Neko-Nin ExHeart
- April 21, 2017
- Whirlpool
- 9h median play time
Get on SteamIn Neko-Nin exHeart, players assume the role of a young man who becomes the master to two cat-eared ninja girls. The game is a visual novel, with branching storylines and multiple endings determined by the player's choices. The story revolves around the daily life of the protagonist and his new ninja companions, as they navigate their unique relationship and face various challenges together.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable characters, particularly the two catgirl ninjas, Yura and Tama, who are well-designed and charming.
- The art and voice acting are of high quality, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive experience.
- The light-hearted and comedic storyline, while simple, provides a fun and entertaining escape for fans of visual novels.
- The game suffers from technical issues, particularly with frame rates and the Steam overlay, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The plot is linear with minimal choices that do not significantly impact the story, leading to a lack of depth and replayability.
- Some players found the story lacking compared to similar titles like Nekopara, feeling it did not deliver a compelling narrative.
- story103 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in "Neko-nin Exheart" is primarily a light-hearted slice-of-life narrative featuring cute catgirl characters, with a focus on humor and charm rather than deep plot development. While some players appreciate the whimsical and adorable elements, many criticize the story for being simplistic, linear, and lacking substantial character or plot progression. Overall, it serves as a backdrop for the game's visual and adult content, appealing mainly to those seeking a casual and cute experience rather than a compelling narrative.
“This visual novel brings together adorable characters, lighthearted storytelling, and charming artwork in a captivating package.”
“The story is very nicely written with plenty of fun dialogue, and the second half introduces things at a quick pace.”
“It's got a very light and fluffy storyline, filled with the heartwarming, cute, and funny tropes you tend to expect from this kind of thing.”
“If you are here for the story, I would highly suggest you not to bother with this title at all costs due to how the story is overall a big slice-of-life type, with some action happening later on.”
“The story for Neko-nin Exheart is not the main selling point; the CGs and H-scenes are.”
“What I got was 18+ scenes with a crappy story.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics in this visual novel are widely praised for their gorgeous and adorable art style, which complements the lighthearted storytelling. Players appreciate the charming character designs and the overall visual presentation, noting that the graphics enhance the gaming experience despite some critiques regarding the brevity of the content. Additionally, the game features a fitting voice acting performance that further elevates the visual appeal.
“The graphics are gorgeous.”
“This visual novel brings together adorable characters, lighthearted storytelling, and charming artwork in a captivating package.”
“Adorable artworks and graphic design; also very lovely music and soundtracks.”
“While the artwork is decent enough and I like that it's got a 16:9 resolution over the unfortunately more common 4:3 resolution, that isn't enough to make up for what I think is one of the big selling points for visual novels, which is the story.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its lighthearted and absurd elements, featuring hilarious and likable characters, particularly the cute ninja nekos. Players enjoy the comedic contrasts, such as the vocal censoring of explicit words amidst uncensored visuals, and the expressive character sprites that enhance the comedic moments. Overall, the game delivers a fun and engaging romantic comedy experience with a charmingly funny storyline.
“The characters are hilarious and likeable.”
“Fun story and good humor throughout.”
“It's got a very light and fluffy storyline, filled with the heartwarming, cute and funny tropes you tend to expect from this kind of thing.”
- music15 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as solid and enjoyable, though not particularly standout. Many players appreciate the relaxing atmosphere it creates, complementing the engaging voice acting and art style. Some tracks are noted for their familiarity, as they reuse music from previous titles, while others are praised for their unique charm and fun vibe.
“The music was nice and relaxing like most visual novels, allowed me to relax while reading the story and truly got me into the mood.”
“Adorable artworks and graphic design; also very lovely music and soundtracks.”
“I actually find myself opening the game sometimes just to listen to the fun music.”
“Music is solid, but nothing stands out too much.”
“Neko-nin exheart also reuses several music tracks of previous Whirlpool game OSTs; the one that's more prominent to me is 放課後スタイル from 鯨神のティアスティラ (Kujira-gami no Tearstilla).”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of this game is characterized by its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, featuring charming interactions between the protagonist and lovable characters. Players appreciate the light, fluffy storyline and the cute, entertaining moments that evoke a sense of joy and comfort, making it a recommended choice for those seeking a pleasant and uplifting experience.
“The interactions and camaraderie between the protagonist and the lovable ninja girls are heartwarming and entertaining.”
“Heart is sore from how wholesome this one was.”
“It's got all the cuteness you can handle, as well as some deeply heartwarming moments and a nice plot twist you could most likely see coming toward the end.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily revolves around a charming slice-of-life narrative, interspersed with occasional light combat sequences. However, players noted a minor issue with text that is sometimes unskippable, which can lead to missing new content during subsequent playthroughs.
“Most of the gameplay is presented as a cute slice of life story, with a few light fight scenes.”
“Most of the gameplay is presented as a cute slice of life story, with few light fight scenes.”
“A tiny flaw during the experienced gameplay I happened to come upon was the fact that some of the read text was not skippable; conversely, while taking another choice during the second playthrough, it skips through new little content offered by the story.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its high-quality design and effort, though some players feel it is too early in the game to fully assess the depth of character growth, suggesting that opinions may evolve as the game progresses.
“The character design is top-notch.”
“The quality of the scenes is great, and there was a lot of effort put into the character designs.”
“I believe the character development will become more apparent as I progress through the game.”
“Too early scenes in my opinion because I still haven't seen the character developments yet (may change after finishing the game).”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a heartwarming and fluffy aesthetic, enhanced by charming catgirl sprites with twitching ears. Players appreciate the great art style, quality voice acting, and an enjoyable soundtrack that collectively create a pleasant and immersive background ambiance.
“As a bonus, the catgirls’ sprites do have twitching ears, a detail that is really heartwarming given the fluffy atmosphere of this game.”
“Great art style, great voice acting, and a good soundtrack create a basic yet enjoyable background atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability due to its short story, making it more suitable for purchase during a sale rather than at full price.
“Also buy this in a sale since the story is rather short and doesn't have replay value.”
