Nekopara

Nekopara

Nekopara Vol. 1 logo
Developer(s) Neko Works
Publisher(s) Sekai Project
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
Release date(s) Vol. 1
December 29, 2014
Genre(s) Eroge, Visual novel
Distribution Optical disc, download

Nekopara is a Japanese adult visual novel series developed by Neko Works and published by Sekai Project.[1] The first game, Nekopara Vol. 1, was released in two versions: an uncensored adult version that includes explicit sex scenes and nudity, and a censored "all ages" version where the explicit content is removed.[2] The all ages version was released on December 29, 2014,[3] and the uncensored adult version was released a day later on December 30, 2014.[4] The game is set in a world where humans live alongside catgirls, know as "Nekos" and are able to keep them as pets.

Nekopara does not offer choices to the player throughout gameplay, and the player has no influence over the story. The game is fully voiced (except for the protagonist) and uses a system called "E-mote" that allows the in-game characters to be animated, instead of stationary sprites.[5]

Plot

Kashou Minaduki is an aspiring chef who moves away from home to open his own confection shop. While he is unpacking in his new shop, he discovers that two of his family's Nekos, Chocola and Vanilla came along with him, by hiding in cardboard boxes. After the two Nekos convince Kashou to let them stay and live with him, the three of them work together to run his shop, "La Soleil". Throughout the story, Kashou is frequently visited by his younger sister Shigure, as well as the other Nekos owned by his family.

Characters

Kashou Minaduki
The protagonist of the story. Kashou comes from a long life of chefs, and decides to move away from home and open his own shop.
Chocola
Voiced by: Himari
Chocola is a cheerful and energetic brown haired Neko. She is very found of Kashou, and calls him "master." She couldn't bear the thought of being separated from her master, so she came along with him when he moved to his new shop. She is Vanilla's twin sister.
Vanilla
Voiced by: Amu Nakamura
Vanilla is a quiet and calm white haired Neko. She rarely expresses her emotions, making her a somewhat of a Kudere character. She loves her twin sister Chocola, and will follow her anywhere she goes. Chocola and Vanilla are the youngest of the Minaduki family Nekos.
Shigure Minaduki
Voiced by: Emi Sakura
The Kashou's younger sister. She is the owner of the Minaduki family Nekos.
Azuki
Voiced by: Mia Naruse
Azuki is the oldest of the Minaduki family Nekos. She is a Munchkin cat.
Maple
Voiced by: Yui Ogura
Maple is the second oldest of the Minaduki family Nekos. She an American Curl.
Cinnamon
Voiced by: Yū Arisaka
Cinnamon is a third oldest of the Minaduki family Nekos. She is a Scottish Fold.
Coconut
Voiced by: Ryōko Tezuka
Coconut is the fourth oldest of the Minaduki family Nekos. She is a Maine Coon.

Reception

Hardcore Gamer gave the game a positive review, stating that "Nekopara is a light and fluffy visual novel that fans of catgirls will enjoy," but noted that "some may be put off by the sexual storyline aspect."[6]

References

  1. ↑ "NEKOPARA Vol. 1 on Steam". Valve Corporation. December 5, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  2. ↑ "The Sex Games That Steam Censors". Kotaku. January 21, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Catgirl visual novel Nekopara out today on Steam". Destructoid. December 29, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Sekai Project Adds Nekopara Vol. 1 Visual Novel to Steam Greenlight". Anime News Network. November 12, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Meet the Catgirls of Sekai Project's Visual Novel Nekopara Vol 1.". Silicon Era. December 29, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Review: Nekopara Vol. 1". Hardcore Gamer. December 29, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2015.

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