The Kickstarter campaign for the adorable roguelike deck-builder game Nif Nif has officially launched. The woods have been overtaken by a mysterious goo, and it’s up to our charming piglet, Nif Nif, to rescue his friends using his trusty deck of cleaning cards.
Before the new demo launched in anticipation of the Kickstarter campaign, we had the opportunity to test the game early, and it did not disappoint. In fact, if you played the game during the Steam Deck Builder Fest earlier this year, you’ll find the new version offers even more. Developed by a French team led by Masha, a mother of two who struggled to find strategy games suitable for her children, Nif Nif is designed to fill that gap.
Nif Nif is a cozy deck-builder suitable for all ages. There’s no blood, no killing – just cute art, quirky characters, delightful surprises, and a short, engaging story. The game is easy to pick up, featuring familiar mechanics from other deck-builders, like campfires to heal your character or discard cards, along with numerous upgrade options and different types of cards.
The cards you can collect range from wiping away stains from creatures to shielding yourself by “cleaning up,” eating fruits to gain power, and bringing cooked food on your adventures for various bonuses. As you clean other creatures, you unlock new cards. You can also customize your piglet’s appearance with various cosmetics, like a Viking helmet for added power, or even play as a different animal, such as a cat, hinted at in the demo.
One of the game’s strengths is its quick progression between locations, making it perfect for those with limited time. Additionally, the story events introduce you to new animals and offer different bonuses to choose from. There’s plenty to explore, but don’t expect particularly challenging gameplay.
Nif Nif will be available on PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch. The release date hasn’t been set yet, as it depends on the success of the Kickstarter campaign.
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