COROPATA
- March 13, 2021
- LukPlus
Get on Steam"Coropata" is a puzzle game where you help Himawari, an independent little girl, reach her goal by placing objects to overcome obstacles in her path. The objects you place complete a puzzle that leads Himawari to safety. Himawari's mood and energy affect her actions, which you can influence with food and various items such as cats to pet, balls to kick, and hazards to avoid.
PC
Windows
Nintendo Ds
Reviews
- Charming and cute aesthetic with adorable characters and enjoyable music.
- Engaging and challenging puzzles that require understanding of physics and mechanics.
- Well-translated and functional port of a previously obscure DS game, now accessible to a wider audience.
- Lack of tutorials and guidance leads to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay, especially in later levels.
- Puzzles often require pixel-perfect precision, making it tedious to achieve the correct setup.
- Technical issues with controls and interface, such as misalignment in widescreen mode and lack of zoom functionality.
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story features humorous dialogues and quirky situations involving the main character, Himawari, who is tasked with distributing excess radishes from her mother, leading to various comedic hijinks. While the narrative is generally enjoyable, some players have noted issues with text being cut off during cutscenes and the game advancing unintentionally when switching windows, which can disrupt the storytelling experience.
“In between some levels, you'll find story segments with funny dialogues and situations occurring with Himawari and other characters.”
“The story starts off with Himawari being given plenty of excess radishes from her mom and being tasked with just handing them out to people she knows, and some bizarre hijinks occur afterwards.”
“This is fine for the majority of the game; however, some text also appears in that part of the interface during story cutscenes, and it's cut off early due to character limits.”
“When using another program like Steam while the game is in a story part, the game will still think it is the primary window. So when clicking on the other window, the game will advance the story, which can be frustrating. Some way for the game to know it's not the selected window would help.”
- humor13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a hilarious script and amusing interactions, particularly with the character Himawari and the game's physics. Players find the challenging puzzles and the funny outcomes of failed attempts to be entertaining, while the translated story segments add to the overall comedic experience. The combination of cute visuals, sweet music, and witty dialogues enhances the game's charm and humor.
“Very cute, fun, good English with a hilarious script. Puzzle solutions get pretty demanding at times, sweet music and pixel art, lots of levels to play.”
“The interactions with object physics can also get funny with Himawari falling off platforms and being pushed around like crazy, so even failing stages can be amusing sometimes.”
“In between some levels, you'll find story segments with funny dialogues and situations occurring with Himawari and other characters.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as sweet, calm, and relaxing, complementing the colorful and cute pixel-art style. Players find it enjoyable and fitting, enhancing the overall fun and replayability of the game, especially amidst the demanding puzzle solutions.
“Very cute, fun, good English with a hilarious script, puzzle solutions get pretty demanding at times, sweet music and pixel-art, lots of levels to play.”
“There's something to the lavish, colorful, and cute pixel-art and the calm and relaxing music that makes it fun to try again.”
“Very pleasant music.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a charming Japanese anime aesthetic that enhances the game's appeal, though some players find the overall experience frustrating. The visuals combine elements reminiscent of classic puzzle games like "The Incredible Machine" and "Lemmings," creating a unique and engaging look.
“Beyond the cute aesthetic, it's an absolutely frustrating puzzle game.”
“In short: the incredible machine x Lemmings with a Japanese anime aesthetic.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and focuses on understanding the game's physics and mechanics rather than just solving puzzles. However, players express a desire for features like a rewind mechanic, faster play speed, or reduced error margins to enhance the experience and mitigate frustrations.
“This wouldn't have been that much of an issue if there was some sort of rewind mechanic, faster play speed, or even something as simple as decreasing the margin of error so this doesn't even happen in the first place.”
“It's cool because it's one of those puzzle games where it's not just about finding the solution; it's more about gaining an understanding of the physics and mechanics of the game.”
