Taiji Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-09-19
  • Excellent puzzle game overall
  • Interesting and fun puzzles
  • Witness-inspired open-world puzzler
  • Confusing puzzle logic
  • Unfavorable comparison to The Witness
  • Weak guidance and tutorials
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Helpful reviews
93%
Unhelpful reviews
7%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
632
Negative points
464
Gameplay points
644
Perf. points
5
Rec. points
156
Misc points
281
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Excellent Puzzle Game Overall
Description
Reviewers describe it as a fantastic, original, and well-crafted puzzle game with creativity and simplicity. Many consider it one of the best puzzle games they have played.
Importance
41%
Interesting and Fun Puzzles
Description
Players consistently praise the puzzles as interesting, fun, and well-designed with rich variety. Many highlight that the puzzles are clever and enjoyable to solve.
Importance
33%
Challenging and Intelligent Puzzles
Description
The game offers a plethora of challenging puzzles ranging from intermediate to extremely difficult, including optional secret puzzles. Puzzle enthusiasts find them intelligent and varied.
Importance
25%
Positive General Reception
Description
The game receives high praise as amazing, gorgeous, and enjoyable with immaculate vibes. It is repeatedly called awesome and tremendous.
Importance
25%
Beautiful Art and Visuals
Description
The game features gorgeous art and beautiful visuals, with great craftsmanship. The pixel art is particularly praised for being polished and pretty.
Importance
23%
Inspired by The Witness
Description
The game is frequently compared to The Witness, with many calling it a spiritual successor or Witness-like. It is described as magnificent and having its own identity despite the inspiration.
Importance
20%
Recommended for Witness Fans
Description
Those who enjoyed The Witness are unconditionally recommended to play this game. It captures the same feel without the tediousness and is considered the next best thing.
Importance
15%
Secrets and Exploration
Description
Players appreciate the hidden secrets and sense of discovery, noting that exploration is important as clues are hidden in plain sight. The world holds mystery and many secrets to find.
Importance
12%
Solvable but Challenging Puzzles
Description
The puzzles are challenging but the vast majority are solvable, clever, and rewarding. Players appreciate the large number of puzzles to solve.
Importance
10%
Good Music and Sound
Description
The music and sound design are well-received, with players calling them good, great, or very nice. The soundtrack accompanies the game well.
Importance
10%
Satisfying Puzzle Quantity
Description
The game includes hundreds of little puzzles, providing a satisfying amount of content. Most puzzle quality is high and the quantity is appreciated.
Importance
8%
Great Logic Puzzles
Description
The game offers an entertaining set of logic puzzles with clean and interesting design. Players find them nice and well-crafted.
Importance
8%
Multiple Endings
Description
The game features two different endings, which players find interesting and worth discovering.
Importance
7%