Hirogami

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Hirogami is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Bandai Namco Studios Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and was released on September 3, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hirogami is a 3D action platformer inspired by the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding). Everything you encounter has been crafted to convey the physical, often fragile, natural world of paper, amidst a story interwoven with threads of wistful intrigue.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful art style and a charming origami aesthetic that captivates players.
The transformation mechanics are innovative and add depth to both traversal and puzzle-solving.
The soundtrack is engaging and complements the overall experience, enhancing the game's atmosphere.

The camera angles can be frustrating and often hinder gameplay, making platforming and combat more difficult than necessary.
Progression is sometimes artificially gated by requiring players to complete specific missions, which can feel tedious and detract from the enjoyment.
The controls can be unresponsive at times, particularly during critical moments, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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70%
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The game's story is generally well-received for its solid storytelling and engaging characters, though it is described as relatively simple and lacking depth in some cutscenes. However, players express frustration with the mission requirements tied to story progression, which can feel forced and detract from the overall experience, making it necessary to replay levels under specific conditions. While the narrative has charm and potential, the gameplay mechanics often overshadow it, leading to a mixed reception regarding the story's delivery and integration into the gameplay.
- “The storytelling is nice and doesn't feel artificial.”
- “This game has a lot going for it; I think some of the positives are that the story is engaging.”
- “The story is relatively simple, but I think that's fine as it made the experience a lot more approachable overall.”
- “The game pretty much forces you to replay levels or try to 100% as many levels as you can to meet the next crane requirement to continue with the story.”
- “This makes getting one of the bonus level objectives extremely difficult to get in a fight that feels very long and not very rewarding to do, which feels crazy to say considering it's the last boss and what you've been building up towards throughout the story.”
- “In order to progress through Hirogami, one must collect paper cranes that can be earned in each level; however, some of them are locked behind conditions like not falling off a raft, keeping health above a certain threshold, etc. These missions combined with a horrendous camera angle make them next to impossible, combined with extremely long levels, Hirogami makes itself a slog to get through.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
13%
14%
The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their stunning origami art style, vibrant colors, and unique stop-motion effects that create an immersive paper world. Many players appreciate the beautiful aesthetics and the accompanying soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted that camera issues in later stages can detract from the visual appeal, potentially overshadowing the game's artistic strengths.
- “The graphics are stunning and again remind me of Tearaway as well as Okami.”
- “This game's aesthetic is just drop-dead gorgeous!”
- “The visuals are crisp and delicate, evoking the feeling of exploring a living paper world, while the Japanese-influenced soundtrack adds warmth and atmosphere.”
- “Dislikes: the camera keeps on getting further and further away in the latter stages, which dilutes the very unique aesthetics and beauty of the origami forms and folds.”
- “Sigh, I really didn't want to leave a negative review on this game, because I feel in my heart there is something potentially fun to be had in Hirogami's unique origami aesthetic, but unfortunately the game is bogged down by an issue so ingrained into the game that I don't think it would be an easy fix.”
- “I don't know, I really wanted to like this game as the visuals really spoke to me and the demo was pretty fun.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its charming origami-inspired aesthetics and engaging platforming mechanics, reminiscent of classic 3D platformers. While the game features enjoyable puzzles and a unique shapeshifting mechanic, it suffers from some frustrating precision platforming sections and awkward camera angles that can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players appreciate the nostalgic feel and artistic direction, making it a delightful choice for fans of the genre.
- “At first, I found the price tag to be a bit daunting, but as I began to experience the game itself, I can't help but fall in love with the fantastic aesthetic, polished gameplay, and unique origami-themed setting.”
- “Hirogami is a charming 3D action-platformer that stands out with its origami-inspired art direction and inventive transformation mechanics.”
- “Overall, Hirogami is a delightful platformer with a strong identity, perfect for players who enjoy artistic worlds and unique mechanics, even if it doesn’t fully reach its potential.”
- “While there isn't much mechanical depth or combos to use in combat, what is present is mixed around in the right ways to still make it feel really engaging.”
- “Gameplay is reminiscent of older 3D platformers, and it's executed really well; there's some jank (ambiguous positioning, awkward camera angles, etc.), but this adds to some of the charm, or at least doesn't get in the way too much, though a few things were slightly tedious or took some figuring out.”
- “As I am still in the early stages, this is more heavy on platforming than focusing on isometric combat adventure; it has a really simple combat mechanic.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players highlighting the beautiful soundtrack and sound effects. The art style and music work harmoniously to create an engaging atmosphere, though some players expressed a desire for more varied musical stages. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “The music, art style, and concepts for this game are lovely and really fun.”
- “The visuals are crisp and delicate, evoking the feeling of exploring a living paper world, while the Japanese-influenced soundtrack adds warmth and atmosphere.”
- “I really enjoy a lot of the aesthetics and music of this game, and found the first half of the game to be quite fun.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspects of the game to be a mixed experience; while the core gameplay and puzzles are enjoyable, certain tedious sections—particularly those involving platforming and awkward camera angles—can disrupt the flow and enjoyment. This has led some to consider refunding the game, with hopes of revisiting it later when improvements or mods may alleviate the more frustrating elements.
- “Always disheartening when one gets into the flow of the game and is really enjoying the relaxing gameplay and enjoyable puzzles, but then a wrench, like some horrendously tedious platforming section with terrible fixed-camera placements, comes up and just ruins the entire experience.”
- “Gonna refund and maybe repurchase (if I remember it) in a few years when it's less than ten bucks and there are mods to get through the unnecessary tedious parts.”
- “Gameplay is reminiscent of older 3D platformers, and it's executed really well; there's some jank (ambiguous positioning, awkward camera angles, etc.), but this adds to some of the charm, or at least doesn't get in the way too much, though a few things were slightly tedious or took some figuring out.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its visually striking art style, which mimics stop motion animation and creates a vibrant, living paper world. The crisp and delicate visuals, combined with a warm, Japanese-influenced soundtrack, contribute to an immersive and enchanting experience.
- “Art-wise, I really like the designs and how well the animation seems to imitate stop motion. This really adds to the atmosphere and allows the changing between forms to happen more smoothly than I initially expected.”
- “The visuals are crisp and delicate, evoking the feeling of exploring a living paper world, while the Japanese-influenced soundtrack adds warmth and atmosphere.”
- “Art-wise, I really like the designs and how well the animation seems to imitate stop motion, which really adds to the atmosphere and allows the changing between forms to happen more smoothly than I initially expected.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with users reporting that while the camera and controls functioned well in the first half, they became increasingly buggy and problematic in the latter half.
- “The camera and controls were fine in the first half, but became increasingly buggy in the second half.”