Sun Jun 23 2024
Thank you for joining us in experiencing Kanso.
I hope it continues to bring you much joy and relaxation.
In this update
• iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 fixes
• Stability improvements
• Fixed small graphical bugs
Kanso: Your Moment of Zen is a meditative masterpiece that truly lives up to its name. Inspired by the Zen calligraphy practice of Ensô—the daily painting of an uninhibited ink circle—the game transforms this physical moment of reflection into a digital experience. As an expert in 'wellness gaming,' I find Kanso’s balance of movement and stillness to be incredibly effective. You glide through ambient, colorful spaces, following circular forms while avoiding 'Koi-like Daemons.' It’s not about winning or losing in a stressful sense; it’s about finding a rhythm and a state of flow.
With 320 handcrafted levels and over an hour of original, calming music, the game provides a substantial amount of content that never feels rushed. The visual narrative is subtle and beautiful, often producing 'Instagrammable' moments of geometric art. What I respect most is the developer's commitment to a 'clean' experience: there are no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. It even includes a dedicated 'breathing session' mode, cementing its place as a tool for mental well-being rather than just another distraction. If you need to decompress after a long day, Kanso is one of the most effective ways to do so on a mobile device.
320 handcrafted, meditative levels
Over 1 hour of original ambient music
No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases
Dedicated breathing session for relaxation
Full controller support and iCloud sync
Don't rush the movement. The game is designed to follow the natural rhythm of your breathing. If you hit a Daemon, the game gently resets, so stay calm and focus on the circular motion.
Access the breathing session from the main menu for a quick 2-minute relaxation exercise before starting the levels. This helps in achieving the 'flow state' intended by the designers.
No, there are no time limits or stress-inducing mechanics. Kanso is focused entirely on pure relaxation.
I can not believe this game has only one review! Maybe because App Store is really sure you meant to type “Kansas” instead. I found it from dark patterns as one of the top pattern-less listings. This means it doesn’t show ads, or try to convince you to spend more money. The graphics, backgrounds and color changes are beautiful. The game play does not stress you out, or have any time limits. It is pure focused relaxation. I suspect I’ll play it through several times.
Great game for relaxation. Clever algorithms. * don’t go too fast! ;-) Wish I knew how to promote games on the App Store. Dev needs more reviews. Kudos! Can’t wait for your next game!??