Spike Chunsoft have recently announced that they will release the heartwarming advetnure game Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid onto the Nintendo Switch and Windows PC (via Steam) on 6th August 2024. A playable demo will also be available to download from the Nintendo eShop on 30th July 2024.
Developed by TOYBOX Inc. and Millennium Kitchen Co., Ltd., with the story, script, and direction from Kaz Ayabe of Millennium Kitchen Co., Ltd., Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid puts players in control of Satoru and allows you to explore a summer in rural Japan.
About: Satoru, the son of a circus ringmaster, just arrived in a seaside town surrounded by nature. Enjoy a special summer in rural Japan, where you’ll meet many people and have amazing experiences. In the game’s open world environment go to various locations without loading times or screen changes. Swim in the sea, climb up the mountain, take a train to the neighboring town… Immerse yourself in this seamless world as you go on your adventure. Have fun interacting with both the people who live in the town and your fellow circus troupe members. As you spend your summer days in town, you will even be asked to direct the circus. A heartwarming summer vacation adventure awaits you.
To coincide with this announcement Spike Chunsoft have released a variety of different trailers, including messages from Kaz Ayabe of Millennium Kitchen Co., Ltd. and Yasuhiro Wada of TOYBOX Inc.
Gameplay Trailer:
Message from Kaz Ayabe of Millennium Kitchen Co., Ltd.:
Message from Development Producer Yasuhiro Wada of TOYBOX Inc.
Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid will be available digitally within Europe and North America for Nintendo Switch and Steam on 6th August 2024. A playable demo will be available on 30th July 2024 from the Nintendo eShop.