$24.99Is Here Comes Niko! worth it?
Here Comes Niko! is worth it if…
- you want a platformer with zero stress and no way to lose
- you like collecting things at your own pace, from fish to cassettes
- you are tired after a long day and want something gentle and cheerful
- you enjoy silly, warm writing and characters you can chat with
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A game that lets you unwind
No timers, no punishing falls, no enemies to dodge: you wander, you chat, you collect, and the game waits for you. You play at whatever pace the evening calls for, whether that is ten minutes of fishing or a whole afternoon of island hopping. It is the kind of game you can finish a session of feeling better than when you started, not tenser.
Six islands to explore
Coins you earn go into the railways, and the railways take you to new islands. There are six in all: the beaches of Hairball City, the mountain trail through Salmon Creek Forest, a public pool for swimming, and more. Each one has its own look and its own soundtrack, and the music changes as you move through the game.
A job as a professional friend
Niko works for Tadpole Inc., whose business is friendship. The creatures on every island need help: catch them fish, snag bugs, make art, solve a puzzle, or simply listen to their worries. Kindly, they sometimes pay a coin for it. The boss is a frog. He wears a tie and eats bugs, and nobody at the office finds this strange.
What should you know before playing?
Is there any combat or danger?
No. There are no enemies and no real way to fail. The challenge is light: platforming, puzzles, fishing and bug catching. If you want a game that never raises its voice, this is one.
How long is the game?
It is a short game. Players commonly finish it in around four to eight hours, and a full completion stays under ten. The tasks also repeat somewhat across islands, so it suits a relaxed one-and-done playthrough better than a long haul.
Can you just explore and ignore the tasks?
Mostly. Coins from helping people unlock the railways to new islands, so some helping moves you forward. But there is no pressure on how or when: you can fish, wander the beaches or swim at the public pool for as long as you like.
Is it singleplayer?
Yes, it is a singleplayer adventure from start to finish.
