Publisher Spike Chunsoft and developers Toybox and Millennium Kitchen have announced they are bringing Natsu-Mon! 20th Century Summer Kid to the west.

Originally release back in June for Japan, the game is an open world adventure game set in a small town during the summer, letting players experience the “wonder of the Japanese countryside”. The western release will arrive on August 6th 2024 as a digital title for Switch and other platforms.

Check out the English trailer below, along with some additional details:

About

A circus troupe comes to Yomogi Town, a rural town in Japan situated between mountains and the ocean. As the son of the circus ringmaster, enjoy a special summer filled with adventures!

All of Yomogi Town and the nature surrounding it are an open world where you can enjoy summer to its fullest. Immerse yourself in nostalgic scenery filled with towering clouds, beautiful sunsets, and the sound of cicadas.

Summer days are always filled with activities like fishing at the river or catching rare bugs in a field. Help the circus succeed and interact with the townspeople if you’d like. Enjoy a night at the summer festival, dancing and watching fireworks. There’s even a train so you can visit a neighboring town.

Your own special summer vacation filled with unique experiences awaits you!

This is the latest work by Kaz Ayabe, creator of several games themed around summer vacation and childhood nostalgia. Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid comes to Steam.

Gameplay

Dive into a midsummer adventure in a vast open world!

Experience the freedom and nostalgia of a small country town brought to life in stunning 3D. Our game offers a seamless open-world environment where you can explore without any interruptions or loading screens.

• Immersive Realism – Relive the magic of childhood adventures with lifelike 3D recreations of quaint shopping districts and charming single-car trains.
• Dynamic Environment – Witness the passage of time and changing weather conditions in real-time, adding depth and authenticity to your journey.
• Endless Exploration – Swim in the ocean, scale majestic mountains, or hop on a train to discover neighboring towns. Every corner of this world is yours to explore.

Reconnect with the childhood joys of exploration and create new memories in a world brimming with possibilities.

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