During the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Broadcast, CRITICAL REFLEX and indie developer Denkiworks unveiled the charming and colorful TANUKI: Pon’s Summer, a delightful adventure about an adorable BMX-riding mailman in a serene Japanese town. Proving that even hardcore gameplay can be cute, TANUKI: Pon’s Summer is set to hit Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam.
In this laid-back summer adventure, you’ll play as Pon, a furry little tanuki mailman, cruising through a picturesque town on your BMX. Your job? Deliver packages, pull off some sweet tricks, and lend a hand to the quirky villagers with various tasks. As Pon, you’ll get to dive into fun summer activities like bug catching, sushi making, sumo wrestling, and baseball, all while working to restore the Great Tanuki Shrine for the big end-of-summer Matsuri festival!
Key Features:
- Cruise around the village on your BMX, pulling off flips, grinds, and stunts
- Play as a part-time mailman, delivering packages and completing quirky odd jobs
- Enjoy a variety of fun summer activities like bug catching, karaoke, fishing, and more
- Befriend or annoy the townsfolk with a unique emoji-based dialogue system
- Collect decorations to restore the Great Tanuki Shrine
- Explore a beautifully crafted world inspired by the real-life charm of Kyoto, Aomori, Sapporo, and Beppu
If you’re ready for the ultimate cozy summer adventure, TANUKI: Pon’s Summer is available to wishlist on Steam now. For more info, visit Denkiworks’ official site, and stay updated by following them on Twitter.