It is notable for cultivating a "feminine sensibility" in its design by employing primarily women for its creative staff.
[3] While enjoying the once-per-year Summer Festival, the heroine Poach Arsia is accidentally brought to Napple World due to a mistake made by Straynap, a novice Spirit Guide who leads souls into the afterlife.
[2] When Poach arrives in Napple World, six fairy-like beings called Petals leave her body and escape into the seasons, and she must retrieve them in order to go home again.
To make up for his mistake, Straynap becomes Poach's guide and instructs her throughout the game, explaining the often contradictory nature of Napple World to her.
The citizens of Napple Town have an assortment of problems (approximately seventy) with which Poach must help them.
Straynap brings her to Napple World by mistake after confusing her with his actual target, a cat named Pochi.
The Paffets that go to random places in Napple Town are usually structures or appliances (street lamps, balconies, stoves, etc.).
The Paffets that can be carried perform useful functions in Napple Town or in stages such as becoming trampolines or unleashing powerful attacks.
In addition, the vocal tracks were performed by her frequent collaborator, Maaya Sakamoto, with lyrics for one of the songs by Chris Mosdell.