Accompany Kozomo in this pointless life
Kozomo is a young man in his late teens, who has spent most of his youth either asleep or escaping to the woods. Despite his and his family’s wealth and reputation, Kozomo finds no joy in life, often neglecting even the simplest of duties like eating. To those around him, his behavior is not just baffling but unsettling. Some people see his detachment as a sign of madness or moral weakness. And some believe that there is a smoldering ember inside him, one day that will raise him up again.
Solve a variety of puzzles
Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember is a platformer game where you'll have to think so often to solve the puzzles blocking your way. The game usually introduces new elements or expects from you to discover new interactions between already introduced elements in some clever ways. This game is not a hardcore puzzle experience, but it also will not be a piece of cake.
Explore your firepowers
Witness Kozomo's discovery of his sorcery powers. Will this powers be able to grant him the life purpose he's lacking? Will he use those for the good, or will the power poison him? Make use of Kozomo's new firepowers to solve puzzles in different ways and find out the uncertain fate of Kozomo.
What to expect?
KOZOMO: The Smoldering Ember is a 5-hour journey that blends platforming and puzzle-solving in equal measure, with over 750 lines of dialogue that shape its world. You'll spend about 10% of your time experiencing the story through dialogue, 40% navigating precise platforming challenges, and the remaining 40% unraveling intricate puzzles. While the game includes attacks and even a final boss encounter, it isn't an action-focused experience. The opening hour is puzzle-free, giving you space to learn the controls and mechanics before the deeper challenges begin.
