Nippon Marathon
Nippon Marathon
Description (IGDB)
San! Ni! Ichi! Hajime!!! Stretch your muscles and embark upon the ultimate marathon of Nippon in a crazy, physics-driven, four-player party racer where anything can happen!
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Description Steam (Français)
Features
Four-player drop-in/drop-out madness!
Solo play is supported, but grab up to four pads and enjoy the supreme silliness of gaming’s greatest marathon. Need a bathroom break to brush pineapple juice off your onesie? Random pedestrian passing by your couch and wants to play? Whatever the cause, hop in and out for the ultimate party get-together!
Experience surprises galore in a race across all of Japan!
Cross the land of Nippon in a series of creative levels spanning busy city streets, narrow old streets, bustling markets, mountaintop shrines and even the top of a bullet train! You never know what will happen next in Nippon Marathon. Perhaps you’ll find time for an impromptu spot of slot machine fun? Maybe a news anchor will jetpack in to interview you on the racetrack? Heck, anything is possible…
An expansive story mode with a bizarre cast of characters!
Climb the ranks from rookie runner to marathon master. Experience the stories of lobster-man J DARWIN, narwhal enthusiast Elizabeth Nishibori, old uncle sailor Zenbei “XEN BAE” and wannabe dating-agency owner Snuguru Maestro, all while revealing the shady secrets of the unseen forces at play behind the Nippon Marathon. Can you beat the returning ten-time champion Handsome Hazuki and his cronies?
Chill out with some Party Games!
Some people like bird watching. Some people like a lazy Sunday afternoon drive. Some people like to throw themselves into a trolley, and smash head-first into man-sized bowling pins! Set your shopping trolley's position, take a running jump, wince as you hurtle towards random hazards and pray you don't end up in the emergency room. Mastered the Turkey in bowling? Then take on the L.O.B.S.T.E.R gauntlet! A precariously narrow, randomly generated assault course. Swinging hammers, pneumatic boxing gloves, and irate American footballers conspire to knock you into the drink!
Éditions et prix Steam
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Avis des joueurs Steam
Ce jeu est un nanar dans le sens positif du terme. Il y a des bugs, c'est laid, mais qu'est-ce qu'on se marre entre potes ! Le jeu fourmille d'idées originales pour un jeu de courses à pied/d'obstacles, avec une référence très évidente aux jeux télév...
Meilleur jeu ever pour se fendre la gueule entre amis. J'ai jamais rien acheté d'aussi rentable.
C'EST UN GRAND OUI ! Fou rire garantis avec vos amis sur ce jeu :)
tres amusant
c'est cool
Mises à jour et Actualités
Nippon Marathon 2 : Daijoubu Major Update - NM2 0.42f
Nippon Marathon 2 : Daijoubu Major Update - NM2 0.42fThis one’s huge: Linux support, massive optimisation, Cup Mode, facial animations, new UI upgrades, new colour options, Collections, and a whole lot more. Let’s dive in.NEW! Dedicated Native Linux Version and Optimisation!Steam Deck now hits a solid 60fps with better visuals Faster loading + smoother performance across all settings Lighting and memory handling improved Linux users officially welcomed into the NipponverseThat's a pretty big visual improvement and performance is better too!NEW! Each Contestant Now Has Multiple Colour Choices Available!We know you wanted it, so here it is! Every contestant now comes with a minimum of 4 colour choices, we'll be adding more in the future too.I think the new black and red Zenbei is my favourite - moe moe kyuuuuu!NEW! Try out Cup Mode and Feel the Real Marathon Experience!Finally we're all able to enjoy a 3-stage marathon! Scores and popularity are carried across to the next stage, this is the best way to enjoy NM2The cup's emblem features elements from all three stagesNEW! Contestants Now Have Fully Animated Facial Expressions!Contestants now react to everything — hits, flying, waving, panic, joy, chaos. They’re more expressive than ever.(`･ω･´) It's nice to see the contestants being so expressive now （´∀｀） NEW! Snapshots and Photos are Saved to COLLECTIONS For Later Enjoyment!Every snapshot you take is now saved automatically. Up to 108 images, exportable directly to Steam.Awww, precious memories....NEW! Award System - Check Out The Score Calculation Screen!The score screen now shows a clearer, more fun breakdown of awards. New awards added too — no spoilers.What's next... Cucumber of Time? Tears of the Mushroom? Don't sue me!NEW! Weapon Pick-up IndicatorsA clean new UI element shows which item you picked up and which hand it’s in. Small change, big clarity boost.Nishibori is dual-wielding the cucumber!Whoa, just reading that made me tired and sweaty! But wait, there's still more! The full patch notes are at the bottom of this post. So What's Next?We know you’re waiting for: new stages L.O.B.S.T.E.R. Mode trolley bowling online play We’re on it.SENSATIONAL SCREENSHOTSToday we're going to start with a bunch of screenshots showing off the new facial expressions, check 'em out!Shock!Exhaustion!Determination!Surprise!Anguish!Pain!DISCORD DISCOHuge thanks to ふーにゃ for testing the Linux build:200 FPS, WQHD, everything is DAIJOUBU! Auto‑snap is a welcome addition.They also gave great feedback on subtitles, screenshot deletion, and countdown timing — all added to the list.So you heard it here first, the Linux build is DAIJOUBU!PLAY THE LATEST UPDATEWhy not jump in and try all these new updates immediatelyA Note of Dev Health Some of you know I (Andy) have been dealing with Fibromyalgia for a while. It affects energy, pain levels, concentration — all the fun stuff. A recent med change shook things up, so if updates slow briefly, that’s why. We’re still 100% committed to NM2, and your support genuinely helps us keep going. Thank you for being patient and daijoubu.Korean Translation Help If you know any Korean fan translation groups who might be interested in helping with Nippon Marathon 2, please email Andy at andymadin(a)onionsoupinteractive.comUntil next time, stay DAIJOUBU! - Reiwa ManVersion 0.42f_ea Update and Patch NotesNew featuresRevamped award system for the score screen (previously badges)Contestant ColoursAdded animated facial features for all main contestants driven programmatically by game logicAdded subtitles for contestant voice lines when winning a star or winning a gameEvery snapshot or photo taken in photomode is now automatically saved to disk and can be viewed in CollectionsDedicated Linux version!Cup Mode - Hungry Romance Cup - Stages can now be played with cumulative scores and extra excitement!OptimisationDecreased loading time when returning to main menu by a huge amount!!Made Direct3D 11 the default as D3D12 was causing crashes on too many hardware configsOptimised the low graphics setting for Steam Deck so locked 60fps is now possible!Optimised lighting for better performance and consistency across quality settingsInterfaceImproved the marathon select UI to incorporate Cup ModeAdded a menu at end of race allowing players to Return to Marathon Select or Return to Main MenuAdded higher quality stage screenshots for loading screensAdded popularity percentage to score calculation screenAdded new weapon collect icons over the contestant to help quickly identify the new weapon and the hand it is inFixesFixed contestants getting stuck on weapon spawnsAvatars at the top of the screen no longer turn to eliminated (greyed out with red X) when passing the finish lineFixed bug where players could still use the menu during the loading screenFixed the bug where contestants would get stuck at the podium unable to poseFinally found and fixed the bug where contestants be sometimes soft-locked at the final checkpointTweaks:Matched shiba inu speed more closely to the playerChanged podium scaling behaviour to prevent podiums going offscreen during a cupImproved Darwin's face geometry and skin shadingAdded cooldowns for most of Sora's commentary lines to avoid repetitionUpdated localisation on the main menu control hint barSora can be interrupted at the end of a round allowing the winning contestant to speakShadow resolution for most lights now based on quality settingSnapshot camera now sometimes has a random tilt applied for more varietyShortened the time octopus attack time on the freighter for better playabilityImproved the area immediately after the crow battle in Shika Shika Deer TownEnd of race fanfare song "Your Goal in Life" now plays during the winning celebration
Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu Is Out Now!
Hello everyone!The news you've been waiting for is finally here! After years of chaos, cucumbers, and questionable physics, Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu has officially launched into Early Access 🙌🙌🙌Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is everything you loved about the original — just bigger, smoother, and even more bizarre. You’ll race across Japan, fling fruit at your friends, dodge hazards you definitely weren’t prepared for, and yes… Sora the Troll is back with brand‑new commentary to roast every glorious mistake you make.What’s in the Early Access Launch?Here’s what you can jump into right now:Three brand‑new stages set across exaggerated Japanese locationsFully revamped graphics and physicsCreate‑a‑Contestant mode for crafting your own beautiful-ly cursed racerA new Photo Mode with free‑cam controls for capturing mid‑action chaosA brand new, deadly melee weapon in the form of the Whirling CucumberFresh new commentary from Sora the TrollNew CPU difficulty modes for solo playThis is just the start of the race, as we’ll be adding more stages, more contestants, more weapons, more chaos and even online multiplayer throughout Early Access. Key FeaturesRace Across Japan: A wild, exaggerated tour of iconic locationsEven More Chaos: New obstacles, weapons, silly physics, and hilarious wipeoutsSolo Play Support: Face off against our newly improved (and occasionally ferocious) CPU racersNew Difficulty Modes: Novice, Amateur, and Pro settings to suit every level of chaosA Tastier Arsenal: More throwable produce than ever, each with its own chaotic impactExpanded Cast: Starting with the egg‑obsessed Mr BREAKFAST, with more contestants hatching over timeCreate‑a‑Contestant: Build the weirdest racer your imagination can handleMultiplayer Mayhem: Local multiplayer + Remote Play TogetherEpic Soundtrack: An electrifying score to fuel every marathonPlay NowNippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is available now on Steam Early Access with a 20% launch discount.Thanks for your support, remember your feedback will help shape the final game, so please jump in, experiment, and tell us what you think!So until next timeStay DaijoubuAndy & Amy
Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu Enters Early Access on April 17th!
Konnichiwa everyone!We’ve got some exciting news that you might want to jot down in your notebook...✨ Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is entering Steam Early Access on April 17th! ✨Get ready to dash through new courses, unleash new weapons, and of course, be chased by Shiba Inu!You can watch the brand new trailer here:Why Early Access? Making a video game is like running a marathon… except the course is still being built. And the builders are also racing, throwing fruit, and occasionally falling into the sea. It gets a little messy, a little sticky, and every so often someone gets knocked off the course by a bug we didn’t even know existed.That’s why Early Access exists. When development gets this chaotic, opening the gates early actually helps — it gives us room to breathe, lets us keep building the game at a sustainable pace, and invites the community to run alongside us, share ideas, and help shape the final experience together.It’s how the original Nippon Marathon began, and it worked wonderfully, so we thought… Let's do it all again!And the best part? The game is already ready for you to play, laugh at, fall over in, and shout “DAIJOUBU!” while we continue adding more mayhem behind the scenes.What’s waiting for you on April 17th?Three brand‑new stages Each one is packed with new hazards, shortcuts, and enough beautifully unhinged chaos to give you three new favourite stages — and at least five new ways to lose friends.Revamped gameplay & physics Smoother, sillier, and scientifically engineered for maximum wipeouts.All‑new Tutorial Learn the basics, master the fruit‑flinging fundamentals, and prepare your body for the kind of race etiquette that would get you banned from any real marathon.Create‑A‑Contestant Mode Craft the racer of your dreams… or nightmares. Both are valid.Photo Mode Capture every mid‑air disaster in beautiful, high‑definition shame.And that’s just the beginning…What’s coming during Early Access?Online multiplayer — ranked AND casualNew contestants — more weirdos to loveNew weapons — melons were only the beginningMore stages — more places to fall overMore chaos — obviouslyAnd yes, your feedback will help shape it all.If you shout “This melon is too powerful!” we'll probably ignore you. If you shout “This melon isn’t powerful enough!” we'll absolutely listen.3, 2, 1… Wishlist Nippon Marathon!Wishlist Nippon Marathon 2: DAIJOUBU and be first in line to cause chaos across Japan the moment it goes live.Coming Up Next: Meet you at Yolko Harbour!We got a tiny bit side-tracked by announcing the release date, but next time we’ll be back to regular broadcasting and getting you in the perfect mood for Early Access!Next time, we’re diving into Yolko Harbour. A fully operational dockyard that someone, for reasons unknown, decided was ideal for a marathon. Expect fast moving forklifts, sailors twirling their anchors, and a giant octopus with unresolved issues.So until next time…Stay DAIJOUBU!Amy & Andy
Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« Don’t bother with Nippon Marathon if you don’t a have company to play the game with or if saying “keep it real, keep it Nippon” makes you irritated. Everyone else, though, forget cheap production values and throw yourself broad-mindedly into the craziness of Nippon Marathon! »
« Nippon Marathon is a ridiculous bakage game that's a ton of fun with friends but its annoying gameplay is only tolerable in short bursts. »
« Its party modes saves the day. [Issue#158, p.84] »
« There is a wacky, multiplayer racing game in there, but it feels more like a side effect of a notepad full of gags than a gaming experience that can entertain a group of friends long enough to make them briefly forget about Super Smash Bros., nor does the single-player experience do much after you understand what’s happening in front of you. »
« Nippon Marathon has the potential to be a fun party game, but its technical and design shortcomings prevent it from being a race worth running. »
« You should buy Nippon Marathon only if you are looking for something to play during an evening with your friends, and then forget about it. »
« With its Takeshi's Castle style, Nippon Marathon will delight those who enjoy the peculiar and ridiculously funny style of these contests, although neither technically nor playable is anything special. »
« Nippon Marathon is a curious multiplayer game that unfortunately falls prey to its own over the top nature. Some might enjoy the off-piste humour and Japanese influences, but it sadly limits the game's appeal, and at the end of the day, the presentation leaves a lot to be desired. The frantic gameplay feels too clumsy and disjointed to remain fun for very long. The janky nature of the game is part of the joke, but the joke isn't particularly funny in this case, and others have told it much better than this. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« Such a fun game with cool character design and an amazing announcer and a story mode for each main character. »
« Really amusing to play with friends, but it quickly becomes repetitive and boring. »
« Brilliant game, so much fun with a group of friends! Kinda wish there were more races and minigames, but what's there is great fun! Especially for the low asking price! »
« Amazing game!!! What more can you ask for its cheap, massively entertaining and utterly bonkers to boot. we spent hours and hours playing with mates and a few beers, many many laughs were had. Only criticism would be a little more content needed... »
« The critic reviews on this one are, for the most part DUMB and DEAF and possibly BLIND. I recently picked this up during a sale and it's great fun even as a single player game. The levels are inventive, the courses are stocked with wild obstacles from crazy Shiba dogs to exploding sake barrels. There's multiple branching paths and the checkpoints keep anyone from being knocked out of the race for good. The mini games which interrupt the races are good too my favorite being when Zedy Jones asks the players to respond quickly and in competition with each other on how to build a snowman. Then there's the robust and ludicrous story mode which is chock full o' conspiracies, weirdness and gags too. I played through as Snuguru, the dog man who wants to open a dating agency and despite a few times when I screamed malarkey at the top of my lungs, I had no trouble running races, and leveraging the items and shortcuts for advantages. If you have friends to play with its even better and will be a favorite at parties. BUY IT! THANK ME LATER!! »
