Indie developer Springfox Games has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for Nif Nif, an innovative and family-friendly roguelike deck-building game. This new venture invites young players to explore a whimsical world where the main objective is to save adorable creatures ensnared in a sticky predicament. Through strategic thinking and the use of an evolving deck of cards, you can navigate and overcome a variety of challenges in this charming game.
Nif Nif distinguishes itself from traditional deck builders by focusing on themes of cleaning and restoration rather than combat. With its user-friendly mechanics and appealing visuals, it provides a delightful experience for families seeking an engaging and enjoyable game. Check out the cute little reveal trailer for Nif Nif below:
Masha Mallet, the Game Director at Springfox Games, expressed the team’s vision for Nif Nif: “There is nothing much for children in the deck-building genre. We wanted to create a game that everyone could enjoy, regardless of age or gaming experience.” By emphasizing positive, non-violent gameplay, Springfox Games hopes to introduce a younger audience to the world of strategic gaming.
The game is designed with both parents and children in mind, offering a gameplay experience that is both fun and accessible. You take on the role of the titular hero, Nif Nif, and embark on a journey through a vibrant natural world. Throughout your adventure, you use their accumulated cards to engage in various encounters. These interactions focus on cleansing the environment of pollution rather than engaging in combat, offering a fresh perspective within the genre. The gameplay is reminiscent of Slay the Spire but with an environmental twist, akin to LoddleNaut. The game promotes a positive environmental message wrapped in a fun and engaging package.
Key features of Nif Nif include a cozy roguelike deck-building experience where you clean up forests, rescue animals, and collect powerful cards to refine your deck. The game also introduces a unique “Magical Soup” mechanic, where you grow vegetables, cook soups, and use them strategically to avoid gooey attacks and assist animals trapped in goo. The world of Nif Nif is vibrant and magical, filled with quirky creatures and easter eggs designed to appeal to both parents and children, all illustrated in a charming storybook style.
Springfox Games aims to cater to an often-overlooked audience with Nif Nif, focusing on creating games that are accessible, inclusive, and fun for everyone. The developers emphasize that their primary goal is to provide a fun gaming experience, and any educational benefits are a bonus.
As of now, you can either head over to the game’s official Kickstarter page and support the developer or you can head over to the game’s official Steam page and add it to your wishlist. Both options help out the developer. Additional details about Nif Nif can be found on its Kickstarter page.
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