Nippon Marathon

by Onion Soup Interactive, PQube

The Developer Says...

Crazy, physics-driven, four-player marathon across Japan. Combining classic racers like Micro Machines and the insanity of TV's Takeshi's Castle, smash through offices and shopping malls and hurl fruit at your opponents in a party game unlike anything you've played before!

Players Like...

❤ Overview

Developed by Onion Soup Interactive and published by PQube, this party game combines the classic racing gameplay of Micro Machines with the insanity of Japanese game shows like Takeshi's Castle. Players race through a variety of wacky and unpredictable levels across Japan, using items like fruit to hinder their opponents while navigating obstacles like barrels, bicycles, and Shiba Inu dogs.

❤ Chaotic Multiplayer Racing

The core of the experience is its wild, four-player local multiplayer racing. Players must hurdle obstacles, dodge oncoming hazards, and strategically use items to sabotage their opponents. The game's physics-driven ragdoll movement creates a delightfully unpredictable experience, where anything can happen during the race.

❤ Diverse Level Design

The game takes players on a journey across Japan, with levels spanning busy city streets, narrow alleyways, bustling markets, mountaintop shrines, and even the top of a bullet train. Each environment is packed with unique obstacles and interactive elements that keep the gameplay fresh and challenging.

❤ Wacky Items and Power-Ups

In addition to the chaotic physics, players can use a variety of items to gain an advantage or hinder their opponents. These include throwing fruit, activating heat-seeking watermelons, and even triggering random events like a news anchor jetpacking in to interview the runners.

❤ Engaging Party Game Modes

Alongside the main racing modes, the game offers a variety of party game experiences. These include a bowling-inspired mode where players launch shopping carts at giant pins, as well as the treacherous "L.O.B.S.T.E.R." obstacle course filled with hazards.

❤ Charming Presentation and Humor

The game's visual style and character designs are presented in a delightfully over-the-top, anime-inspired fashion. The eccentric cast of characters, such as the lobster-man J DARWIN and the narwhal enthusiast Elizabeth Nishibori, add to the game's quirky and humorous tone. The narrator's commentary further enhances the comedic experience.

❤ Overwhelmingly Positive Player Reviews

Based on 241 Steam user reviews, the game has an impressive 91% positive rating. Players consistently praise the chaotic multiplayer, creative level design, and humorous presentation, making it a fantastic party game experience.

❤ Recommendations for Improvement

While players generally love the core gameplay, some have suggested adding more content (additional levels, characters, and party game modes), as well as addressing minor technical issues like controller compatibility and saving progress in the story mode.

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