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Nyaa-kuza!!

Created by students from the University of Utah's EAE program, Catzooka Studios presents: Nyaa-kuza!! Nyaa-kuza!! is a narrative based fighting game where you play as an ex-yakuza cat, traveling through the outskirts of Japan in order to save your catnapped wife!

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April 13, 2021
5 years and 112 days ago
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Mostly Positive47 reviews70.2%

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About the Game

Created by students from the University of Utah's EAE program, Catzooka Studios presents: Nyaa-kuza!!

Immerse yourself in this visual novel meets brawler as you join Ryu, an ex-nyaakuza cat on his quest to rescue his wife, Hime, and bring peace to the city. Fight off goons wreaking havoc around town using different types of weapons and navigate the story where choices affect combat difficulty.

On the night of his anniversary, Ryu finds his wife, Hime, unexpectedly catnapped and it's up to him to get her back! Together with his sister, Momo, he sets out through the night to find his partner but discovers that there's been more going on behind the scenes. Who's the bad kitty behind this all?

Features:
  • Fun and engaging narrative
  • 6 types of weapons for combat
  • Varying combat difficulties based on choices
  • Beautiful illustrations
  • Exciting soundtracks
  • Cat puns