Get ready for a job unlike any other with the Promise Mascot Agency.
Promise Mascot Agency is a wonderfully weird new title from Kaizen Game Works (the brilliant minds behind Paradise Killer), and it has launched today.
Available right now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic), this unique game throws you into the role of an ex-yakuza rebuilding a defunct mascot agency in a definitely cursed Japanese town.
Join Michi, a former legend of the criminal underworld, and his enthusiastic assistant Pinky☆ as they attempt to bring glory back to the Promise Mascot Agency. This involves recruiting some extremely peculiar sentient mascots, navigating their bizarre contract demands (how much vacation does a weeping tofu block need?), and assigning them jobs to earn that sweet, sweet cash.
Kei Trucks, Contracts, and Cursed Towns
Promise Mascot Agency blends management simulation with exploration, driving, and a healthy dose of mystery. You’ll cruise around the town of Kaso-Machi in your trusty (and upgradeable!) Kei Truck, seeking out new mascots and potential clients.
Building relationships – or perhaps just mildly threatening – your new neighbours is key to finding work for your growing stable of oddities.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. Kaso-Machi is definitely cursed, and your mascots will inevitably find themselves in trouble. Thankfully, you can befriend lovable local weirdos and unlock Hero Cards to play strategically and send help when needed. All while unraveling a deeper conspiracy surrounding Michi’s exile and a looming debt.
From the Visionary Minds Behind Paradise Killer
Kaizen Game Works made waves with their debut title, Paradise Killer, known for its unique style and player-driven investigation. They’re bringing that same innovative spirit to Promise Mascot Agency.
“We’ve been working on Promise Mascot Agency for four and a half years!” said Oli Clarke Smith, Game Director. “We have put everything into this game. We have worked with some absolutely top tier talent. We love this game, it is really special. We’re thrilled to announce the release date and start the countdown to mascot chaos!”
Critically Acclaimed Quirky Fun
We dove headfirst into the mascot madness for our review here at TheXboxHub, and absolutely loved it, awarding Promise Mascot Agency a 4.5/5!
We said: “Promise Mascot Agency ticks a lot of boxes by being original, fun, and at times, quite weird. The mascot management is at the core of the game, but it’s the additional free-roam activities that flesh it out to deliver the most enjoyment. Incorporating much of what makes Japanese culture so alluring is also one of its main strengths. There are just a few ideas that hold it back from being considered a top drawer experience, but that shouldn’t put you off.“
Key Features to Manage
- Unique Mascot Management: Recruit, negotiate with, and assign jobs to peculiar mascots.
- Driving & Exploration: Cruise Kaso-Machi in your upgradeable Kei Truck.
- Quirky Narrative & Characters: Befriend weird locals and unravel a conspiracy.
- Hero Card System: Strategically help your mascots out of trouble.
- Distinct Art Style: From the creators of Paradise Killer.
- Genre-Bending Gameplay: Blends management, adventure, driving, and more.
Your Agency Awaits
Promise Mascot Agency promises a truly original experience, blending genres and wrapping it all in a wonderfully weird Japanese aesthetic. If you’re looking for something completely different, funny, and engaging, look no further.
It’s available right now on the Xbox Store for £20.99 (and other digital storefronts). Time to start recruiting some mascots.
Promise Mascot Agency Description
From the creators of Paradise Killer comes a mind-bending open-world narrative adventure mascot management simulator where mascots are more than just symbols – they’re unpredictable forces of nature! Step into the chaos, unravel the conspiracies, drive a tiny truck and try to keep it all together in Promise Mascot Agency!
