This enigmatic white cat guides you to The Sanctuary, a central hub brimming with frozen mirror portals – serving as the primary base in the game. From this point, you will embark on journeys to the mysterious worlds housed within these portals, unlocking the next one as you complete the previous. It is within these diverse locations that the main gameplay loop of this game unfolds.

Well, it unfolds and then refolds, as the essence of the game revolves around transforming your paper into various forms and linking these shapes together to ensure you reach your destination. You will acquire four primary shapes that unlock as you progress: the crumpled version of yourself, an origami boat, a plane, and a ninja star. Each of these four forms offers unique advantages for different segments of the game; the ball is ideal for rolling across the terrain, pushing objects, and gaining momentum, the paper plane excels at gliding over large gaps, the boat is suited for navigating water, and the ninja star can destroy obstacles and fend off annoying fireflies. Additionally, your paper ball and ninja star serve as excellent tools for interacting with mechanical items scattered throughout the worlds.

Switching between these forms is as easy as pressing a button, with each form assigned to a specific button – however, you must account for a brief cool-down period before you can revert to the form you just used. Despite having access to only four forms, the game provides opportunities for exploration, light puzzles, and platforming challenges. At times, you will need to combine your different forms, possibly utilising all four; you might start by building momentum with your ball, then transform into your plane to soar through the air, switch to your ninja star to extend your reach and clear the upcoming bush, and finally transition to your boat as you land in the water. Successfully executing these intricate chains feels incredibly rewarding when everything flows seamlessly.