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Wedy’s Game Guide #1 – Run, Trip, Fall, Repeat

[p]Hello everyone 👋[/p][p][/p][p]Wedy Jones here! You might remember me from my Wedy’s Travel Guide series in the original game, where you collected my famous Wedy Pages. Well, big news: the devs have promoted me! I now get to look after the Steam updates for Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu. (Finally, some power!)[/p][p][/p][p]So grab your finest bottle of Pocari Sweat, kick off your shoes, and get ready to dive into the wonderfully weird world of Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu.[/p][p][/p][p]In these guides, I’ll be revealing the secret workings of Nippon Marathon — from behind-the-scenes chaos and gameplay tutorials to update news, development sneak peeks, and even some fun posts about Japan that you might enjoy![/p][p][/p][h3]🎮The Nippon Marathon 2 Gameplay Guide[/h3][p]If you saw our last post, you already know that Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is anything but normal.[/p][p]When everything from heat-seeking melons to packs of Shiba Inus is trying to take you out, you might be wondering: What kind of gameplay can you expect from Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu?[/p][p][/p][p]Let’s break it down — the basics, how rounds work, and why this chaotic party racer absolutely deserves a spot in your Steam library.[/p][p][/p][h3]🏃‍♂️ Gameplay Basics 101[/h3]
  • [p]4 players run towards the finish line[/p]
  • [p]Jump, duck and dive past bizarre obstacles[/p]
  • [p]Hurl fruit at your rivals[/p]
  • [p]Fall over (a lot)[/p]
  • [p]Get back up and try again[/p]
  • [p]Reach the finish line![/p]
[p]Think of it like Mario Kart, but on foot, and with ragdoll physics. [/p][p][/p][p]Oh, and you’re wearing your finest Narwhal tracksuit.[/p][p][/p][p]Cue chaos.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🍌 Round-Based Gameplay[/h3][p]Each race in Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is broken into rounds, and in each one, your goal is simple:[/p][p][/p][p]Be the last contestant standing (or running)[/p][p][/p][p]If you remember Micro Machines, it’s a bit like that. This clever system means no split-screen — just a tug-of-war for first place:[/p]
  • [p]If you fall too far behind, you’re temporarily eliminated[/p]
  • [p]The last player standing earns a star ⭐[/p]
  • [p]Then everyone jumps back in, and the chaos continues[/p]
  • [p]The race concludes when someone crosses the finish line[/p]
[p]Each round wraps up with a snapshot of the winning moment — it might not be flattering, but it’s absolutely going in your Steam gallery.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🧮 Scoring Sneak Peek: Stars Aren’t Everything[/h3][p]When the marathon is over, the judges tally up everyone’s scores — based on how many stars each contestant earned, their popularity, and their finish position. [/p][p][/p][p]For now, just know that stars matter, but they’re only one part of the scoring system. [/p][p][/p][p]Since this post is just an introduction to the gameplay basics, we’ll save the deep dive into scoring for a later post.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🎮 Why Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu Deserves a Spot in Your Steam Library[/h3][p]Not every player has lightning reflexes or perfect timing — and that’s DAIJOUBU (that’s “OK” in Japanese!).[/p][p][/p][p]Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu! is built around one core idea:[/p][p]
You don’t have to be good at everything to have a chance at victory.[/p][p][/p][p]Unlike traditional racing games that mainly reward one type of player, Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu embraces different playstyles — and gives everyone a way to shine.[/p][p][/p][p]That’s what makes it perfect for parties. Non-gamer friends and even grannies can pick up a controller, play and have fun.[/p][p][/p][p]Play solo, gather your friends on the couch, or go online with Remote Play Together. There’s no excuse not to play![/p][p][/p][h3]🛒 Wishlist Now — Save Yourself Later[/h3][p]Nippon Marathon 2:Daijoubu is coming to Steam, and you can help us big time by wishlisting it today.[/p][p][/p][p]That way, you’ll be first in line to go flying through the air thanks to a heat-seeking melon — or send your friends hurtling into a group of sailors with a well-timed cucumber twirl (no innuendo, we promise).[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]🔜 Next Time: Go Bananas (Literally!)[/h3][p]Think you’ve mastered the basics? In our next post, we’ll introduce one of the juiciest ways to win in Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu!fruit items. 🍌🍉🍍[/p][p][/p][p]Yes, you heard us right. From slipping your rivals with bananas to blasting them with melons, fruit isn’t just for snacking — it’s your secret weapon. Stay tuned![/p][p][/p][p]Until then...
Stay Daijoubu, [/p][p]Wedy Jones [/p]

Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu Featured in Indie Mania!

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p][/p][p]We’re very excited to announce that Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu was featured in Indie Mania—a glorious celebration of indie games packed with chaos, creativity, and enough charm to melt your controller 🎮💥[/p][p][/p][p]The showcase was bursting with awesome trailers from some seriously talented devs—and somehow, we snuck in too! [/p][p][/p][p]If you missed the livestream, fear not:👉 You can catch the full event in the video below (our trailer drops at the 2-hour mark)[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]A huge shoutout to the Indie Mania crew for letting us crash the party. Being part of an event that waves the indie flag so proudly means the world to us 💖[/p][p][/p][h3]Want to support indie devs like us? [/h3][p]Here’s a cheeky pro tip: Wishlist their games on Steam. [/p][p][/p][p]It helps more people discover them, gives the algorithm warm fuzzy feelings, and makes small studios do embarrassing happy dances in their living rooms.[/p][p][/p][h3]Demo still available on our Steam Page [/h3][p]🚨 Oh—and did we mention? The Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu demo is still live on our Steam page! If you haven’t already, go give it a whirl (and try not to be taken out by a Shiba Inu).[/p][p]👉 Wishlist the game and play the demo right. now.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Stay Daijoubu[/p][p]Andy & Amy[/p]

Thanks for Joining Us at Steam Next Fest!

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p][/p][p]A huge thank you to everyone who played Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu during Steam Next Fest![/p][p][/p][p]Nearly 2,000 of you downloaded the demo, and over 800 have already dived in— that may not sound like a lot, but for us it truly means the world to us that you took the time to check out our weird little game.[/p][p][/p][p]Although Steam Next Fest has ended, the demo is still available for now—so if you haven’t played it yet, now’s a great time to jump in![/p][p][/p][p]We’ll be sharing dev updates right here and on our socials to keep you hyped as we head toward the big launch this summer.[/p][p][/p][p]Remember you can stay updated with the latest news by joining our official Discord[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Links: [/p][p]🔗 Discord: [/p][p]https://discord.gg/SpsyEHs[/p][p] 🐦 Twitter: [/p][p]https://x.com/OnionSoupLtd[/p][p] 🌍 Website: [/p][p]https://www.onionsoupineractive.com/[/p][p]🔗 Linktree: [/p][p]https://linktr.ee/onionsoupinteractive[/p][p][/p][p]Don't forget to also wishlist Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu on Steam![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p] See you at the starting line! 🏃‍♂️🍌💥[/p][p][/p][p]Stay daijoubu, Amy & Andy[/p][p]
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HAJIME! The Nippon Marathon 2 Announcement Trailer Is Here!

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]It’s #PitchYaGame day — and we figured it’s the perfect moment to launch the announcement trailer for Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu![/p][p][/p][p]Behind the scenes we’ve been hard at work — and now we’re finally ready to give you a proper look at what’s in store. Expect outrageous obstacle courses, bizarre contestants, fruit weapon encounters, and a whole lot of “what just happened?” moments.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]We'd love to know what you think![/p][p][/p][p]Stay daijoubu![/p][p][/p][p]Amy & Andy[/p]

Welcome to the Weirdest Marathon You'll ever Enter!

San, ni, ichi… Hajime! 🎌

Welcome to Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu! 🏃🍌🐶

Whether you're a total newbie, or still recovering from shiba-related injuries from the OG Nippon Marathon - welcome to the weirdest marathon you'll ever run!

Get ready for Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu, where fruit is deadly, physics are on vacation, and Shiba Inu are kawaii but absolutely relentless.

🛎️ P.S. If you’re liking the sound of this so far, hit that Wishlist button—it’s a huge help for tiny teams like ours!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3358880/Nippon_Marathon_2_Daijoubu/

[h3]Never Played the Original?[/h3]

Daijoubu! (That’s Japanese for “It’s OK!”)

The original Nippon Marathon was our love letter to game show absurdity - drawing inspiration from Takeshi’s Castle (or MXC, for our American pals), Micro Machines, and slapstick Saturday morning TV.



The idea was simple:
Originally posted by author
🦞 Race across Japan dodging ridiculous obstacles,
🍌 Hurl fruit at your rivals,
🌀 And flail gloriously through ragdoll chaos…
All while dressed as a lobster.


Somehow, it clicked:
  • 💬 89% Very Positive on Steam
  • 🎥 Millions of YouTube views
  • 🇯🇵 Even got airtime on Japanese TV

Fans were very excited when we announced Nippon Marathon 2, here's some of our fave reactions:



[h3]What’s New in NM2?[/h3]



So for Nippon Marathon 2, we rebuilt everything from the ground up, building on what you love from the first game:

  • 🍌 All-new obstacle courses with totally unexpected hazards
  • 🧼 Ridiculous power-ups (old favourites + chaotic new ones)
  • 🤼 The return of SoraTheTroll's iconic commentary
  • 📺 Brand-new Create-a-Contestant mode
  • 🕹️ And yes… online multiplayer is coming

[h2]Who’s Behind the Madness?[/h2]

We’re Onion Soup Interactive - a married two-person indie team from the UK.





Name

Blood Type

Likes

Dislikes

Role



Andy

Coffee

Dogs, Akira, One Piece

Nigel Farage

Game Design / Code



Amy

Cake

Pokemon, Dogs, Pink

Coriander

Art / Community Manager



We grew up glued to Takeshi’s Castle, Wacky Races, and many other completely unhinged TV show/cartoon from the 90s!

Now as adults, it’s clearly hardwired into our DNA—because our mission is simple:

To make unapologetically weird games that’ll have you questioning your life choices… and definitely ours.


Since our debut with Nippon Marathon, we’ve been spreading joyful chaos to players around the world with our weird games.

Our first Kickstarter for NM2 didn’t quite land, but we we weren’t ready anyway.
So we trained in the indie dojo, unleashed the mini-game mayhem of SUPER 56, and now…

We’re back. Stronger. Sillier. More Daijoubu than ever.

[h3]Join the Community![/h3]

We’re just two humans and a dream (and a lot of coffee), but it's our community that makes it all possible.

Whether you’ve been with us since the first Nippon Marathon, discovered us through SUPER 56, or just stumbled in for Nippon Marathon 2 - we’re so glad you’re here 💛

Got ideas? Fan art? Power-up suggestions? Come say hi:



We post behind-the-scenes chaos, memes, dev updates, and occasionally, beta invites.

[h3]Wishlist Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu![/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3358880/Nippon_Marathon_2_Daijoubu/

Hit that Wishlist button now to stay updated—and help us defeat the Steam algorithm overlords.

It’s the easiest way to support the game and get notified about new updates and Shiba-fuelled madness.

Thanks for joining us on this ridiculous journey.

That’s Daijoubu!!!
💛 Amy & Andy