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Karakuri (Japan / Asia)

PSP
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Reviewed in
2006
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A Japanese puzzler with traditional mechanical automata. Original mechanics and refined aesthetic, an overlooked curiosity.

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Category
Puzzle 1 player 3+
Description
Karakuri by Konami, released in 2005 in Japan. A 3D action puzzle where players use clockwork mechanisms to move a small creature through labyrinthine levels. Gears, levers, and moving platforms.

Karakuri review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,2 GB 📅09/03/2006
Published by Hudson Soft

Karakuri (PSP) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $6 Q6 complete
 $8 Q10 new
 $16 !
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Collector interest

Karakuri, a Hudson Soft puzzle game published in Japan and Asia, belongs to the publisher's stock of never-exported brain titles. Hudson Soft's disappearance froze its catalogue, lending its late releases heritage value for studio fans. Its interest lies in this regional exclusivity and belonging to a defunct publisher whose niche games grow scarce on the format.

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