Underplayed Gems

Nippon Marathon (2018)

Nippon Marathon cover
Developer
Onion Soup Interactive
Publisher
PQube
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Racing, Sports
Rating
4.5 of 5, 355 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A madcap Japanese-themed ragdoll racer where fruit-throwing chaos and physics-based slapstick make every marathon feel like a hilarious disaster.

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What players say

Players call it a janky but charming party game best played with friends locally, with silly Japanese game-show vibes and a great soundtrack. Many say it is overpriced at full price and recommend grabbing it on sale. The single-player is considered less enjoyable.

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