NEKO-NIN exHeart 2 Love +PLUS
- April 26, 2019
- Whirlpool
Get on SteamIn NEKO-NIN exHeart 2 Love +PLUS, players continue their adventures with the catgirl ninjas, Tama and Yura, while getting to know two new catgirls, Ripple and LCHANT. The game is a visual novel with romantic elements, where players build relationships with the characters through choices and actions. This sequel adds new stories and routes, deepening the player's connection with the catgirl ninjas.
Reviews
- Adorable cast of characters with cute and funny interactions.
- Ritsu's story stands out as the most enjoyable, showcasing her growth and thoughtfulness.
- High-quality artwork and soothing music enhance the overall experience.
- The game suffers from poor translation, including missing punctuation and frequent typos.
- All scenarios follow a repetitive formula, leading to a lack of depth and engaging plot.
- Characters often behave like bratty children, making them less likable compared to similar games.
- story41 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the character-driven narratives and deeper exploration of individual backstories, while others criticize the lack of connection to the overarching plot of the previous game and the perceived inconsistency in character development. While some stories, like Ritsu's, are noted for their engaging elements, others, particularly Yura's, are seen as frustrating or lacking depth. Overall, the narratives are described as cute and entertaining, but some players feel they fall short in terms of plot coherence and significance.
“For plot-wise, I'm really impressed how they made the storyline more interesting and well developed as well.”
“Tama has a much different story; her story revolves around her being bored with her ninja life and wanting to do something else, eventually realizing that she enjoys and is good at being a ninja.”
“Regardless of the time it took me to read through it, the story ends on a happy note and warmed my heart.”
“In her story, she even talks about 'belonging to someone else' multiple times, so all the loyalty talk from previous games was just thrown out the window.”
“This one does not connect the storyline of Neko-nin but focuses more on in-depth character discovery.”
“In this, the characters are a bunch of brats misbehaving and throwing tantrums, and the story goes nowhere.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and funny ninja nekos, contributing to an overall lighthearted and adorable experience. Players find the comedic elements woven into the stories to be both entertaining and relaxing, enhancing the enjoyment of the game despite its short playtime.
“Just as funny and adorable as the main game itself.”
“You could literally finish this around two hours or less - however, the experiences are definitely very relaxing, as the stories themselves have their own funny comedy in it.”
“Cute and funny ninja nekos ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a mix of heartwarming and poignant storytelling, with one story in particular resonating deeply enough to evoke tears from players. While some narratives may feel a bit clichéd, the overall sentiment is that the stories, especially Maya's, effectively convey strong emotions and leave a lasting impact.
“This is by far my favorite of the four stories; it legitimately made me cry (call me a snowflake all you want, it was heartbreaking for me).”
“Four very nice stories, with Maya's being the most heartfelt one.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in Neko-nin Exheart are consistently praised for their high quality, featuring lovely artwork and impressive graphic design that enhance the overall experience, complemented by beautiful music and soundtracks.
“Once again, Neko-nin Exheart brings us more lovely artwork illustrations and graphic design, together with its beautiful music and soundtracks.”
“The artwork is high quality as always.”
“Graphics are very nice as usual.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "neko-nin exheart" is praised for its soothing quality, complementing the game's lovely artwork and graphic design, creating an overall beautiful auditory experience.
“Once again, Neko-Nin Exheart brings us more lovely artwork, illustrations, and graphic design; together with its beautiful music and soundtracks.”
“Nice soothing music.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for appearing as a cash grab, with a weak story premise that suggests a lack of genuine effort in game development.
“The feeble story premise feels like a desperate attempt for a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, which ruins the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant optimization issues, including noticeable stuttering during gameplay, particularly on desktop computers.
“I also ran into some issues running the game because there was bad stuttering on my desktop computer.”
