Our Summer Festival 2 Brings Natsu Matsuri to Your Switch & PC

If you’re anything like me, your go-to summer gaming ritual involves firing up something breezy, bright, and ready for couch co-op when friends drop by. So when SAT-BOX announced Our Summer Festival 2 for Nintendo Switch and Steam, I immediately wondered: is this the matsuri party we’ve been waiting for, or just another minigame sampler banking on nostalgia?

Publisher	SAT-BOX
Release Date	July 10, 2025
Genres	Mini-Game Collection, Party, Casual
Platforms	Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC)

Festive Nostalgia or Just Another Minigame Bundle?

Our Summer Festival 2 attempts to bottle the spirit of Japan’s natsu matsuri, from yo-yo fishing and goldfish scooping to danjiri cart racing and ramune chugging. You play as Yuto and his friends chasing Collection Coins across a dozen+ classic festival booths, either solo or in local multiplayer for up to four players. If you’ve ever wandered a July street fair in Japan (or lived vicariously through summer anime), these events will feel instantly familiar.

SAT-BOX has a knack for charming, kid-friendly party games—you’ve probably seen the original Our Summer Festival or one of their Pocket Soccer League spin-offs in a Switch library. They excel at making quick-pick-up-and-play experiences, but their previous titles rarely dug deeper than surface-level fun.

Will the Minigame Formula Hold Up?

Minigame collections live or die on two factors: how satisfying the core mechanics feel, and whether there are hooks to keep you coming back. The announced lineup is pure natsu matsuri authenticity, but satisfying your first goldfish catch or danjiri sprint is one thing—will SAT-BOX layer in unlockable rewards, leaderboards, or creative twists to extend playtime?

After a weekend of cut-and-play demos, will these events become cherished staples or end up as digital dust collectors? Recent party game hits like Super Mario Party Superstars and Jackbox Party Packs set a high bar for replayability. Our Summer Festival 2 needs more than bright visuals and nostalgia to stand out in 2025’s crowded digital storefronts.

Perfect for Party Nights—and Maybe Beyond?

On the plus side, seamless drop-in local co-op across TV, handheld, and tabletop modes makes it ideal for casual get-togethers or family game nights. Parents looking to introduce kids to Japanese culture or anyone craving lighthearted competition will appreciate the festival authenticity.

But if you’re a solo player who wants depth, or a group chasing a rich meta-game, you might want to wait for early impressions on input responsiveness, control finesse, and post-launch content. SAT-BOX’s accessible approach is a double-edged sword—too shallow, and the candy-apple booth loses its charm fast; just right, and it could be your go-to summer chill-out.

TL;DR

Our Summer Festival 2 captures Japan’s summer street fairs with a dozen classic minigames, four-player local co-op, and bucketloads of nostalgia. The real question: will those festive mechanics have the depth and replay hooks to keep you hooked past the first weekend?