Promise Mascot Agency Reviews
Promise Mascot Agency brings new life to the yakuza genre as its story searches for new ways for the organization while using many of the classic tricks, from the pure bizarre to the love of honor. It's not as esoteric as its older sibling, but those who decide to visit Kaso-Machi, get to know its people and to dedicate themselves to its rebirth will definitely not regret the time they spend here.
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Promise Mascot Agency may be off-putting to some. But if you are seeking a cozy life sim with a vaguely threatening aura, you’ll be able to find a home in Kaso-Michi.
Promise Mascot Agency is messy, mind-melting, and mechanically shallow—but it’s also charming, creative, and unlike anything else you’ve played this year. It’s not a masterclass in design, but it is a masterclass in commitment to chaos. If you’re after a serious management sim, look elsewhere. But if the idea of babysitting a violent lemon mascot while flying a haunted kei-truck across rural Japan sounds like your cup of sake, this might just be your new obsession.
Promise Mascot Agency blends driving, money management and talking blocks of tofu to create a gleefully weird game that demands your attention.
Promise Mascot Agency will delight many looking for something akin to a fun fever dream. Those who find themselves enjoying the culture of Japan may also find joy in seeing showa-era vibes, engaging with the mascot culture, and of course, being on the more questionable side of the law. This is a great option of a game for those looking for something to unwind with after a long day. Nothing in the game is overly difficult or stressful just for the sake of a challenge.
Rarely do I play a video game where I think there’s a little something for almost everyone. Promise Mascot Agency is a delightful video game that would be good for anyone who likes management or town-builder sims, who’s remotely into Japan or Japanese culture, who loves heartwarming characters, who enjoys driving in video games, who likes deck-building but doesn’t want that to be the whole thing, or who prides themself as a completionist. I loved the world of Promise Mascot Agency, and I look forward to any excuse I get to visit Kaso-Machi and see all my friends again.
In Promise Mascot Agency, I’ve been seduced by a Tetris-block, shared an onsen bath with a giant egg, encouraged a slab of tofu to follow his dreams, and helped a human-sized severed finger run for mayor… This game is bonkers in all the right ways.
Promise Mascot Agency is a uniquely atmospheric game brimming with original ideas, but its clunky gameplay and shallow mechanics make it a frustrating experience that only die-hard fans of slow, narrative-driven Japanese eccentricity will truly appreciate.
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