Hirogami

Hirogami

September 3, 2025

PCPlayStation 5

Hirogami is a 3D action platformer inspired by the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding). Everything you encounter has been crafted to convey the physical, often fragile, natural world of paper, amidst a story interwoven with threads of wistful intrigue.

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Critic Reviews (31)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

25.0

"Hirogami may not be for everyone but I loved its papercraft game world and entertaining transformations that really liven up the gameplay. 💠"

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Alecsander Oliveira GameBlast Sep 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

65.0

"Hirogami is a case that seems more interesting to watch than to actually play. The concept is captivating, the transformation mechanic is intriguing, and the exploration moments are at least engaging. Unfortunately, the clunky combat, hindered by the lack of …"

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Anita van Beugen Gameliner Sep 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Hirogami is a creative origami-inspired platformer with smooth controls, unique animal transformations, and optional challenges that make it both accessible and rewarding for completionists."

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Antonio Russo STWGames Italia Sep 2025
67.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

62.0

"Hirogami is a title that stands out for its wonderful artwork, capable of transporting the player into a vibrant, living world of origami. However, despite its aesthetic promise, the game fails to maintain the same quality in every aspect, with …"

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Bobby Pashalidis Console Creatures Sep 2025
70.0 /100

"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 …"

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Coller Entragian Cubed3 Sep 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

45.0

"Hirogami is a game of fleeting brilliance, where moments of joy like leaping as a frog through a papery forest or uncovering a hidden shrine are undercut by clunky mechanics and unpolished edges. It’s a heartfelt effort from a small …"

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Eren Eryürekli Oyungezer Online Sep 2025
60.0 /100

"This was enjoyable for a time like an origami lesson. But just like the craft this game goes the frustrating ways very quickly and became a shortlived hobby class in the end."

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Ethan Krieger DualShockers Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

57.0

Gameplay

59.0

Story

53.0

"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;s heart and charm here, and I think a sequel …"

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Gareth Chadwick TheSixthAxis Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"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;s not overly challenging, but lowering the difficulty …"

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Harry Glynn Jones Gamer Social Club Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Hirogami is a solid, polished 3D platformer that offers a good amount of replayability. Its art direction and sound design go to great lengths to build an Origami world, while its narrative falls a bit flat and doesn’t do anything …"

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Isabella Alves PSX Brasil Sep 2025
75.0 /100

"Hirogami is a game that enchants with its concept and art direction, but on the other hand, it struggles with the execution of some of its key mechanics. Hiro&s;s transformations are detailed and work very well, encouraging exploration. However, its …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Sep 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"While Hirogami brims with creativity, it never quite comes together into a truly memorable experience."

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Jim Smale Gert Lush Gaming Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Hirogami perfects the charm of papercraft platforming, offering a console-focused experience rich in exploration, replay value, and creative mechanics. Despite some quality-of-life shortcomings, its blend of engaging gameplay, evolving combat, and a visually captivating world makes it a standout platforming …"

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João Canelo Echo Boomer Sep 2025
75.0 /100

"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."

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Jonathan Toyad Kakuchopurei Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"Hirogami is a great first effort from Bandai Namco Singapore and Bandai Namco Malaysia in the mellow-level 3D platforming department. Even with some of its quirky bugs that hamper my platforming by a tad, it&s;s still a worthy look for …"

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Josh Thompson FingerGuns Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"Hirogami has a bright world to explore and some interesting gameplay ideas to fold over. However, the art of it all is a little lost when the developers&s; over ambition doesn&s;t come to fruition in the game. It plays old, …"

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Ken Talbot Nintendo Life Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"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&s;t much variety on offer, but for those who prefer a bit more …"

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Kevin Hofer Digitec Magazine Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

60.0

"At its best, Hirogami is a great platformer that impresses with its origami visuals and mechanics. But it&s;s often too frustrating an experience for me to recommend it without reservation."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Sep 2025
70.0 /100

"With a striking papercraft style, Hirogami instantly wins you over with its beautiful art. This platformer uses origami to provide you with a wealth of skills and abilities, but sometimes switching between them can prove to be a little frustrating. …"

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Lee Mehr VGChartz Sep 2025
45.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

40.0

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

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Lyle Pendle Loot Level Chill Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

54.0

"Hirogami is a charming origami based platformer with great movement and gorgeous visuals, but its combat and frustrating objectives hold it back."

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Marcel Dee A Gaming Network Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"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 …"

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Michael Seifert ThreeTwoPlay Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

68.0

"Hirogami is a beautiful homage to the ancient Japanese art of paper folding but it doesn&s;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 …"

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Mohamed Cherif HAFSI Just Play it Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Hirogami offers an enjoyable classic platformer experience, blending simple gameplay with a unique origami-inspired artistic style. The level design is varied, and the transformations add a creative touch to the gameplay. While combat may feel simplistic and the dialogues lack …"

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Pierry Lima GameFM Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

55.0

"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, …"

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Raouf Belhamra Digitale Anime Sep 2025
60.0 /100

"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 …"

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Seth Hay Cat with Monocle Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"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 …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"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, …"

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Tjark Würstlein TestingBuddies Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Hirogami focuses on a varied gameplay flow consisting of exploration, collecting, and switching between origami shapes. The gameplay is very diverse. Each level has a specific focus, which is strongly represented in the mostly short sections. Each level can be …"

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Tom Quirk Checkpoint Gaming Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

72.0

"Hirogami is a fantastic little platformer with surprising depth. Its origami world, from every folded tree and piece of wildlife, is a joy to behold, brought further to life with a vibrant soundscape inspired by traditional Japanese instruments. While the …"

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Uriel Rodriguez Game8 Sep 2025
82.0 /100

"Hirogami is a 3D platformer that unfolds with the elegance of origami, layering its world with creativity, charm, and striking paper-crafted visuals. It may not be the most challenging game out there, but its inventive puzzles, playful mechanics, and imaginative …"

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