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Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP Processeur : 1.2 GHz Pentium 4 Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1280 x 720 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Max's Big Bust - A Captain Nekorai Tale

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Released February 6, 2017
sample: 91 reviews posted after launch (71 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 136 reviews (« Very Positive »)
20,49€ 8,19€ -60%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are logging marathon sessions — 37 reviewers logged over 25 hours, all praising the experience. The title carries a Very Positive label with 98% positive across 136 reviews, and post‑release data shows 97% positive among the 91 most recent reviewers.

What it's about: Max's Big Bust is a Life Sim/Visual Novel that follows the story of two cops, Max and Brad, as they investigate a shady new drug that's been circulating the mean streets of Axon City.

In-game

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« The story is good but there is no sex or real nudity. If you cane for those you WILL be disappointed. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2021 · 70 h played
« I've only just started this one and already it has gotten me laughing hard enough to hurt. If you're able, read the words as they come up on screen. Some lines that come out of nowhere will crack you up. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2017 · 22 h played
« Purchased this game as I saw the sequel had come out and had never played this game. An enjoyable Visual Novel with a lot to unpack. Looking forward to playing the next game. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2020 · 34 h played
« one of the best VN i`ve played. keept me guessing as to what was going to happen until the end »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2017 · 15 h played
« its weird as ♥♥♥♥, but it was a pretty enjoyable time. ethan suxs tho »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 18 h played
« Very silly, lots of references to aussie stuff. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2020 · 11 h played
« Awesome story, great humor and nice music. There weren't that many animated cut scenes as I hoped for, but it didn't make the game bad or anything. Some of the characters look quite weird but the game is aware of it. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2017 · 23 h played

In players' words

« The story is good but there is no sex or real nudity. If you cane for those you WILL be disappointed. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2021 · 70 h played
« its weird as ♥♥♥♥, but it was a pretty enjoyable time. ethan suxs tho »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 18 h played
« I've only just started this one and already it has gotten me laughing hard enough to hurt. If you're able, read the words as they come up on screen. Some lines that come out of nowhere will crack you up. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2017 · 22 h played
« Very silly, lots of references to aussie stuff. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2020 · 11 h played
« Purchased this game as I saw the sequel had come out and had never played this game. An enjoyable Visual Novel with a lot to unpack. Looking forward to playing the next game. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2020 · 34 h played
« Awesome story, great humor and nice music. There weren't that many animated cut scenes as I hoped for, but it didn't make the game bad or anything. Some of the characters look quite weird but the game is aware of it. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2017 · 23 h played
« one of the best VN i`ve played. keept me guessing as to what was going to happen until the end »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2017 · 15 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
92 % pos · n=53
Gameplay
94 % pos · n=31
Content / longevity
90 % pos · n=30
Graphics / art
82 % pos · n=17
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
75 % pos · n=4
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Value for money
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing534931
Gameplay312911
Content / longevity302703
Graphics / art171412
Audio / music7700
Interface / UX4301
Performance3201
Value for money3201
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
80 % (n=5)
2-10h
100 % (n=8)
10-25h
95 % (n=41)
>25h
100 % (n=37)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

12,1 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 15 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 29,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Strengths

  • Story shines: 49 positive mentions out of 53
  • Gameplay delights: 29 positive mentions out of 31
  • Audio is flawless: 7 positive mentions out of 7
  • Humor resonates throughout, appearing in 13 frequent keywords

Weaknesses

  • Performance hiccups: 1 negative mention out of 3
  • Graphics receive mixed feedback: 2 negative mentions out of 17
  • UI glitches: 1 negative mention out of 4

Who is it for?

Fans of quirky indie adventures who love a strong narrative laced with humor will feel right at home, especially those who enjoy long play sessions. Players seeking cutting‑edge graphics or rock‑solid performance may be less satisfied.

Is Max's Big Bust - A Captain Nekorai Tale worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 136 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Story shines. Current price: 8,19€ (60% off).

Verdict

Max's Big Bust delivers a story‑driven, humor‑filled adventure that most players adore, as reflected by its near‑perfect rating. Minor technical flaws linger, but they rarely eclipse the overall charm. In short, the game rewards those who value personality and depth over visual polish.

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Most frequent keywords

humour (13)romance (8)personnages (6)histoire (6)ambiance (3)mystère (3)graphismes (3)écriture (3)animation (3)comédie (2)absurde (2)original (2)

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