

Shining Nikki still has plenty of the same features, but it’s not nearly as busy. I have a clear idea of where to go, what to do, and it’s just easier to read. While I can still have a million notifications upon logging in on any given day, they seem more manageable. Shining Nikki’s home screen is a polished, easy-to-read hub that’s far cleaner than its predecessor.

Nothing is really broken or anything nasty like that, but the original Nikki has a painfully cluttered UI, and I spend more time than I’d like navigating complicated menus that could’ve used a few quality of life updates years ago. No matter how much I adore Love Nikki and hate to admit it, the game has always felt like it lacked a level of polish.
