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Nekojishi

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92%Game Brain Score
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92% User Score Based on 1,803 reviews

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Nekojishi is a single player action game. It was developed by Studio Klondike and was released on November 12, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

This is a story about a college student who is suddenly able to see three feline spirits.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,803 reviews
story306 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a heartfelt and engaging story that explores themes of love, friendship, and Taiwanese folklore.
  • The artwork is beautifully done, with well-designed characters and backgrounds that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience while still providing a rich narrative and multiple endings.
  • The English translation contains several grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that can detract from the immersion.
  • Some players may find the pacing slow, with long stretches of dialogue between choices that can feel tedious.
  • The game has a limited number of choices that can lead to frustrating endings, making it difficult to achieve the desired outcomes without guidance.
  • story
    665 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Nekojishi" is a blend of engaging narrative and cultural exploration, centered around a college student who interacts with anthropomorphic cat spirits. While many players appreciate the emotional depth and character development, some criticize the pacing and the reliance on specific choices to unlock various endings, which can lead to frustration. Overall, the game is praised for its unique premise, beautiful artwork, and the incorporation of Taiwanese folklore, making it a compelling experience for fans of visual novels.

    • “The story is well crafted, with fun and lovable characters that are sure to make you want to play more.”
    • “Nekojishi has an interesting story, and the three main characters are unique and well written.”
    • “The story is engaging and funny, and the music is great.”
    • “The story is so cliché that I cringed a few times.”
    • “The plot is campy and has major problems with feeling forced, and it isn't very subtle either, mostly because it is a very lighthearted visual novel.”
    • “The story itself starts well, but turns quite rapidly to a depressing tone.”
  • music
    160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and emotional impact, enhancing the overall storytelling and atmosphere. Many players describe the soundtrack as catchy, diverse, and well-composed, with some even expressing a desire to purchase it. While a few reviews mention moments of repetitiveness or mediocrity, the general consensus is that the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and immersive experience.

    • “The game's soundtrack complements the visuals nicely, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.”
    • “The soundtrack is another strong point of the game; the tracks set the tone for what's happening.”
    • “The beautiful music helps to enhance parts of the story really well; the soundtrack is one of the main things that will play with your emotions.”
    • “The music is pretty mediocre.”
    • “The music is easily forgettable, but does provide a good background noise for when you're playing; it does get repetitive when replaying, which gets annoying.”
    • “Seriously, the music just makes me fall asleep that I have to play Gaga's music, Mozart, or even Hevisaurus to remove the lifelessness and boredom of the soundtrack.”
  • emotional
    143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with many players expressing that it made them cry and feel deeply connected to the characters and story. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to deliver heartfelt moments, complex emotional arcs, and impactful endings, often describing it as an emotional rollercoaster that exceeds expectations for a free visual novel. The combination of touching narratives, well-developed characters, and a beautiful soundtrack contributes to a profound emotional experience that resonates with players.

    • “Some endings were heartbreaking, while others were a nice wrap to their stories.”
    • “Nekojishi's emotionally complex and varied endings provide a deep connection to the world and story, displaying depth and character comparable to some of the greatest pieces of literature ever written.”
    • “This game tugged at my heartstrings, each ending heartwarming, heartbreaking, or, sometimes, both.”
  • graphics
    117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Nekojishi" have received widespread acclaim for their beautiful and unique art style, which effectively brings characters to life and enhances the storytelling experience. Players appreciate the detailed character designs and immersive backgrounds, often reflecting Taiwanese culture, although some minor graphical issues have been noted. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and appeal.

    • “The art style effectively brings the spirit cats to life, each with their own distinct personality and design.”
    • “The artwork is beautiful, and the characters are cute.”
    • “The visuals are beautiful, the characters are unique with their own well-constructed plot lines.”
    • “There's some minor graphical issues in menus in fullscreen mode (at least on Windows 10), but they're largely insignificant and don't affect anything, just some black flickering.”
    • “The only thing that would pull me from the story itself would have to be the visuals.”
    • “Because the artwork between the sprites and the CGs are different by miles sometimes, it makes the player wonder if they are even still playing the same game.”
  • humor
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in this visual novel is widely praised for its clever writing, engaging character interactions, and a balance of comedic and emotional moments that resonate with players. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter while also delivering heartfelt narratives, making it both entertaining and touching. Overall, the humor is described as charming, with a mix of lightheartedness and deeper themes that enhance the gaming experience.

    • “The character interactions are well-written, with dialogue that feels natural and often humorous.”
    • “Absolutely incredible game, amazing art, funny dialogue and narration, and some really touching segments.”
    • “Overall, while I haven't played many kinds of visual novels nowadays, I find this visual novel game to be very interesting of its genre, and also a great visual novel game to play; it's cute, funny, and enjoyable!”
    • “So you guys lied to me, this is not funny. I am not even a furry nor gay, and reaching all the achievements was incredibly hard on my eyes.”
    • “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced, making it more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
    • “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and often miss the mark completely.”
  • gameplay
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "nekojishi" is typical of visual novels, primarily involving reading and making occasional choices that influence the story's outcome. While some players appreciate the engaging narrative and refined mechanics, many criticize the limited interactivity and passive nature of the gameplay, leading to mixed reviews overall. The art and story are praised, but the gameplay is often described as simplistic and lacking depth.

    • “The choice-based gameplay, typical of visual novels, is implemented well here.”
    • “Definitely worth trying out if you're into these styles of games; the mechanics are refined and the art is very well done.”
    • “Gameplay wise, the game lets the player choose from a few options that can affect what will happen and what ending you will get.”
    • “The gameplay is pretty simple; learning that all your life, you were being watched by a guardian tiger; a leopard cat has started possessing your senpai, and a clouded leopard had enhanced your vision, allowing you to see spirits.”
    • “This game has too little gameplay and too much handholding.”
    • “The artwork is nice, especially for a free game (truly, you cannot argue with such a price), but the 'gameplay' is simply frustrating and far too limited.”
  • character development
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its uniqueness and depth, with players appreciating the well-written, lovable characters and their compelling stories. The character designs are highlighted as visually appealing and relevant to the characters' traits, contributing to an engaging narrative experience. While some reviews note that the character development could be improved, many find it satisfying and integral to the game's charm.

    • “Fortunately (unfortunately??), it was full of character development, compelling story, lovable and well-written characters, beautiful artwork, and great dialogue.”
    • “Started playing it as a joke since it was free and I saw it on Reddit, but turns out this is a really well-written, endearing, sweet visual novel game with extremely lovable characters and lovely character designs.”
    • “Character design: I think other than a tiger's cloth, all characters are just so generic.”
    • “The storyline and character development were extremely well-written!”
    • “Pretty much all of the character designs seem a little different than the usual furry art, giving the characters an attractive appearance as well as a sort of otherworldly mystique due to their slightly non-standard features.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is highlighted by its multiple endings and hidden achievements, encouraging players to explore different choices to fully grasp the story. While some users find it infinitely replayable due to its engaging art and narrative, others feel that certain aspects may limit replay value. Nonetheless, the variety of endings offers a solid incentive for players to revisit the game.

    • “This visual novel is something you could finish in a few hours, but it has high replay value due to its many varying endings and hidden achievements.”
    • “Cute art with a nonsensical story; a fun read with no replay value, in my opinion.”
    • “The choices are a bit maze-like if trying to go for all of the endings, but most seem to be varied and different, leading to a semi-decent amount of replayability.”
    • “There are 12 different possible endings, giving the game lots of replay value, but getting each ending is kind of necessary to understand the entire story.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the addition of a skip option to alleviate the tedium of grinding for 100% achievements, though many find the extensive dialogue and slow-paced narrative to be a significant drawback. While the story offers intriguing elements of Taiwanese folklore, the grinding experience is often described as tedious and frustrating, particularly due to a lackluster protagonist.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “I have to thank the devs for adding the skip option -- makes the whole 100% achievement much less tedious.”
    • “Fascinating glimpses of Taiwanese folklore and some interesting twists in the final stretch of the story do not entirely make up for hours of tedious writing where the sole drama arises from the pathologically milquetoast protagonist's utter inability to either sh*t or get off the pot.”
    • “The story is interesting, but the dialogue gets horrendously tedious.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by an immersive soundtrack that enhances storytelling, alongside charming characters and a chill slice-of-life vibe, though some players noted a dissonant feeling in certain endings. Overall, the atmosphere effectively supports character development and engages players in a compelling way.

    • “The game's soundtrack complements the visuals nicely, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.”
    • “The vanilla version brushes up the development of the characters better, especially the protagonist. However, one ending still made me feel odd due to the atmosphere it gave off. I'm not sure if it's just me, but if you find it, please let me know if you agree with me on this.”
    • “>maps/atmosphere=6”
    • “Cute and compelling characters, chill slice-of-life atmosphere, with a little action on the side!”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have reported issues with stability, particularly noting that achievements are frequently buggy, which may affect the overall experience for some players.

    • “The only problem I've found, and this may just be for me, but in case it's a common problem, I'm still going to talk about it: achievements are very buggy.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received a mixed response, with a score of 6 indicating that while some players find it satisfactory, there are notable areas for improvement. Performance issues may affect the overall experience, suggesting that further updates could enhance stability and efficiency.

  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a straightforward monetization model with no microtransactions or ads, emphasizing a commitment to quality and providing an enjoyable experience for all players.

    • “No microtransactions, no ads, no nonsense; pure quality and hard work put into this product to offer entertainment to everyone.”
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Nekojishi is a action game.

Nekojishi is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Nekojishi.

Nekojishi was released on November 12, 2017.

Nekojishi was developed by Studio Klondike.

Nekojishi has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Nekojishi is a single player game.

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