Cain × Nica
"Cain x Nica" is a post-apocalyptic story of love, sacrifice and the unbreakable human spirit. In the world of eternal winter, Cain and his little sister Nica do their best to fight the poverty and find happiness. And they'll get there, no matter what it takes. Game length - 8-10 hours.
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10 itemsAbout the Game
Key Features:
- Emotional Story
Experience a heart-warming tale of love, sacrifice and the relentless pursuit of happiness.
- Stunning Visuals
Animated CGs and girls bring the world of Cain and Nica to life.
- Immersive Soundtrack
Let the music help you to dive into the journey through this world of eternal winter.
Story
In this cold, harsh world, only love of his younger sister, Nica, keeps Cain alive. Each day, he searches through piles of garbage, looking for anything valuable to feed them. But Cain's efforts are unsuccessful - their situation only gets worse. In despair, he takes out a loan from two brothers, Invi and Avari.
However, the weight of debt is too overwhelming. No matter how hard Cain tries to earn some money, he fails again and again. The day of payment arrives, but Cain can't give the money back. So... Invi and Avari decide to take Nica instead to make her a slave.
Desperate and broken, Cain cries out to the heavens for the power to change his fate. But the gods remain silent, leaving his prayers unanswered.
"No one would save Nica. No one... except me".
"Cain × Nica" is a visual novel about a hopeless world filled with the beauty of enduring love and determination. This touching story comes alive with animated CGs, expressive character designs, and a haunting soundtrack that will resonate with you.
Immerse yourself in this tale of despair and see if Cain's love can beat the odds. Can he win against the fate? Or...?
