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Nintendo has a habit of showcasing gorgeous games in its Direct Presentations that will never be made available outside of Japan. This is understandable, some titles are intended for certain regional audiences and simply won&rsquo🔯;t ജstand a chance at success otherwise.
But when it comes to Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation, the gorgeously idyllic adventure captured our imaginations and refused to let go. It looked wonderful, following the iconic character as he explores a wholesome rural town to catc♉h bugs, go fishing, spend time with his family, and just take in the unparalleled vibes.
It looked welcoming in a way few games do, and many hearts were broken when Nintendo made it clear there were no plans to release it outside of Japan. But things have changed, with this past week seeing the announcement of a full localisation and international versions of the game coming our way for both PS4 and Switch. We can rest easy and look forward to reliving our childhood memories from the perspective of a crayonꦺ-addled adolescent.
But why are people so excited about an innocent game with no mention of guns, violence, or bloodshed? You can only walk around Japanese fields doing odd jobs for so long unti🔯l the thirst for murder returns, because this medium’s obsession with death is never going to subside. I think part of it comes down to the aesthetic, with Shin-chan capturing the iconic property’s visual identity with such masterful effect, like the animated series or manga has been brought to life, and we’re free to bend it to our whims however we see fit.
I grew up watching👍 the series on Fox Kids, even if the localisation sought to turn its titular character into a meddling little shit instead of a fairly innocent troublemaker just doing what kids do and having fun regardless of the consequences that might come knocking when all is said and done. So there’s an element of nostalgia here too, and an eagerness to reignite those memories as adults and distract ourselves from the very depressing world we live in right now.
The game’s pitch is so simple - Shin-chan spends his summer vacation in the countryside and inevitably stumbles upon all manner of people to meet and mys🅘teries to solve. Familiar characters return and I wouldn’t be surprised if the wider narrative is more driven, but on the surface it appears to be tranquil, giving us the freedom to embrace its forgiving sense of wonder and watch the days unfold without any lingering pressure. Good vibes only.
It comes courtesy of Millennium Kitchen, who true gamers will know as the studio behind underrated 3DS classic Attack of the Friday Monsters! A Tokyo Tale. This charming littleꦓ game might have featured giant monsters and card battles, but it also nailed the feeling of exploring a small Japanese town as a young child with the world at their fingertips. It was a master of small town intimacy, making these foreign places feel like home as they welcomed us with open arms and allowed us to make them our own. Shin-chan seems to build upon that ethos, removing the giant monsters and replacing them with the carefree attitude of young children having fun without the worries of everyday life - God I wish that were me.
If this upcoming title can capture even a fragment of that magic, it will be something special, and it sounds like the sort of game we need right now after mining 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Animal Crossing: New Horizons for all it's worth. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some cicadas to catch in the Japanese countryside.
