The game "Summer of the Cyclops" explores the healing journey of summer life in the town
The highly anticipated independent game "TANUKI: Pon's Summer" officially released its first trial version today, allowing players to first experience this warm and fun summer life in a small town. The game is produced by independent development team Yoshikochi, combining elements of simulated life and adventure. Players will embark on a journey to find friendship and dreams with the cute raccoon character Pengpeng in the game.
The launch of this trial version allows players to experience the basic gameplay and prototype of the game. The story in the game revolves around the daily life of the raccoon cat Pengpeng. Players can not only participate in pastoral work, communicate with neighbors, and catch insects, but also establish deep friendships with the animal residents in the town. By completing different tasks, players will gradually unlock more activities and hidden storylines to feel the fun and warmth of life in the town.
The picture of "The Summer of the Cat Pengpeng" adopts an exquisite hand-painted style, with bright and lively colors, which greatly enhances the immersion of the game. Every scene in the game is delicate and detailed, presenting a vivid summer town where players can explore it. In addition, the music of the game is also creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, accompanied by every action and interaction of the player, making people intoxicated.
In the trial version, players can experience several optional activities, such as field farming, market trading and interaction with town residents. In farming, players need to choose the right crop according to the season, manage their own farmland, and take it to the market for sale after harvest to earn income to improve their quality of life. The market's trading mechanism also gives players certain randomness and challenges. How to obtain the most benefits in a limited time will test the player's strategy and decision-making ability.
In addition to regular activities, the game also sets up many links to interact with neighbors. These NPCs have their own characteristics. Players can understand their stories through dialogue and interaction, and can even help them achieve some personal goals. This design not only increases the depth of the game, but also allows players to better integrate into the social atmosphere of the town and experience the warmth and touching from different characters.
The development team told reporters at the press conference: "We hope that through "Summer of the Rain Cat Pengpeng", players can experience a simple and beautiful lifestyle. In the modern fast-paced life, everyone can find a kind of relaxation and comfort in this game and enjoy the fun of living in harmony with nature." They also emphasized that this game is full of thoughts on life and friendship, and hope that every player can gain something from it.
The trial version is now online on the Steam platform, and is expected to be released in 2025, and the official version is priced at RMB 118. In order to give back to early supporters, the team will launch a limited-time discount event during the promotion period. Players can enjoy a 20% discount on the final version after purchasing the trial version, priced at RMB 92. This event will undoubtedly attract more players who are interested in the game to participate.
After the feedback from the media and players, early trials have shown great appeal. A trial player said: "The style and overall atmosphere of the game made me feel very relaxed, like I was back in my childhood. This story about small animals and the healed interpersonal relationship made me feel warm this summer." Many players reflected their praise for game design, believing that it not only focused on the diversity of gameplay, but also incorporated a love and respect for life into it.
With the launch of the trial version, the development team is also actively collecting players' feedback, promising to optimize and improve it according to players' suggestions when the official version is released. The subsequent updates will continue to launch new activities and content to further enrich the game experience