SHI•RO

SHI•RO

A lacquer box full of stories.

213 ratings
40 reviews
$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 9, 2018
  • May 9, 2022

Features

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Engage with stories from early Japan by solving intricate puzzles on a beautifully designed lacquer box. Journey through ancient tales, uncover hidden meanings, and experience the art of Japanese lacquerware.

Challenging lacquer box puzzles
Engaging ancient Japanese stories
Beautiful Japanese lacquerware design
Japanese language learning elements
Taiko drum soundscapes
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What's New in SHI

1.2.1

May 9, 2022

Fixed links to external contents.

User reviews

Relaxing and beautiful

SHI•RO is a gentle and relaxing puzzle game with an interesting story, simple but challenging enough gameplay and nice music all wrapped in a gorgeous lawyer box style.

Good quiet brain teaser

The graphics and pace of the game establish that this is a quiet challenge and it turns out eventually a satisfying and rewarding one if you can slow down enough.

I found myself hitting points of frustration but the choices are purposefully limited so it’s only a matter of time that I would return to a puzzle and solve it and there was my reward.

The logic can become tricky but when you distil it down to the mathematical choices it becomes instinctive. The reward becomes greater when you crack a system for the dancing dots (although I always have to spend time remembering what that system was).

Very lovely and refreshingly distinctive.

I also very much enjoyed the back story
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Beautiful game

This is a relaxing game that can be played even a baby is sleeping in arms. The sounds are soothing. This is a great game for people who like a challenge. Awesome details in pictures and great way to learn history and new words. I hope they keep this game around for a long time.

Elegante e raffinato

Originale e ben realizzato, grafica stupenda.
Aspetto che siano disponibili ulteriori livelli.

Great game, but when will we get more?

This game is very engaging with the sounds, visuals, and game play. However, I’ve been wondering for a while how long until the other sections of the game will be finished and released. I think it’s been a year since the last update and I look forward to the next!

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FAQ

What is SHI•RO?

SHI•RO is a puzzle game set in early Japan, where players solve challenging puzzles on a beautifully designed Japanese lacquer box. The game integrates engaging stories based on the Kojiki, Japan's first writing, allowing players to journey through ancient tales and learn elements of the Japanese language.

What kind of puzzles are in SHI•RO?

The game features over 60 handmade puzzles that are designed to be challenging and require out-of-the-box thinking. These puzzles often involve complex geometries and are integrated into the narrative and the visual theme of the lacquer box.

How much does SHI•RO cost?

SHI•RO is a paid application. Purchasing the game grants access to the complete first part, KURO. Additional parts, MIDORI and AKA, will be available for purchase in-game as they are released.

What platforms is SHI•RO available on?

The provided information does not specify the platforms SHI•RO is available on. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting availability on iOS and/or Android devices.

What are the main stories featured in SHI•RO?

The stories in SHI•RO are based on the Kojiki, Japan's first writing. Players will engage with narratives involving an ancient empress, a lost love, a blossoming friendship, and journeys through mythical landscapes like dark forests and Mount Inari.