Here Comes Niko! is escapism done right
Oooh, fwend!
It's the little hint of darkness that does it. For the tiniest fraction of its playtime, Here Comes Niko! is about a horrible thing. The vast bulk of it, though, is basically Good Vibes: The Game. It's warm, welcoming, and very silly, and is never intruded upon unexpectedly with the rest. But that tiny part is what makes the rest so important.
Read the rest of this article with a premium subscription
Get a Rock Paper Shotgun Premium subscription to access this article and also enjoy ad-free browsing, our monthly letter from the editor, and discounts on RPS merch.