Dress-up has always been the core of the Nikki series. How is this aspect different in Infinity Nikki compared to previous games?
Xie:
The biggest difference in Infinity Nikki is that we've taken Nikki out of her display window and brought her into a vast, imaginative world, embarking on an adventure to collect lovely wonders. In this new world, every detail of Miraland comes to life, giving players a fresh perspective on the dress-up gameplay.
Overall, in Infinity Nikki, we aim to provide an unprecedented experience where the open world and dress-up gameplay are not only integrated, but also bring Nikki's story to life like never before. Players will delve into the narratives and cultural elements behind the different outfits as they explore and enjoy the game.
1. Integration with world exploration:
Nikki's key abilities in the open world, such as floating, purifying, cleaning, and bug catching, are linked to her outfits. Players will collect materials, craft Ability Outfits, solve puzzles, obtain higher-grade materials, and then create new Ability Outfits. In this way, their journey of exploring this open world is seamlessly integrated with dress-up elements in a continuous cycle.
2. Immersive dress-up experience:
To enhance the immersion of open-world dress-up, we focused extensively on the design of clothing, sound effects, and visual representations. For instance, the Bubbly Voyage floating outfit incorporates bubble elements that mimic the lightness of jellyfish.
In terms of sound design, when Nikki moves or uses her abilities, different outfits, shoes, accessories, and backpacks interact with the environment, producing unique sounds depending on the terrain. For example, high heels and flats will make different footstep sounds on grass, cement, or tiles. We've also added more details in Nikki's actions. When Nikki runs through the open world wearing her dress, she lifts the hem of her skirt. Moreover, the outfits will also display different effects based on the changes in lighting throughout the day and night.