Shin Chan: The Castle of Coal Town — Everything We Know

The game is based on Crayon Shin Chan,a beloved manga series written and illustrated by Yoshito Usui.

The series follows a family with two kids and a dog.

The plot centers on Shin-Chan, the son, and his daily adventures.

Intriguing is his life, such that various video game adaptations have seen the light of day.

And now, we are yet to immerse ourselves in another Shin-Chan adventure.

Let’s find out below inShin Chan: The Castle of CoalTownEverythingWe Know.

What is Shin Chan: The Castle of Coal Town?

The adventures of Shin-Chan began in 1990, after the debut of themangaseries.

Shin-can earns money running errands while also capturing the breathtaking scenes around him.

He would then sell his pictures to a newspaper editor, which marks the game’s main progress point.

In the upcoming title, Shin-Chan and his insatiable appetite for adventure will feature in a new town.

The Nahora family has moved to another location for the summer vacation.

But this town is quite different from the others Shin-chan has been to.

The premise is similar to other games catching bugs, exploring, and fishing.

But there is an element of mystery in the new town.

Not only are there guards donning masks, but also a tower that’s holding a villain.

Gameplay

From the look of things, this will be your usual boy-meets-world adventure.

But the element of mystery in the narrative departs from the wacky storyline of the game’s predecessors.

Moreover, expect a fair share of satire from the inquisitive explorer of endless wonders.

The simulation game will bear countless similarities to the other games before it.

In another town, Shin-chan lets his curious mind lead the way.

In the series, Shin Chan’s inquisitive nature is infused with categorical humor.

Aside from that, the trailer hints at other activities, such as wagon racing.

There’s no clear objective for what to do.

But you have to do the most within the time limitthe holidays.

Whether it’s growing vegetables, fishing, or catching bugs, there’s a reward at the end.

Development

Neos is seeing through the development of this new Shin Chan game.

Trailer

The Japanese Nintendo Direct showcase unveiled the game’s trailer, which is simply breathtaking.

The video hints at the gameplay, including mini-games and Shin-chan’s exploration with Shiro.

If this game intrigues you, the trailer will do more than whet your appetite.

See for yourself in the video embedded above.

Disclaimer: It’s in Japanese.

The developers have also confirmed a Western release but are yet to provide precise dates.

The first Shin Chan game debuted in 2021, and a global release dropped later in 2022.

If this is anything to go by, we can expect a worldwide release in 2025.

Interested in keeping up with the game’s development?

If so, then check in with the devs over on their social handles for all the latest updateshere.

Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.

When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.