Bokida: Heartfelt Reunion

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Bokida: Heartfelt Reunion is a single player open world puzzle game. It was developed by Rice Cooker Republic and was released on May 17, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Bokida: Heartfelt Reunion" is a first-person exploration and puzzle game set in a tranquil voxel world. Players use their abilities to manipulate and create structures, solving puzzles and uncovering remnants of a lost civilization. The game features a unique art style, encouraging players to discover and appreciate their surroundings while forming a heartfelt reunion.

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gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Bokida features a beautiful and serene art style, creating a visually stunning environment that encourages exploration.
The game offers a unique movement system that allows players to glide and build structures, providing a satisfying sense of freedom and creativity.
The ambient soundtrack complements the gameplay well, enhancing the overall relaxing and meditative experience.

The game lacks a coherent story and meaningful puzzles, often leaving players feeling lost and unengaged.
Exploration can become tedious due to the vast, empty world and the scattered collectibles that do not provide a satisfying reward.
Controls can be clunky and unresponsive at times, leading to frustration during gameplay.

gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
65%
8%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the innovative mechanics and intuitive movement system, while others criticize the overall experience as boring and lacking direction. Many players find the puzzles and mechanics interesting but feel that the game fails to fully utilize its potential, leading to frustration and a sense of redundancy. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing environment and a chill experience, but it struggles to provide engaging gameplay that motivates exploration and experimentation.
- “The gameplay essentially revolves around building and smashing cubes to reach the objectives in the game.”
- “Has some of the most innovative gameplay mechanics I've seen in a while; both the 'build, cut, push & clean' quartet and the movement system are very intuitive and enjoyable to use.”
- “Simple mechanics, smooth physics, and a sandbox of puzzles to direct your attention in a surreal dreamscape that challenges the possibilities of the real world.”
- “It's nice to look at in small doses, but the actual gameplay is, well, boring, uninspired, and bad.”
- “But all that is destroyed in an instant by a complete nonsensical gameplay mechanic.”
- “I quite liked the art style and premise, but the mechanics are really frustrating and there are not really any clear indications of where you're supposed to go.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
68%
12%
The game's story is often described as abstract and lacking depth, with some players finding it difficult to engage with or interpret. While there are elements like poetry and collectables that hint at a narrative, many reviewers feel the story is either too subtle or pretentious, detracting from the overall experience. However, some appreciate the non-linear storytelling and the aesthetic journey, suggesting that the game's focus is more on exploration and art than on delivering a compelling narrative.
- “The non-linear story is wonderful.”
- “Along your journey, you come across various collectables such as steles which relate the story of the way and the downfall of an ancient civilization.”
- “I was very pleasantly surprised by Bokida; when I play a game, I always mainly focus on the narrative thrust, and the idea of random building/collecting/destroying without a story doesn’t interest me, but Bokida blends all of these parts with a gently enthralling tale which always makes you feel like you are advancing even when you are seemingly exploring aimlessly.”
- “It's a walking simulator where the main feature is snow blindness, and they forgot to include the story.”
- “The biggest issue for me was just the incredibly impenetrable and fairly pretentious story.”
- “The 'story' is trying way too hard.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
22%
14%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ethereal and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and providing a relaxing backdrop to exploration and puzzle-solving. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to complement the visuals beautifully, with specific praise for its tranquil and immersive nature, making it a standout feature of the game. However, some players feel that while the music is excellent, it cannot fully compensate for the game's slower pacing and execution issues.
- “The music in the game is perfectly suited to what is taking place, and traveling the map is a tranquil pleasure.”
- “Complimenting its visual style perfectly, Bokida features an excellent soundtrack.”
- “Naturally, I then spotted a black orb in the distance and spent several peaceful minutes gently gliding to it, all the while being gently lulled by the tinkling, ambient music that accompanied my flight.”
- “It's not at all worth 18€ while the soundtrack is worth 9€.”
- “In general, 90% of game music annoys me.”
- “Just floating around, exploring the environment and listening to the soundtrack (highly recommended to get this too if you like trance meditation music) can bring you down.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a striking minimalist art style that ranges from beautiful to monotonous, featuring a predominantly monochrome world with bursts of color. While many players appreciate the intriguing visuals and abstract scenery, some find the overall aesthetic to be simplistic and the gameplay mechanics frustrating. Overall, the game offers a visually captivating experience that emphasizes discovery and atmosphere, though it may not appeal to those seeking more complex graphics or gameplay.
- “Perfect if you want to soak in some striking abstract visuals, unwind and don't mind a game which does not guide you.”
- “Finally, I deeply enjoyed some of the visuals in this game, like the corridors of infinity or the beautiful lighting of the dark world.”
- “The art style is gorgeous and yet somewhat haunting.”
- “The graphics veer from beautiful to monotonous.”
- “Graphics are minimal with a very pallid monochrome world with flashes of color when you complete a monolith.”
- “It looked promising and slightly different with the art style but it's quite boring.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Bokida - Heartfelt Reunion" is praised for its emotional depth, offering players a peaceful and introspective experience as they explore a beautifully crafted world focused on the reunion of two souls. The game is described as a unique blend of art and exploration, evoking feelings of tranquility and reflection, making the journey itself a significant part of the emotional experience. Overall, it successfully conveys a heartfelt narrative through its stunning visuals and immersive gameplay.
- “With Bokida - Heartfelt Reunion, you'll find peace and relaxation while trying to restore the unity of two souls.”
- “Additionally, Bokida - Heartfelt Reunion is made of incredibly beautiful art and notable geography, and the titular 'heartfelt' could hardly be a more perfect description or feeling.”
- “One of the most important lessons of Bokida - Heartfelt Reunion – 'often the journey to the mountaintop is accomplished by actively pushing downward.'”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its mysterious and beautiful visuals, complemented by soothing music that invites exploration. Players appreciate the striking aesthetics and clever puzzles, which enhance the overall immersive experience.
- “The visual aesthetics and the music create a very mysterious and beautiful atmosphere, making me want to explore this world.”
- “An aesthetically wonderful game with striking visuals and a soothing atmosphere, complete with really clever puzzles.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while some appreciate the aesthetic and thematic elements, others feel it can be overly slow-paced and tedious, potentially detracting from the overall experience. Conversely, those who rush may find the grinding too brief, leading to a lack of depth.
- “Could be too slow-paced or tedious for some — or alternatively, too short if you rush through games.”
- “It's pretty, has nice music, seems to be a plot about the yin-yang symbol (which I enjoy), but it is just much too slow and tedious for me.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
The game's replayability is hindered by its physics engine, which does not accommodate speedrunning despite the presence of a speedrun achievement, leading to disappointment for players seeking to complete the game quickly.
- “The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and different character builds, I find myself coming back to explore all the possibilities.”
- “The dynamic events and random encounters keep the gameplay fresh, encouraging me to replay it time and again.”
- “In terms of replayability, I thought I could speedrun it because there is a speedrun achievement, but as an FPS speedrunner, I ended up being disappointed since the physics engine isn't speedrun-friendly.”

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Bokida: Heartfelt Reunion is a open world puzzle game.

Bokida: Heartfelt Reunion is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Bokida: Heartfelt Reunion.

Bokida: Heartfelt Reunion was released on May 17, 2017.

Bokida: Heartfelt Reunion was developed by Rice Cooker Republic.

Bokida: Heartfelt Reunion has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Bokida: Heartfelt Reunion is a single player game.

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