Nippon Marathon

 Switch
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
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  1. 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. 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, IThough 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.… Expand
  2. 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. 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 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.    … Expand
  3. Gamerheadspodca
    Feb 22, 2019
    6
    This game won’t be for everyone; It is very surreal and very strange, and if you don’t like wacky weird games, or if you are not very forgiving for some of the issues the game has, then, this game won't be for you.

    However, if you are willing to try something different and have friends who are open to playing a chaotic racing game, then this might be something worth your time. While    This game won’t be for everyone; It is very surreal and very strange, and if you don’t like wacky weird games, or if you are not very forgiving for some of the issues the game has, then, this game won't be for you.

    However, if you are willing to try something different and have friends who are open to playing a chaotic racing game, then this might be something worth your time. While there is a story mode, this game was meant to be played with friends, and with the right group of friends you’ll find yourself laughing hysterically at the craziness that is Nippon Marathon.    … Expand
  4. keibyakko
    Dec 21, 2019
    8
    No es para jugar solo pero con 3 amigos te lo pasas genial. Simulador del programa de los 90 Humor Amarillo o tambien llamado Takeshi Castle.
  5. 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 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.
  6. Tenderloins
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    Have this on both pc and switch, switch version is basically the same but has a few glitches like stuttering sometimes but who cares when the game is this much fun with a group.

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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
  1. FNintendo
    Jul 22, 2019
    30
    Nippon Marathon presents itself as a party game full of content and with a comically absurd concept which are two factors worth pointing out. Unfortunately the way the gameplay is implemented makes for everything but an enjoyable experience and even the most enthusiastic players will quickly find themselves frustrated at the hands of this game, which has little else in its favour as its audiovisual environment is clearly below contemporary standards.
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  2. Nintendo Insider
    Jul 18, 2019
    40
    Playing alone, Nippon Marathon is a one-note joke, stretched too thin and without enough artifice to challenge or grip a player, but as a party game it works just about well enough to amuse those who can look past its various rough edges, have money enough to spare for frivolous purchases and enjoy a silly, wonky mess from time to time.
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Jan 14, 2019
    40
    In the end having extra modes beyond the main game do nothing to help Nippon Marathon remain a fun time for more than a few hours at most. It would be impressive as a final project for a college course and is still good for a few laughs at a party, but those fleeting good times are not enough for me to recommend this game.
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