Kintsugi

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Kintsugi is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by StudioHoHo and was released on March 30, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Accompany Kyō, a young apothecary, on his journey to repair a world shattered by mankind and uncover the origin of his newfound golden powers.

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

music8 positive mentions

Stunning, artistic visuals with unique use of color and light, creating a peaceful and immersive atmosphere.
Smooth and fluid gameplay mechanics, particularly the fish dragging and movement controls, which feel responsive and enjoyable.
Beautiful, relaxing soundtrack and sound design that complement the art style and narrative, enhancing the overall experience.

Extremely short gameplay duration (around 5-15 minutes) leaving many players wishing for a longer experience.
Lack of deeper story development or additional gameplay features such as enemy battles or an arcade mode.
Limited challenge and minimal progression elements, which may reduce replay value for some players.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality and seamless integration with the visuals, creating a captivating and immersive atmosphere. Players highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing key moments and contributing to the overall relaxing and engaging experience.
- “After playing through a few more times to get all the achievements (though mostly because the game's just really, really good), the music stands out as being just as good as the art.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly matches the visuals, creating a relaxing and immersive vibe.”
- “The music made a great accompaniment to everything, as well.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, artistic style featuring soft colors and innovative visual effects that create a peaceful, immersive atmosphere. The smooth animations and thematic cohesion enhance the overall aesthetic, making the visuals feel like moving through a painting. This strong artistic presentation complements the game's relaxing and memorable experience.
- “The visuals, techniques and movements were beautiful and quite innovative with the fishes and the usage of light (the gold) as the motor of the game!”
- “The graphics are stunning, with soft colors, artistic environments, and a calm atmosphere that makes every moment feel peaceful and meaningful.”
- “The art style is beautiful, and sometimes makes me feel like I'm moving through a painting.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The story is praised for its emotional impact, visual storytelling, and complete narrative within a short timeframe, though some users wish for a deeper, more expansive plot and greater character development. The game effectively combines simplicity with strong worldbuilding and a compelling main quest.
- “Speaking of storytelling, I love that the game manages to be a self-contained, complete story within such a short amount of time.”
- “Even though the gameplay is simple, the emotional storytelling makes it truly special.”
- “Visually beautiful, and I was fascinated by the quiet storytelling and vivid worldbuilding.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The gameplay is smooth, fluid, and enjoyable with well-designed mechanics like flying fish swinging, complemented by relaxing and visually stunning environments. While not overly challenging, it provides a fun, atmospheric experience enhanced by a short, emotional narrative. Some users suggested adding an arcade mode for extended play.
- “From the smooth movement and grappling mechanics to the magical interactions and stunning environments, everything just works.”
- “Loved the aesthetic, everything just worked atmospherically together with the short and sweet narrative; the mechanics felt very nice, especially the part where you swing with the fishes.”
- “Mechanics are fluid and responsive.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its mysterious, bittersweet nostalgia and cohesive aesthetic, blending stunning graphics and artistic environments with a calm, peaceful mood. Its short, atmospheric platforming, combined with a fitting narrative and mechanics, creates an immersive and emotionally resonant experience.
- “Mysterious but at the same time bittersweet nostalgic atmosphere.”
- “Loved the aesthetic; everything just worked atmospherically together with the short and sweet narrative. The mechanics felt very nice, especially the part where you swing with the fishes—it was so epic!”
- “The graphics are stunning, with soft colors, artistic environments, and a calm atmosphere that makes every moment feel peaceful and meaningful.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a brief yet profoundly emotional experience, with storytelling that resonates deeply despite its simple gameplay. This emotional impact leaves a lasting impression on players.
- “The game may be short, but it delivers a deeply emotional experience that stays with you even after it ends.”
- “Even though the gameplay is simple, the emotional storytelling makes it truly special.”