NEKO-NIN exHeart 2
- April 27, 2018
- Whirlpool
Get on SteamIn Neko-Nin exHeart 2, players continue their adventures with the adorable cat-girl ninjas, as they face new challenges and grow closer together. The game features visual novel-style storytelling, with multiple routes and endings based on player choices. This sequel introduces new characters, including a rival ninja clan, and offers more romantic and exciting moments between the player and the ninja heroines.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features cute and funny ninja catgirls and a bunny girl, providing a light-hearted and enjoyable experience.
- The introduction of new characters adds variety and depth to the story, making it a fun sequel to the first game.
- The visual presentation, including art and voice acting, is praised for its quality, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game is criticized for being very short, with some players feeling it lacks substantial content compared to the first installment.
- There are complaints about the execution of multi-partner H-scenes, which some players found to be poorly integrated into the story.
- Several reviews mention issues with the writing, including made-up words and unclear points, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
- story62 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with many praising its engaging plot and character development, particularly with the introduction of new characters like Ritsu and Maya. While some reviewers noted that the pacing was disrupted by an excess of explicit scenes, they still found the narrative to be cute and emotionally gripping, often evoking a sense of tension as players navigated the protagonist's relationships with the catgirls. Overall, the sequel is seen as an improvement over the first game, offering a mix of light-hearted moments and deeper themes.
“After an unexpected event that occurs during Saiha's route, the game continues the story with two new faces that will meet the main character soon.”
“The story was very beautiful and I can hardly wait for the next games that I hope will come soon because the story seems to be much longer and more interesting.”
“I very much enjoyed the story, from the light-hearted quips to the cat-like nature of them quarreling; it was all around a very cute experience!”
“There should have been around 3 to 4 h-scenes, but no, there were at least 8 of them, and it really ruined the pacing half the time because of how forced it was onto the story.”
“If I could change one thing about the story, it would be to remove half the h-scenes.”
“Saiha and co seem to veer between indifference and callousness both towards the protagonist and the mission as a whole, although as usual, said protagonist is the cause of some of the problems, especially by not knowing what rabbits (or rabbits thinking they are cats) eat...”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and funny characters, particularly the ninja nekos and rabbits, which contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Reviewers appreciate the funny plots and comedic elements that make the visual novel both entertaining and relaxing, often recommending it for its charm and humor. Overall, the game is seen as a delightful way to spend a couple of hours.
“I still found this funny and cute, mostly funny with cute nekos and rabbits. It's definitely worth your time to enjoy this nice visual novel, I think.”
“Just like the first game, it has a funny plot, more cute characters, and I would recommend this good visual novel!”
“You could literally finish this in around two hours or less; however, the experiences are definitely very relaxing, as the stories themselves have their own funny comedy in them.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics in "neko-nin exheart" are praised for their cute artwork and appealing design, complemented by animated sequences and a charming soundtrack. However, some users express a desire for larger graphics in future installments. Overall, the visuals are considered attractive and reasonably priced.
“Of course, Neko-nin Exheart never fails to bring us many more cute artwork illustrations and graphic design, together with its lovely music and soundtracks.”
“Graphics are just as nice, with a fair few animated sequences, and it's reasonably priced too.”
“Btw, I really hope Whirlpool will make their graphics bigger for the next game.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in "neko-nin exheart" is praised for its charm and suitability, enhancing the overall experience alongside the game's cute artwork and design. While some tracks are reused, they still effectively complement the new storyline, contributing to the game's delightful atmosphere.
“Of course, Neko-nin Exheart never fails to bring us many more cute artwork illustrations and graphic design, together with its lovely music and soundtracks.”
“Loving the new storyline and I like the art and music even more.”
“Some of the music has been reused, but it still goes well with the story.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with users reporting severe stuttering and lag even on relatively powerful hardware, such as an i7-7700HQ and GTX 1050 Ti. Many consider it one of the worst-optimized games they have encountered.
“The lag is so bad on my laptop with an i7-7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti, and 16GB DDR4 RAM; it's a joke. This is the worst, poorly optimized game ever.”
“The stuttering is unbearable; it feels like I'm playing at 1 FPS.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is comparable in length to the first game, offering a similar experience in terms of completion time, though it is noted to be relatively short.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the emotional impact of certain scenes, describing them as heart-warming and leaving a lasting impression. This suggests that the game effectively evokes strong feelings and resonates deeply with players.
“That scene left a great heart-warming impression in my heart.”
