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Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember is a platformer about a young man searching for purpose. In his late teens, Kozomo has spent most of his youth asleep or escaping to the woods. Though his family is wealthy and well-regarded, he finds no joy in life and often neglects even basic duties such as eating. Those around him see his detachment as baffling and unsettling: some consider it madness or moral weakness, while others believe a smoldering ember within him may one day raise him up again.

Puzzles and platforming

You solve puzzles that block your way, often by figuring out how newly introduced elements work or finding new interactions between elements you already know. The game balances puzzle-solving and platforming, with precise platforming challenges and puzzles that offer a moderate challenge rather than a hardcore experience. Its opening hour has no puzzles, giving you time to learn the controls and mechanics.

Kozomo's firepowers

As Kozomo discovers his sorcery powers, you use his new fire abilities to solve puzzles in different ways. The story explores whether these powers can give him purpose, whether he will use them for good or be poisoned by them, and what fate awaits him.

Story and playtime

The game offers a 5-hour journey and over 750 lines of dialogue that shape its world. Dialogue accounts for about 10% of the experience, precise platforming for 40%, and puzzle-solving for the remaining 40%. Kozomo can also attack, and the game includes a final boss encounter, but it is not focused on action.