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Nicole

AdventureCasualSimulation

Developer Winter Wolves

Celso Riva (born c. 1974) is an Italian independent video game designer of several critically acclaimed games, including The Goalkeeper, Universal Boxing Manager, Magic Stones, the Heileen and Vera Blanc series, Bionic Heart, and the Loren the Amazon Princess. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

210 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 6, 2026 · last updated Nov 6, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

70
Fresh

76 positive · 33 negative
95% range 61–78%

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Steam reviews76330
Bluesky *4292
Mastodon *002
Lemmy *001

* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).

Steam's own rating
Mixed
77 of 111 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What players are saying

70% recommend · 76 yes, 33 no

Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 109 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mixed (85 of 125 positive).

Players have mixed feelings, with many enjoying the art and characters but criticizing the stat-raising mechanics. [1][2][3][4] Some find the mystery predictable and the story shallow. [4][5][6][7] Others appreciate the natural romance progression and likable heroine. [1][2][8][7]

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  • [12]Steam user Steam user …7131Steam review · Jan 13, 2016 · Not recommended

    Eventhough the game has it's charms, the game mechanics and timing ruin it. I, like many others who have played this game, have followed the games directions of: 1.Romance the person to 100% 2. Get the character trait that corresponds with that romance up to 999 3.Get your clue bar to 999. However, even if you do all three, if you don't do them in a specific order at certain times you will not get the good endings. …

  • [15]Steam user Steam user …8722Steam review · Sep 14, 2014 · Not recommended

    This game is literal trash. Don't spend $20 on a slow paced, badly written game. The "mystery" is easily figured out within 20 minutes of gameplay but for some reason I spent 6 hours STRAIGHT playing this crap. I has playability sure .. But I hated every second of it. Main character is an unlovable ♥♥♥♥♥ and the characters you're supposed to romance are all autistic spastics. In particular Jeff. This ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ …

  • [1]Steam user Steam user …0972Steam review · Jul 26, 2014 · Recommended

    I would say this is probably my second favorite dating sim from Winter Wolves at the moment (the top one being Roommates). The game can get a bit grindy as well. You have to raise certain stats to garner the interest of one of the love interests, balancing it with keeping your rest up, and increasing the clue stat to uncover the mystery. It is a shame they didn't do more with the stats to affect the game. First, I …

  • [4]Steam user Steam user …6435Steam review · Mar 30, 2015 · Recommended

    This game doesn't get enough street cred. ======= CONS: - Generic characters - Odd introductions - Protagonist isn't very... relateable. - Reviews state "culprit is predictable", and I am starting to believe they're right... :l - No depth to story, really. It's just... yes. PROS: - Great visuals - Very well animated character sprites - Enjoyable banter and conversational options - Lots to do! - Allows focus on …

  • [17]Steam user Steam user …5806Steam review · Feb 7, 2020 · Recommended

    It's hard to know where to start with this game. Most of what follows is negatives. 'So why are you recommending it?' Because I like stories and characters and 'getting to know' the characters. I have seen all endings, it took me 5 play throughs. I have spent more than 30 hrs in this game according to Steam. I am surprised how much I like this game given how many things I didn't like. Play Order: Kurt Darren BAD END …

Summarised from 34 of the 192 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made

RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account

Players who liked Nicole talk about beautiful art and character sprites; those who didn't talk about tedious and grindy stat-raising mechanics. Which matters more to you?

Reactions

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  • ExtrudedSquared @extrudedsquared.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 28, 2025

    Attempting to save money on the food budget seems to have had some unforeseen impacts on the clothing budget... Especially now that Nicole is taking the challenge multiple times per day. ZZZ has some really cool designs, I'm just afraid to play any gacha game

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  • Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 8, 2026

    The Timberwolves will hold a moment of silence tonight for Renee Nicole Good before their game against Cleveland.

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  • TetraKnight @terraknight.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 30, 2025

    Art by @aeolus06.bsky.social It's Another Halloween Night in Elmore with another game theming with Penny as Juliet Starling of Lollipop Chainsaw, Nicole as Lara Croft, and Carrie as Squigly of Skullgirls! Gumball, Darwin, Richard must be really happy~

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  • The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.netBluesky · Nov 19, 2024

    No, dear person sharing this on Facebook, that is not a genuine vintage advert for cigarettes. It is an illustration made by the amazingly talented Kat Nicole Berkley for the wonderful game expansion pack 'BioShock Infinite's Burial at Sea'

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  • Bill Madden @maddenifico.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 9, 2026

    At tonight's Minnesota Timberwolves game, a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good, who was MURDERED by ICE Nazi Jonathan David Ross. 😳👇

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  • RounderSofter @roundersofter.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 23, 2024

    Nicole if ZZZ was a good game. #wg #weightgain #fatanime

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  • Texas Organizing Project @txorgproject.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 18, 2025

    HAPPENING NOW: We're witnessing defiance in the face of rising Texas GOP fascism, as State Rep. Nicole Collier is refusing to go along with their game. #txlege www.rawstory.com/nicole-colli...

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  • HanaWanna @hanapregs.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 24, 2025

    As you guys know... I got into Zenless Zone Zero. The animations and the expressions of the characters in this game is SOOOOO GOOODD!!!! Had to draw my gal Nicole

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  • Jennifreddy Glove Hewitt @senatorivy.comBluesky · Oct 6, 2025

    Explaining to Nicole Kidman that I cant "just pause it" to have sex again; it's an online game.

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  • snowcie @sn0wcie.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 3, 2026

    ⌛ This ZZZ ost is the sole memory I have of that game, and it's incredibly catchy. Not much else other than swooning over Nicole and Yanagi lol

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  • Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 22, 2024

    I saw Babygirl for a second time last night and am even more impressed by a) how phenomenally game Nicole Kidman remains b) how uninterested the movie is in good behavior and c) Harris Dickinson, a completely equal partner with Kidman in making it work and making it hot.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0972Steam reviews · Jul 26, 2014 · 17 h played

    I would say this is probably my second favorite dating sim from Winter Wolves at the moment (the top one being Roommates). The game can get a bit grindy as well. You have to raise certain stats to garner the interest of one of the love interests, balancing it with keeping your rest up, and increasing the clue stat to uncover the mystery. It is a shame they didn't do more with the stats to affect the game. First, I liked Nicole; she isn't a perfect character, and I appreciate this is a…

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  • Dropout @dropout.tvBluesky · Sep 14, 2026

    This week on Dropout... 🃏 Monday: Game Changer Behind-the-Scenes ("I Spy") and Crowd Control (with Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Ron Funches, and Tony Baker) 🔊 Tuesday: Make Some Noise Season 5 Trailer 🧸 Wednesday: Dimension 20: Toylight Premiere 🗣️ Thursday: Adventuring Party 👇

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  • Supersatanson🔞 @supersatanson.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 16, 2024

    Waifu of the week! Nicole Demara from ZZZ, hope I can try the game today.

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  • Pasquinel 🦇🎃👻 @pasquinel.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 9, 2026

    Before their game against Cleveland, the Timberwolves held a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good

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  • 🍎sadapplex🍏 @sadapplex.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 27, 2025

    A large Nicole from zz game, her new skin is so so cute!!

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  • Bojack198 @bojack198.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 21, 2024

    Nicole from hit game ZZZ

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  • Brandon Santiago @4brandonjs4.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 3, 2025

    If you told me we’d likely actually be getting the return of Sally Acorn and Nicole via a mobile card game, I’d be both surprised and not surprised.

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  • 🍎sadapplex🍏 @sadapplex.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 26, 2024

    Nicole has become quite the chubby bunny~ I love this game sm and so many of these characters should be fat

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  • Bob Calhoun @bobcalhoun.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 26, 2026

    The pro voter ID ad that just ran during the SF Giants game was financed by Nicole Shanahan, who had an affair with Elon Musk while she was married to Google founder Sergey Brin. She was then RFK Jr.’s VP running mate during his presidential campaign. I hate everything BTW.

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  • timkawakami.bsky.social @timkawakami.bsky.socialBluesky · May 17, 2025

    Too hilarious. Kuminga is sitting next to Joe and Nicole Lacob courtside at the Valkyries game

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  • Mob Entertainment @mobentertainment.comBluesky · Jun 7, 2026

    If you couldn't join us in-person, tune in at 11AM PT to watch our Game Director Bryce Clark interview with Nicole Tompkins: www.youtube.com/live/AOzpbiI...

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  • Minnesota Frost @minnesotafrost.comBluesky · Mar 9, 2025

    Today's Discover player of the game is none other than Nicole Hensley 😎 Minnesota Frost x Discover

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  • Andy @aandyxg.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 3, 2025

    Some stuff I did the first few days of 2025 :> I've never played the game, but the fanart is neat ... Sapphic harem for Nicole ty #classof09 #nicole #jeckole #jecka #fanart

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  • Steam user Steam user …7131Steam reviews · Jan 13, 2016 · 13 h played

    Eventhough the game has it's charms, the game mechanics and timing ruin it. I, like many others who have played this game, have followed the games directions of: 1.Romance the person to 100% 2. Get the character trait that corresponds with that romance up to 999 3.Get your clue bar to 999. However, even if you do all three, if you don't do them in a specific order at certain times you will not get the good endings. It is infuriating to put in so much work and get none of the rewards. If…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0308Steam reviews · Feb 3, 2015 · 4 h played

    I'm a big fan of the developers of this game, Winters wolves, so I had no doubts when buying Nicole. Undeniably it has great graphics, regular soundtrack, not caught my attention, but fits well to the climate of the game. The scenarios are beautiful, despite having few backgrounds ... I was wondering whether I should recommend this game or not, because it is extremely monotonous. You basically spend all the time choosing between tedious activities, which are summarized in you click, get some…

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  • Kristina @stinaknits.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 25, 2025

    Elissa is mad and going awf that they are having Derrick and Nicole on that show to discuss Rachel's game when they are some of the only alum that hate her 😬

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  • Donkey Cum Cunty 3 Tiddie Cum's Double Strap-on @sodomymcscurvylegs.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 24, 2026

    Yes the brutal, hyper violent survival horror space game is "woke" because Nicole (and Isaac by extesion) is middle aged now 🙄

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  • Roxley-D🔞 @roxley-d.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 5, 2025

    Latest Spinnerooni™ thing featuring the character Nicole from the game ZZZ (Zenyatta Zipper Zone)

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  • feral streep @feralstreeep.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 27, 2026

    i have absolutely no skin in this game but i’m Team Nicole regardless

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  • Delaney King (She/Her/Whomst) @delaneyking.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 27, 2025

    Practical Magic game take a shot every time Nicole Kidman's accent slips.

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  • jenny >:) @miinipah.netBluesky · May 10, 2026

    watching Nicole play Guess The Game and she goes "oh wait is this that one game" and then opens Google and just types "dead rat"

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  • Steam user Steam user …7366Steam reviews · Sep 6, 2015 · 18 h played

    This is a fun and breezy otome game. In it, you play as Nicole, a college freshman, who is investigating the abductions of three girls at her university. The goal is to collect clues throughout the semester in order to solve the mystery by winter break. Since this is an otome game, you also need to build up your relationship with one of four guy characters. Without giving too much away, the romanceable characters are essentially: -Kurt - a flirty jock on the football team -Ted - an obsessive…

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  • Natasha 🏴🌻 @alterici.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 17, 2024

    Nicole got us watching Game of Thrones again, and Jeremy has already decided this guy needs to be scratched.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4126Steam reviews · Dec 6, 2014 · 4 h played

    The story is incredibly shallow and so are the characters. Predictable stereotypes. There is no 'mystery', anyone can figure it out immediately after you meet all the characters. Solving the mysteries involves leveling up a 'clue' stat that unlocks cutscenes, and doesn't have any interactions related to solving the mystery yourself. The game is easy because it's predictable, but if you're not immediately sure who to date, it's punishing. All-rounding stats is simply not possible because of the…

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  • Ranea | COMMS OPEN! ✨ @ranea42.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 27, 2025

    I hope everyone had happy holidays! here is some progress of Nicole! ❤️ She really helped me out a lot early game 🙏 #nicole #zzz #zzzero

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  • TaylorAllen133 @taylorallen133.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 24, 2025

    Nicole Franzell would eat this game up 2 time BB champion #TheTraitorsUS

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  • Steam user Steam user …8301Steam reviews · Apr 30, 2016 · 10 h played

    This VN was so bad, oh god. Not only you have to raise status (clues + status related to the character you wanna romance up to 999), but the story was bad and the characters were also bad. Like other Winter Wolves games, this one fails because it gives more importance to status raising than story and character development. Having a nice art style, BGs and decent BGM is for naught if the characters are empty shells and if the gameplay is annoying instead of being fun. This game was really boring…

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  • DrunkEnough @drunkenough.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 13, 2026

    The modern BB fandom claims to love Dr. Will & his game but if they'd watched him on the feeds in 2001, they'd drag him for being a selfish, sneaky, childish rat who made Nicole cry. Drew doesn't have Will's smarts or charm, but his ratty game rhymes. #BB28

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  • Brian Scally @brianscally.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 5, 2026

    Nicole Franzel has a crush on Enzo Palumbo (in game) twitch.tv/bscally

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  • Steam user Steam user …2478Steam reviews · Dec 17, 2014 · 1 h played

    This Nikola could be a nice babe; but the game is very weak A few hours of clicking between several activities - walking, sleeping, showering, working ; Zero variety from time to time dialogues that are mediocre anyway - because the very idea of teenage romance can hardly promise anything more. 20euro is some kind of eggs - Hours of boring hopelessly realized cursing activities - 5minutes of weak dialogue and so on for several hours .... It's already Hatoful Boyfrend game about pigeon sex…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0459Steam reviews · Nov 10, 2014 · 1 h played

    The writing is *painful*. The primary appeal of this genre is in the writing and development of different plot threads. I understand that college is an awkward experience for many people, especially women, who have to deal with misogyny, sexual violence, and any number of other threats. But nothing is *this* awkward. I look forward to the developer trying again.

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  • 2strong2silence.bsky.social @2strong2silence.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 7, 2025

    Nicole I have Florida State on line 2. They won a conference championship game & were told to stay home. Remember?

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  • Nicole the Holo-Lynx Appreciation @dailynicole.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 25, 2024 · official account, not scored

    Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be lots of Sonic fan games that feature Nicole or Nicole mods. Only one fan game comes to mind: Sonic World R8. Here is a Archie Sonic character mod pack which features Nicole. It's cool to play as Nicole. #ArchieSonic #NicoleTheHoloLynx #NicoleTheLynx (1/2)

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  • Steam user Steam user …2439Steam reviews · Jan 8, 2016 · 2 h played

    Main flaw about most Winterwolves games, is the stat building to get to the route you want, and the time schedule. Basically, you'd have to know which stats you need to get what route, and where to go on which day exactly, to get a scene with the person whose route you want in order to build up points with them. It's the same in 'Always Remember Me', and in 'Roommates' as well. For me this really draws away from the story, which is a shame because the stories in these games aren't half bad. I…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8722Steam reviews · Sep 14, 2014 · 6 h played

    This game is literal trash. Don't spend $20 on a slow paced, badly written game. The "mystery" is easily figured out within 20 minutes of gameplay but for some reason I spent 6 hours STRAIGHT playing this crap. I has playability sure .. But I hated every second of it. Main character is an unlovable ♥♥♥♥♥ and the characters you're supposed to romance are all autistic spastics. In particular Jeff. This ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ The game tells you "Don't worry about clues just get you other stats up" I had…

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  • Jackie Barbosa 📚 ⚾ 🍺 🌮🇲🇽 @jackiebarbosa.bsky.socialBluesky · May 5, 2026

    Game of Rogues by @julieannelong.bsky.social #RomanceCoversAs Nicole Kidman in Chanel 19/20

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  • Steam user Steam user …3424Steam reviews · Dec 17, 2014 · 2 h played

    As a person not from USA I find it impossible to relate to the characters. - Too much and not enough personality is given to the main protagonist. On one hand she's very much your typical valley girl (talks laudly, likes clothing blogs, is not interested in studying), which makes sure that you can't project any of your own traits onto her, but on the other hand by being a typical stereotype she is very bland. - all of your date choices feel very one sided. The jock guy is all about sports…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0923Steam reviews · Feb 20, 2021 · 1 h played

    I am always very hesitant to voice my opinions online like this, but I wanted to find someway to express how I was feeling about this game. I will admit, I did not make it very far into Nicole but I don't intend on playing more of it. The daily tasks options isn't what bothered me, although I would have preferred a more involved game play in that sense. The issue I have with Nicole lies with the fact that I had a really hard time taking the characters seriously- specifically Nicole and Ted.…

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  • Creative Uncut @creativeuncut.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 20, 2026

    Koleda Belobog, Jane Doe, Grace Howard, and Nicole Demara from Zenless Zone Zero. More art from the game: www.creativeuncut.com/art_zenless-...

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  • Steam user Steam user …8330Steam reviews · Oct 4, 2015 · 23 h played

    + Art is very nice, especially the sprite art + Music is pretty atmospheric and pleasant + Well written. The choice setup has nice variations. I wound up saving beforehand to see each choice's reaction. Ted is my favorite for having his accent reflected in his dialogue. + The in-game tips were very helpful. I had no difficulties in figuring out the stats system and getting all the endings. + Each of the characters had different outfits for different scenes. This small attention to detail was a…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3542Steam reviews · Oct 26, 2014 · 2 h played

    Its a good game however know it's too expensive not enough choices to make relationships are short and shallow the plot is there but the execution is not good art though

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  • Nicole Haase @nicolehaase.bsky.socialBluesky · May 15, 2026 · official account, not scored

    Nicole Gosling ties the game with 2 seconds left in regulation

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  • Nicole Rose | NSFW VA @phnicolerose.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 31, 2026 · official account, not scored

    Hiii I’m Nicole Rose 💕 NSFW Voice Actor 💕 Video Game Player 💕 Your new favorite mommy 💕 Joystick Streamer nicoleroseva.carrd.co

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  • Aim, Slow-Burning Vtuber @aimvtuber.bsky.socialBluesky · May 14, 2026

    Wanna play my new strip hangman game with Nicole Demara from Zenless Zone Zero? #nsfw #zzz #zenlesszonezero

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  • Koneko Cosplays @konekocosplays.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 4, 2024

    Nicole Demara from Zenless Zone Zero ~ video game

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  • TheTechnician27 @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 7, 2026

    If for no other reason than that he introduced me to [the *Trombone Champ* rendition of "My Heart Will Go On"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyfNs5ZrIqQ), I agree. If you or anyone reading this didn't know, he also hosts a podcast alongside Nicole Conlan called [The Climate Denier's Playbook](https://www.climatetownproductions.com/podcast).

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  • Steam user Steam user …2068Steam reviews · Dec 28, 2015 · 4 h played

    Do. Not. Buy. This. Game. I paid 20 dollars for this game expecting a fun dating sim where you controlled a girl who could date one of 4 guys, solve a mystery, and even possibly end up dating the wrong guy and be in for an interesting plot twist. I got none of that. Every cent I spent on this game was money wasted. Not a cent of fun was found. What I got was annoying task-managing, boring as heck characters with choices, and even the kidnapper is obvious. There's no mystery to it, he's only…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1440Steam reviews · Jan 4, 2015 · 1 h played

    The plot is miniscule and the writing is nothing special. I only played Kurt route because I wanted to see how they'll make him toleratable. Omg I cringed so hard at that ending. I think I passed out briefly from the sheer embarassment. And don't get me start on the non-existant mystery, It’s so obvious who's the freakin' culprit. I thought by investigating crime I’ll get to talk with people to get clues and going places. Nope. The artwork is pretty good though. All in all, you'll probably…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1158Steam reviews · Oct 20, 2014 · 23 h played

    If you're into otome/dating games, like a bit of fluff, and don't want to think too hard, this is the game for you. It's not a perfect game, but it's fun and charming if you're willing to enjoy it without over analyzing it. The mechanics can be a little challenging at first, only because it doesn't clearly explain that in order to get the best 'true' endings, you have to really balance the order in which you max your stats by a certain time frame, and not before, or the game won't give you the…

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