Hirogami

Hirogami is a fine example of an underused aesthetic, and its beautifully styled origami world looks great on PS5. The platforming is a bit messy and there isn't much variety on offer, but for those who prefer a bit more style than substance, it's well worth a look.

Hirogami is a beautiful homage to the ancient Japanese art of paper folding but it doesn't forget that entertaining gameplay is just as important for a good game as its pretty visuals. On my first playthrough of the levels, I had to restrain myself from being too meticulous, as there's usually a mission hidden behind abilities you don't yet possess. However, because the game and levels aren't particularly long I never felt annoyed about having to revisit certain sections. In fact I looked forward to it. The story is pretty basic but that's totally fine and the game runs flawlessly from a technical standpoint without throwing up any unnecessary obstacles.

Hirogami is a beautifully crafted 3D platformer that offers a fun experience with the new update. Although its story and camera work occasionally crease the fun, its papercraft world, transformations, papercraft world, and satisfying mechanics make it worth unfolding. It’s not a perfect masterpiece, but it definitely takes shape in all the right places.

Hirogami blends origami artistry with platforming creativity, offering a relaxing and visually stunning adventure filled with clever transformations. Its gorgeous presentation, great sound design, and beginner-friendly gameplay make it easy to love, even if uneven difficulty and repetitive music hold it back from greatness.

Hirogami doesn’t reinvent platformers, but embraces the genre with elegance and consistency. Its origami-inspired visuals and transformation mechanics add charm and rhythm to the adventure. Despite some design and narrative limitations, it offers a relaxing, artistic experience. Not a masterpiece, but a small gem worth discovering.

An origami-themed puzzle-platformer that's a treat for the eyes, but mechanically crumples under any scrutiny.

In short, Hirogami is a 3D platformer that stands out for its creative visual design and original concept of transforming origami into a gameplay mechanic. The artistic identity is strong, but stumbles on crucial points: an unengaging narrative, uncharismatic characters, and a camera that compromises the experience at various points. Even so, the level design and the variety of forms Hiro can assume keep the game functional and engaging throughout much of the campaign. Like origami, Hirogami is impressive from afar for its aesthetics, but when handled, it reveals structural weaknesses.

Hirogami has a good idea that never seems to reach an acceptable level of quality, especially when it introduces a mechanic that deserved more attention and prominence.

Hirogamy offers a stylish and visually distinct platforming experience, thanks to its charming paper world and innovative twists. However, the simplicity of the mechanics and some technical issues prevent it from being a fully fledged platformer. It remains a worthy choice for fans of artistic creativity, but it may disappoint those looking for a deep and tight gameplay experience.

With its gorgeous visual style and some fun origami transformations, Hirogami has some high points to enjoy, but it sadly does have a few too many paper cuts that become consistent frustrations. It's not overly challenging, but lowering the difficulty does lend itself to a kind of relaxing, almost meditative experience at times, at least when the camera and other quirks aren't getting in the way.