Gameplay Mechanics:
The core gameplay of Honcho revolves around acquiring, maintaining, and customizing a kei truck, which is the player's primary means of making deliveries and managing the vending machine business. Players will need to purchase their kei truck at auction, then keep it running by repairing and upgrading it as needed. The game features a vehicle wear system that takes into account the condition of the road surfaces. There is also a "driver stress system" that players will need to manage. Beyond the delivery missions, the game has a procedurally generated open world for players to explore in their kei truck.
Graphics and Sound:
Honcho has a warm, retro-inspired art style that evokes the 1980s setting. The game features detailed 3D models of the kei trucks, with realistic physics and crash effects, including shattering glass. The audio design emphasizes spatial audio to immerse players in the driving experience.
Target Audience:
Honcho seems to be targeting a niche audience of players interested in simulation games, particularly those with a fondness for quirky, underrepresented vehicles like the kei trucks of Japan. The game's blend of driving mechanics and business management elements may also appeal to fans of tycoon-style games.
Release Information:
Honcho is currently in development and does not have a confirmed release date yet. It is available to wishlist on Steam, but pricing and platform details have not been announced. The game is being developed by the small British studio MinskWorks, which is known for previous titles like Jalopy and Landlord's Super.
Honcho is the Kei Truck Simulator You’ve Been Waiting For
A new game called Honcho, from a tiny independent British developer, is on its way to immerse players in the world of commercial kei trucks. MinskWorks, from Bristol in the UK, is probably best-known for its 2018 title Jalopy, which centered on a drive around the former Eastern Bloc of Europe in
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