Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town

Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town

Steam Deck Verified

h.a.n.d., Inc. · Adventure · Oct 23, 2024

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

At $29.99. It has been as low as $14.99.

96%
Overwhelmingly Positive
927 player reviews
Medium confidence
Buy it if you like
  • Story and characters: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 14 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 96 sampled reviews

Based on 927 player reviews · updated 3 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 96 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
100% of themes are praise96 helpful reviews0% are caveats
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
While the humor and visual style remain faithful to the character’s source material, the game introduces a surprisingly touching story wrapped in quiet moments of discovery, simple tasks, and gentle environmental storytelling.
24 of 96 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
Gameplay is simple and accessible, emphasizing daily activities like bug catching, fishing, gardening, and helping townsfolk.
14 of 96 sampled reviews raised it
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
The visuals blend hand-painted, storybook-style backgrounds with cel-shaded 3D character models to great effect.
11 of 96 sampled reviews raised it
Controls
Players who bring up Controls mostly praise it.
* Full controller support.
3 of 96 sampled reviews raised it
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
Light, atmospheric music and menu selection stings that combine chimes and clickity noises in a deeply satisfying amalgam straight from the glory days of Sega arcades.
3 of 96 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
The ambient sound design and subtle music further enhance the game’s atmosphere, creating a relaxing space that invites players to slow down and soak in the details.
3 of 96 sampled reviews raised it

+1 more the community rallied around

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love7 themes
Story and characters24 reviews
Gameplay14 reviews
Graphics11 reviews
Controls3 reviews
Interface3 reviews
Audio3 reviews
Steam Deck3 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend

No themes split opinion in this sample.

Players complain% still recommend

No recurring complaints surfaced in this sample.

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.

Should you buy it now?

Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.

Prices have been lower

Currently $29.99. The lowest we've tracked is $14.99.

3 points recordedtoday · $29.99

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
96%
Overwhelmingly Positive
Playing right now
Achievements
44
total to unlock
Rarest-achievement stats coming soon
Average playtime
Not tracked yet

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