Kaizo ( 改造, 'kaizō', meaning 'modification', 'rebuild' or 'reconfiguration') is a philosophy of game design, specifically platforming games, distinguished by a high degree of strictness placed upon the player's intended actions and movements through a level.
For other uses, see Kaizo (disambiguation).
For the Japanese magazine published through 1955, see Kaizō. This article is about the video game genre.