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But its a simple dress up game.

Infinity Nikki Review - IGN

Deep open-world exploration, a quirky story, and some of the most beautiful in-game outfits you'll ever see.

www.ign.com

There is so much to do in Infinity Nikki – so much that it can sometimes be overwhelming. It's not long after you learn to run and jump that you're introduced to multiple in-game currencies, countless menus, and an abundance of color. Then, there are the outfits: hundreds of adorable clothing pieces, accessories, and makeup options across its beautiful fantasy world. A lot of that is inherent to the Nikki games, a dress-up gacha series that was previously mobile-only. It has the saccharine visuals, outfits ranging from the basic to the fantastical, and the trademark positivity mixed with occasional melancholy in its story. However, Infinity Nikki not only makes the jump to PC and consoles (alongside mobile), it does so while also transitioning from the static dress-up menus of its predecessors to an impressive open world packed to the brim with varied locations to explore, countless items to collect, and charming characters to befriend. It's rare to see a series make such a huge leap, but Infinity Nikki has somehow done so with grace, landing firmly on two feet clad in a pair of sparkling heels

 

[FoxMcChief]

You know why.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

What happened to game reviewers? Holy crap...

 

[digdug2]

What happened to game reviewers? Holy crap...

IGN has been awful for a long time. This is just another shit-covered feather in their cap.

 

[envyzeal]

 

[Dirk Benedict]

Au revoir, IGN!
Septic Tanks give better reviews of the human experience.

 

[proandrad]

Elon should buy ign.

 

[Gamerguy84]

I must have fallen out of touch with gaming at some point.

This will be a different forums GOTY though.

 

[Fake]

What happened to game reviewers? Holy crap...

Nothing new. They usually choise a target and make those strange score variations.

Concord for example, they use this stupid excuse of 'bruh is a different reviewer', but doesn't explain why a game without content get a score like Concord.

Most of the reviews now are for baits and social media clicks.

 

[Chuck Berry]

You know why.

I do not. Do tell.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

"Glory to the CCP"

- IGN

 

[Dirk Benedict]

I do not. Do tell.

Because they hate games like Stellar Blade and Black Myth.

 

[FeralEcho]

Can't spell ignorant without ign....

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

IGN has been awful for a long time. This is just another shit-covered feather in their cap.

Skimming through the "review" and it feels like a parody or some kind of infomercial. Yikes...

 

[Dirk Benedict]

Skimming through the "review" and it feels like a parody or some kind of infomercial. Yikes...

That review is sickening. I read the whole thing and was cringing throughout. I need a smoke... this one is difficult to believe. Pushing a mobile game hard, like this.

 

[FoxMcChief]

I do not. Do tell.

GHG had a term for these simp/woke games getting a boost in scores. I can’t remember it right now. Just had some afternoon delight with the wife before she goes and picks up the kids, so my memory ain’t memorying right now.

 

[Coloress_Kafka]

What is the problem? She’s a woman playing a game designed for women and really likes it. Ohh the horror

 

[Chuck Berry]

GHG had a term for these simp/woke games getting a boost in scores. I can’t remember it right now. Just had some afternoon delight with the wife before she goes and picks up the kids, so my memory ant memorying right now.

Not at all necessary to add to the response

 

[grvg]

I still don't really get the "you know why" implications. Is it a woke game? It doesn't seem like it to me. It seems like a girly game, which is fine.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Not at all necessary to add to the response

Maybe not, but I thought I’d share.

 

[Skifi28]

Far be it from me to get in the way of ragebait, but is it the same person doing the review? If not, it means little on a site with several different reviewers that probably like different things.

 

[GHG]

GHG had a term for these simp/woke games getting a boost in scores. I can’t remember it right now. Just had some afternoon delight with the wife before she goes and picks up the kids, so my memory ain’t memorying right now.

Wokeflation.

 

[Clintizzle]

Sony Tax

 

[Mayar]

We, as the main audience of the game, fully support the decision of the IGN, keep it up!

 

[knguyen]

Ign is the last place anyone without purple hair trust for game reviews. These shit heads are either paid (Dragon failguard) or injected their personal bias into game reviews.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

I still don't really get the "you know why" implications. Is it a woke game? It doesn't seem like it to me. It seems like a girly game, which is fine.

Dunno about any of that, but it just comes off as scummy shilling. Wouldn't be surprised if she works for the f2p company that makes these kinds of phone games. I also wouldn't be surprised if this was $70 on PS5...

 

[adamsapple]

GHG had a term for these simp/woke games getting a boost in scores. I can’t remember it right now. Just had some afternoon delight with the wife before she goes and picks up the kids, so my memory ain’t memorying right now.

So did I, perks of working from home.

 

[Fbh]

I don't get why people obsess over comparing scores for completely different games in completely different genres.
Products should get reviewed for what they are. Haven't played this nor do I have any interest to do so, but maybe as a F2P anime girl dress up game it is a 9/10.

 

[FoxMcChief]

I don't get why people obsess over comparing scores for completely different games in completely different genres.
Products should get reviewed for what they are. Haven't played this nor do I have any interest to do so, but maybe as a F2P anime girl dress up game it is a 9/10.

Side note, I have always found Maya Rudolf incredibly sexy. No matter what stage she’s been in, in her life. Maybe because she’s got that cute look, but is also hilarious.

 

[od-chan]

Far be it from me to get in the way of ragebait, but is it the same person doing the review? If not, it means little on a site with several different reviewers that probably like different things.

This is a bit off topic, but I see this point brought up sometimes and it's not a valid one. IGN, as any other outlet, expressively want this to bei THEIR score. You don't see anyone reporting "whatshisname x/10", it's "IGN x/10". This is why there's an editorial staff and everything. While every reviewer and staffer has their opinion and might disagree to a certain exten with some reviews, these are still the scores they - as IGN - stand behind. So it's not only fair to compare these scores, but explicitly designed that way.

I won't bother reading the IGN review or care about their score one way or another. I don't mean this to be snidey, I just don't honestly understand why I would want to.

 

[Generic]

Infinity Nikki won!

 

[Sebastian1295]

So after skimming through the review 'didn't care enough to read it all lol' it seems like a big reason they gave it a 9 is cause the main part of the game 'the outfits' look incredible and are incredibly detailed which is important for a dress up game. They also mention that the story seems pretty decent for a game like this and how the world itself is beautiful with stuff to do everywhere. So all in all it seems like it deserves the score it got if it succeeded in the most aspect of a dress up game which is dressing the girl up in highly detailed outfits.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

You know why.

why?

 

[Skifi28]

This is a bit off topic, but I see this point brought up sometimes and it's not a valid one. IGN, as any other outlet, expressively want this to bei THEIR score. You don't see anyone reporting "whatshisname x/10", it's "IGN x/10". This is why there's an editorial staff and everything. While every reviewer and staffer has their opinion and might disagree to a certain exten with some reviews, these are still the scores they - as IGN - stand behind. So it's not only fair to compare these scores, but explicitly designed that way.

I won't bother reading the IGN review or care about their score one way or another. I don't mean this to be snidey, I just don't honestly understand why I would want to.

Reviewing anything will always be subjective though. I'd feel worse if editors meddled in individual reviews like: "We are IGN and we hate this game so you'll write a low-score review even if you loved it". I have no idea how reviews actually work in big sites, but I'd like to think "journalists" are still inviduals with their own likes an dislikes and don't just follow some mandate.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

This game is only £8? That CAN'T be real

 

[killatopak]

I mean I play Sims so I definitely get the appeal of having a lot of clothing options.

I was gonna try this out until I saw someone mention gacha. I dunno if I want that.

 

[Ozriel]

That review is sickening. I read the whole thing and was cringing throughout. I need a smoke... this one is difficult to believe. Pushing a mobile game hard, like this.

Weird ass post, tbh. Not every genre is going to appeal to you. i know I'd never play something like this. Doesn't mean it's shit.

 

[cyberheater]

I'm not surprised. IGN has always been a crap review site.

 

[rickybooby87]

Looks like simp games are back on the menu over at IGN!

 

[diffusionx]

"Bro infinity Nikki is coming out."
"Let's get one more hike in before"

 

[YeulEmeralda]

So after skimming through the review 'didn't care enough to read it all lol' it seems like a big reason they gave it a 9 is cause the main part of the game 'the outfits' look incredible and are incredibly detailed which is important for a dress up game. They also mention that the story seems pretty decent for a game like this and how the world itself is beautiful with stuff to do everywhere. So all in all it seems like it deserves the score it got if it succeeded in the most aspect of a dress up game which is dressing the girl up in highly detailed outfits.

It sounds like an Atelier game. I don't know why people get triggered by a game with cute girls doing cute things.

 

[Kurotri]

Kids had their fun, time for a REAL man's game

 

[od-chan]

follow some mandate.

You're either misrepresenting what I said or I haven't articulated my point well enough: It's not a mandate. It's like if how when a friend of yours would say Kirino is best girl in OreImo, but obviously while Kirino is great, you know that Ayaka is truly best girl. You'd disagree, but you could appreciate and understand how a point for Kirino being best girl could be made and wouldn't object to his evaluation completely.

Now if a friend comes along and tells you Manami is best girl, it's time to get a new friend, because that person obviously belong in an asylum. It's the same for editorial staff (not just reviews) of any kind.

I think this has been a much better way to articulate things.

 

[Spiral1407]

Why do you care what those idiots think? I haven't taken them seriously since '08 when they gave Sonic Unleashed a lower score than Sonic 06.

 

[Aenima]

This game is only £8? That CAN'T be real

Game is Free to Play

 

[ap_puff]

Why are we raging out over this? Maybe the game is actually good?

 

[panda-zebra]

This game is only £8? That CAN'T be real

F2P. That £8 is just the usual scam crappy currency bait that everyone should always avoid with F2P games.

 

[Astray]

This game is shaping up to be a surprise hit imo. Looked very polished when it showed up at that State of Play.

Almost certainly not my thing tho so will be steering clear.

It got an 8/10 from Eurogamer too, they called it a Genshin killer

Infinity Nikki review - finally, a worthy Genshin Impact killer

A true step forward for open-world gacha games, Infinity Nikki finally brings some much needed competition to the miHoYo monopoly.

www.eurogamer.net

 

[nial]

Is GAF seriously seething at Infinity Nikki out of all games? I already thought going after Lego Horizon was kinda pathetic, but this really is a new low.

 

[FoxMcChief]

why?