Promise Mascot Agency
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
steam
Let me preface this review by admitting that I am 100% biased towards Kaizen Game Works, seeing as they also produced my most favourite game ever: Paradise Killer, and also had an artist work on another one of my favourite games: Sorry We're Closed!
So, I went into this game expecting to love it. And after only a few hours in game, I can confidently say that this game will absolutely be in my top 3 of the year! Perhaps even my GOTY if I'm honest...
For many reasons! But let's start with... The characters! Of course, they're always a huge part of any game, but they're especially important in Promise Mascot Agency since they're like... The main crux of the gameplay. You'll be collecting and interacting with a whole host of colorful characters! And I love each and every one of them so so much, like they were all perfectly engineered to be enjoyed. Mascots and human NPC's alike! Though, my favourite mascot has gotta be Kaki-Gory!!! I just find his design and personality to be the absolute cutest in the game!
Once again, the OST in this game is phenomenal— just as it is in Paraidse Killer too! Kaizen Game Works are just the absolute best at making video game music in my opinion. I'm still regularly listening to the OST even after completing the game!
Regarding the game, it operates rather similar to their previous Paradise Killer title. In that a huge chunk of the game relies on a massive collect-a-thon, which i just adore! There are so many thing to 100% complete alongside finishing the main story, as well as some fun and hidden achievements to strive for! The driving around in a 3D space feels so nice, and it's so much fun when you finally start to upgrade your vehicle! I very much enjoyed exploring the downright beautiful landscape, and the artistry behind the scenery is something I hold in high regard.
Every single detail, from the world, to the menus, to the honestly very funny and witty dialogue, to the OST, to the mini games, to the collection hunts, to every inch, nook, and cranny of this game feels so expertly placed and lovingly expressed. I am in love with every inch of this game, seeing as I have 100% completely every in game collection and steam achievements LOL...
Please, please, please pick this game up and support a small independant studio. It's so much fun I promise! It was made with so much love, and Kaizen Game Works have somehow managed to capture lighting in a bottle for me not once, not twice, but thrice! They're something so special to me, and I cannot recommend them and this game enough. It's rather quick, even to 100%, but in exchange for your time... You'll experience one of the most lovingly prepared and thoroughly enjoyable games ever!