# NU: Carnival - Bliss

> The first BL simulation game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6470422741](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6470422741)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6470422741`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DarkWind Ltd.
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (5,394 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-06
- **First published:** 2024-01-24
- **Size:** 278 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nu-carnival-bliss/id6470422741)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://terms.thedarkwind.com/en](https://terms.thedarkwind.com/en)

## Description

NU: Carnival - Bliss is a BL mobile life-simulation RPG that blends immersive storytelling with strategic turn-based combat. Set on Klein Continent, the game features a diverse cast of voiced characters, exclusive events, and a bond system that deepens relationships as you progress through main and private stories.

Characters are animated and respond to your choices, with outfits unlocking as you deepen affinities. Build bonds, customize your home screen with your favorite character, and form a five-person squad to tackle challenging battles across a vibrant new world.

## Rankings

- #24,757 — Overall
- #36 — dark

## Review summary

Players broadly praise NU: Carnival for its engaging BL story, Edmond-focused romance, and strong art, with satisfying voice acting and a tight cast. The core appeal lies in its character-driven plot and spicy romance, complemented by a gacha system that adds variety. However, progress is hampered by heavy grind and energy limits for free players, a costly or frustrating gacha economy, frequent bugs that block advancement, and some accessibility issues like account compatibility and language support requests.

### Pros

- Compelling BL story with well-developed characters and strong voice acting (Edmond is a standout).
- Stylish character designs and appealing visuals with a small, loved cast.
- Spicy BL romance with memorable intimate scenes that fans enjoy.
- Gacha/character-collection adds depth and replayability.

### Cons

- Progress is very grindy and heavily gated by limited energy and the need to spend for faster progression (free-to-play players struggle).
- Gacha system can feel expensive and SSRs are hard to obtain, with some reviewers calling it pay-to-win or exploitative.
- Bugs and glitches disrupt play and can block progress (e.g., cabin bug, freezes).
- Accessibility issues like account compatibility and requests for language support.

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