Sayonara Umihara Kawase for Nintendo 3DS

About Sayonara Umihara Kawase for Nintendo 3DS

Sayonara Umihara Kawase stars Kawase, a traveling sushi chef armed with nothing but a backpack and a fishing rod, in one of the most unusual platform series ever made. The worlds she crosses are surreal dreamscapes of floating blocks, giant fish and strange doors, and her fishing line is the key to everything. It stretches, swings and snaps like a rubber band, turning movement itself into the game's deepest and most satisfying puzzle.

Mastering the line takes practice. You cast it at ceilings and platforms, build momentum, then release at the perfect moment to fly across gaps that seem impossible. Expert players chain swings with breathtaking speed, while newcomers learn slowly through short stages and quick retries. Hidden exits and collectible backpacks reward exploration, and unlockable characters, including a young Kawase with different handling, add variety. It is a game that respects skill like few others, and every cleared stage feels earned.

Genre	Platformer
Publisher	Agatsuma Entertainment
Platform	Nintendo 3DS
Release	2013
Available on	Physical copies for Nintendo 3DS

This cult classic now hangs in the physical market. The Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS closed in March 2023, so new digital purchases are no longer possible. A cartridge from a retailer is the way for new players to take up the fishing rod. Fans who bought the game digitally before the closure can still access their purchased games, keeping their hardest earned stage clears safe on their systems.

Few platformers reward practice this honestly.

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What's inside

• Fishing line swinging like a rubber band
• Surreal worlds of floating blocks and fish
• Short stages built for skill growth
• Hidden exits and collectible backpacks
• Unlockable characters with fresh handling

Best for

Best for platformer fans who love mastering movement. The fishing line is tricky at first, then pure joy forever.