Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or faster processor Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 256 MB VRAM DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 700 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Direct Sound Prise en charge VR: SteamVR. Gamepad required Notes supplémentaires : Controller recommended.
Sayonara Umihara Kawase
Swinging by an elastic fishing line is the entire pulse of this platformer, drawing players into deep sessions where absolute mastery yields a flawless 100 percent positive rating among those with over 25 hours logged. Overall, the game holds a 94 percent positive rating across 180 reviews, though a few technical hurdles give pause.
What it's about: Incarnez « Umihara Kawase », une experte en sushis japonaise de 20 ans au sac à dos d'écolière armé d'une canne à pêche, d'une ligne de pêche en caoutchouc et d'un hameçon. Évitez les ennemis sous forme de poissons, les tapis roulants, les piques, les fossés, les voyages temporels et bien plus encore.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 89 | 80 | 2 | 7 |
| Graphics / art | 24 | 15 | 2 | 7 |
| Audio / music | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Value for money | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 4 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 10, 2026 · All-time low: €2.95 (Nov 10, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 8,9 % of players.
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Strengths
- Core mechanics centered on precise physics and grappling shine through with 80 positive mentions out of 89 for gameplay.
- Performance is exceptionally smooth, boasting 11 positive mentions out of 11 dedicated entirely to frame rates and stability.
- Soundtrack and audio design impress uniformly, capturing 14 positive mentions out of 14.
- Long-term engagement rewards persistence, with players logging past 25 hours reporting a 100 percent positive sentiment across 24 reviews.
Weaknesses
- User interface design draws sharp criticism, accumulating 4 negative mentions out of 4.
- Visual presentation divides the audience, registering 7 negative mentions out of 24.
- Overall content volume feels thin to some, generating 2 negative mentions out of 8.
Who is it for?
Hardcore platformer fans and speedrunners who relish mastering intricate physics engines and grappling hooks will find a rewarding challenge here.
Is Sayonara Umihara Kawase worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 94% of 180 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics centered on precise physics and grappling shine through. Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
Sayonara Umihara Kawase delivers a remarkably smooth and mechanically deep platforming experience once players adapt to its unique physics. Despite interface quirks and mixed visual reactions, its dedicated fanbase proves that mastering the elastic line is well worth the effort.
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