Kintsugi

About Kintsugi

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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100%Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

Beautiful and artistic visuals with a distinctive art style and stunning environments.
Smooth, fluid, and enjoyable platforming mechanics with interesting movement options like grappling and fish swinging.
Relaxing and immersive atmosphere enhanced by a fitting soundtrack and sound design, delivering a soothing and pleasant experience.

Very short gameplay duration, typically around 10 to 15 minutes, leaving players wanting more content and depth.
Narrative and storytelling are minimal and somewhat vague, making it difficult to fully understand the story without player interpretation.
Some issues with unskippable cutscenes that slow movement and can frustrate players attempting achievement runs.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79% positive mentions, 21% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, artistic 2D style, featuring soft colors, innovative lighting effects, and smooth animations that create a calm and immersive atmosphere. The visuals blend seamlessly with the music and overall theming, enhancing the game's aesthetic appeal despite its simplicity and short length.
- “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.”
- “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!”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The story in the game is primarily conveyed through visual and gameplay elements rather than dialogue, resulting in a simple yet emotionally impactful narrative. While some find the plot somewhat unclear or minimal, many appreciate its concise, self-contained nature, striking visual storytelling, and the potential for deeper interpretation. Overall, the storytelling is praised for being effective within a short playtime and complementing the game's distinctive art style.
- “Incredible visual storytelling.”
- “Speaking of storytelling, I love that the game manages to be a self-contained, complete story within such a short amount of time.”
- “Visually beautiful, and I was fascinated by the quiet storytelling and vivid worldbuilding.”
- “Now, the writing (there is no dialogue, so the storytelling is completely visual/gameplay based) is a little weak, especially in regards to figuring out what the heck is actually happening, but you don't really need to understand why there's a golden plague sweeping the land breaking things in order to have fun and beat the game.”
- “Kintsugi is a speedrun of all the storybeat portraying games where you are trying to revive a tree, which you may have heard of from somewhere.”
- “And I definitely recommend to the team that the game be extended with perhaps a more deep story.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth, fluid mechanics with distinctive platforming and puzzle elements, complemented by unique features like grappling and swinging with flying fishes. While the story is minimal and visually conveyed, the short, relaxing experience is enhanced by appealing level design, solid controls, and a memorable aesthetic. Overall, it offers an enjoyable and atmospheric adventure that is simple yet engaging.
- “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, the part where you swing with the fishes especially was so epic!”
- “The basic mechanics of the game definitely have the making for more fun and advanced levels, with a puzzle-solving platforming vibe.”
- “Now, the writing (there is no dialogue, so the storytelling is completely visual/gameplay based) is a little weak, especially in regards to figuring out what is actually happening.”
- “The game was short and fun, really enjoyed the soundtrack, level design, game mechanics like the flying fishes, the only thing it needs is some sort of arcade mode.”
- “Distinctive art style, somewhat of a distinctive gameplay mechanic, simple and a short story, 10-minute adventure with achievements that made me laugh.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music is consistently praised for its superb quality, perfectly complementing the visuals and atmosphere to create a relaxing and immersive experience. Players find the soundtrack captivating and carefully crafted, enhancing key moments and leaving a lasting impression despite the game's short length.
- “The soundtrack perfectly matches the visuals, creating a relaxing and immersive vibe.”
- “From the music to the visual design, everything feels carefully crafted.”
- “The music made a great accompaniment to everything, as well.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its harmonious blend of stunning art style, soothing music, and nostalgic, bittersweet mood. Players find the environments visually captivating and peaceful, enhancing the overall immersive and meaningful experience.
- “The art style, music, and atmosphere are wonderful.”
- “Mysterious but at the same time bittersweet nostalgic atmosphere.”
- “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% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game offers a brief but profoundly emotional experience, with storytelling that resonates deeply despite its simple gameplay. This strong 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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's humor is light and enjoyable, enhanced by its distinctive art style and unique gameplay mechanics, delivering a brief but amusing 10-minute adventure with achievements that provoke laughter.
- “Distinctive art style, somewhat of a distinctive gameplay mechanic, simple and a short story, 10 min adventure with achievements that made me laugh.”