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About Tanuki Sunset

Tanuki Sunset is a longboarding score-attack game from Rewind Games. The browser-friendly Classic version first appeared on itch.io in 2019 before the expanded Steam release arrived in 2020. You control Tanuki, a longboarding raccoon racing down a procedurally generated seaside road toward a glowing synthwave horizon. The setup is stylish, but the game is built around practical downhill skills: steering, drifting, speed stance, and recovery.

The core loop is to stay on the road while collecting Tanuki Bits and building score through risky movement. Drifting around narrow corners gives points and keeps speed under control. Near-miss moments close to walls, edges, and vehicles add extra score pressure. The best runs feel relaxed for a few seconds, then suddenly demand a clean drift because the road bends sharply or traffic appears in the ideal line.

Difficulty rises as the road becomes more demanding and your confidence tempts you into riskier scoring. Holding speed stance is useful on straights, but entering a tight corner too fast can send Tanuki over the edge. The 180 slide helps with dramatic recovery and point opportunities, yet it can also over-rotate if used without room. The game rewards players who know when to chase score and when to simply survive the next bend.

Tanuki Sunset is worth playing because it turns a simple downhill runner into a vibe-driven arcade sport. The music, sunset colors, and smooth board movement make low-pressure cruising enjoyable, while the scoring systems give skilled players something deeper to chase. A good run is not just distance; it is a chain of drifts, bits, near misses, and controlled recoveries that make the road feel like a performance.

Key Features

  • Procedurally generated synthwave seaside road built for downhill longboarding
  • Drift scoring around narrow corners with risk-reward near-miss bonuses
  • Tanuki Bits collection that feeds the bonus roulette meter and upgrade loop
  • Speed stance and 180 slide inputs that change board control beyond simple steering
  • Unity-powered arcade presentation with sunset colors, chill beats, and readable road hazards

Controls

A / D or Left / Right Arrow — Steer left or right
W — Hold speed stance
S — Perform 180 slide
Space — Drift
Esc — Pause
MobileUse the on-screen steering and drift controls if exposed by the browser build; keyboard or gamepad remains the most reliable control method.

How to Play

  1. 1Start the run and stay near the center of the road until you understand the first corner rhythm. Early oversteering causes avoidable falls.
  2. 2Collect Tanuki Bits on safe lines. Do not cross the whole road for one pickup if a corner or car is already approaching.
  3. 3Press Space before narrow bends to drift through the corner. Release and straighten once the road opens so you do not slide off the edge.
  4. 4Use W speed stance on straights, then let go before sharp turns. Extra speed is useful only when you still have room to correct.
  5. 5Add near misses and 180 slides after you can survive consistently. Score improves fastest when style bonuses are layered onto a stable route.

Tips & Tricks

  • Drift early rather than late. Starting the slide before the apex gives you time to line up the exit instead of panic-correcting at the road edge.
  • Use speed stance only when you can see a safe straight. Holding it into blind bends is the fastest way to turn a promising run into a fall.
  • Near misses are valuable, but they should be planned. Brush close to an edge when the road is straight, not while traffic and a corner compete for attention.
  • If the board starts to swing wide, stop chasing bits and stabilize first. Recovering the line is worth more than one collectible.

Game Info

DeveloperRewind Games
Release Year2019 Classic / 2020 Steam
PlatformBrowser prototype + Windows and consoles
TechnologyUnity / HTML5

FAQ

Tanuki Sunset Classic is the earlier browser/itch.io version of Rewind Games' downhill longboarding game. The expanded Steam version released later with more content and polish.

Tanuki Bits are collectibles placed along the road. In the Classic version they help fill the bonus roulette meter and support the score-chasing loop.

Combine clean drifts, near misses, air-time, Tanuki Bits, and controlled slides. Distance helps, but style bonuses are what push a run from safe to high-scoring.

Drift is not an automatic turn. You still need to enter at a manageable speed, begin the slide early, and steer out before the road edge catches you.

The original Classic page lists keyboard and Xbox controller input. The browser embed may vary by portal, but keyboard controls are consistently supported.