Goddess of Victory: Nikke takes over New York City in bizarre summer collab

Deity of Triumph: Nikke has been quite the traveling companion recently. With the game bringing in substantial income for developers ShiftUp, it seems they’re not only purchasing sports arenas but also broadcasting advertisements into deep space.

In their recent acquisition, they showcased a giant inflatable miniature likeness of Dorothy along the Hudson River. Additionally, they established a temporary store offering assorted merchandise aimed at capturing fans from New York City, with Dorothy positioned alongside some of the world’s most iconic landmarks.

Regardless of the different real-life activities (IRL activations) by Nikke, there’s a consistent truth: None of them provide a clear image of the game itself. Instead, all promotional efforts aim primarily at making you aware that the game exists, rather than revealing its actual appearance or gameplay.

The game featuring anime goddesses, titled “Goddess of Victory: Nikke,” has now conquered New York City, specifically the Hudson River area. Earlier in the year, they seized control of the San Diego Padres’ baseball stadium.

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That trend continues with Dorothy’s summer trip to New York City.

Nikke gets yet another big IRL event with no gameplay

Over the last few years, Nikke’s promotional efforts have made it evident that their game is performing quite well. This success likely stems from the fact that the game is accessible at no cost through an app, and its requirements are minimal, making it compatible with a wide range of mobile devices.

This game is reminiscent of classic arcade shooters like Time Crisis and House of the Dead, offering a rail-bound shooting experience. The gameplay revolves around shooting anything that appears on the screen until it’s destroyed, keeping things relatively straightforward.

A significant part of Nikke’s allure lies in the unique experience when taking cover, particularly the way the recoil influences the female characters in the main cast. If you’ve witnessed gameplay footage, you can understand why it wasn’t included here.

They performed a full hour of music from the game, yet during the entire performance, there was barely any actual gameplay demonstrated, even though visuals corresponding to each song were displayed in the concert venue.

To bypass revealing the appearance of their game, they opted to employ animators and external artists for creating promotional visuals instead. Rather than unveiling the game’s overall look, they would preferably launch a real satellite into space over displaying it in broad, publicly accessible advertisements.

In this situation, Nikke is adored by its fanbase and financially successful, yet the developers have faced the challenge of promoting the game without revealing any gameplay. However, the strategies they’ve devised to tackle this problem are evidently effective.

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2025-07-20 22:48