The WhatsNext verdict
Umihara Kawase is a landmark physics platformer built around one brilliantly deep idea. Play it if mastering strange movement systems sounds exciting, and expect a demanding arcade challenge rather than a relaxed platforming adventure.
What it does best
A fishing line becomes an astonishing movement system
A genuinely original platforming idea executed with remarkable depth
You learn the physics, then discover entirely new routes
Every successful swing proves you have become better
What might put you off
Extremely harsh difficulty and limited forgiveness
Unintuitive controls and physics
The setup
What you are walking into
Umihara Kawase is a girl who uses a fishing hook as a grappling hook. You’ll need quick reflexes to swing your way through the branching surreal environments. Use your brains to figure out the best way through. They say fish is brain food—you’re going to need it!
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