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Tanuki Sunset

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Web browser, PlayStation 5 • 2020

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Quick resume

Master the longboard as you drift through stunning mountain ranges, swerve through bustling city streets, and along the sandy beaches of Sunset Island. Train to perform epic tricks, from jumping off-ramp to longboarding backwards. Grab Your Longboard and Race to the Top in Tanuki Sunset!

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Racing, Sport, Arcade

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    Pros

    • Chill and relaxing vibe
    • Great soundtrack and aesthetics
    • Fun and skillful gameplay
    • Customization options
    • Polished controls and visuals

    Cons

    • Limited content and short story
    • Some bugs and achievement issues
    • Repetitive music tracks
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Price considered high by some

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Competition, Status.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose gear, customize outfits, and decide their own pace and style of play."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game has a learning curve with skillful drifting and timing required; players report mastering controls and enjoying challenges."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes time trials and score challenges with leaderboards, but main focus is on personal improvement and chill play."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players enjoy replaying levels, endless mode, and challenges, though some find content limited and sessions relatively short."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "No evidence of cooperative or multiplayer gameplay; experience is single-player focused."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Customization of character outfits and skateboard gear allows creative self-expression."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No indications of dominating others; interactions are friendly or solo."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strongly described as a chill, relaxing, and mood-lifting experience to escape real-life stress."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players try different tricks, gear combinations, and routes; some procedural level variation encourages experimentation."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some discovery in levels and procedural changes, but mostly familiar paths with limited new areas."

    • Expression
      4

      "Extensive outfit and skateboard customization supports player self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Playing as a skateboarding raccoon in vaporwave-inspired surreal environments offers imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; mostly solo play with light community engagement via leaderboards."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in controls, timing, and tricks; some report learning curve and mastery."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during runs; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect currency to unlock gear and cosmetics; progression through story and challenges."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Widely described as a chill, relaxing, and mood-enhancing experience with soothing music and visuals."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visuals, music, and sense of speed provide sensory stimulation and emotional fun."

    • Status
      0

      "Limited social recognition; some leaderboard presence but no strong emphasis on status."

    • Story
      2

      "Contains a light narrative with characters and story progression, though story is short and simple."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some planning and skillful execution needed for tricks and routes, but overall straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Risk and speed create moments of tension and excitement, balanced with chill atmosphere."

    • Value
      0

      "Mixed opinions on price vs content; some find it worth full price, others recommend waiting for sale."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destruction; focus on constructive and playful actions."

    • Survival
      -3

      "Low risk environment; failure results in restart but no survival mechanics."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026