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Tanuki Sunset

89%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
grinding, replayability
92% User Score Based on 914 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

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"Tanuki Sunset" is a downhill skateboarding game featuring a raccoon protagonist called Tanuki. Cruise down winding roads, avoid obstacles, and do skateboard tricks to earn points and bonuses. Collect icons such as phones, baby raccoons, and tapes, while enjoying the excellent soundtrack and colorful visuals. Your goal is to ride into the sunset, performing as many tricks as possible for max points.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 915 reviews
music116 positive mentions
grinding18 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming aesthetic with vibrant visuals and a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Playing as a raccoon on a skateboard provides a unique and fun gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for casual play.
  • The game offers a relaxing vibe, perfect for unwinding, with simple mechanics that allow players to get into a flow state.
  • Many players have reported bugs, particularly with achievements that are currently unobtainable, leading to frustration for completionists.
  • The controls can feel unresponsive and awkward, making it difficult to navigate levels effectively, especially with sparse checkpoints.
  • The game lacks depth and variety in gameplay, with some players finding it repetitive and short, leading to a feeling of limited content.
  • music
    286 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its variety and ability to enhance the overall experience, with genres ranging from lo-fi to synthwave, creating a chill and nostalgic atmosphere. However, some players expressed disappointment over the limited tracklist, wishing for more songs to prevent repetition during extended play. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's vibrant aesthetic and enjoyable gameplay.

    • “There's something about playing as a raccoon, vibing to some synthwave music, and skating in a retro world that makes it so enjoyable and calming to play.”
    • “The soundtrack and visuals are both an absolute joy, and make for an atmosphere that would feel right at home in a rhythm game but fits equally well here.”
    • “The music is great and ranges from lo-fi to bossa nova and electro swing.”
    • “I'm also a little disappointed by the music selection (both in terms of genre and quantity), but the option to disable the in-game music and play your own is always there.”
    • “My only complaint in the audio department would be that there aren't really that many songs in the game and a larger tracklist would have been nice.”
    • “The music is absolutely an uninspired mess; I didn't enjoy a single track and none of them made the background dance in sync (which is what I expected from the sun constantly doing beats).”
  • graphics
    122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Tanuki Sunset" are widely praised for their vibrant, vaporwave aesthetic, which effectively captures a nostalgic 80s-90s style. Players appreciate the charming visuals and how they complement the game's relaxing atmosphere and engaging soundtrack, although some note that the simplistic graphics may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable vibe, making it a delightful experience for fans of the aesthetic.

    • “The visuals of Tanuki Sunset are a gorgeous depiction of the 80's synthwave style with dancing suns and buildings, creating an overall vibrant and un-photorealistic style throughout the game and its menus.”
    • “I loved the vaporwave/synthwave aesthetic of this game.”
    • “The graphics are simple yet beautiful.”
    • “It was more aesthetically pleasing, I'll give it that, but that is quite literally it.”
    • “I mean the description of the aesthetics and the premise are winners, but that's just the paint on the surface, not the actual game.”
    • “To access my audio and graphic settings (because those are the only actual settings you can't change key binds), I can't just pause my game and change it; no, I have to go back to the shop (main menu) and waddle over to a boombox?”
  • gameplay
    100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its smooth mechanics and engaging risk/reward system, allowing players to enjoy a mix of challenge and relaxation as they navigate levels. While the core gameplay is polished and fun, some players find it repetitive and frustrating due to long checkpoints and a lack of variety in gameplay elements. Overall, it offers a charming experience with a cute aesthetic and enjoyable music, making it appealing to both genre fans and newcomers.

    • “The core of the gameplay works pretty well and the visuals along with the music really nail the vibe the game is aiming for.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and very satisfying; it can also be chill or exciting with just enough challenge that naturally makes you want to keep playing to complete all the sticker challenges for each level.”
    • “The combination of engaging gameplay, the retro styling, and the super cute protagonist make this a joy to play and easy to recommend to fans of the genre and newcomers alike.”
    • “The gameplay is tedious and feels far too high-priced for the experience it offers.”
    • “Great atmosphere but pretty boring gameplay.”
    • “One mistake can cost minutes of gameplay as you get reset to the last checkpoint.”
  • story
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, with most plot points emerging only halfway through. While the narrative is light and charming, it lacks depth and is often overshadowed by the engaging gameplay and challenges. Players appreciate the moral message of the ending but express a desire for more story content and character development in future updates.

    • “The story itself is simple and charming but not the main focus.”
    • “Although the story/campaign is short, it's very sweet, and I've had a lot of fun so far zooming through the abstract retrowave-backgrounded streets of the three zones this game has to offer.”
    • “The main story mode is majestic with its long flowing courses, cool cast of characters you meet along the journey.”
    • “To be honest, I didn't know that the game has a story.”
    • “The story felt like a long tutorial for the endless and trial modes.”
    • “The game is surprisingly hard to get to grips with, but my only gripe with the game is that the 'story' is too short for my liking; it only took me a little over 3 hours to beat.”
  • humor
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the antics of the funny raccoon on a skateboard to be both entertaining and charming. The dialogue and gameplay mechanics contribute to a lighthearted experience that evokes laughter and joy, making it a delightful escape for players. Overall, the game's humor is a standout feature, enhancing its appeal and enjoyment.

    • “The dialogue is funny, the new mechanics and gimmicks keep coming, and there's a decent amount of fun happening at any given time.”
    • “I haven't played something that made me laugh and smile as much as this did in a long time.”
    • “This is a short, funny, emotional, and sensorial game that is very easy to enjoy and to vibe to.”
  • grinding
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, often requiring tens of hours to achieve milestones in a game that is only 2-8 hours long when fully completed. Many describe the experience as tedious, with long levels and sparse checkpoints contributing to frustration, leading to a desire for more engaging gameplay rather than prolonged grinding for achievements. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the game's aesthetic appeal.

    • “That's insane, and requires tens of hours of grinding in a game that is 2-8 hours long when completing everything there is to do.”
    • “I also don’t plan on spending a hundred hours grinding just to unlock a hat.”
    • “Genuinely wish I could get the twenty hours or so of grinding achievements back, to be honest.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its excellent music, stunning visuals, and immersive aesthetic, creating a captivating experience that feels suitable for a rhythm game. However, some players note that the engaging atmosphere is somewhat undermined by the gameplay, which they find to be boring. Overall, the combination of sound and visuals significantly enhances the game's ambiance.

    • “Excellent music, atmosphere, and aesthetic.”
    • “The soundtrack and visuals are both an absolute joy, and make for an atmosphere that would feel right at home in a rhythm game but fits equally well here.”
    • “Great atmosphere and music.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game offers a fun experience with some replayability through level completion and challenges; however, many users feel that it lacks depth, leading to limited long-term engagement. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the overall replay value is considered insufficient for extended play.

    • “There isn't very much depth to it, it's just extremely replayable because of the fun gameplay.”
    • “Overall fun but it made me a little upset when it comes to replayability.”
    • “But my only gripe is that there isn't much replay value in this.”
    • “Overall fun, but it made me a little upset when it comes to replayability.”
    • “Even including the general replayability of doing levels again and finishing all the trial/challenge levels, there's only so much time you can realistically spend on it.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be a deeply emotional experience, combining humor and sensory elements that make it enjoyable and engaging. Many express a desire for more content, such as a full-fledged dating simulator, highlighting the game's impact on their feelings and enjoyment. Overall, it is celebrated as a favorite for its refreshing and memorable emotional journey.

    • “It was an amazing, fun, emotional experience and is now my favorite game ever.”
    • “This is a short, funny, emotional and sensorial game that is very easy to enjoy and to vibe to.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is hindered by distant checkpoints that require flawless runs for progression, compounded by randomly generated levels that prevent players from learning from their mistakes. Additionally, while there are some performance issues in certain areas, they are not overly disruptive, and the limited music tracks can lead to repetitive gameplay.

    • “Checkpoints are far too distant, meaning the player has to have a perfect run in order to advance, but the levels are randomly regenerated upon failure, meaning the player cannot learn from their mistakes and work on improving performance on particular combinations of obstacles.”
    • “Could use a few more tracks as you'll hear the same songs, and there are some performance issues in certain parts, but nothing crazy.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development of Tanuki is praised for being well thought out and executed effectively, contributing to the game's appeal alongside its charming character designs and vibrant vaporwave aesthetics.

    • “The character development of Tanuki is well thought out and executed perfectly.”
    • “I was given this game as a Christmas present and didn't think much of it, but I was drawn in because of the incredibly cute character designs and I love the vaporwave colors and music.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a monetization model that avoids microtransactions, allowing players to earn 'bits' to purchase cosmetics and accessories for their characters and skateboards. This approach is well-received, as it promotes a more rewarding and engaging experience without the pressure of additional spending.

    • “Cool cosmetics, too! There are no microtransactions; instead, you gather 'bits' to buy new accessories for your tanuki to wear, as well as new skateboard items.”

75%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Buy Tanuki Sunset

13h Median play time
14h Average play time
3h Main story
43h Completionist
6-30h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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