Osomatsu-san’s Newest Smartphone Game Draws Inspiration From Pokemon GO
Cristy Cuadra
Ever thought of walking around town only to find a wild Karamatsu just across the street?
Most of us have not, but apparently the guys at D-techno have thought that it is a good idea—and just like Pokemon GO, they even used the concept of augmented reality where you have to move and walk around so that you’ll have an adventure in your search for your favorite Matsuno brother.
捕獲した6つ子と記念撮影！！6つ子の位置やサイズは自由に調整でき、撮影した画像はTwitterなどでシェアすることもできます。画面や内容は開発中のものです。『おそ松さんぽ』の事前登録キャンペーンはこちら → https://t.co/FWorGg3bTI #松さんぽ #おそ松さん pic.twitter.com/0IMBkp9aj6
— おそ松さんぽ【公式】@事前登録募集中！ (@osomatsusanpo) January 21, 2017
As stated in the game’s introduction, Dekapan has created a medicine which split up the sextuplets into multiple versions of themselves—all those Matsuno clones have scattered across the country, and it is your job to find all the Matsus and turn them back to normal.
捕獲した6つ子を日本中に派遣できる「ハローウォーク」！プレイヤーが向かえない場所の6つ子を捕獲しに行けます！！画面や内容は開発中のものです。事前登録者数に応じて「松コイン」が貰えるキャンペーンはこちら → https://t.co/FWorGg3bTI #松さんぽ #おそ松さん pic.twitter.com/zpH65qW66H
— おそ松さんぽ【公式】@事前登録募集中！ (@osomatsusanpo) January 22, 2017
Nothing has been announced, yet, if you would be able to catch other characters aside from the sextuplets despite them making an appearance. Nonetheless, it is the perfect game especially if you’re a fan of both Pokemon GO and Osomatsu-san. And given how popular Osomatsu-san is among the ladies, it is highly possible that they will prefer catching a wild Matsuno brother rather than finding a wild Pidgey outside.
As part of their pre-registration campaign, they’re offering to give away in-game presents for participants. The benefits of pre-registering is that the more people who pre-registers, the more “Matsu Coin” will be handed out. Matsu Coin is the official currency of the game and is used to purchase items and other gacha.
The following number of Matsu Coins will be given corresponding to the number of pre-registrants:
- 6,000 pre-registrants = 6 Matsu Coins each
- 36,000 pre-registrants = 36 Matsu Coins each
- 66,000 pre-registrants = 66 Matsu Coins each
- 126,000 pre-registrants = 126 Matsu Coins each
The game will be released on February and will be available for iOS (iOS 8 or higher only) and Android (Android 4.4 or higher only) users.
