Kaizen Game Works, the masterminds behind the eccentric detective game Paradise Killer, have recently announced their next project – Promise Mascot Agency. This upcoming game promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience, blending elements of open-world exploration, mascot management, and crime drama into a single, bizarre package.
In Promise Mascot Agency, players take on the role of an exiled yakuza lieutenant banished to a cursed Japanese town. Their mission? To revive a dilapidated mascot agency dedicated to helping out-of-luck Japanese mascots. These mascots, ranging from a tofu cube named To-Fu to a mascot with a peculiar fixation on doors, are the misfits of the mascot world. Players must recruit, train, and manage these quirky characters to increase the agency’s profitability and efficiency.
Negotiating with Mascots
Each mascot in Promise Mascot Agency comes with its own set of hopes, dreams, and desires. Whether they crave money, fame, or a simple rice ball from the local convenience store, players must negotiate with these mascots to convince them to join the agency. Some mascots may even have more extreme requests, such as wanting to witness the world burn to ashes in glorious hellfire. It’s a strange and surreal world where anything is possible.
Apart from managing mascots, players can explore the town of Kaso-Machi in a beat-up, yet upgradeable flying truck with their mascot sidekick, Pinky, in tow. Along the way, they’ll encounter a cast of eccentric characters and earn new Hero Cards to aid in their journey. And when things start to get a little too strange, players can always take a relaxing dip in the local onsen to unwind.
Collaboration with Ikumi Nakamura
Kaizen Game Works is collaborating with Ikumi Nakamura, a renowned developer known for her work on iconic titles like Okami, Bayonetta, and Ghostwire: Tokyo, to bring Promise Mascot Agency to life. With Nakamura’s expertise and creative vision, this Japanese fever dream is sure to captivate players on a whole new level.
Promise Mascot Agency is set to launch on multiple platforms including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2025. With its offbeat concept, quirky characters, and unique gameplay mechanics, this game is shaping up to be a must-play for those seeking a truly out-of-the-box gaming experience.
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