and some reasonable challenges!
The Nikki series cares a lot about art and creativity, and they find ways to add value to their in-game purchases that I appreciate. If I can spare a bit of money for some outfits I really love, I'm happy to give the game some support. I always end up spending a ton of time with those purchases that makes it worth it to me.
I actually like this cozy game despite my guys friends were so against it 😂
They’re stupid.
Get new friends 💖
Infinity Nikki is literally my childhood dream game
It's popping off because it's not a clone of what's happening right now.
It's like a mix of; Animal Crossing, Hogwarts Legacy, Alice Madness Returns & a touch of Mario. It's a free game that feels like a $70 game.
And there is so much to do and see but it's so relaxing that it doesn't feel tedious or boring yet, because I have stuff to collect, unlock, and upgrade.
It's relaxing, fun, and free to play. 👍
I can’t stop playing it literally
im a dude who plays gear of wars or similar. Gave it a try. i like it. its cosy and relaxing. What's not to like.
If genshin impact had customization like this they would be cooking 24/7
Still waiting for the traveler to get different skins 😢 I want to see Aether with a different hairstyle
I love exploring the open world and doing tasks like collecting materials and fishing. I don't care about getting all the outfits so the gacha mechanics likely will never affect me. You get a lot for free anyway. It's just a nice relaxing and fun game. This and Astro Bot were real treats this year.
It's a chill game for chill people
And I honestly am impressed by the amount of detail in this game's clothing and how good the antialiasing is, they get to show very meshy textures without causing weird artifacts
If they add housing to this game it's going to be the definitive chill game, no cap
I agree with everything said in the video and in the comments but one thing I'd like to add is just how...complete? this game is.
The fact that it has launched barely a week ago and everything runs (for the most part) smoothly, there's a lot of content to do, the music and art is great, the map is massive and the minigames are plenty and reasonably challenging. It feels like a game that has been out for a few years and from what the devs said there's so much they're planning to add. My only hope is that they don't get greedy with the gacha system but so far I'm super impressed.
infinity nikki is so refreshingly straightforward in its dialogue! been a while since i played a game that doesn't overstay its yap fest. also the characters are all so positive and mentally healthy, it's making me want to become a better person too 😅
honestly the reason why I quit genshin is I wanted to dress up me or the characters
Alongside Fashion Dreamer, I hope this kick starts the production of more games that cater to this audience, considering this genre failed in the early 2000s.
This is how u make a game that has a FMC as the main character...!!
Nikki is made for kids and girls sweetie. They don’t make girl characters for you to be a pervert about.
I found every girl in this game attracting
@@yiruige6746 Bettina 😍😍
this game is actually so fun, I could never get bored of it at all!
Also im almost done with Flutter Storm, 4 more pieces to go! Wish me luck guys!!
The ost OMG WHY IS NOONE WHO HAS PLAYED THE GAME GUSHING ABOUT HOW GOOD THE OST IS?
The enemies and puzzles arent even THAT hard as well! Challenging yes a bit at times, but not dark souls hard. Its very cozy but not boring. Even casual gamers can play
I’m a full grown father of 3 and I love this game. It’s beautiful designed, relaxing and overall well done. Has shades of Mario and stardew valley it really blends different elements smoothly. The end result is a nostalgia inducing enjoyable experience 9-10/10 game
its soooo good its like a Mario game with all the platforming and cozy laid back chill feel momo is so awesome with his double jump
I’ve been playing it on mobile and it’s miraculous how well it runs
Because its a chill game. The kind of game u don’t stress playing. Alot to explore too
Infinity Nikki deserves this 100%. I am absolutely grateful to the devs who have been working on the Nikki series for a whole decade.
If you've played Love Nikki and Shining Nikki, you'd understand that Infinity Nikki is how Nikki should've debuted. Granted, the other games are good in their phone format but when it comes to the open world setting and the kingdoms and the lore building, Infinity Nikki is the best out of the series hands down.
I hate to admit this but it makes me sad when I think about the fact that out of the various games Paper (Infold Games) has released, only MLQC and LADS has reached global stardom. But regardless, they do deserve the fame because they're always one step ahead of the other otome competitors lol.
Anyways, in conclusion, I hope this game receives the appreciation it deserves at this point, especially after 10 years. I was hoping that people would be more hyped for Infinity Nikki after the DTI craze recently lmao.
Not-so-fun fact: The Nikki games, aside from it's cute aesthetic, are also known amongst fans for it's traumatizing lore.
So, new fans; You have been warned.
The lore can’t be more complicated than Warframe lore.
No meta, cozy chill gameplay and being pretty. A game that took me on a magical adventure 💕
I hope that your review was also cognizant of the epidemic of empty spaces many trend-chasing, or trend-starting open world development creates. If the wide array of freedom isn't impinged by feeling of empty spaces, this will be a great experience!
im honestly surprised how this game is an introduction to the nikki series for a lot of people. im just happy we got a nikki game that isnt mobile (i dont like mobile games but i liked Love Nikki and Shining Nikki enough that it didnt stop me from playing for years)
1. Cute
2. Girly
3. Do you need anything else?
My favourite are the wide range of stunning outfits and amazing photo mode
I love the sort of “Alice in Wonderland” vibe it has while still being unique from that property. When I get on the game, I feel like I’m falling down that rabbit hole into a nicer, more fantastical world that I don’t need to worry too much about and just take my time through. Which, as a new full-time college student who’s also trying to balance a job and hobbies, is really REALLY nice. Genuinely, an escape from this reality where something horrific or dread-inducing seems to be happening every day… I need it like an addict needs their next fix.
The major question: can you play this without having to spend real money or being forced to do daily tasks? Because I just don't have the time for another half hour or daily stuff.
It's another gacha game so I assume you'd either have to grind or spend money
Every F2P game is predatory there is no exception even if delusional players sometimes believe their game is different.
I mean, it's a f2p gacha 😭 it's easier to get clothes I'd say tho bc you can buy them at stores aswell as doing gacha, the mini games make it rlly easy to get money, and world exploration, world quests, story quests, and lvl up rewards (easy to lvl up I personally think) are mostly how ur gonna get gacha pulls, but it's still a f2p gacha game theyre all predatory so
Yes! There is a gacha system but you dont have to pay because most of the crystals needed to use that is given to you for free in many ways like as free presents. This game has many free presents, free gifts after every level, everyday, every achievement, it’s insane, it’s like Pokemon unite i swear. Not iust free crystals but many different things in the game
You only have to spend money if you want the really pretty outfits, but there's no 'must pull' outfits for combat reasons. Dailies take all of 5 minutes.
I really don't need this game to exist. I was briefly sober from my shining Nikki addiction but got pulled back into it because a youtube I was watching when looking up ren faire cosplay ideas got a sponsorship deal with shining Nikki for the anniversary event and I couldn't ignore the unicorn. Now I'm sucked back into shining Nikki and I really can't be addicted to two gatcha games 😭😭😭
This is truly seems
Relaxing
I feel like there is a BIG audience for folks who wanted to jump on a AAA f2p game that isnt tied to a console, can be played on a phone and an ipad anywhere and that isnt a game made by hoyoverse. Theres definitely a market for that and thats how infinity nikki will succeed. I heard from some players who quit genshin and ran to cookie run kingdom but that didnt last long. THIS is the dream game of theirs and now they have it
This void the game is filling has been so obvious for every single gamer like me, a girl that loves rpgs, girly things and dress up games. It's not shocking to me that it has reached such popularity, i'm frankly fucking sick of male targeted games. Infinity Nikki is doing what we all have wanted for decades - HIGH QUALITY games primarily targeted to women. This demographic is so untapped in the west, but a big market, i mean just look at the otome games culture in Japan.
This looks like a cracking little chill out game.
it has the most beautiful graphic ever for gacha game. If only the combat games open world game we have rn has graphic like nikki...
My sincerest *wish* is for Infinity Nikki to continue growing, cause it really exceeded all my expectations even as a long time fan of the game series. And I would bet most newcomers would think so too, if they gave it the opportunity to *bling* (puns intended)
My goodness, Chinese game developers are on a roll. Wuthering Waves, Infinity Nikki, and Marvel Rivals. Soon Azure Promilia, Ananta, Arknights Endfield, etc... The Western game developers have dropped the ball on what makes a game fun.
The Manliest Game of All Time
Built for Gangster
Nikki Grove 4 Life
For those who played all the nikki series like Love Nikki and Shining Nikki it's a blessing
Just hoping for 60fps on ps5 but enjoying so far. I need to do some piano covers of the ost
I play that with my younger siblings.. it's so cozy and open-world by far is enjoyable.
There wasn't any need or want to dress up your character... Have you ever played modded, cyberpunk, 2077 or Skyrim? So many dress-up mods. So many
Seriously, Stellar Blade, Bloodborne, Genshin, Persona franchise, the list goes on and on.
I don’t have PC, so no
Difference is the NIkki franchise is solely based on dress up. You get powers/abilities from outfits. The said powerful people in the game are *stylists.*
Love Nikki and Shining Nikki are about Nikki's styling power to save the world; while it has the same premise, the lore in Infinity Nikki is vastly different, and alternate universe of the same land.
You have to use mods? Also sorry not everyone has a pc. This game especially hits the aesthetic for women with girly outfits so i dont get your comparison are you saying no one wanted dress up games? Or saying there wasnt a need for this game until now cus ppl already dress up in other games
Then get one and stop being brand loyal
there is always an audience ; its just that there is no good game that actually serve the PC / Console until NOW ...
The world is beautiful, and the game is fun. I'm thoroughly enjoying my time in this game.
Literally they don't have to make a single cent off Infinity Nikki because the crazy amount people pay for Love Nikki and Shinning Nikki stuff can cover that
I played during release and I already have farmed and got mamy of the whimstars. I hated the game for .5 seconds because of how it was buggin, but overall DANG im an addict. So far from the map and the codes i have 14,000 of thouse pink diamonds so around 100+ pulls. I hardly even pulled yet. around 40 times from the free currency we get. It's not hard to not pull on the banner because the outfits are lowkey mid rn (I play LM so the outfits here don't amaze me). The Microtransactions definitely reminds me of how agregious the other nikki games are with theirs, so it's on brand. Overall the game is fun. Especially the puzzles. I love all puzzles.
Dude to your voice made this even better
Because its pure joy in a game, first ive experienced since Astrobot
beyond the story and the theme, if you like farming things to craft other things with rewards THIS IS THE FINAL GAME for that, It was made me obssesed with to love nikki on mobile
if it had coop it be interesting even if you don't interact with the person world