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Infinity Nikki is a free-to-play action-adventure game with dress-up elements, developed by Papergames and published by Infold Games outside of mainland China. It was released on December 5, 2024, for Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows.
Gameplay and Story
The game follows Nikki and her feline companion Momo as they are transported to the magical world of Miraland after discovering a mysterious dress in Nikki's mother's attic. In this world, clothing holds special powers and can be wielded by Stylists, who are essentially the magic users of Miraland.
Key features of the game include:
- Open-world exploration with platforming and puzzle-solving elements
- Stylist Duels, where players compete using outfits based on attributes like Sweet, Fresh, Elegant, Sexy, and Cool
- Ability Outfits that grant special powers for navigation and puzzle-solving
- A focus on exploration and questing rather than combat
The story revolves around Nikki receiving the Heart of Infinity from a goddess named Ena the Curator, tasking her with saving the world. The game's world seems to revolve around wishes, with different areas having varying interpretations of how wishes work.
Development and Reception
Infinity Nikki was developed using Unreal Engine 5 and Silicon Studio's Enlighten, with a team of over 1,000 members. The game has been well-received for its beautiful open-world design and unique approach to gameplay, focusing less on combat and more on exploration and fashion.
The game employs a gacha system for acquiring clothing items and accessories, with a pity mechanism that guarantees a 5-star item after a certain number of draws. This system has been noted as an improvement over similar games in the genre.
Infinity Nikki is part of the Nikki series of games but features a standalone story that doesn't require knowledge of previous titles. It has been praised for bringing much-needed competition to the open-world gacha game market, often compared favorably to games like Genshin Impact.