Mineko's Night Market for Xbox One

Celebrate Japanese culture in this indie game

Mineko's Night Market is a free independent game developed by Meowza Games. In this free-play game, players will go on an adventure on an island inhabited by superstitious people. They worship the Sun Cat Abe, who, one day, puzzled the people by suddenly appearing among the residents.

Mineko's Night Market has an art style similar to Animal Crossing but in 2D and a hand-painted finish. Moreover, the graphics change depending on the season, allowing you to experience four seasons on the island. Finally, it has mini-games and a weekly night market that you can play besides the main campaign. 

What does Mineko's Night Market offer?

Mineko's Night Market is a game that celebrates Japanese culture. Here, you will play Mineko, a curious girl who moved to a struggling Japanese-inspired island at the base of Mount Fugu. As mentioned, the residents are superstitious and worship the Sun Cat Abe. One day, Abe began resurfacing among the people, and it is up to you to solve the puzzle of his appearance.

The game will have you complete quests and help around the village to make it better. You will also explore the island and unlock areas to find clues. More than that, the game also comes with other gameplay elements. For one, you can craft items that you can sell on the Weekly Night Market. There are also various mini-games that you can participate in, including cat racing and stage performances.

More than the hours of gameplay, one of the best things about this game is its cute art style. As noted, it is in 2D and comes with a hand-painted finish. This adds to the atmosphere of the game as you look for clues and craft supplies. Moreover, the graphics change depending on the season, allowing you to experience all of them as you play.

Is the game good?

Overall, Mineko's Night Market is a game that you can play if you are looking for a relaxing gaming experience. The plot of the story is rich and detailed and allows you to explore Japanese culture. It also has a cute 2D art style that matches its premise. However, the gameplay can be too relaxed. If you are looking for a more challenging time, this might not be it.