• Publisher: GungHo
  • Release Date: Oct 16, 2012
User Score
8.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Negative: 2 out of 29

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  1. Jan 30, 2013
    9
    Wow, this game is really, really great. I'm only 20 or so levels in so far (it only released here in europe today), so ill post a more detailed review soon. In the meantime, Dokuro definitely comes highly recommended. At £11.99 it represents excellent value too.
  2. Nov 14, 2012
    9
    This is a great puzzle platform action game! Great art style and funny / cute story. You basically play through 10 mini areas (puzzle/platform part) and fight a boss at the end (action part) of every stage. The Bosses are challenging, but not frustrating. This is not an easy game, it gets tough at times, but I never felt it to be "cheap." I was wary of the $20 price, but this game has tons of content! There are 150 levels. For those who give it poor marks for it being "frustrating," it's because the game forces you to think. If you try to barrel through the areas, you will get frustrated - because it's not how the game is supposed to be played. You will be double jumping, pulling and pushing levers; pulling, pushing, stacking, exploding boxes; using different types of chalk to connect items, light them on fire, raise them with water. You can also turn into a Prince that can kill most enemies in your way (albeit for a limited time). All to get the Princess you're escorting across the board to the goal. This game uses the touch controls in the right way - intuitively! It never feels slapped on or forced. Expand
  3. Nov 6, 2012
    10
    I read up on this game when it was released and took a chance. And I'm glad I did. I love the art style, the puzzle mechanics are intuitive and addictive, and the unrequited nature of the protagonist's attachment to the princess is rather cute. Great surprise for me on the Vita and I don't regret spending the $20.
  4. Nov 6, 2012
    8
    $20 for a puzzle game? Yeah it is pricey but is still a good game and would be better at $15. I would recommend this over Escape Plan despite the price. Unlike Escape Plan the controls are actually good and you spend more time figuring out the puzzle and less time wrangling the controls. I could do without the combat and the music is super annoying after a while but this game is a lot of fun and there is a lot of puzzles. I will probably never finish it but that is OK because it is a good game to go back to when stuck on a plane. Expand
  5. Nov 5, 2012
    5
    This game is really frustrating! all levels are hard! and lastly I hate the stupid princess!
  6. Nov 5, 2012
    8
    I feel bad that this is the first I've heard of it. But man I would like to get this. Looks pretty fun!
  7. Oct 30, 2012
    10
    A beautiful game like this must by for me with its funny story and clear graphics and long story very gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood game
  8. Oct 29, 2012
    9
    I thought this game is expensive but after playing it I can say they should have increase their game's price. I mean on it's game play, it should worth more than 20 bucks
  9. Oct 29, 2012
    7
    I'm not into jumping games thing but surprisingly this game did challenge me. love it! Even tho the princess is kinda annoying but it really makes the game work!
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. While it won’t change your life it is full of surprises, and clever too. [April 2013, p78]
  2. Mar 24, 2013
    84
    Another charming gem for Vita. [Apr 2013, p.86]
  3. It can be devilishly challenging, but never seems insurmountable. [Apr 2013, p.115]