Koira is a musical adventure filled with heart | Hands-on preview

Koira is a musical adventure filled with heart | Hands-on preview

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for heartwarming and immersive adventures, Koira has managed to steal my heart within its brief demo. With a career spanning decades filled with countless escapades through fantastical worlds, this little musical journey left an indelible mark on me.


As I briefly delved into Koira’s demo, it left quite an impact on me. It’s an engaging musical journey where silence speaks louder than words. You find yourself wandering through a mysterious forest accompanied by a charming little canine companion. The moment I woke up in this unfamiliar land, far from home and feeling the despair of lost hope, was a chilling reminder of my own solitude. It wasn’t long before I stumbled upon a lost puppy dangling in mid-air, much like myself not too long ago. After freeing that adorable furball, we set off on an enchanting adventure that offered a glimpse into some of the game’s intriguing mechanics.

Currently, you can experience the game demo of Koira right away, and it’s definitely worth trying! The game involves solving puzzles that require locating golden musical notes hidden within the forest, which help awaken the statues. Interestingly, by giving the dog apples, his little red nose illuminates and helps remove shadows, but it also aids in finding those golden notes you need to locate. In one part, I even called out to birds who dropped the notes for me, and once collected, I was able to recall the melody necessary to awaken those plump statues.

Koira is a musical adventure filled with heart | Hands-on preview

We enjoyed playing fetch using sticks, a round of hide-and-seek, gliding down snowy hillsides, and even crafting a snowman. In just a short while, I found myself smitten by Koira’s endearing nature. It can be confusing to determine the right path at times, but the forest isn’t like a maze. Keep exploring, and eventually, you’ll find the path that suits your journey. With each step, there’s always a breathtaking sight to behold.

1. The sticks served various purposes: knocking down apples, setting off a bear trap, and as arms on my snowman. Understanding their use is quite straightforward, except perhaps for making them communicate with my dog through a sung note or melody. For those who appreciate this scenario, the question might arise: can you pet the adorable creature? Absolutely! Feel free to pat his head to your heart’s content; he won’t bore you. Despite its simplicity in design, this animal is incredibly charming, and you’ll make every effort to shield him – especially when you meet the Hunters for the first time.

Koira is a musical adventure filled with heart | Hands-on preview

Towards the end of the demonstration, I encountered two intimidating Hunters accompanied by a larger, more menacing dog. Their intention was to capture my pet and potentially harm me in the process. Upon being captured for the first time, I was taken aback by the intensity of my emotions, particularly when they covered Noodles (yes, that’s what I call him) with a sack and took him away. Initially, the game seemed to present no significant dangers, but these Hunters definitely instilled a sense of dread within me.

Following the 25-minute presentation, I was captivated by Koira. It’s a charming and functional puzzle game that boasts a stunning hand-drawn aesthetic. I enjoyed navigating through the forest and interacting with my virtual dog, but there are also delightful interludes that offer brief respites from wandering, like the instance where we scaled a tall treehouse and admired the floating clouds, which seemed to represent various shapes such as houses, dogs, sticks, or apples. It’s interesting to note that Noodles seems particularly fond of apples.

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2024-08-21 11:46