Nyakori's Rabbit Doll
- February 2, 2020
- 赤瞳大白猫
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Nyakori's Rabbit Doll" is a single-player RPG game with micro terror elements and puzzle solving. As the cat-eared maiden, you'll navigate through a room full of traps and dynamic pixel animation to uncover secrets. The game lasts 2-3 hours with multiple endings and a built-in tool for riddle-solving. The story begins with Nyakori waking up to find no one has prepared her meals or sleeping arrangements.
PC
Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and character designs, creating a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- The puzzles are engaging and provide a good challenge, with some unique mechanics that keep the gameplay interesting.
- The story is intriguing with multiple endings, allowing players to explore different narrative paths and uncover more about the characters.
- The English translation is poorly executed, with numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that can detract from the immersion.
- Some puzzles lack clear instructions, leading to confusion and requiring players to rely on guides to progress.
- Players may experience bugs and glitches, including issues with saving and certain interactions not functioning as intended.
- story119 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of "Nyakori's Rabbit Doll" is described as intriguing and layered, featuring multiple endings that deepen the narrative experience. However, many players noted issues with the English translation, which sometimes obscured key plot points and made the story harder to follow. Despite these challenges, the overall atmosphere, character development, and emotional depth of the story were well-received, with some recommending the DLC for a more complete understanding of the narrative.
“The story and music are lovely and well made; I enjoyed every moment of playing this game.”
“The story is a masterpiece; it's one of the best games I've played, it's 10/10.”
“This game has a great story with multiple endings.”
“There are also some translation issues, which got me confused and awkward in some bits of the story.”
“The story may have been a little hard to follow completely but I still enjoyed what I experienced from it.”
“While this wasn't too bad in the early game, in the later half of the game where important story progressions were made, some of the events that took place really weren't clear to me.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and beautiful art style, particularly the pixel animations and character designs, which effectively create a charming aesthetic that draws players in. While some reviewers note that the visuals are decent for an RPG Maker game, others highlight the striking contrast between the game's cute visuals and its darker themes. Overall, the art style is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and appeal.
“The aesthetic and art style is what got me into the game.”
“The art style is really pretty, and I loved the pixel animations.”
“I can't start without highlighting the art of this game; the pixel art, the character design, the cute and beautiful aesthetics that hide the dark background.”
“The game is very cheap price and reasonable story, and you don't need to expect some graphics of an RPG Maker game.”
“- RPG Maker game graphics.”
“Decent graphics for a pixel game.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on puzzle-solving and exploration, with a mix of character interactions that enhance the experience. While the mechanics are generally enjoyable and the puzzles are challenging, some players noted a lack of clarity in explanations and certain mechanics, which could hinder progress. Overall, the game offers a solid RPG experience with unique elements, though it could benefit from optimization and improved translations.
“This game was a surprise to me how different from Nyaruru Fishy Fight it was; the gameplay is mostly just moving about and interacting with objects to complete puzzles, advance the plot, or to find hidden dialogue/interactions.”
“It's a pretty solid game; its art looks nice and has a good style, the puzzles are challenging, and the gameplay feels good.”
“Interesting gameplay, good story, and cute cat girl.”
“Some other mechanics, I think, need optimizations.”
“The puzzles of the game do tend to be rather lacking in explanation at times, leaving the player to simply wander, and a key mechanic for Yuri (another character you can play later in the game) is left almost entirely unexplained, making it impossible to gain specific endings.”
“In this regard, the game would benefit from some better explanation of mechanics and better balancing when it comes to the teddy bear mini-game.”
- music25 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and emotional depth, enhancing the overall atmosphere and storytelling. Many players find the soundtrack to be a standout feature, with a range of compositions that effectively set the tone for various scenes. While some reviews note that music may not be the game's strongest aspect, it remains an enjoyable and integral part of the experience.
“The story and music are lovely and well made; I enjoyed every moment of playing this game.”
“The music in-game sets the tone of situations well and helps to flesh out the emotions of specific scenes in addition to providing a great ambiance to the overall gameplay.”
“The musical range goes from isolated and creepy to mellow and forlorn using piano, violin, and flute to really set some somber yet peaceful tunes that give a personal feeling to the areas you explore.”
“Music is not its strongest point, but still enjoyable.”
“The music and the animations in this game are incredible, but I couldn't force myself to play again after everything I read.”
“The musical range goes from isolated and creepy to mellow and forlorn, using piano, violin, and flute to really set some somber yet peaceful tunes that give a personal feeling to the areas you explore.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and chilling qualities, effectively enhancing the horror and mystery elements. The combination of impressive art, fitting music, and a compelling story creates an unsettling yet endearing environment that captivates players throughout their experience. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's immersive storytelling and puzzle-solving gameplay.
“The art is pretty cool, and I love the eerie atmosphere everything has.”
“The whole atmosphere fits in the horror/mystery genre; the game spooked me a bunch of times, so it did its job in that department!”
“This game has great atmosphere (music and graphics/art are incredible), and the story + setting are top-notch, and the characters are adorable!”
“The whole atmosphere fit in the horror/mystery genre; the game spooked me a bunch of times, so it did its job in that department.”
“I love this game, and I'm so happy I found it, from the unsettling atmosphere to the endearing main character.”
- character development6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is notably enhanced by its stunning pixel art and character design, which effectively convey the personalities of the characters, such as Toru's innocent demeanor reflected in her soft colors. While the aesthetics are praised for their charm and contrast with the darker themes of the narrative, some players feel that the environments, like Toru and Kori's house, lack the same level of detail and vibrancy as the characters themselves. Overall, the character designs are seen as a strong point, contributing to the game's emotional depth and visual appeal.
“I can't start without highlighting the art of this game; the pixel art, the character design, the cute and beautiful aesthetics that hide the dark background.”
“Another aspect I found a bit off-putting was how bland Toru and Kori's house looks in comparison to their character designs.”
“The art is honestly so pretty and I wish I could see more of it. The characters looked absolutely stunning as well as the props and backgrounds. I strongly believe that the character designs had foretold you their overall personality before you even got to know the actual individual; especially Toru, who has love hearts dwelling in her eyes and has this soft look to her (colors: white and pink), letting us know she was a purely innocent kid overall.”
“Character designs are also charmingly cute and I love how that contrasts and juxtaposes to the dark environment they have been forced into.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is significant, with some players expressing deep feelings, such as crying during the DLC ending. However, translation errors and poor language quality detract from the overall emotional experience, causing some poignant moments to lose their intended effect. Despite these issues, many players still find the story touching and impactful.
“The DLC ending made me cry... I need to hug her.”
“While I may not be able to follow everything that happened in the story, everything I could understand was pretty touching and great.”
“There is probably a lot, and I mean a lot, of the emotional impact the story has that is lost because of translation errors.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the game's replayability, noting that despite significant choices available midway through, the limited variety in puzzles leads to a repetitive experience when replaying. This results in a diminished incentive to revisit the game.
“The game offers a wealth of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and diverse character paths, I find myself coming back to explore every possible outcome.”
“The random events and procedural generation keep the gameplay experience unpredictable, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
“While I don't mind that there are major choices/options halfway through the game, the real problem is the little replayability value, as you end up playing the same puzzle 2-3 times.”
“What does this leave in terms of replayability?”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its poorly translated English, which can be both amusing and detrimental to the overall experience. Players have noted moments of genuine laughter, such as absurd dialogue during emotional scenes, and nostalgic references to classic humor, like the frequent misspelling of "weird" as "wired." Overall, the comedic elements can enhance the game for some, while potentially detracting from it for others.
“The English translation is hilariously bad and can definitely make or break the game (for a sample of what you're looking at, try reading the store page).”
“Some of the scenes made me laugh, like when [spoiler] Kori was dying in your arms and all your character could say was 'who is going to cook me dinner'.”
“It is almost funny that 'weird' was almost always written as 'wired'; it gave me nostalgia about an old Simpsons episode.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that necessitate multiple restarts. Players recommend saving often to avoid losing progress, as some glitches can lead to unexpected interactions, such as duplicate characters appearing in puzzles.
“I had to restart multiple times due to bugs and glitches. Save frequently so you won't have to restart the whole game!”
“I discovered one glitch when I left the 'Who is the Liar?' puzzle. I re-entered the room and suddenly there were two 'Mr. Black Cat's' that I could interact with, and everything went as normal.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring significant time investment to progress. Many feel that the most challenging and annoying puzzles are intentionally placed to extend this grinding experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Don't worry though, they saved all the most annoying and tedious puzzles for after this part--just for you.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that certain mechanics in the game require further optimization to enhance overall performance and gameplay experience.
“Some other mechanics, I think, need optimization.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues that make it unplayable at times.”
“There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
