Nippon Marathon

 Switch
Metascore
44

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 4 out of 6
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  1. Nintendo Life
    Jan 12, 2019
    60
    Nippon Marathon isn’t not going to be everyone’s tastes – those eye-wateringly janky visuals (whether by design or not) and the nature of physics-driven racing are an acquired taste that most people are going to tire of, fast. However, look past the surface and there’s a multiplayer experience here that will appeal to fans of Gang Beasts and the like, who just want a silly party game that cares not for seriousness in any form.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. andybates
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    Honestly the critic reviews entire miss the point of this game. The game is a tongue-in-cheek love letter to Japanese quirk/kitsch. TheHonestly the critic reviews entire miss the point of this game. The game is a tongue-in-cheek love letter to Japanese quirk/kitsch. The controls are intentionally awkward. The physics are intentionally always just that little bit unpredictable. Watch a few gameplay trailers to get a far more accurate depiction of the chaos that is Nippon Marathon that I ever got from any of the ‘professional’ critic reviews.

    Let me be clear - this is a party game that I’ve never played solo (although people I’ve recommended it to have mentioned they’ve done solo play and enjoyed it!), which has brought myself and many friends hours of laughs and enjoyment.

    Tbh I find the 44 critic metascore really appalling so made an account just to leave this review.

    I highly recommend Nippon Marathon - it’s really something special.    … Full Review »
  2. HimitsuTamashii
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Though the reviews for Nippon Marathon look quite bleak, it is a game for the type of person who enjoys simple, good hearted fun. TheThough the reviews for Nippon Marathon look quite bleak, it is a game for the type of person who enjoys simple, good hearted fun. The multiplayer mode is, of course the strength of this game however, the single player stories are simply odd fun! If you are considering giving this title a go, I suggest looking up some of the better reviews of this title, such as Switchup's review. Also, I would suggest watching people actually play the game. It is an odd, plucky little light-hearted title that puts me in mind of everything fun about Japanese game shows, and it is worth consideration if this sounds like something interesting at least. The mini games are also fun with a friend or three, and I do hope the developers decide to add more content in the future.… Full Review »
  3. jikflet
    Sep 9, 2020
    6
    Fun game to play with friends. not as single player. I only recommend it if you like weird Japanese games. performance is not as good on theFun game to play with friends. not as single player. I only recommend it if you like weird Japanese games. performance is not as good on the switch. and I encounter couple game breaking bugs. but still don't regret my purchase. is one more of those crazy Japanese party games y like. but is not for everyone.… Full Review »
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