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Infinity Nikki

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Infinity Nikki
Developer(s)Papergames
Publisher(s)
SeriesNikki
EngineUnreal Engine 5
Platform(s)Android
iOS
PlayStation 5
Microsoft Windows
Release5 December 2024
Genre(s)Action-adventure, dress-up
Mode(s)Single-player

Infinity Nikki [a] is a free-to-play action-adventure game with dress-up elements developed and published by Papergames (with publishing outside mainland China under Infold Games), which released for Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows on 5 December 2024. It is the fifth installment in the Nikki series and a sequel to Shining Nikki. The game features open world exploration, platforming, and puzzle-solving.

Set in the world of Miraland, players accompany Nikki and her feline companion, Momo, on a quest to rescue a mystical god of wishes. Different outfits grant abilities for navigating diverse environments and solving challenges.

Gameplay

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Infinity Nikki features "Stylist Duels", where players select outfits based on attributes such as Sweet, Fresh, Elegant, Sexy, and Cool to compete against opponents. Specific attire enables gliding or shrinking to access otherwise unreachable areas. There are also other ability outfits players can wear to trigger skills such as grooming, fishing, and catching bugs. [1] It employs gacha elements, allowing players to acquire clothing items and accessories using in-game currency or microtransactions. The gacha system includes a pity mechanism, guaranteeing a 5-star item after a predetermined number of draws.[2]

Development

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Infinity Nikki was developed by Chinese company Papergames using Unreal Engine 5 and Silicon Studio's Enlighten, emphasizing detailed visuals, including fabric textures and environmental design. CEO Yao Runhao said the development team included over 1,000 members.[3] Kentaro Tominaga, a former The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild director, is said to have worked on the game from Kyoto.[4]

Shortly after launch, the official website was hacked, displaying messages promoting Genshin Impact and urging harmful actions. The issue was resolved without significant long-term damage.[5]

On March 1, 2025, the wishlist count for Infinity Nikki on Steam exceeded 10,000.[6] On March 6, 2025, the wishlist count for Infinity Nikki on Steam exceeded 50,000.[7]

On February 19, 2025, the brand new OST of Infinity Nikki was officially released on music platforms.[8]

In December 2024, Infinity Nikki was nominated for IGN's Game of the Year.[9]

Reception

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Infinity Nikki received generally positive reviews from critics. Carli Velocci of IGN praised the game for its extensive content, stating, "It's rare to see a series make such a huge leap, but Infinity Nikki has somehow done so with grace".[14] Jessica Orr of Eurogamer noted that Infinity Nikki is not merely another game inspired by Genshin Impact but surpasses it in many ways, claiming that it "might just replace Genshin as the new standard that future open-world gacha games are compared to".[12] Orr also suggested that the game has the potential to shake up the gacha game industry, much like Genshin Impact did in 2020, adding that miHoYo now faces a formidable competitor.[12]

Similarly, a reviewer from PC Gamer remarked that Infinity Nikki has the potential to stand alongside the biggest names in the gacha genre.[15] Nicole Carpenter of Polygon commended the developers for seamlessly combining the dress-up gameplay and fashion competitions from the franchise with a fantastical world filled with hidden dark secrets.[17] Carpenter highlighted the game's focus on fashion and its lack of violent elements, suggesting it is aimed at a female audience.[17]

The game reached over 10 million downloads in four days after launch[18] and 20 million at the time of The Game Awards 2024 in December.[19]

It won the player-voted Breakthrough of the Year at Ultra Console Game's 2024 Game Awards ceremony.[20]

Music

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The music for Infinity Nikki was recorded by FoldEcho,[21] a music production studio, and features a large team of composers. Each background track corresponds to a specific in-game location, dynamically transitioning as the player moves across the world. The orchestral compositions were recorded with the Budapest Scoring Orchestra, integrating a wide range of instruments, including strings, flutes, Irish whistles, guitars, and accordions to enhance the game's musical atmosphere .

The soundtrack blends various musical moods to reflect the environments of Infinity Nikki. Bright and uplifting pieces were inspired by historical gardens and cityscapes, conveying a sense of everyday wonder and joyful discovery. In contrast, darker, more melancholic themes were composed for the game’s mystical and solemn regions, emphasizing introspection and the passage of time. Some areas incorporate Irish folk music elements—such as flutes and lutes—to evoke a fantastical, fairytale-like setting. The overall musical direction was guided by a desire to maintain a balance between serenity, grandeur, and adaptability, reinforcing the world’s atmosphere without overpowering its visual storytelling .

The official Infinity Nikki soundtrack is being released gradually, with multiple albums debuting over time. The first album, Songs of Flowers and Wishes, released on January 24, 2025.[22] Subsequent releases include Starburst for the New Year,[23] A Wish Upon a Shooting Star,[24] Stonewoods and the Silvergale,[25] and The Promise of the Aurosa and the Dawn.[26] These collections feature a variety of compositions, ranging from orchestral symphonies to intimate acoustic pieces, each designed to complement the game’s world and themes.

The theme song of Infinity Nikki, "Together Till Infinity" was released on November 14, 2024, and performed by Jessie J.[27]

Composers

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The game's soundtrack was composed by a diverse international team, including:

Enchao Li, Dafei Chen, Bastien Rousset, Yakov Alexandrov, Nicholas Horsten, Xu Wang, Leonardo Furore, 炸炸 (Zhàzhà), 铱铱 (Yīyī), Jason Huang, Seiji Hotta, John Konsolakis, Luke Mombrea, 天钦 (Tiānqīn), hou, Gai Gai, Chengjun Tang, 提糯Tino, xiean, Artur Baryshev, Yichen Lin, Kevin Tan, Haihang Yu, Xi Li, Adam Gubman, lbg, 高铭 (Gāo Míng), Xiongguan Zhang, 星幂 (Xīngmì), Dong Liu, Lukas Piel, Pierce Constanti, Kristen Chen, Jiaxing Peng, E·KoinuTornado, Qinfeng, Lei Shi, Yuetong Wang, 狐狸球球 (Húlí Qiúqiú), 红唐 (Hóng Táng), 蔡琛 (Cài Chēn), Wenzhao Yang, 张家铭 (Zhāng Jiāmíng) and 陈义 (Chén Yì).

Notes

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  1. ^ Chinese: 无限暖暖; pinyin: Wúxiàn Nuǎnnuǎn

References

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  1. ^ https://www.ign.com/wikis/infinity-nikki/All_Ability_Outfits
  2. ^ Filby, Jessica (27 November 2024). "Infinity Nikki gacha system explained, from Resonance to Pity & Surprise-O-Matic". Dexerto. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  3. ^ "史无前例的豪赌：1000人研发《无限暖暖》定档，CEO姚润昊发公开信". GameLook (in Chinese). 15 November 2024. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  4. ^ Cripe, Michael (1 December 2022). "Infinity Nikki Is an Open-World Dress-Up Adventure with Talent from the BotW Team". The Escapist. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  5. ^ Carpenter, Nicole (5 December 2024). "Infinity Nikki website hacked on launch day". Polygon. Archived from the original on 5 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  6. ^ "《无限暖暖》官网——收集美好的开放世界！". 《无限暖暖》官网——收集美好的开放世界！. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  7. ^ "《无限暖暖》官网——收集美好的开放世界！". 《无限暖暖》官网——收集美好的开放世界！. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  8. ^ "《无限暖暖》官网——收集美好的开放世界！". 《无限暖暖》官网——收集美好的开放世界！. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  9. ^ Kim, Matt (20 December 2024). "The Best Game of 2024". IGN. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  10. ^ "Infinity Nikki Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 5 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  11. ^ "Infinity Nikki Reviews". OpenCritic. Archived from the original on 25 March 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  12. ^ a b c Orr, Jessica (2 December 2024). "Infinity Nikki review – finally, a worthy Genshin Impact killer". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  13. ^ Romano, Sal (25 December 2024). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1880". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 25 December 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  14. ^ a b Velocci, Carli (4 December 2024). "Infinity Nikki Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  15. ^ a b Taylor, Mollie (2 December 2024). "Infinity Nikki review". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  16. ^ a b Carpenter, Nicole (4 December 2024). "Infinity Nikki stays true to its fashion-forward, secretly dark roots". Polygon. Archived from the original on 5 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  17. ^ Dinsdale, Ryan (9 December 2024). "Infinity Nikki Dev Celebrates 10 Million Downloads With In-Game Rewards". IGN.
  18. ^ Woods, Sam (13 December 2024). "Infinity Nikki Hits 20 Million Downloads In First Week". TheGamer. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  19. ^ "UCG游戏大奖出炉：《黑神话：悟空》荣获年度游戏！_游侠网 Ali213.net". www.ali213.net.
  20. ^ FoldEcho on VGMdb Archived 12 March 2025 at the Wayback Machine. VGMdb. Retrieved March 2025. FoldEcho on Spotify Archived 12 March 2025 at the Wayback Machine
  21. ^ Infinity Nikki: Songs of Flowers and Wishes - VGMdb Archived 12 March 2025 at the Wayback Machine. VGMdb. Retrieved March 2025.
  22. ^ Infinity Nikki: Starburst for the New Year - VGMdb Archived 12 March 2025 at the Wayback Machine. VGMdb. Retrieved March 2025.
  23. ^ Infinity Nikki: A Wish Upon a Shooting Star - VGMdb Archived 12 March 2025 at the Wayback Machine. VGMdb. Retrieved March 2025.
  24. ^ Infinity Nikki: Stonewoods and the Silvergale - VGMdb Archived 12 March 2025 at the Wayback Machine. VGMdb. Retrieved March 2025.
  25. ^ Infinity Nikki: The Promise of the Aurosa and the Dawn - VGMdb Archived 13 March 2025 at the Wayback Machine. VGMdb. Retrieved March 2025.
  26. ^ "Together Till Infinity / Jessie J - VGMdb". vgmdb.net. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
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