Hirogami, developed by Bandai Namco Studios Singapore and published by Kakehashi Games, is set to launch on September 3, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and PC. This 3D action platformer immerses players in a world entirely made of animated paper, blending ancient origami aesthetics with modern gameplay mechanics.
Players step into the role of Hiro, a skilled performer from Shishiki village, who can transform into various paper-crafted animals to traverse levels and fight off threats. As Hiro rolls through tight spaces as an armadillo, leaps across cliffs as a frog, or scales vertical paths as a monkey, the game cleverly uses transformation as the foundation for level design and challenge-solving. It’s this seamless connection between visual design and gameplay function that makes Hirogami not just another indie platformer, but a rare innovation in the genre.
The world reacts delicately to the player’s choices—hot air drafts carry Hiro in paper-leaf form, while collapsible architecture and enemies crafted from sheets add environmental storytelling. Combat, too, is strategic: Hiro’s fan weapon offers distance-based options, integrating the paper theme even into action moments.
Rather than just dressing up a basic platformer with an origami style, Hirogami folds its concept deep into every layer of the experience. From traversal to combat, the folding mechanic serves both artistic and functional purposes, making this a standout project to watch in 2025.
