Bewildered

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Bewildered is a single player casual platformer game with fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Unbend Studios and was released on June 20, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Bewildered is a Platforming-Adventure game where you form a friendship with a peculiar monster as you go about solving a mystery of what brought upon the endless night to the mysterious island. Learn to trust and help each other face obstacles and fears, as you make it through a vibrant world.

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Beautiful and appealing art style with well-designed characters and environments.
Interesting and clever combat concept involving blocking/dashing to generate ammo.
Free to play and short, making it low risk to try out with a calming atmosphere and good music.

Companion AI is poor, frequently getting stuck and unresponsive to commands, negatively impacting combat.
Combat is repetitive, broken, and tedious with many bugs and glitches that cause frustration.
Lack of polish and clarity with missing or confusing tutorials, awkward controls, and incomplete gameplay features.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay received mixed reviews, with some praising the combat mechanics and interesting elements, while others found it monotonous, repetitive, and tedious—particularly in ammo management. Overall, it was considered less engaging compared to the game's strong visuals.
- “The combat mechanics for the main character are also pretty good.”
- “Well that was a fun game with some interesting mechanics, and very pretty, well done on the visuals, but for the love of god don't touch the water!”
- “Cool gameplay!”
- “Monotonous and repetitive gameplay.”
- “This isn't good when you consider that this makes up half of the game's combat mechanics.”
- “The mechanic used for generating ammo was tedious and the rest of the game was really just forgettable.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
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The graphics are generally praised for their appealing art style and pleasant visuals, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. However, some users feel the graphics are only decent and believe the game falls short of delivering top-tier visuals alongside gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered attractive and well-executed, with ongoing improvements indicated by patches.
- “It looked so promising in the beginning, with the beautiful graphics, design and music.”
- “+ map looks very pretty, cool artstyle”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Graphics: 6”
- “Well that was a fun game with some interesting mechanics, and very pretty, well done on the visuals, but for the love of god don't touch the water!”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered average, with some players finding certain elements, like the guardian, unnecessary beyond early progression. Users expressed a desire for a more interactive or narrated format, allowing them to read the story at their own pace to avoid missing important details.
- “It's pretty okay. I wish the story would let me actually click through it to read at my own pace or have narration so I didn't have to risk missing something.”
- “The guardian seemed unnecessary, only being useful to progress the story up until the first obstacle.”
- “It would be better to click the story and read what we want to understand.”
- “The story is okay, but I wish it would let me click through it to read at my own pace or have narration so I didn't have to risk missing something.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is widely praised for its quality and calming effect, complementing the game's beautiful graphics and design to create an engaging and soothing atmosphere.
- “It looked so promising in the beginning, with the beautiful graphics, design, and music.”
- “The art style is easy on the eyes and the music is done really well.”
- “Add the calming music to the mix, and you have an atmosphere that immediately grabs your attention.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the visual design of characters, particularly praising the cool and well-crafted models, such as the beast. However, there is no mention of narrative or personality development.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game's optimization generally smooth, praising responsive controls and clear HUD design, though some note occasional issues with animation fluidity. Level design and objective clarity contribute positively to the overall experience, enhancing gameplay flow.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its calming music, which effectively captures and holds players' attention from the start.
- “Add the calming music to the mix, and you have an atmosphere that immediately grabs your attention.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding mechanic for generating ammo to be tedious, contributing to an overall forgettable gameplay experience.
- “The mechanic used for generating ammo was tedious and the rest of the game was really just forgettable.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the emotional experience lacking due to unclear explanations and frustrating mechanics, such as difficulties with basic actions like touching water, leading to confusion and disengagement.