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Kamiko

Kamiko

|Japan|Puzzle, Adventure

8.2 /10

Aww Great!

Niche

255 ratings
Time to beat
Main
57m
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Why play it

Kamiko is a 2017 Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, Arcade, Hack and Slash game rated 8.2/10 from 255 ratings, with a main story of about 57m, available on Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One.

KAMIKO is a game styled around Japanese Shinto beliefs. Fight as priestesses called "KAMIKO" and battle against demons while solving puzzles to make your way through the stages. Look no further if you are looking for an arcade action game with a twist! Each stage has several Torii (gates) which are magically sealed. Find a way to break all the seals to make your way to the stage boss. Another fun and easy original created by indie games SKIPMORE.

Story and worldbuilding

The player controls "Kamiko," a shrine maiden who fights against demons, and aims to clear each stage by defeating demons that block her way and unraveling the riddle of the gimmick.

Game highlights
Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.2/10 across 255 ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

Leans into Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, with a main story around 57m. Check if that style and time commitment fit you.

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DestructoidJed Whitaker · 17 Apr, 2017
8/10

absolutely love the colorful art style that makes up the set pieces that themselves tell a story of a forgotten post-apocalyptic world, and the soundtrack is composed of retro-inspired chiptune. While the game is quite short, what is here is worth playing for the cost of entry.

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Nintendo LifeMorgan Sleeper · 28 Apr, 2017
9/10

Stunningly stylish and with an irresistibly kinetic sense of motion, Kamiko is a true gem. It's a quick ride, to be sure, but gorgeous pixel-art visuals, a lush soundtrack and three very different characters with plenty of speedrunning potential make it well worth coming back to. A uniquely appealing, action-packed package for less than the price of a prayer plaque, this is an easy recommendation for any Switch owner.

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RPG SiteJosh Torres · 7 May, 2017
5/10

A short hack n' slash that's disappointingly average at best despite glimpses of a better game underneath it.

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SwitchRPGMike Lubinski · 26 Sep, 2018
8/10

KAMIKO is a well put together and simple, yet rewarding experience on Nintendo Switch. The controls are easy, the levels are great, and the playable characters are interesting in their own unique ways. The graphic design is pleasant and the same can be said for the sound track. KAMIKO is not a very long game, but you’re not paying a large entry price either, making it a pleasant experience all around. There are no detractors to mention, so just head on over to our KAMIKO listing and check it out as it regularly goes on sale. You won’t be disappointed.

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Nintendo TimesAdam Martinez · 29 Apr, 2018
8/10

Kamiko is short, but it’s only $5. It’s easy to pick up and play for a short time. The three characters offer up unique ways to play, the boss fights are fun, and the speed-runs add to the lasting appeal. Overall, Kamiko is great!

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CGMagazineDerek Heemsbergen · 20 Jul, 2017
8/10

Kamiko's quaint, pick-up-and-play nature makes it a fantastic fit on Nintendo's versatile console.

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Nintendo InsiderJamie Ward · 21 May, 2017
7/10

All of us at some point in our lives would have bought a much more inferior game than Kamiko that would have lasted a lot longer. But at the end of the day, if you get a better game at a very low price, regardless of how long the experience lasts, if you asked me which is the better deal of the two, I would go with Kamiko every day.

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FNintendoPedro Meleiro · 16 May, 2017
7/10

Kamiko brings a healthy dose of skilled enemy-destroying action topped off with an incentive to finish its levels as quickly as possible and break new records with every occasion. Overall, it's an accessible and fun game to play that provides a good challenge and characters that are different enough to try all of them, even if it could use some performance rankings and a bit of an improvement of its audiovisual component.

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VGChartzDaniel Carreras · 15 May, 2017

What it lacks in quantity it generally makes up for in quality and some good ideas, I just wish they been expanded upon and resulted in a more memorable experience, rather than a merely adequate one.

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Play Some Video GamesJason Lacy · 6 May, 2017
8/10

Are you looking for a bite-sized, quick fix, on your Nintendo Switch? I can recommend the perfect title for you, Kamiko.

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