
Release Date: September 3, 2025
A three-dimensional platformer, inspired by the Japanese art of folding paper. Hirogami is about skill-based fights against digital invaders attacking the paper world. The main protagonist is also capable of changing form and turning into different animals and we must solve puzzles during breaks from combat.
Hirogami is a 3D platformer with logic elements, the world of which is built from paper. Bandai Namco Entertainment is responsible for the release production.
As Hiro, armed with a fan and a master of origami art, we explore the paper world in order to save our homeland from digital invaders. The ability to transform turns out to be essential in our adventure. We can spread ourselves out on a sheet of paper, to slip under deadly traps or cross a dangerous chasm as a paper airplane.
The protagonist of Hirogami can also take the forms of animals. The transformation into an armadillo allows for high-speed rotation, which enables the destruction of obstacles and quick elimination of enemies, while being a frog allows for jumping to previously unreachable heights. Transforming into a powerful monkey will help in the fight against pests among the tree crowns.
Hiro's companion in his battles is a paper fan, which he uses both as a weapon and a shield. Although the path forward is quite clear, secret items are scattered throughout the world, as well as optional missions related to individual stages, which provide additional rewards. We often have to solve logical puzzles.
The powerful force of digital beings - Blight - is attacking the paper world of Hirogami, disrupting the delicate natural balance that has prevailed for centuries. Hiro, a mysterious artist and master of paper folding from the village of Shishiki, intends to cleanse the minds of the distorted inhabitants of this world and restore peace to the kingdom.
Almost the entire world of Hirogami - characters, trees, architecture - was designed to look like it was made of paper, with distinct textures and subtle folds. Character animations are displayed at a deliberately lower framerate compared to the environment, giving the movements a stop-motion effect.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 5
Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Publisher: Kakehashi Games
System Requirements for Hirogami Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-7700 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 560, 6 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5600 XT, 6 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Hirogami Video Game.
Console Creatures: 7 / 10 by Bobby Pashalidis
Summary Hirogami is fun, but it would be better if it were a pure platformer with a focus on origami. Despite the combat being a bit basic, the other elements, like exploration and abilities, help flesh out this story to stop the blight from taking over. It's a beautiful game that does a great job of showcasing the impressive art of origami, and it's paired with a great soundtrack that I adored listening to while playing.
GamingTrend: 60 / 100
Overall, Hirogami is a visually stunning adventure taking place in a beautifully folded world. There’s a lot to get out of each level with many different challenges to sink your teeth into, but unfortunately, it’s all let down by a lack of polish in gameplay. Platforming feels clunky, and gameplay feels undercooked; it made my time with Hirogami a mixture of being in awe of my surroundings and dismay when I launched myself off the map.
DualShockers: 6 / 10 by Ethan Krieger
Unfortunately, the platforming eventually starts to feel frustrating due to bad checkpointing, questionable hitboxes, and ultimate lack of variety. Combat is frequent, repetitive, and ended up feeling like a chore. There's heart and charm here, and I think a sequel could eventually turn this into a viable franchise. As it stands, however, Hirogami isn't a must-play.
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