Cover art for Nine Lives of Yoki (18+) v0.8, an adult visual novel by YJ Project

Nine Lives of Yoki (18+)

v0.8 Adventure Windows macOS Linux Android

by YJ Project · developer page

Pixel-art furry platformer with exploration and adult themes

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Pixel-art furry platformer with exploration and adult themes

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Nine Lives of Yoki is a 2D adventure platformer developed by YJ Project that fuses exploration-based gameplay with explicit adult content in a furry-focused fantasy setting. You play as Yoki, an anthropomorphic white fox with the ability to reincarnate as a kitsune, traveling across the islands of Tail Valley to restore balance between good and evil. The framing narrative—moving to Frostpaw and undertaking a series of island-based trials—provides context for what is fundamentally a level-based progression system wrapped in worldbuilding drawn from the broader YJ Project universe, including the book "The Dance of Nine Flames."

Gameplay centers on resource collection and environmental puzzle-solving. Each island requires you to gather "black lilies" scattered across the level; once you've collected enough, you locate a totem and make an offering to progress or return home. The number of lilies you offer determines the bonuses you receive, incentivizing thorough exploration and replay. YJ Project has built out Yoki's moveset and early enemy encounters, alongside pixel-art animations and a music score by 88wonda that complements the retro aesthetic. The game is currently at version 0.8, meaning the core mechanics are established but the project remains in active development.

The adult content is integrated as atmospheric elements rather than narrative focus—intimate scenes appear as rewards or encounters within the world. The pixel-art presentation keeps the tone somewhat stylized and light despite the explicit tagging. The game supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, with English and Russian localization. If you're comfortable with furry content and enjoy exploration-driven platformers with progression systems tied to collectible completion, Nine Lives of Yoki offers a niche experience that takes its setting seriously.

Pros

  • Cross-platform support including mobile
  • Exploration-based progression with optional bonuses
  • Coherent furry worldbuilding and character design
  • Pixel-art animation and original soundtrack
  • Active development with regular updates via Patreon
  • Replayability built into the lily-offering system

Cons

  • Early development stage (v0.8) means incomplete content
  • Limited enemy variety noted in descriptions
  • Niche appeal restricts audience significantly
  • Reliance on community funding may affect update frequency
Recommended for: Furry fandom enthusiasts who enjoy 2D platformers with adult content, and players seeking exploration-driven games with progression tied to collectible completion rather than combat-heavy mechanics.
Skip if: Players uncomfortable with furry content, those seeking non-sexual platformers, or anyone who prefers action-intensive gameplay over environmental puzzle-solving.
Similar taste: If you've enjoyed other furry visual novels or adult-themed indie platformers where exploration and collectibles drive progression, Nine Lives of Yoki's approach to integrating adult scenes into level-based adventure will feel familiar—though its pixel-art platformer roots distinguish it from pure visual novel releases.

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Updated
1 month ago
Genre
Adventure
Platforms
windows, macos, linux, android
Languages
English, Russian
Author
YJ Project
Version
v0.8
Source
itch
First indexed
1 month ago

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