Kenshō
- January 31, 2018
- FIFTYTWO
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Reviews
- Beautiful visuals and great soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere.
- The game offers a relaxing experience with no time limits or penalties for failure.
- Challenging puzzles that introduce new mechanics keep the gameplay interesting.
- Difficulty ramps up too quickly, which may frustrate some players.
- Gameplay can feel luck-based at times, especially in later levels.
- The game is relatively short, with low replay value and limited challenge.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of special tiles and new mechanics introduced in each level, which aim to enhance the experience but often lead to a sense of unfulfilled potential due to a lack of fine-tuning. While the visuals and audio are praised, the gameplay is criticized for relying too heavily on luck and being hindered by the small board size, resulting in repetitive door puzzles and a compromise in overall design quality.
“Special tiles with varied behaviors are added to the mix along the way to spice up the gameplay.”
“While door puzzles don't vary much in style, each new world introduces one new mechanic that combines with previous ones, usually with increased difficulty.”
“Noice music, eye-candy visuals, and new mechanic introduced in every level.”
“It is as if the development team could not figure out a proper way to fine-tune their game mechanics precisely and resorted to a compromise.”
“Gameplay depends on luck too much as the game progresses.”
“I think this problem comes from too small board size; many mechanics are not suitable with 5x5.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their beauty and vibrant colors, with many reviewers highlighting the eye-catching visuals and atmospheric music that enhance the overall experience. While the gameplay may be considered easy or lacking depth, the visual and audio elements are described as excellent and well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable gaming atmosphere.
“Interesting puzzle game with great visuals.”
“Entertaining game with beautiful visuals and great soundtrack.”
“Great twist on the match 3 genre, with eye candy graphics and fantastic sound.”
“The visuals are okay and colorful, but they don't stand out in any meaningful way.”
“While the graphics are decent, they feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and fail to create an immersive experience.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being soft, atmospheric, and fantastic, enhancing the overall experience with its great soundtrack and mood. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals that complement the music, creating an engaging ambiance, even if the gameplay itself lacks significant challenge. Overall, the combination of music and visuals is highlighted as a standout feature, contributing to a pleasant and entertaining gaming experience.
“Entertaining game with beautiful visuals and great soundtrack.”
“Great soundtrack, mood, and visual ambiance.”
“Not much of a challenge but looks beautiful and the music is fantastic.”
“It's like just selecting background and music, not 'level'.”
“Music is very soft and atmospheric, and visuals are okay and colorful.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its delightful combination of beautiful art and soft, atmospheric music, creating an engaging experience. While the visuals are described as colorful, they are considered only okay, yet they contribute positively to the overall ambiance.
“The amazing atmosphere and gameplay, along with beautiful art, make playing delightful.”
“The music is very soft and atmospheric, creating an immersive experience, while the visuals are colorful.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as minimal and not particularly engaging, with some narrative elements present in the level selection area that offer motivational phrases but lack depth. While the overall experience is pleasant and not boring, it does not evoke strong emotions or excitement.
“Very nice game, with graphics and music at a high level, especially during moments when the music and visual effects work together while everything is changing. The puzzles are at a medium level, and the story is pretty nice—not boring, not exciting, but a nice detail.”
“There's some narrative in the level selection/hub area, but I wouldn't call it a story. It's just some motivational sentences here and there; it doesn't add much, but I didn't mind it either.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters or care about their journey.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, with no real twists or engaging elements to keep me invested.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is considered low, indicating that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit it after completing it once.
“The replay value is low.”
“There isn't much incentive to play through the game again.”
“Once you've completed it, there's little reason to return.”
