Hey Gamers! I'm ahdee and welcome to XPN Gaming. I was lucky enough to playtest Infinity Nikki and I had an amazing time with it. Let's explore this cozy and whimsical world!
Infinity Nikki’s narrative revolves around the titular character Nikki, a young girl with the ability to traverse different dimensions through magical wardrobes. Accompanied by her adorable and loyal feline companion, Momo, Nikki embarks on a quest to restore balance to the world of Miraland, a realm filled with beauty, mystery, and danger.
The playtest introduces players to Nikki’s mission to revive all of the Miracle Outfits, a collection of magical and powerful dresses, to uncover a divine truth. On this journey, Nikki also learns that she’s a Stylist. Stylist’s are special people with the ability to find and create outfits at any time, anywhere.
One of the standout features of Infinity Nikki’s story is its emphasis on themes of friendship, courage, and self discovery. Nikki’s journey is as much about her personal growth as it is about saving Miraland. This emotional depth adds a layer of complexity to the game, making it more than your typical adventure. I cannot wait to see where the rest of the story leaves off, as I only got to see a portion of it in the playtest.
From puzzle solving to fashion battles, Infinity Nikki has something for everyone. The playtest provided me with a little taste of everything. With an open world, players are able to explore every nook and cranny at their own pace. You can look forward to spending your time fishing, collecting bugs, or going after the sought out Whimstars.
Whimstars are vital to your time in Miraland as they allow you to unlock new sketches for clothing and perks. If you’ve played Genshin Impact before you can think of it kind of like collecting Anemoculus. Whimstars are spread all over the world, some requiring puzzles to find. If you are a little lost on where a Whimstar may be, don’t worry Momo has you covered as he can help highlight where one may be.
One of the main selling points of the Nikki series for me is the clothing. Seriously, who doesn't love playing dress-up? Infinity Nikki doesn’t disappoint when it comes to fashion. Nikki can collect various outfits, some of them just for aesthetics but others hold crucial gameplay purposes. For example, Nikki has a cute bug catching outfit that lets you sneak up on different bugs that you need to gather for crafting resources to make new clothing pieces. Some outfits give you increased jump height and floating, another lets you work as an electrician.
There's always a perfect outfit for whatever the occasion may be. If you just want to run around in lovely outfits, then you can do that too. Part of the fun for me was seeing what kind of outfits I could make. Once you make an outfit you love, you can play around in photo mode to capture the masterpieces you’ve just put together.
If you’re going to make a game surrounding clothing and dress up, then you’d better spend a lot of time thinking on the designs and Infold Games did just that. If you’ve ever played any of the other Nikki games then you know how incredibly detailed each piece of clothing really is. They’ve carried that level of intricacy to Infinity Nikki too. Seriously, some of these clothing pieces are like individual pieces of art, they are breathtaking.
These stunning outfits and the whimsical backdrop of Miraland combined create a gorgeous world that I can’t wait to explore further. The environments are richly detailed, with vibrant colors and intricate designs that really bring Miraland to life.
The game’s attention to detail is evident in every aspect, from the delicate textures of Nikki’s outfits to the dynamic lighting effects that change with the time of day. Infold Games brings this level of detail to the audio as well. The sound design helps compliment the visual experience perfectly. The game features a captivating soundtrack that makes you feel immersed into this magical world. Most of the time, a lovely simple piano theme plays as you wander the wondrous world of Miraland.
I grew up playing Nikki dress up games on my phone, to be able to playtest for their newest game was so surreal. This test was full of wonder and nostalgia for me, leaving me eager to continue the story. I’m excited to see what other outfit options there will be at launch and I simply cannot wait for the full release of Infinity Nikki.
Infinity Nikki officially releases December 5 on PS5, Epic Games Store, Google Play Store and the App Store. Be sure to pre-register for extra rewards!
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