Okay, so there’s this game, Koira, right? It’s like a love letter to anyone who’s ever felt all warm and fuzzy inside watching kittens play in a field. Or… puppies, I guess. Studio Tolima whipped it up, and DON’T NOD is backing it. No chats, just vibes. You kinda wander through these postcard-like forests and fields with a dog — whoever said a picture’s worth a thousand words probably played this first, honestly.
Now, picture this: every scene in the game is like it’s trying to inspire an entire Pinterest board. You’re just walking through what could only be described as living art. No clue why, but I stopped for what felt like forever just staring at the art… because why not, right? The music? Oh man, it pulls you in like it secretly knows your Spotify history. Just instruments, no lyrics. But you feel like they’re whispering secrets to you somehow.
But let’s get to the real superstar — the dog. It’s not just “hey, cute pet around.” It’s more like, “this creature gets me, and we’ve shared a lifetime of memories in just five minutes.” You do all sorts of stuff together, like… puzzles? Not brain-busting ones, don’t worry! You play fetch — the works. And if you’re like me, you’ll need to give your own pet an extra squeeze after. It’s touching in that way only random at-home moments can be.
Oh, one weird bit though — these hunters pop up, and suddenly the vibe shifts from chill to “wait, what’s happening?” BAM! You’re sneaking around, trying not to get caught. Kind of like when you’re walking out of a bad date and see them again in the grocery store. That jarring.
But look, don’t expect an epic 20-hour saga. It’s like a blink-and-you-miss-it type experience. But honestly? Sometimes a bite-sized story is just what you need. Before you know it, it’s game over, and you’ve got all these feelings you didn’t even ask for.
All in all, Koira’s this gentle poke at your heart, reminding you that life’s noise sometimes fades into the background. Just you, your trusty pup, and an adventure that somehow feels like coming home.
And hey, just a heads up: the folks sent me a copy to check out, but the feels are all mine, trust me.
