The Chronicles of Nyanya
- February 16, 2018
- No Gravity Games
- 20h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"The Chronicles of Nyanya" is a comedy RPG where you play as cats in funny costumes, embarking on an epic adventure filled with unexpected twists, hilarious dialog, and logical puzzles. The game features pastry-raising, deep moral discussions, and multiple endings determined by your choices. With its unique blend of humor and depth, it's sure to thrill and entertain. For fans of "Okinawa Rush" and "Good Night Knight".
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Reviews
- The game features a humorous and quirky storyline filled with cat-themed puns and pop culture references, making it entertaining for players who enjoy lighthearted narratives.
- The art style is cute and well-executed, appealing to cat lovers and fans of indie games, with a variety of characters and engaging dialogue.
- Gameplay mechanics allow for meaningful choices that can influence the story, providing a decent level of replayability despite the game's short length.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including poor graphics quality, lack of customization options, and a subpar engine that affects overall performance.
- Combat mechanics can feel tedious and unbalanced, with a lack of depth that may lead to mindless clicking during battles, detracting from the RPG experience.
- The humor and writing style may not resonate with all players, and the game can be overly linear, limiting exploration and player agency.
- humor17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this RPG Maker game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny and filled with clever puns and quirky character interactions, while others describe it as horrid and mind-numbing. The game's charm lies in its unique characters and comedic elements, which include a blend of sarcasm, pop culture references, and absurd situations, appealing to those who appreciate a lighthearted and chaotic experience. Overall, while the humor may not resonate with everyone, it has been praised for its ability to entertain and evoke laughter, particularly among younger audiences.
“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.”
- story17 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its humor and cute character design, while others find it limited and mediocre. Although it offers multiple ways to complete the narrative, many feel it lacks depth and originality, often relying on standard RPG Maker assets. Overall, while the story has its charming moments and appeals to cat lovers, it leaves room for improvement and greater potential in future installments.
“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.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as typical of RPG Maker titles, featuring outdated mechanics and default assets, which some players find unoriginal and lacking depth. However, others appreciate the humor, thoughtful combat mechanics, and hidden easter eggs, suggesting that while the game may not innovate, it offers a charming experience for fans of the genre. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a mixed bag, with potential for enjoyment despite its limitations.
“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.”
“They're touting ~20 hours of gameplay and 430 pages of script.”
“This is otherwise indistinguishable from an RPG Maker asset flip with the same outdated gameplay, poor engine, poor writing, and likely asset-flipped tilesets, although there are some badly made bespoke assets.”
“All you need is to beat the game at least once and then remember when you get scripted free healing, a necessary gameplay element, I guess, when there are no inns or other types of regeneration spots.”
“Standard RPG Maker VM game, nothing new; the story is boring, mechanics are default, and even the assets are most of the time default.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
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 but charming, contributing positively to the game's enjoyable story and characters.
“Cute art style.”
“The artwork is really well done; I love it.”
“Played a little bit today - having a really good time with Nyanya, great dialogues and character graphics.”
“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.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as great and catchy, though some users consider it a weak spot due to its generic nature. However, developers have plans to enhance the soundtrack with a more unique and impressive original score in the future.
“Great and catchy music! (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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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 focused approach to the game map and battle system could enhance replay value significantly.
“At the end of the day, replayability is what all players love!”
“The variety of gameplay elements ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and choices, every run offers a unique experience that keeps you coming back for more.”
“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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, despite its intentional design that satirizes real-world economic systems. The humor related to the free market is noted, 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 becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I appreciate the effort put into the game, but the repetitive grinding makes it hard to stay engaged.”
