Promise Mascot Agency

Part management sim, part open-world adventure, this is both weird and familiar, and deeply comforting stuff.

The least amicable city council meeting you've ever attended and probably the best game you'll play this year.

"At its heart, Promise Mascot Agency is all about the vibes."

Promise Mascot Agency’s a good time. Uniquely charming enough that it doesn’t fall into the trap of being as dry as Michi’s ideal Saturday night, but with enough rough edges that it’d need to work on itself a bit before it could run for mayor of whichever cursed town all of the truly great games inhabit.

Despite its disparate elements you've probably seen before, you've never played a game quite like Promise Mascot Agency, a game that smashes together a crime drama story, management sim mechanics, and open world exploration. While there are some rough edges and repetitive aspects, this hangs together thanks to an engrossing story, compelling progression, and unusual but likeable characters. Greater than the sum of its parts, this unique game has cult hit written all over it.

Promise Mascot Agency offers the most unrealistic power fantasy for today's day and age; owning and running a successful business

Promise Mascot Agency is a genre-busting, no-holds-barred, utterly gonzo adventure and is certain to be a new favourite for many.

Promise Mascot Agency is a positively zany yakuza adventure that's an unpredictable delight.

Overall, Promise Mascot Agency is a charming and absurd experience that would fit perfectly in a Like a Dragon game. The story isn't as thrilling but the wacky world building and the characters that occupy it keep you from moving on. The gameplay may get tiring but there's still enough here for a good time. I'd recommend everyone play on hard if you want some challenge. Now, if you excuse me I've got a business to run.

Most of what goes on in Promise Mascot Agency is utterly insane if you view it with any kind of detachment. This game is unquestionably bonkers. But it’s also the kind of game you can sink your teeth into in many, many ways, and if you want a unique experience, Promise Mascot Agency offers exactly that.