Nyanco

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Nyanco is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Nyanco Channel and was released on July 12, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Nyanco is a quirky adventure game where you guide Nyanco, a character with a bomb in her heart, to find a way out. With various comics and anime parodies, the game offers 3 endings and challenging tricks with unexpected twists. Recommended for ADV lovers, otakus, and live streamers, Nyanco is a fun and unique gaming experience. The game features special thanks to Alice, nashix, glow, Endark, Schematist, GoldenCat, ParanoX, Rainbow Uncle, HaZE, and the players.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

humor16 positive mentions

The game features a cute and funny narrative with adorable character designs, making it enjoyable for players.
It offers a unique puzzle experience that encourages players to think outside the box and experiment with different approaches.
The art style is charming, and the game is relatively short, making it a quick and entertaining playthrough.

Some puzzles can be confusing and may not make sense, leading to frustration for players.
The game includes unnecessary lewd elements, such as hentai moans on the game over screen, which may not appeal to all players.
There are reports of bugs, particularly with achievements not triggering, which can detract from the overall experience.

humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as quirky and effective, with a mix of funny narratives and cute artwork that enhances the overall experience. While some players found the beginning a bit confusing, they appreciated the wholesome and comedic elements throughout, often recommending it for those seeking a lighthearted anime adventure. Many expressed a desire for more story content, indicating that the humor resonated well with them.
- “Funny wholesome little game though makes you rage at times.”
- “Definitely recommend if you want to poke around an anime adventure game with good humor.”
- “The art style is funny and cute.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is initially confusing but evolves into a humorous narrative centered around a quirky premise involving a bomb in the protagonist's heart, which restricts movement. While some players find the story underdeveloped, they appreciate its comedic elements and express hope for further depth in future content. Overall, it is not intended to be a story-driven game, but the humor resonates well with players.
- “The game starts with a mysterious voice telling the player or Nyanco that a bomb has been placed inside her heart, which prevents the player from moving left or right unless they want an instant game over. It seems kind of cruel, but plot is plot—no hard feelings!”
- “Having a good story or plot line that is enjoyable to listen to and follow.”
- “I feel there can possibly be more to the story; the humor was spot on, so I hope there is more to come.”
- “The story is kind of underdeveloped, but this obviously isn't meant to be a story-driven game to begin with.”
- “The game starts with a mysterious voice telling the player or Nyanco that a bomb has been placed inside her heart, which seems kind of cruel but, plot is plot, no hard feelings.”
- “A bit weird and confusing at the start, but the story and the narrative are quite funny.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a cutesy and adorable art style, featuring charming nyanco images that many players find enjoyable. While the artwork is praised for its humor and creativity, some users question the overall value of the game despite its appealing visuals.
- “About the art in the game, Nyanco has a very cutesy and adorable art style, and I enjoyed looking at the Nyanco images in the game.”
- “The art style is funny and cute.”
- “The artwork is adorable and adds a unique charm to the game.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted for its good and unorthodox mechanics, which contribute to an exciting experience. Users also mention the intention to share full gameplay footage as a tutorial, although it may lack editing for convenience.
- “The game features good and unorthodox mechanics that keep the gameplay exciting.”
- “I will post full gameplay in this review soon, which can serve as a tutorial (however, it was not edited for convenience).”
- “Here's my gameplay of Nyanco.”
- “Will post full gameplay on this review soon, which can serve as a tutorial (however it was not edited for convenience).”
- “Edit: here's my gameplay of nyanco.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music received mixed reviews; while the menu music was praised for its catchy quality, overall, players found the soundtrack to be forgettable, with some noting that certain game over sounds were inappropriately suggestive.
- “The menu music slaps.”
- “The menu music is really catchy and adds a great vibe to the game.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music was easily forgettable, unfortunately, and some of the game over sounds were a bit... lewd.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is primarily driven by its charming and adorable character designs, which seem to attract players looking for a lighthearted experience. However, the depth of character development may be limited, appealing more to those who enjoy whimsical aesthetics rather than complex narratives.
- “The character design is adorable.”
- “A silly game for silly people who got baited in by the character design.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is characterized as a funny and wholesome experience that evokes a range of emotions, including moments of frustration. Players appreciate its lightheartedness while acknowledging that it can also lead to feelings of anger during challenging segments.