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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 / 11 Processeur : Intel Core i-series 4000 or higher Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX1080 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : PCM (DirectSound support)

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 / 11 Processeur : Intel Core i-series 6000 or higher Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX1660ti DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : PCM (DirectSound support)

NUKITASHI

Niche cult favorite
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Released June 23, 2023
sample: 403 reviews posted after launch (31 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 3,705 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
24,50€ 7,35€ -70%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are diving deep into this absurd visual novel, with over half of the sampled reviewers clocking more than 25 hours. Backed by a 95% global positive rating across 3,705 Steam reviews and a 93% positive reception in the 403 post-release evaluations, the community clearly embraces the wild ride.

What it's about: Seiran Island. Even here in paradise, there are those who work in the shadows to bring it down... Confront the tyranny of a twisted system in this long-awaited visual novel adventure.

In-game

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« ONLY BUY IF YOU PLAN ON PATCHING THE GAME!! NUKITASHI unpatched (official english release) only has about 2 hours of content with 85% of the game missing, while the patched version (official Japanese release) has about 40 hours of content!! »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played411
« I don't care what people say about Misaki, she has truck driving certification and that's what makes her the best girl in the game »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played1
« Hell of a great visual novel, easy 8.5 or 9/10. Make sure you get the full patch from Shiravune + get the fan retranslation patch that fixes a few changes in the script. »
👍 anonymous review · 54 h played1
« Peak jeu (une review en français bientôt ?) »
👍 anonymous review · 133 h played
« Rated for 3+ by indonesian goverment Imma let my niece play this good game »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played
« A visual novel that tricks you into thinking it's a Nukige, then a comedy, then an action and espionage story, perhaps a romance, political and social criticism, existential themes, only to end up being just a good Nukige. »
👍 anonymous review · 145 h played
« not bad but mediocre performance »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« This game is peak. The only problem is that it crashes so frequently I am struggling to play it. In conclusion, get it if you have the best PC money can buy, otherwise unfortunately it's not worth it. »
👎 anonymous review · 38 h played
« the guy‘s completely useless, good for nothing and totally sucks »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« So boring... refund even on a discount. Censored even with the r18 the patched version. Pointless waste of time, I dont understand what people likes. 10/1 »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This game appears to be broken, it says there are 2 hours of content but it seems like there is not much story and only took 10 minutes to click through the screens. I think it is broken. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Nonsense on top of Nonsense but at the END of the day, it all makes sense? [9/10] »
👍 anonymous review · 53 h played

In players' words

« ONLY BUY IF YOU PLAN ON PATCHING THE GAME!! NUKITASHI unpatched (official english release) only has about 2 hours of content with 85% of the game missing, while the patched version (official Japanese release) has about 40 hours of content!! »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played411
« not bad but mediocre performance »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« I don't care what people say about Misaki, she has truck driving certification and that's what makes her the best girl in the game »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played1
« This game is peak. The only problem is that it crashes so frequently I am struggling to play it. In conclusion, get it if you have the best PC money can buy, otherwise unfortunately it's not worth it. »
👎 anonymous review · 38 h played
« Hell of a great visual novel, easy 8.5 or 9/10. Make sure you get the full patch from Shiravune + get the fan retranslation patch that fixes a few changes in the script. »
👍 anonymous review · 54 h played1
« the guy‘s completely useless, good for nothing and totally sucks »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« Peak jeu (une review en français bientôt ?) »
👍 anonymous review · 133 h played
« So boring... refund even on a discount. Censored even with the r18 the patched version. Pointless waste of time, I dont understand what people likes. 10/1 »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Rated for 3+ by indonesian goverment Imma let my niece play this good game »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played
« This game appears to be broken, it says there are 2 hours of content but it seems like there is not much story and only took 10 minutes to click through the screens. I think it is broken. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« A visual novel that tricks you into thinking it's a Nukige, then a comedy, then an action and espionage story, perhaps a romance, political and social criticism, existential themes, only to end up being just a good Nukige. »
👍 anonymous review · 145 h played
« Nonsense on top of Nonsense but at the END of the day, it all makes sense? [9/10] »
👍 anonymous review · 53 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
88 % pos · n=25
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=4
Graphics / art
67 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing252212
Content / longevity6303
Audio / music4400
Graphics / art3201
Performance2002
Gameplay1100
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 29 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 h.

<2h
74 % (n=23)
2-10h
84 % (n=51)
10-25h
94 % (n=113)
>25h
96 % (n=216)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-8 pts) — reception has worsened
Aug 2025 : 100% positive100AugSep 2025 : 100% positive100SepFeb 2026 : 87% positive87FebMar 2026 : 91% positive91MarApr 2026 : 94% positive94AprMay 2026 : 96% positive96MayJun 2026 : 91% positive91JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The narrative stands as a primary anchor, driving 22 positive mentions out of 25 total remarks.
  • Sound design pulls its weight cleanly, securing 4 positive mentions out of 4 regarding the audio.
  • Long-term engagement is remarkably strong, demonstrated by 207 positive mentions out of 216 among players with over 25 hours played.
  • The humor and satire strike a chord, highlighted by 4 positive mentions focused purely on the absurd tone.

Weaknesses

  • Content pacing divides the audience, splitting opinions with 3 positive mentions against 3 negative ones.
  • Technical glitches occasionally disrupt the experience, evidenced by 2 negative performance mentions and 1 bug complaint out of very few reports.

Who is it for?

Dedicated fans of eccentric visual novels and satirical anime comedies who are willing to commit dozens of hours to lengthy branching routes.

Is NUKITASHI worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 3,705 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative stands as a primary anchor, driving. Current price: 7,35€ (70% off).

Verdict

Nukitashi delivers an outrageously entertaining narrative journey that keeps players hooked for days despite minor technical hiccups. With overwhelming community approval holding steady since launch, it stands as a triumphant pick for visual novel enthusiasts.

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