I’ve been looking forward to Koira – the debut title from Brussels-based Studio Tolima – ever since I first had an appointment for it at gamescom 2023. About a year and a half later, after rolling credits in roughly four hours, I’m pleased to state that Koira tells a beautiful and touching tale featuring the cat-like player character and a sweet red-nosed dog, the latter of which completely steals the show. This is not to imply that Koira is entirely without blemishes, however, as the story is tried and true, and the light puzzles can occasionally be finicky or obscure.
Koira / Photo Source: Studio Tolima / DON’T NOD
For those reading who are unfamiliar with this release, Koira is an adventure game set in, presumably, a tundra. The player assumes the role of the traveller, a somewhat lonesome figure who, in the beginning moments of the title, encounters a trapped puppy. From then on, the two forge a bond that is at the core of the project – which is exactly what director and... Read more