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Bakeru

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First release
Nov 30, 2023
Engine
Unity
Genres
Adventure, Platform · Open world, Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch

A 3D action game starring taiko drum-wielding tanuki boy Bakeru, who assumes the form of a human, going on a journey to save Japan from the clutches of a festival army led by the notorious Oracle Saitaro.

Also known as 御伽活劇 豆狸のバケル ～オラクル祭太郎の祭難！！～, Mameda no Bakeru, BAKERU, Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!!

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Storyline
Disaster strikes Japan! Oracle Saitaro and his Festival Troops are using a bizarre festival to take over Japan. Bakeru travels to 47 Japanese prefectures to free Japan from the grip of evil spirits!Read more

Disaster strikes Japan! Oracle Saitaro and his Festival Troops are using a bizarre festival to take over Japan. Bakeru travels to 47 Japanese prefectures to free Japan from the grip of evil spirits!

Release dates
Nintendo Switch
Nov 30, 2023
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 03, 2024
Nintendo Switch
Sep 03, 2024
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
3d platformer, spiritual successor, japanese culture

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 386 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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