"Skate fast, eat trash" - Player quote
🎮 Game Overview
Tanuki Sunset is a third-person longboarding game where you play as Tanuki, a rad raccoon with a longboard and a dream to land on the cover of FISH, the #1 longboarding magazine in Sunset Island! Master the art of drifting as you race through stunning mountain ranges, swerve through bustling city streets, and ride along sandy beaches in this synthwave-themed adventure.
✨ Key Features
- Vibrant Retro Aesthetics - Immerse yourself in a colorful, retro art style with neon colors that take you straight back to the 80s
- Chill Soundtrack - Enjoy lo-fi beats, bossa nova, electro swing, and 80's pop funk that perfectly complement your skating adventure
- Multiple Game Modes - Experience Story Mode, Endless Mode, Score Trials, and Time Trials
- Customization Options - Collect Tanuki Bits to purchase new outfits and longboard designs at Bob's Skate Shop
- Procedurally Generated Levels - Every run feels fresh with unique track layouts
🎪 Game Modes
- Story Mode - Help Tanuki achieve his dream across 3 unique stages (Sunset Peaks, Midnight City, and Sunrise Beach)
- Endless Mode - Skate infinitely into the sunset and beat your own high scores
- Trials - Test your skills with specialized challenges focusing on specific mechanics
- Arcade Mode - Available in the skate shop, play the classic version of the game
⌨️ Controls
Xbox Controller:
- Left Stick Sideways - Movement
- Left Stick Up - Speed Stance (Hold)
- Left Stick Down - 180 Slide
- A Button/RB Button - Drift
- Start Button - Pause
Keyboard:
- A/D or Left/Right Keys - Movement
- W Key - Speed Stance (Hold)
- S Key - 180 Slide
- Space - Drift
- Escape - Pause
🏆 Pro Tips
- Master the Drift - Hold the drift button to navigate sharp turns without falling off
- Edge Lord Points - Ride close to obstacles or near the edge of the track for bonus points
- Collect Tanuki Bits - Gather these to unlock new gear and customize your style
- Perform Tricks - Jump off ramps, do grabs, spins, and 360s to maximize your score
- Avoid Obstacles - Watch out for cars, trucks, crabs, and toxic sludge barrels
🆕 Latest Updates
The latest version (Ver. 1.3.1) includes:
- Bug fixes for cutscenes when certain items are equipped
- Performance improvements
- Additional customization options
💬 Player Feedback
v aesthetic and v chill n the music is a vibe thank you
that raccoon is my husband now
The best thing about Tanuki Sunset is the soundtrack, which matches the overall vibe perfectly.
❓ FAQ
Q: What platforms is Tanuki Sunset available on?
A: Tanuki Sunset is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Q: Is Tanuki a tanuki or a raccoon?
A: Despite the name "Tanuki Sunset," the main character is actually a raccoon!
Q: How long does it take to complete the story mode?
A: The story mode can be completed in under 2 hours, but mastering all challenges and unlocking all customizations will take much longer.
Q: Is there multiplayer in Tanuki Sunset?
A: No, Tanuki Sunset is a single-player experience.
Q: What makes Tanuki Sunset different from other skating games?
A: Tanuki Sunset combines longboarding mechanics with a unique synthwave aesthetic and a raccoon protagonist, creating a chill yet challenging experience unlike traditional skating games.
Q: How difficult is Tanuki Sunset to play?
A: Tanuki Sunset is easy to learn but hard to master. The controls are simple, but achieving high scores and completing all challenges requires skill and practice.