Dinsun Review
Dinsun here. Kenshō is eye candy, plain and simple. The way the levels transform and the camera moves is genuinely impressive for a mobile title. It’s meant to be a 'journey,' and on that front, it succeeds—it’s very relaxing and pleasant to look at. For a 40-year-old looking to unwind after a long day, there are worse ways to spend your time.
But if we’re talking about the puzzles? They’re fine. It’s a variant of 2048 or Threes, mixed with some match-3 elements. It never gets particularly difficult, and the mechanics don't evolve much throughout the game. It’s a very conservative approach to puzzle design; it relies on its presentation to do the heavy lifting. I enjoyed it for what it was, but I can't help feeling it’s more of a screen-saver than a deep game. If you want a challenge, look elsewhere. If you want to zone out for an hour, this is it.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Incredible visual effects and transitions
- Beautiful, relaxing soundtrack
- Polished, meditative atmosphere
- Puzzle mechanics are somewhat derivative
- Very low difficulty
- Short overall playtime
Technical Report
Performance: Visually demanding, but runs smoothly on modern hardware; can warm up older devices.
- Simple swipe controls
- No time limits
Audience Fit
Buy if: You value art and music in games and want a relaxing, easy experience.
Skip if: You want deep strategy or complex puzzle-solving.
- Monument Valley
- Lume
- 2048
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, appreciates art but demands better mechanics.
- Hardware: iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Playtime: 3 hours
- Status: Finished Story
