Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale

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Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale is a single player simulation game with mystery, anime and erotic themes. It was developed by Lached Up Games and was released on February 6, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Max's Big Bust is a Life Sim/Visual Novel that follows the story of two cops, Max and Brad, as they investigate a shady new drug that's been circulating the mean streets of Axon City.

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Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

story34 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Strong, engaging story with a unique blend of comedy, mystery, and gender-bender themes providing emotional depth and humor.
Well-developed and memorable characters with diverse romance options that feel natural and rewarding.
Includes puzzle and investigation gameplay elements that break up the visual novel pacing, along with high production values such as animated cutscenes and quality music.

Art style has frequent anatomical inaccuracies and inconsistent character proportions, which some find distracting despite intentional humor.
Some story and dialogue pacing issues, especially in the later parts where writing quality slightly declines and certain plot elements feel unresolved or confusing.
Romance options have problematic handling of sexuality and relationships, leading to tonal dissonance and dissatisfaction for some players.

story
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The story is praised for its blend of comedy, realism, and emotional depth, featuring a unique setting with engaging characters and multiple romance routes that develop naturally. While some find the plot slow or occasionally confusing, it is generally regarded as well-written, expansive, and memorable, with investigative and puzzle elements enhancing the experience. However, some critics note minor flaws in character choices and story consistency, yet overall, it delivers a heartfelt and playful narrative that stands out in the visual novel genre.
- “Developed and published by Latched Up Games, it sets itself apart not by mechanical complexity but by committing fully to story, dialogue, and a densely populated setting that feels alive with oddities and side stories.”
- “It offers a substantial story filled with memorable personalities, branching relationships, and a city worth exploring, all wrapped in a tone that balances comedy with sincerity.”
- “For players who value writing, world-building, and unconventional storytelling over mechanical depth, it delivers a long, engaging experience that feels both playful and surprisingly heartfelt, leaving a lasting impression well beyond its initial shock value.”
- “The plot is very slow and mundane.”
- “Now, about those flaws: the early part of the story, in which they establish the character of Max and the way he operates before being turned into a busty blonde, can get more than a little confusing.”
- “Several other bits of story stand out in similar ways, all of which are dropped nearly immediately or handwaved away as normal, or at least not out of the ordinary.”
humor
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for being funny, witty, and self-aware, often leaning into absurdity and clever writing that keeps players laughing throughout. It balances comedic elements with moments of emotional depth, featuring a lovable cast and humorous situations that enhance the story’s charm. The game’s distinctive Australian humor, playful character interactions, and comedic timing make it an enjoyable and memorable experience.
- “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.”
- “It's a brilliant cross between police work, fantasy and romance, not forgetting that it is also absolutely hilarious throughout.”
- “The hardest part was not laughing long enough to solve the puzzles.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay primarily follows visual novel conventions with light investigative mechanics that support the story rather than offer deep challenges, which may not satisfy players seeking complex puzzles. However, it features engaging exploration, dialogue choices, and a compelling narrative with unique world-building. Fans of story-driven, unconventional gender-bender games and nonsensical comedy will find it enjoyable, although some wished for more varied or animated gameplay elements.
- “Gameplay largely follows visual novel conventions, with the bulk of player interaction taking place through dialogue choices, exploration, and investigation segments.”
- “For players who value writing, world-building, and unconventional storytelling over mechanical depth, it delivers a long, engaging experience that feels both playful and surprisingly heartfelt, leaving a lasting impression well beyond its initial shock value.”
- “The investigation gameplay puzzles are also a lot of fun.”
- “They aren't that complex compared to Max 2 and especially Hitman, and the second and third puzzles have some neat ideas, but I wish there were more of them, as there is relatively limited gameplay otherwise.”
- “The investigative mechanics are intentionally light, serving the story rather than presenting complex puzzles, which may disappoint players seeking deeper gameplay challenges.”
- “Since they advertise that part of their game in shop so much, you kinda expected more animated shorts between gameplay.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is generally well-liked for its variety, smooth transitions, and enjoyable soundtrack, with some users appreciating it enough to listen outside the game. However, a few find it basic or unexceptional, occasionally noting it feels like stock music. Overall, the soundtrack supports the game's mood effectively, though some miss voice acting and more distinctive audio features.
- “Music: 100% (I listen to it on my own time as well).”
- “The music is great and it never feels clunky.”
- “I also love the variety of locations, background music, and their transitions for different moods.”
- “Soundtrack is... 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.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature an expressive art style that effectively conveys personality and emotion, complemented by superb character artwork, backgrounds, and animations. Visuals are praised for their quality, cultural references, and humor, representing a significant improvement over the developer's previous works. Overall, the visuals enhance the storytelling and humor without feeling overly niche or pandering.
- “Nice fun game, it has loads of content with good variety, amazing visuals, and funny writing.”
- “The art style and animations are amazing, the interaction between the characters is good and funny.”
- “The art style is expressive rather than hyper-detailed, focusing on conveying personality and emotion in a way that complements the writing.”
- “This comes from the gender bender DNA Twister Extreme people and it is a massive improvement over that visual novel, with a better art style and a full story that's paced out well.”
- “Sometimes it makes cultural references to the genre (artwork, Japanese references) without breaking the 4th wall.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game skillfully balances humor with moments of vulnerability and introspection, creating a surprisingly heartfelt and emotionally textured narrative. It offers a playful yet meaningful experience that resonates with players who appreciate deep writing and unconventional storytelling. Some players suggest adding more interactive, personal moments to further enhance emotional engagement.
- “The game leans heavily into humor, but it also allows moments of vulnerability and introspection to surface, giving the story more emotional texture than its premise initially suggests.”
- “For players who value writing, world-building, and unconventional storytelling over mechanical depth, it delivers a long, engaging experience that feels both playful and surprisingly heartfelt, leaving a lasting impression well beyond its initial shock value.”
- “Emotional rollercoaster that started with laughs and chuckles, turning into a few "this is cute" moments.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers substantial replayability through multiple romance options and meaningful choices, enhanced by a convenient skip feature for previously viewed dialogue. Its beautiful art and engaging relationships further encourage repeated playthroughs, providing many hours of enjoyment despite being an early version.
- “The beautiful art and relationships make for a lot of replayability and increase the fun further.”
- “There is actual thinking involved, as well as a ton of replayability.”
- “Despite only being version 4, it already has many, many hours of replayability thanks to all the choices you can make.”
- “While it doesn't have a huge amount of replay value outside seeing the other romances, it does have a handy skip button that skips any dialogue you have already seen.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate that character development is thoughtfully crafted and intentionally designed to enhance the narrative flow, creating a cohesive and engaging story experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game shows minor stability issues with occasional glitches in character interactions, such as inconsistent dialogue in the Brad plot line, but these do not significantly impact the overall fun experience.

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Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale is a simulation game with mystery, anime and erotic themes.

Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale.

Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale was released on February 6, 2017.

Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale was developed by Lached Up Games.

Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale is a single player game.

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