NU: Carnival - Bliss | Game Brain — video game discovery

About

NU: Carnival - Bliss is an animated BL game with Japanese VAs and stunning art.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,459 reviews

story110 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

The game features unique characters with great designs and voice acting, making it a standout in the BL genre.
The story is engaging and the gameplay is fun, with many players finding it addictive and enjoyable.
The art style is beautiful, and the game offers a good balance of combat and narrative, appealing to fans of both genres.

The game suffers from long loading times and connectivity issues, making it frustrating for some players to access content.
The gacha system can feel unfair, with many players expressing dissatisfaction over the difficulty in obtaining desired characters and items.
There are bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as freezing during cutscenes and issues with account binding.

story
193 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
41%
2%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging plot, interesting characters, and humorous dialogue. However, some users find it occasionally difficult to follow and express frustration with glitches that hinder progression. Overall, the combination of captivating storytelling and appealing character design keeps players invested, despite some challenges in gameplay mechanics.
- “The main storyline is very interesting, and the character design is amazing too.”
- “Nu: Carnival truly has some of the best character designs and actually has such a heartwarming story and interaction with every event.”
- “I love the story, characters, and events.”
- “While the story can sometimes be a bit difficult to follow and can feel a bit like you're missing out on some info.”
- “I don't like the story at all; it's cringe and boring, but I love the gameplay of fighting as hot anime men beating up other hot anime men.”
- “It's not that good; I understand the story and the characters, however to get these would cost money or impossible levels of grinding which ruin the idea of an RPG as the levels are limited rather than set at capacity.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
19%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and aesthetic art style, with many users highlighting the charming character designs and engaging visuals. While the game offers impressive graphics and enjoyable gameplay, some players have noted issues with sound bugs and long loading times, particularly for those with weaker internet connections. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the storytelling and character interactions.
- “Amazing visuals, story, and the characters are all so charming!”
- “I totally love this game because there is an amazing art style and music!”
- “Beautiful and cute artwork.”
- “Everything was there before from the original, but they literally took out all the intimacy scenes practically, and you are mainly just reading dialog for it and getting no visuals plus they took out the whole 'hook' of the beginning of the game which was an intimacy scene. It just feels like your average cheap otome game now.”
- “Gacha can often feel a bit lifeless and focused only on visuals, but this one really is a lot more than that.”
- “This game is so aesthetic.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun gacha mechanics, likable characters, and compelling stories, making it engaging and accessible, especially for free-to-play users. However, some players find the fighting mechanics a bit complex and the level curve steep, which can hinder the experience. Overall, the game features smooth UI and enjoyable turn-based combat, despite minor bugs and criticisms regarding story elements.
- “Fun gacha mechanics, likeable characters, compelling stories, the whole nine yards!”
- “Gameplay has always been pretty faultless and both UI and function are smooth and easy to follow.”
- “Amazing, from the action, enemies, RPG-like gameplay, and the story is literally it.”
- “I just wish the fighting mechanics were easier to understand and the level curve was softer.”
- “Locking the character stories behind gacha mechanics is meh.”
- “The gameplay is quite simple; it's turn-based.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, with many users describing it as calming and well-suited to the game's atmosphere. However, there are significant issues with music cutting off unexpectedly, requiring players to restart the game to restore sound. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, technical problems detract from its enjoyment.
- “I totally love this game because there's an amazing art style and music!”
- “Great music and voice acting is amazing.”
- “The music is honestly so calming and it really goes with the vibe.”
- “All the music is just cut off no matter what I do; it's cut off. Now I have to restart the game, and then the music is back.”
- “If you leave the app for any reason, the music and voiceover stop working, so you have to restart the game.”
- “If my phone locks and I come back, the music just stops until I either close and reopen the game or turn my headphones off and on again.”
character development
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
35%
12%
Character development in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the beautiful and diverse character designs as a standout feature. The storyline is described as engaging and heartwarming, enhancing the overall experience through meaningful interactions and events. Players appreciate the combination of easy mechanics and a free-to-play friendly approach, making the character development both accessible and enjoyable.
- “Nu: Carnival truly has some of the best character designs and actually has such a heartwarming story and interaction with every event.”
- “The character development is great and the design is beautiful.”
- “Amazing, phenomenal character designs and story.”
- “I've been playing this game for a long time actually... what I like the most and also my reason to play this game is the character design, look at those clothes!!!!”
- “Once you look past the harem prospect, it's a pretty interesting game; I love the art and the character designs a lot.”
- “Um, I got some ads for this with a cute little song and guys with tiny magical creatures; it's not really what I thought it was, but the character designs are cute.”
humor
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its goofiness and clever dialogue, with many players finding it both hilarious and charming. The combination of sexy characters and funny scenarios contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience, making it a standout feature that resonates well with players. Overall, the game's humor is described as a delightful blend of absurdity and wit, appealing to a broad audience.
- “This is also an amazing game because it's a bit goofy and funny.”
- “Fun, with hilarious dialogue and good storylines.”
- “Ngl, the story is funny as hell.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite significant, often leading to frustration due to steep difficulty spikes and limited farming options for essential resources. While some appreciate the inclusion of skip tickets to alleviate the grind, many express that the need for extensive grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, despite the game's engaging story and appealing art. Overall, the balance between grinding and progression remains a contentious point among users.
- “I wish there was more ways to get the sorcery gems and raw crystal; otherwise, lots of grinding, turn-taking, card battle-like aesthetic, with a good story, great art, and voices.”
- “It's not that good; I understand the story and the characters, however, to get these would cost money or impossible levels of grinding, which ruin the idea of an RPG as the levels are limited rather than set at capacity.”
- “The game is great and all, but sometimes the battles are hard and it's tough grinding for levels; but overall the game is a blast, I love the story, I just hope getting the things I need are easier, like the pink gem.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
11%
56%
The monetization in the game features significant microtransactions, which some players find expensive compared to other gacha games. However, many users appreciate the abundance of free resources available, allowing them to progress through the story without feeling pressured to spend money. Overall, while the game includes in-game ads, players generally feel that it offers a good balance between free content and monetization.
- “It's great, but the in-app purchases are a lot more expensive than most other gacha games.”
- “Gives you what you're looking for, but this game has some massive microtransactions, so please watch your wallet around this game.”
- “Honestly, just started playing the game because I had gotten maybe 5+ ads on YouTube.”
- “All I can say is this is the only reason I downloaded this is because YouTube would not shut up with the ads.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Nu: Carnival" is praised for its heartwarming story and engaging character designs, evoking a range of emotions from laughter to tears. Players appreciate the unexpected depth of the narrative, which leads to both humorous and poignant moments throughout the game. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking an emotionally rich experience.
- “Nu: Carnival truly has some of the best character designs and actually has such a heartwarming story and interaction with every event.”
- “Beautiful game, I cried while fighting. 10/10 recommended.”
- “I didn't know what I was walking into, but the first 10 minutes was so out of pocket I laughed till I cried.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as freezing after battles and problems with receiving in-game rewards. These bugs necessitate restarting the game, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
- “I love this game, but so far there's this annoying glitch where after I've leveled up an intimacy room fully, I'm supposed to get a special raw crystal. However, when I'm about to complete the story and get it, it glitches out and doesn't give it to me!”
- “I have to exit the game and then replay the story, though I am forced to click the skip button before it freezes on the same scene.”
- “For one, it's so buggy and glitchy, and it sucks overall.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Initial performance issues were reported upon download, but users noted that the game eventually runs smoothly, allowing them to enjoy the storylines without further problems. Overall, the optimization appears to improve after the initial setup.
- “It looked nice; I was expecting good performance.”
- “Had a few problems when I first downloaded it, but now it runs smoothly with no problems, and I'm enjoying the storylines. 😁”