Tanuki Sunset is a third-person downhill skating game where players control a raccoon riding a longboard through winding roads and vibrant environments. The gameplay centers around smooth drifting, tight cornering, and collecting tokens while avoiding cars, obstacles, and sudden drops. Movement is fluid, with responsive controls that let the player lean into curves, slide through sharp turns, and build momentum on long stretches. Points are earned for near misses, tricks, and maintaining balance at high speeds.
Visual Style and Sound Design
The game features a bold visual aesthetic with soft neon colors, stylized lighting, and surreal landscapes that shift between urban and natural backdrops. Each area feels like part of a larger, dreamlike coast where sunsets last forever and the roads stretch endlessly. The music blends lo-fi beats and synth tones, syncing with the pace of the ride to create a calm but focused rhythm. Visual feedback, like particle trails and camera shifts, helps guide the player’s movement and adds to the immersive style.
Progression and Replay Value
Tanuki Sunset includes challenge modes, time-based runs, and a main scoring system tied to trick execution and route choice. Players can unlock new boards, outfits, and in-game cosmetics by reaching score milestones or completing specific objectives. Although the gameplay loop is simple, the satisfaction comes from mastering each road, improving scores, and pulling off longer combos without crashing. The relaxed pace, combined with tight controls and rewarding flow, makes it a unique entry in the arcade skating genre focused entirely on style and movement.
