- Publisher: Neos
- Release Date: Oct 24, 2024
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PC
- Summary:
- Developer: Neos
- Genre(s): Adventure, General
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 13 out of 16
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Mixed: 3 out of 16
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Negative: 0 out of 16
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Oct 24, 2024Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town takes what made the previous Shin-chan game good and adds a twist of intrigue that is much stronger than the latter's plot. There is a lot of fun to be had in Shin-chan's new adventure in Coal Town and a good relaxing holiday story to boot. The dedication to matching the visual and writing style of the Shin-chan universe makes this a joy to experience and a fantastic pickup for those who pine for summer during the cold seasons! It's a satisfying little adventure story with a ton of very odd humour and a really unique design.
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Oct 23, 2024To be honest, I wasn't really sure what I was going to get with Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town. However, at the conclusion of my playthrough and this review, I can truthfully say that I had a wonderful time playing this game. All the boxes were ticked: story, characters, setting, gameplay, play time, beautiful scenery, soundtrack, and sound effects. There are a few minor gripes, such as the day and night cycle affecting how much time you have each day to get stuff done, but to be honest, this just added to the challenge of the game and made me plan my in-game day, rather than be a huge pain to deal with. When all is said and done, this was a very well put-together game. I look forward to seeing more adventures with Shin chan and co!
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Oct 23, 2024Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is a stunningly beautiful game balanced by its fair share of weird humour. While not mechanically complex, it’s a charming slice-of-life game that will likely delight any fans of the Crayon Shin-Chan series.
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Sep 24, 2025Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is a fun, wholesome game that does a great job as a sequel to yet another fun, wholesome game. With its fun errands and activities, a gorgeous visual world and a great cast of characters, Shiro and the Coal Town might not captivate an entirely new audience but it is a marvelous adventure full of lovely and funny moments that fans of the previous game will most certainly embrace.
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Oct 23, 2024Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is a video game with gooey, overly saturated, yet charming environments. The brightness resonates strongly in the summery art that will take you to another world (in more ways than one). Although it may seem more of the same within the genre, the distinctly Japanese items (fish, food, plants, and animals) add a special touch. Its mechanics will keep you engaged for hours without you even realizing it. It's an excellent video game to forget about everything and simultaneously experience summer!
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Oct 23, 2024Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is an adventure with childlike tones and a deliberately monotonous pace that aims to recreate the carefree atmosphere that many associate with their childhood summers. Undoubtedly designed for a very young audience, it forgoes some of the original work's strengths to package an aesthetically enchanting adventure, but perhaps a little too poor in terms of gameplay.
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Oct 23, 2024Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town offers a fun and colorful adventure, perfect for fans of farming sims without too much depth. The short day-night cycle can be frustrating, but exploration is a delight, even though the series' signature crude humor is absent.