# Kenshō — Open the door to a new world

> Surreal block-matching puzzle adventure game with rich visuals and music. (iPhone/iPad app by FIFTYTWO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,725 App Store ratings · 169 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 183 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Dutch, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2017-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974/reviews.md

## What is Kenshō?

Begin your journey through a surreal world where nature, time and space intertwine.

Mysterious things happen in a ruined room. Doors inside that room lead to different worlds and beautiful landscapes.
 
Match blocks and overcome challenges in this addictive puzzle with rich visual effects that unfolds a narrative through breathtaking places including lush jungles and stormy seas.
 
11 original songs accompany you on this adventure, replete with violin, piano, harmonica, accordion and more.

"A block sliding puzzle matching game with a great design"
— AppAdvice

"It’s a calming game with an absolutely gorgeous art style that may well be the most beautiful puzzle game I’ve ever seen"
— Rock, Paper, Shotgun

## Key features

- Block matching puzzles
- Surreal world exploration
- Rich visual effects
- Original soundtrack
- Narrative unfolding
- Diverse landscapes

## What do users think of Kenshō?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Soothing and immersive soundtrack
- 🧠 Challenging yet not overly difficult puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 💡 Unique and creative puzzle mechanics

**Cons**

- 🔋 Significant battery drain and device heating
- 🕰️ Short playtime for the price
- 🤔 Unclear or lacking instructions
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay with limited variety

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

**Most requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Difficulty settings or customization options
- Improved performance and optimization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 169)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2026-04-28, version 1.9.11*

I wasn’t sure whether to spend £3.99 on a game but it’s such a lovely game and very addictive . I would highly recommend as the game suggests to play with earphones in.

### 3/5 — Перебор

*2026-02-09*

Игра красочная, музыка приятная, но на последних уровнях вы переборщили с усложнением, вся игра сводится к сбору стартовой комбинации после проигрыша. А на 10-ом уровне даже стартовую с трудом соберешь из-за телепортирующихся камней.

### 5/5 — Why Do No More Games Like This One Exist?

*2025-11-11, version 1.9.11*

Trust me with your heart—we all would have been best off receiving more games like this one, rather than literal brainrot, and it’s quite souring that we don’t at present for some reason. There isn’t any reason to produce the hundredth Steal A Brainrot Obby instead of another glorious game such as this one.

### 5/5 — Супер 👍

*2024-07-12*

Отличная игра! Увлекательная! Музыка и графика приятные. И как таймкиллер, и позалипать. 
Жду новые уровни или продолжения!)

### 5/5 — Иконка на Мак

*2024-06-08*

Поменяйте пожалуйста размер иконки на Мак версии, очень раздражает! Спасибо

### 3/5 — Deux étoiles en moins pour l’optimisation nulle

*2024-06-01*

Ce jeu fait fondre la batterie en un rien de temps : 30 mins de jeu et déjà 25% de batterie en moins sur iPad :(
C’est un casse-tête, pas un jeu dernière génération en monde ouvert ! Incompréhensible et vraiment dommage

### 5/5 — Flashy

*2024-05-21*

Ich liebe Pusselgames seit dem ich denken kann das hier jedoch bricht mit Konventionen weil nicht so starr Logisch vorgeht wie zb. das klassische Tetris man kann es relativ intuitiv erfassen und lösen man denkt immer das sich alles nur wiederholt wie das Tetris mit seinen Neuauflagen heutzutage „Candy Crush Saga usw.“ Aber das hier hat etwas Revolutionäres und ich bin tief beeindruckt von diesem Meisterwerk das etwas Chaotisch daherkommt Außerdem ist es so gut wie geschenkt und ohne ADS was mittlerweile selten geworden ist was will man mehr ?

### 5/5 — Ich liebe dieses Spiel!!

*2024-05-10*

Das Spiel ist entspannend und anspruchsvoll gleichzeitig. Klare Empfehlung für alle, die gern ihr Gehirn benutzen!

### 5/5 — Love it!!

*2024-03-04, version 1.9.2*

Amazing graphic and quite creative game! Reminded me a bit of the game 2048 but reinvented! Liked the short story and wish there would be more levels

### 5/5 — とても良い

*2024-01-30*

ゲーム性、音楽、映像、エフェクト
即終わってしまう事もあるが何度もチャレンジ出来るのでストレスは無かった。
パズルゲームは得意ではありませんが無事クリア出来て最初からまたプレイしています。

## Frequently asked questions about Kenshō

### What kind of game is Kenshō?

Kenshō is a block-matching puzzle adventure game. It features a surreal world where players solve challenges by matching blocks, leading them through diverse and beautiful landscapes.

### What are the key features of Kenshō?

Key features include addictive block-matching puzzles, exploration of a surreal world with intertwining nature, time, and space, rich visual effects, and an original soundtrack with various instruments. The game also unfolds a narrative through its breathtaking environments.

### Is Kenshō free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does contain advertisements. There are no in-app purchases available.

### What platforms is Kenshō available on?

Based on the provided data, Kenshō is a mobile application. It is designed for mobile devices, typically iOS and Android.

### What is the gameplay like in Kenshō?

Gameplay involves solving block-matching puzzles to overcome challenges and progress through different worlds and landscapes. The game is described as having a calming yet addictive puzzle experience with a strong emphasis on its visual design and accompanying music.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.11 — 2025-10-17

Thank you for playing! This update contains many stability and performance improvements.

### 1.9.10 — 2025-09-04

Thank you for playing! This update contains many stability and performance improvements.

### 1.9.2 — 2021-05-17

Thank you for playing! This update contains many stability and performance improvements.
Visual artifacts are fixed for some iPhone and iPad models.

### 1.9 — 2021-04-03

Thank you for playing! This update contains many stability and performance improvements.

### 1.8 — 2019-09-13

Thank you for playing! This update contains many stability and performance improvements.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*