- November 24, 2015
- Studio Saizensen
Umihara Kawase Shun
Platforms
About
"Umihara Kawase Shun" is a challenging physics-based platformer game where players control a fisherwoman with a grappling hook. Traverse through various levels by running, jumping, and using the hook to grab onto surfaces and objects. The game features fast-paced action, puzzle-solving, and requires precise timing and quick reflexes. With numerous stages and secrets to uncover, players will face a variety of obstacles and enemies on their journey.





- Umihara Kawase Shun offers a unique and fun grappling hook mechanic that allows for creative platforming and routing through levels.
- The game features a catchy soundtrack and improved visuals, making it an enjoyable experience for both casual and hardcore players.
- It has a good balance of challenge and accessibility, with a continue system that helps players progress through difficult stages.
- The port has several issues, including a lack of key remapping options and a somewhat barren interface compared to other versions.
- Some players find the difficulty curve to be inconsistent, with certain levels being excessively hard while others are too easy.
- Boss battles are often criticized for being tedious and not well-designed, detracting from the overall experience.
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is praised for its improved mechanics and visuals compared to the previous installment, featuring a unique grappling hook that enhances traversal through intricately designed maps. Players appreciate the physics-based mechanics, which offer both casual enjoyment and deep mastery potential, alongside collectables and branching paths that add variety. However, some reviewers express a desire for a new mechanic to further distinguish the game from its predecessor.
“Wonderful atmosphere, and impeccable gameplay and kinesthetics that can be enjoyed as a simple platformer with a grappling hook, or as something you spend years mastering.”
“One of the most interesting, challenging, mechanically intricate, and fun platformers I have ever played.”
“Umihara Kawase is a unique platformer with a grapple mechanic that feels and plays amazing.”
“I don't know, I wanted that extra step to really distinguish itself besides the better visuals and tuned-up gameplay.”
“The goal in these games is traversing a labyrinth of maps which are built around the grappling hook mechanic (your main traversing tool).”
“Collectibles and branching paths help add some variety to the gameplay.”