NUKITASHI

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"NukiTashi is a single-player Romance Visual Novel game with full Japanese voice acting, featuring a brother and sister returning to an island after losing their parents. They confront a hidden force in the sun and unite with misfits as a secret society to bring it down. The 2+ hour story involves finding and protecting a mystery girl who holds the key to their mission's success."

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 204 reviews

story36 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and absurd premise that combines humor with social commentary, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Many players found the writing to be peak comedy, with hilarious dialogue and character interactions that kept them engaged throughout the experience.
The soundtrack is surprisingly good, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.

The localization has been heavily criticized for its use of modern slang and memes, which detracts from the original content and may confuse players unfamiliar with the references.
The plot can feel nonsensical and repetitive, with much of the dialogue padding out the runtime without contributing to meaningful story progression.
Some players expressed discomfort with the themes of incestuous relationships presented in the game, which they found unsettling and inappropriate.

story
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
66%
6%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its absurd humor and depth, while others criticize its nonsensical plot and controversial themes, particularly regarding character relationships. Many reviews highlight the localization issues and repetitive elements, but some still find the narrative engaging and worth exploring, especially for those who enjoy a blend of comedy and social commentary. Overall, the story's reception varies significantly, with some players enjoying its imaginative approach and others feeling it lacks coherence and depth.
- “Yet, contrary to its daunting title and extreme world concept, the essence of this work's storyline manages to be simultaneously hilarious and exhilarating, offering a rebellious take on traditional Japanese mainstream jun'ai narratives.”
- “The core of the story has considerable depth, presenting serious considerations of sociology, ethics, and politics in an absurdly light-hearted manner.”
- “Gotta give credit to the writers, they made a game filled with humor but somehow made the plot actually interesting to follow and never strayed too far away from its light-hearted moments.”
- “The game ended, and I'm not sure what the plot was...”
- “This game lasted 45 minutes and then ended abruptly with no resolution of the story and with no interesting developments.”
- “Many plot developments are somewhat clichéd and repetitive, and the story's logic is not flawless.”
humor
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Nukitashi" is characterized by its over-the-top, lewd, and often absurd comedic elements, which many players find consistently funny and engaging. While the game features a plethora of sexual jokes and quirky character interactions that can be polarizing, those who appreciate its edgy and irreverent style often find themselves laughing throughout the experience. Overall, the humor is a significant draw for fans, blending outrageous scenarios with well-written dialogue, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its explicit nature.
- “But most of the time, the game still makes you feel like asking 'is this actually a big joke?' because the protagonist, the characters, and the jokes along the way, they're all funny as heck.”
- “Nukitashi 1 is one of the most consistently funny and engaging visual novels I've read in the 15+ years I've read visual novels.”
- “Whether it be Junnosuke and his sister being eternal virgins who goon 4 times a day, Misaki talking about playing with her ass 24/7, or the Wata-senpai acting older than she looks, it's all funny as hell.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game features powerful moments and surprising depth, particularly through characters like Hinami, who balances humor with emotional maturity. However, some narratives feel aimless, and certain plot devices, such as emotional blackmail, detract from the overall satisfaction. Despite these issues, the game is generally perceived as wholesome and enjoyable for family play.
- “Hinami's quirks about trying to emphasize she's the oldest character while looking like a loli are generally funny jokes, but she has some very surprisingly wholesome emotional maturity.”
- “There are emotional, action-packed moments in here.”
- “A wholesome story to enjoy with your family!”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The music in the game is highly praised for its catchy and immersive quality, effectively complementing the silly island theme while also providing solid tracks for more serious moments. The combination of detailed voice acting and a chaotic background score, including lazy psychedelic acid jazz, enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature that players appreciate and want to add to their music collections.
- “The soundtrack is surprisingly good and does a great job of embracing the silly island theme, which I never find tiring.”
- “Besides the impressive voice acting of the main characters, what's truly commendable is the earnest and detailed voice work for every background character, combined with the chaotic background visuals in the scenes and the lazy, psychedelic acid jazz music, offering players an experience as if they are immersed in this crazy utopian world.”
- “The music fits the silliness of the island very well, and it also has solid tracks for the serious parts of the story.”
- “Aside from the plot, the background music is definitely going to my collection of visual novel music.”
- “The lazy, psychedelic acid jazz music offers players an experience as if they are immersed in this crazy utopian world.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics in the game are highly praised, particularly for their flashy visuals during action sequences, which are considered the standout feature. Reviewers have rated the graphics a perfect 10/10, highlighting the creative use of weaponry and tactics as well.
- “As a matter of fact, the action sequences as a whole were the biggest highlight of this visual novel, from their flashy graphics to the characters' goofy stumblings into victory to the creative selection and use of weaponry and tactics.”
- “10/10 graphics”
- “The visuals are also quite good!”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
Character development in the game is noted for its good pacing, but many main characters are criticized for being stereotypical and lacking depth, resulting in superficial emotional engagement. In contrast, the three supporting characters are better developed, often overshadowing the main cast. Overall, while the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it still offers an engaging experience.
- “Good pacing, and good character development.”
- “This game will not blow you away with mind-blowing narrative and character developments; however, what it will blow is your mind and then some.”
- “The portrayal of many main characters remains stereotypical, with character development being too superficial to elicit empathy from players, although the three supporting characters are more successfully fleshed out, almost to the point of overshadowing the main cast.”
- “This game will not blow you away with mind-blowing narrative and character development; however, what it will blow is your mind and then some.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay experience is minimal, with some users reporting only about 2 hours of playtime on the Steam version, while others claim there is effectively no gameplay at all.
- “"Steam" version: 2 hours of gameplay”
- “There is no gameplay.”
- “"Steam" version: 2 hours of gameplay.”
- “There is no gameplay.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy for Nukitashi appears to heavily rely on effective advertising, which successfully attracted players despite the game's controversial themes. The promotional efforts seem to have been a significant factor in its initial sales, suggesting a focus on marketing over traditional monetization methods.
- “I assume they were all repurposed for advertising, if not written solely for promotion.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere is characterized by an extreme level of absurdity, filled with a barrage of crude and vulgar jokes that test the player's tolerance.
- “The atmosphere of this game is absurd to the extreme, with a plethora of crude and vulgar jokes constantly challenging the player's tolerance.”