A 3D action game starring taiko drum-wielding tanuki boy Bakeru, who assumes the form of a human, going on a journey to save Japan from the clutches of a festival army led by the notorious Oracle Saitaro.
Mameda no Bakeru is a sweet, snappy, and satisfying linear 3D platformer that feels like a wonderful callback to a genre that doesn't get a ton of representation these days. Although it's really easy and has some performance problems, the gameplay variety, snappy combat, oodles of collectibles, and gorgeous art style all come together to make for an...