The Chronicles of Nyanya

Overall, I enjoyed the game quite a bit. I think that there was a great amount of effort put into creating this jRPG and I really appreciated the intricate artwork throughout.

74%Game Brain Score

humor, story

gameplay, grinding

80% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

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The Chronicles of Nyanya is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by No Gravity Games and was released on February 16, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

An epic tale of cats in funny costumes. Full of surprising and amazing twists and drama of an individual entangled in the vicissitudes of a student internship and adventures featuring friendly pastry.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

humor19 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a humorous and quirky storyline filled with pop culture references and a lot of cats, making it enjoyable for cat lovers.
Players appreciate the branching dialogue choices and the replayability offered by different paths and outcomes in the game.
The art style and character designs are well-received, contributing to the overall charm and cuteness of the game.

The game suffers from excessive text and dialogue, which can feel tedious and overwhelming, especially for those not fond of reading.
Combat mechanics are considered simplistic and can be frustratingly difficult, leading to a lack of engagement during battles.
Technical issues such as crashes, lack of customization options, and a poorly optimized engine detract from the overall gaming experience.

humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny and engaging, while others criticize it for being overly verbose and lacking depth. Many appreciate the quirky characters and clever puns, which contribute to a lighthearted and satirical atmosphere, though some feel the humor can be cringy or poorly executed. Overall, it seems to resonate well with those who enjoy a whimsical and comedic approach, particularly in its charming portrayal of cats and pop culture references.
- “I haven't been rolling up laughing so hard in any other game for a long time.”
- “Her sarcastic, down-to-earth and quirky sense of humor is instantly recognizable on the Polish interwebs, and it’s the key driving element of this RPG – as are her simple, but highly expressive illustrations.”
- “Adorable yet chaotic world of kitty cats with many pop culture references to keep you laughing throughout your playtime.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
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The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its humor and cute character graphics, while others find it mediocre and limited in scope. Although it offers multiple ways to complete the narrative, many feel that the overall plot lacks depth and originality, often relying on standard RPG Maker assets. Despite these criticisms, some players enjoyed the charming elements and easter eggs, suggesting that the game has potential for future improvement.
- “The story is so funny and the cats.. they are so cuuuute <3 my heart-- <3”
- “Humor, plot with an amazing story and narration are at a decent level.”
- “Had a lot of fun: nice story for cat lovers full of humor in well-designed classical JRPG style.”
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- “Standard RPG Maker VM game; nothing new, the story is boring, mechanics are default, and even assets are most of the time default.”
- “The first is a lie; it takes 3 to 5 hours at best, and if you indeed plan on finding the whole story, it might take those 20 hours.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the humor and engaging mechanics, while others criticize it as a generic RPG Maker experience with outdated elements and a lack of originality. Despite the presence of thoughtful combat mechanics and a lengthy script, many feel the game suffers from poor map design and repetitive gameplay, leading to a lack of replay value. Overall, it seems to appeal to those who enjoy quirky narratives but may disappoint players seeking innovation in gameplay.
- “The story is adorable, the mechanics of fights require some actual thought, and the easter eggs are magical.”
- “This game is a hidden gem; the humor is amazing, and the gameplay is what you would expect from RPG Maker.”
- “Gameplay mechanics seem great.”
- “After 3 hours of gameplay, I wanted the dark and mysterious class, but the game forced me on the path of friendship???”
- “This is otherwise indistinguishable from an RPG Maker asset flip with the same outdated gameplay, crappy engine, crappy writing, and (likely) asset-flipped tilesets and so on (although there are some badly made bespoke assets).”
- “Standard RPG Maker VM game, nothing new, story is boring, mechanics are default and even assets are most of the time default.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute art style and well-done character graphics, while others criticize the use of outdated retro pixel art and lack of resolution options. Overall, the visuals are described as simplistic and mediocre, yet they complement the game's humorous story and enjoyable gameplay.
- “The artwork is really well done, I love it.”
- “Graphic is cool, story is very good also, all easter eggs are delicious.”
- “Played a little bit today - having a really good time with Nyanya, great dialogues and character graphics, the overworld graphics a bit simplistic, but hey the combat is 'purrfect'.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally described as great and catchy, though some users consider it a weak point due to its generic nature. However, developers have plans to enhance the soundtrack with a more unique and impressive original score in the future.
- “The music is great and catchy! (Catchy... get it? Hehe)”
- “The music is the only weak spot, but the devs plan to add a less generic and more awesome OST in the near future.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, despite its potential satirical commentary on the real-world economy. The humor related to the free market is appreciated, but it does not alleviate the repetitive nature of the grinding experience.
- “Knowing Ilona's works, I bet it's intentional, poking fun at the real-world economy (there are more jokes about the free market in here than you could ask for), but in a game, it's simply tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I appreciate the effort put into the game, but the repetitive grinding makes it hard to stay engaged.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate replayability as a key feature, but some feel that the abundance of gameplay elements detracts from the overall experience. They suggest that a more refined game map and battle system could enhance replay value significantly.
- “At the end of the day, replayability is what all players love!”
- “Perhaps if they didn’t include so many gameplay elements, more care could be put into the game map so that it could be passed back and forth, or into the battle system to give it some actual replay value.”

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The Chronicles of Nyanya is a casual role playing game with fantasy and comedy themes.

The Chronicles of Nyanya is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing The Chronicles of Nyanya.

The Chronicles of Nyanya was released on February 16, 2018.

The Chronicles of Nyanya was developed by No Gravity Games.

The Chronicles of Nyanya has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Chronicles of Nyanya for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Chronicles of Nyanya is a single player game.

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