Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town

The OuterHavenScott Adams

Shin Chan is an anime series that I wasn't very big into. I knew of the series, the jokes, and the aesthetics. My palette for shows differs greatly when it comes to the things that I play. I was interested when I heard that Shin Chan was getting a more…

SiliconeraJenni Lada

8/10

A game based on the popular manga and anime series Shin chan, where Shinnosuke travels between a village in Akita and a town in Coal Town. Explore, fish, catch bugs, grow vegetables, invent, race trollies and more in this adventure game. Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.

TheGamerRebecca Phillips

Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is an excellent follow-up to Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation.

CGMagazineZubi Khan

8/10

Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town doesn't reinvent the wheel but instead takes you on a cozy stroll through the idyllic countryside through the lens of a child.

Twisted VoxelAli Haider

7.5/10

Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is an enjoyable sequel that doesn’t bring much innovation, yet retains the simple charm of the franchise.

WayTooManyGamesOliver Shellding

7.5/10

It stands to reason that you’ll get massive tie in games around the world. After all, Rugrats wasn’t as big in Japan as it was in America, but we still have a digital release of the latest adventure all the same. So, while Crayon Shin-Chan might only register for most Westerners as that weird cartoon that was on Adult Swim for a while, it’s a massively anticipated piece here. With a limited edition on with plenty of swag already sold out in pre-orders across Tokyo, I was surprised to re...

NoobFeedJoy Rahman

74/100

The cute, simple gameplay and funny exchanges make the game easy to pick up and enjoy without feeling rushed. Even though it doesn't have a lot of depth, this is definitely a cozy experience, perfect for people who want to relax.

Gamer EscapeJustin Mercer

7/10

The successful execution of these elements is almost enough to distract you from the game’s highly basic and low-impact gameplay for a while, but not entirely. Even with the introduction of more minigames and narrative situations, the game remains a highly consistent experience for better and worse. Still, if Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town looks like a game for you, chances are good you’ll have a great time settling in and immersing yourself in its simplistic charm.

GamingTrendOlivia Davies

70/100

I honestly think Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town greatly benefits from its new location, adding a unique charm that sets it apart from its predecessors with a charming story that’s personal and melancholic. It still has its issues with overly simplistic gameplay, which could use an extra bit of spice to keep it from dragging, but this game is a definitive and polished way of experiencing Shin chan’s adventures in video game format.

I don’t quite think Shin Chan is that bad as Matt makes out, but the tone is jarring, and I do kind of feel that I’d get on just a little better with the core game that’s here without him present – though I’ve little doubt that his presence probably helped shift more than a few copies when Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town first debuted in Japan earlier this year.

GameLusterMateusz Niewierowski

6/10

More of a sidegrade than an upgrade to its predecessor, the inherent appeal of Shin-chan, Japanese countrysides and summertime lollygagging come through enough to keep me captivated by the series.

StartMenuRiley Hogan

Unscored

Shin-Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is an admirable yet flawed effort at a summer vacation simulator. Its nostalgic spirit and gorgeous artwork make for a comfortable hangout, but as its steam runs out at the mid-point, the vacation can begin to feel more like a work trip. A splash of magical realism brings welcome contrast to the genre’s trademark scenery, but the questlines turn from exploration to exploitation along the way. Though the Coal Town attempts to shake up the formula, I’d rather be fishing.