Kenshō

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Kenshō is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by FIFTYTWO and was released on January 31, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

A puzzle adventure through nature, time, and space

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere.
The game offers a relaxing experience with no time limits or penalties for failure, making it accessible for casual play.
Challenging puzzles that introduce new mechanics keep the gameplay interesting, especially in the later levels.

The difficulty spikes significantly towards the end, which may frustrate some players.
Gameplay can feel unfulfilling due to a lack of challenge and reliance on luck in later levels.
The game is relatively short, with limited replay value and a need for better level structure to enhance player familiarity with mechanics.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The gameplay features a variety of special tiles and new mechanics introduced in each level, but many players feel that the overall design lacks fine-tuning and relies too heavily on luck, particularly due to the constraints of a small 5x5 board. While the visuals and audio are praised, the gameplay mechanics are seen as inconsistent and unfulfilled, leading to a sense of compromise rather than a polished experience.
- “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.”
- “Every level, you will be introduced to a new mechanic of the puzzle.”
- “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.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
27%
6%
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 visuals are described as excellent and well-executed, some players feel that the gameplay design does not match the high quality of the graphics. Overall, the game is noted for its appealing aesthetics, making it visually engaging despite some gameplay shortcomings.
- “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.”
- “Visuals, graphics, sounds, and other things are excellent, but gameplay design itself is opposite.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The music in the game is consistently praised for being soft, atmospheric, and fantastic, enhancing the overall experience alongside the beautiful and colorful visuals. Reviewers highlight the effective synergy between the soundtrack and visual effects, creating an engaging ambiance, even if the gameplay itself lacks challenge. Overall, the combination of great music and appealing graphics contributes to a pleasant and entertaining atmosphere.
- “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.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its delightful combination of beautiful art and soft, atmospheric music, creating an engaging experience. While the visuals are described as colorful and decent, they complement the overall immersive gameplay.
- “Amazing atmosphere and gameplay along with beautiful art make playing delightful.”
- “Music is very soft and atmospheric, and visuals are colorful.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's story is minimal and not particularly engaging, with some motivational phrases in the level selection area that add little to the overall experience. While the narrative is described as "pretty nice" and not boring, it lacks depth and excitement, serving more as a background detail rather than a central element of the game. Overall, the focus seems to be more on the graphics and music rather than a compelling storyline.
- “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 the plot.”
- “Overall, the narrative is underwhelming and fails to engage the player, leaving much to be desired.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The consensus among users indicates that the game's replayability is low, suggesting limited incentive to revisit the experience after the initial playthrough.
- “The replay value is low.”
- “The replay value is low.”