Hiiro no Kakera

Nintendo DS · Adventure

Hiiro no Kakera

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2008 (originally 2006)
GenreAdventure
DeveloperOtomate
PublisherIdea Factory
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesHiiro no Kakera
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Otomate and published by Idea Factory, Hiiro no Kakera arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as an adventure game. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 2006.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

It is part of the Hiiro no Kakera series.

Hiiro no Kakera is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Hiiro no Kakera is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Hiiro no Kakera walkthroughs & guides

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Hiiro no Kakera FAQ

When did Hiiro no Kakera come out on the DS?

Hiiro no Kakera was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008; the original game dates back to 2006.

Who made Hiiro no Kakera?

It was developed by Otomate and published by Idea Factory.

Is Hiiro no Kakera multiplayer?

No. Hiiro no Kakera is a single-player game.

How long does Hiiro no Kakera take to play?

As an adventure game, Hiiro no Kakera typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Hiiro no Kakera on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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