Tanuki Sunset

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 722 reviews

music96 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game features a charming aesthetic with vibrant visuals and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, with smooth controls that allow for enjoyable drifting and trick mechanics.
The game offers a relaxing vibe, making it a great choice for casual play or to unwind after a long day.

Many achievements are bugged and unobtainable, which can be frustrating for completionists.
Checkpoints are often too far apart, leading to a punishing experience where players must repeat long sections after a single mistake.
The game lacks substantial content, feeling short and repetitive, which may not justify the price for some players.

music
216 mentions
44 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely praised for its vibrant and chill vibes, effectively complementing the colorful visuals and gameplay. While many players enjoy the diverse genres, including lo-fi and synthwave, some express disappointment over the limited tracklist, wishing for more variety to prevent repetition. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, with options to play personal playlists if desired.
- “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 music is great and ranges from lo-fi to bossa nova and electro swing.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Sadly, other than the music the game really doesn't have much going for it.”
graphics
90 mentions
56 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Tanuki Sunset" are widely praised for their charming vaporwave and synthwave aesthetic, featuring simple yet beautiful visuals that enhance the game's chill vibe. Players appreciate the vibrant 80s-90s style, which complements the upbeat soundtrack and creates an immersive atmosphere. While the visuals are generally well-received, some critiques mention that the gameplay can feel hectic, occasionally detracting from the overall aesthetic experience.
- “The graphics are simple yet beautiful.”
- “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 vaporwave aesthetic somehow fits so perfectly, the music on this soundtrack is superb, the controls harken back to the PS2 era, and it all comes together for a fantastic experience.”
- “Trying to mitigate crab grabs while aiming to beat a track record where getting knocked off your board is almost a certain fail and you honestly can’t tell how much they hurt your time because you don’t know your own time...and it can get a little too hectic for a game that’s so aesthetically low-vibe.”
- “The game is surprisingly hard to get to grips with but is charming enough in terms of audio and visuals to hold your interest long enough to learn the deceptively difficult gameplay, though my only gripe with the game is the 'story' is too short for my liking, even though I had at least around 60 restarts on various levels, the game's story only took me a little over 3 hours to beat.”
- “If I could change anything, I'd suggest online leaderboards and the option to change the graphical fidelity prior to the main hub.”
gameplay
66 mentions
39 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and engaging flow, offering a fun and satisfying experience despite some initial difficulty in mastering the controls. However, issues such as widely spaced checkpoints and a lack of depth can lead to frustration, making progress feel artificially challenging. Overall, the game combines enjoyable mechanics with a charming aesthetic and a great soundtrack, appealing to players looking for a light-hearted, replayable experience.
- “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.”
- “All the characters are lovable, the map designs are phenomenal, and the gameplay is truly awe-inspiring.”
- “The main difficulty mechanic in this game is how far apart checkpoints are.”
- “It has a great aesthetic but the gameplay is... I guess tedious would be the best word to describe it.”
- “One mistake can cost minutes of gameplay as you get reset to the last checkpoint.”
story
50 mentions
12 % positive mentions
80 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered simple and charming, serving more as a backdrop to the engaging gameplay rather than a focal point. While some players appreciate the light narrative and character interactions, many feel it is too short, often likening it to a tutorial for the more extensive gameplay modes. Overall, the story is enjoyable but not substantial enough for those seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “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 and a cool cast of characters you meet along the journey.”
- “I was hoping to see more side of the story, more expression come from all characters in the game, not all straightforward action phases.”
- “The story felt like a long tutorial for the endless and trial modes.”
- “My only gripe with the game is the 'story' is too short for my liking; the game's story only took me a little over 3 hours to beat.”
humor
22 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the antics of the raccoon character and the witty dialogue to be genuinely funny and enjoyable. The game's lighthearted tone, combined with its engaging mechanics and vibrant style, creates a joyful experience that leaves players smiling. Overall, it successfully blends humor with gameplay, making it a delightful and entertaining adventure.
- “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
12 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly in the later levels where milestones feel overly lengthy and checkpoints are sparse. Many express frustration over the significant time investment required for relatively minor rewards, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction with the overall gameplay experience.
- “The later levels get a bit long, which can make grinding those last few milestones quite tiresome, especially when crabs are thrown into the mix.”
- “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.”
replayability
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
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 lack of substantial replay value has left some players disappointed.
- “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.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its excellent music and stunning visuals, creating an immersive experience that feels reminiscent of a rhythm game while seamlessly fitting the overall theme. Reviewers highlight the joy brought by the soundtrack and aesthetic, contributing to a captivating ambiance.
- “Excellent music, atmosphere, and aesthetic.”
- “The soundtrack and visuals are both an absolute joy, and create an atmosphere that would feel right at home in a rhythm game but fits equally well here.”
- “Great atmosphere and music.”
optimization
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
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.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “There are some performance issues in certain parts, but nothing crazy.”
- “The game could use a few more tracks as you'll hear the same songs repeatedly.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, combining humor and sensory experiences to create an enjoyable atmosphere. Players appreciate its refreshing nature, allowing for easy re-engagement with the story, while expressing a desire for a more developed emotional narrative, such as a full-fledged dating simulator.
- “This is a short, funny, emotional, and sensorial game that is very easy to enjoy and to vibe to.”
character development
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development of Tanuki is praised for being well thought out and executed perfectly, indicating a strong and engaging progression throughout the narrative.
- “The character development of Tanuki is well thought out and executed perfectly.”
monetization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features a monetization model that avoids microtransactions, allowing players to collect 'bits' to purchase cosmetics and accessories for their characters and skateboards, enhancing the overall experience without additional costs.
- “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.”