Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale

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"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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Max's Big Bust: A Captain Nekorai Tale screenshot

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

story33 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a funny and well-written story with memorable characters, making it an enjoyable experience.
It includes engaging detective scenarios and puzzles that add depth to the gameplay, along with a skip option for repeat playthroughs.
The art style has improved significantly from its predecessor, and the game successfully blends humor with gender-bending themes.

The handling of Max's sexuality is inconsistent, often implying a straight narrative despite offering multiple romantic options.
Some players found the quizzes and certain gameplay mechanics to be tedious, wishing for more streamlined options.
There are noticeable grammar and spelling errors throughout the game, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is a mix of humor, romance, and absurdity, featuring a main character navigating life as a transformed female while engaging in detective work and romantic pursuits. While some players appreciate the character development and engaging plot, others criticize the linear storytelling and missed opportunities for deeper choices. Overall, the narrative is described as entertaining and well-executed, with a blend of comedy and interesting character dynamics, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more profound or varied storytelling experience.
- “The execution of the storytelling here is brilliant!”
- “Honestly, one of the best visual novel stories I've ever read, and I've read a lot of them.”
- “The story is legitimately funny and never bores you, and it has good art, plus the addition of the puzzles was also enjoyable.”
- “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.”
humor
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 laughing throughout. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to balance comedy with an engaging story, featuring humorous gags and self-referential jokes that enhance the overall experience. The lighthearted tone, combined with quirky character interactions and a unique setting, makes it a standout in the genre for those who appreciate this style of humor.
- “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.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack for its quality and ability to enhance the experience, others find it basic and reminiscent of stock music. The absence of voice acting allows players to substitute their own music, but many appreciate the variety and mood transitions in the background tracks. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though some players desire more depth and options.
- “The music is great and it never feels clunky.”
- “Awesome story, great humor, and nice music.”
- “I also love the variety of locations, background music, and their transitions for different moods.”
- “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.”
- “Soundtrack is... basic?”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their superb artwork, character design, and vibrant backgrounds, showcasing a significant improvement over previous titles. The art style is complemented by engaging animations and cultural references, creating a visually appealing experience that enhances the storytelling. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing to the game's charm and humor.
- “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.”
- “The art style and animations are amazing; the interaction between the characters is good and funny.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character designs feel generic and fail to stand out in a crowded genre.”
- “The environments are bland and lack detail, making the game feel lifeless.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its extensive content and engaging investigation puzzles, offering a unique blend of visual novel elements and humor. While some players expected more animated shorts, the game stands out with its cute anime style and innovative approach to gender-bending themes. Overall, it provides a fun experience, with many hours of gameplay available even in its current development stage.
- “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.”
- “It gets points for not doing the standard thing with the gameplay, having the cute anime style, and for a somewhat different take on the gender-bending theme.”
- “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).”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate to high replayability, primarily driven by its engaging relationships and multiple romance options, enhanced by a convenient skip button for previously seen dialogue. Players appreciate the thoughtful decision-making involved, which contributes to the overall replay value, with many hours of gameplay available even in its current version.
- “The beautiful art and relationships make for a lot of replayability and increase the fun further.”
- “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 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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 interactive options could enhance the experience, particularly during quieter moments in the protagonist's life.
- “An emotional rollercoaster that started with laughs and chuckles, turning into a few 'this is cute' moments.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report minor glitches affecting character interactions, such as inconsistencies in dialogue related to dating status, 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, causing me to restart multiple times.”