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As Tadpole Inc.'s professional friend, Niko explores six islands, helping animal locals through platforming, puzzles, fishing, and collecting.
Released 03 Aug 2021
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Here Comes Niko! is the cozy 3D platformer for tired people! You play as Niko traveling across scenic islands. Make new friends, catch fish, solve puzzles, snag bugs, and more! Oh, Did I mention your boss is a frog?
Developed by Frog Vibes · Published by Gears for Breakfast
Niko takes a job as a “professional friend” at Tadpole Inc., whose frog boss sends them to help residents across six islands. Along the way, the game gradually reveals more about why Niko left home.
Explore colorful island environments on foot, jumping and climbing between areas as you meet animal locals and take on their requests. Tasks include fishing, catching bugs, solving puzzles, making art, and playing volleyball.
Collect items and earn coins by helping residents. Coins can be invested in railways to travel to new islands, while optional collectibles and additional tasks offer more to find as you explore.
Players who enjoyed the game often highlight its cute visual style, charming animal characters, silly dialogue, and relaxed pace. They also appreciate its approachable platforming and the mix of small quests, puzzles, and collectibles; some describe it as a comforting game to explore at their own pace. Other reviews find the platforming or repeated island tasks too simple, and describe the game as short.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 7 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
