Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale
- February 6, 2017
- Lached Up Games
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale" is a visual novel adventure game featuring a crew of female characters on a treasure hunt. Max, a skilled navigator, leads the team, but an unexpected discovery turns the voyage into a chaotic series of events. The game combines mystery-solving elements with humor, while exploring relationships and character development.
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Reviews
- The game features a funny and well-written story with memorable characters, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- It includes a variety of gameplay elements such as detective puzzles and multiple romance routes, enhancing replayability.
- The art style and animations are generally well-received, contributing to the overall charm of the visual novel.
- The handling of character sexuality and romantic options can feel inconsistent and frustrating, particularly regarding the main character's relationships.
- Some players found the writing quality to dip in the later parts of the game, affecting their overall enjoyment.
- There are noticeable issues with grammar and spelling throughout the game, which can detract from the experience.
- story59 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of the game is a mix of humor, interesting characters, and a unique plot that includes elements like gender-bending and magical forces, set against a backdrop of absurdity and detective work. While some players appreciate the comedic and engaging narrative, others criticize the linearity and lack of meaningful choices, feeling that certain romantic options are not fully realized. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining with a solid storyline, though it has moments that may detract from the experience for some players.
“Honestly, one of the best visual novel stories I've ever read, and I've read a lot of them.”
“The execution of the storytelling here is brilliant!”
“The story never takes itself too seriously, and overall is just a fun ride to sit through.”
“I'd rather not be given a choice and have a well-told straight romance story than to be told that I can have a gay romance when that seems to not really be the case.”
“Secondly, this visual novel is kinetic, or at least mostly kinetic; you don't make any real decisions over the course of the story, you simply click through each line in a linear fashion.”
“The plot is very slow and mundane.”
- humor38 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this visual novel is widely praised for its clever writing, memorable characters, and a blend of silly and witty moments that keep players engaged and laughing throughout. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to balance comedy with an interesting plot, featuring a cast that often pokes fun at itself and the absurd situations they find themselves in. Overall, the humor is described as a significant strength, making the game enjoyable and entertaining for fans of the genre.
“This visual novel is great, and I'm recommending it because it is funny and well-written, with very memorable characters, and because ultimately I'm smiling for pretty much the entire time that I'm playing it.”
“The hardest part was not laughing long enough to solve the puzzles.”
“This game is so much fun, there's a lot of genuinely funny scenes that made me laugh out loud and not many games can do that for me.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack as enjoyable and well-integrated, others find it basic and reminiscent of stock music. The absence of voice acting outside of animated sequences allows players to substitute their own music, which some appreciate, but others express a desire for more vocal elements. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point for some, while others consider it the weakest aspect of the game.
“Great music, fun dialogue! I hope the devs keep making great content.”
“The music is great and it never feels clunky.”
“It also has a very good soundtrack; seriously, make a DLC for that.”
“The soundtrack is quite basic.”
“It seems to be largely stock music, and it was probably the weakest part of the game for me.”
“Since there's no speaking outside of the animated sequences, you could easily play with the speakers off and your own music on.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their superb artwork and vibrant backgrounds, showcasing a blend of cultural references and character designs that enhance the overall experience. The visuals are complemented by an excellent soundtrack, contributing to a captivating atmosphere, though some themes may not appeal to all players. Overall, the artistic talent behind the game is widely admired.
“The sound is great, the visuals are great, the backgrounds are great; I could only ever wish to be as talented in art as the art lead for Lached Up Games, Doku Denpa.”
“I really love the character artwork.”
“It has a great story with very funny elements, and it also has great visuals.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its extensive content and engaging investigation puzzles, offering hours of entertainment, though some players note that much of this time can be spent idly. While the game is recommended for those seeking a visual novel with interactive elements and humor, expectations for more animated shorts were not fully met. Overall, it sets a high standard for future genderbender games.
“Lots of content, hours of gameplay.”
“The investigation gameplay puzzles are also a lot of fun.”
“9/10, I highly recommend if you want a visual novel with more gameplay, and if you really want a nonsensical comedy to read and have fun.”
“Since they advertise that part of their game in the shop so much, you kind of expected more animated shorts between gameplay.”
“6 hours of gameplay so far and it's still in development?”
“Lots of content, hours of gameplay (most of my time is my PC left idle though).”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability primarily focused on exploring different romances, but it includes a convenient skip button for previously seen dialogue, enhancing the experience. Players also note that the game involves strategic thinking, which adds to its overall replay value.
“While it doesn't have a huge amount of replay value outside of seeing the other romances, it does have a handy skip button that allows you to skip any dialogue that you have already seen.”
“While it doesn't have a huge amount of replay value outside of seeing the other romances, it does have a handy skip button that skips any dialogue that you have already seen.”
“There is actual thinking involved, as well as a significant amount of replayability.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as an engaging rollercoaster, blending humor with heartfelt moments. While players appreciate the emotional depth, some suggest that additional contemplative options for the character could enhance the experience, allowing for deeper introspection and connection.
“An emotional rollercoaster that started with laughs and chuckles, turning into a few 'this is cute' moments.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report minor glitches in the storyline, particularly with character interactions that can feel inconsistent, but these issues do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“A few glitches noticed on the plot line (Holly delivers your costumes, knows that you are dating, then acts all freaked out at the anime con and asks when we started dating), but still really fun.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered several bugs that disrupted gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
