Bookend

About Bookend

Bookend is a single player puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Paper Crown Interactive and was released on June 2, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Harness your child-like imagination to interact with the pop-up book, “The Little Witch”. Explore the book's world and help the protagonist, the little witch, Abigail, as she's pursued by an angry mob trying to stop her mission that could either mean saving the world—or ending it.

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Single-Player

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story4 positive mentions

Unique and charming concept of a pop-up book world with well-designed paper art style and animations.
Relaxing and cozy atmosphere enhanced by calming music and soothing narration, suitable for a meditative puzzle experience.
Simple, accessible gameplay with logical puzzles and a story that appeals to both kids and puzzle lovers.

Very short game length with a single linear story and only one ending, limiting replayability and player choice.
Limited interactivity and restrictive controls can feel frustrating; some mechanics like item manipulation and camera movement need improvement.
Audio elements such as music and sound effects are mediocre, sometimes cutting off and detracting from overall immersion.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions
The story is a simple, linear, and slightly dark fairy tale presented as an interactive pop-up book with charming narration and creative mechanics. While short and lacking player influence or multiple endings, it offers a neat, kid-friendly experience that complements its unique visual and audio design. Some players wished for more freedom or additional stories to extend the gameplay.
- “The art and animation of this game was well done and the story, while short, was very well designed and thought out.”
- “There's also a narrator that reads out the story as you play the game, adding a nice touch of storytelling that complements the whole concept of a pop-up book being a game.”
- “The story itself is pretty much something you'd see in a kid's book but has a funny little twist at the end which I won't spoil for people who want to experience it for themselves.”
- “The story is quite simple, resembling a dark fairy tale.”
- “The game maintains a very linear and straightforward story despite some elements of backtracking.”
- “There's only one ending, with no player influence over the story.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is light and charming, featuring a story with a playful twist and some unexpectedly funny elements, like an amusing configuration detail. Voice acting adds to the humor, being notably better than many other games, though not outstanding. Overall, the humor is subtle but enjoyable.
- “The story itself is pretty much something you'd see in a kid's book but has a funny little twist at the end which I won't spoil for people who want to experience it for themselves.”
- “Something funny that I discovered, however, was that during the initial launch, there's actually an input tab in the configuration window that almost makes 'bookend' look like a first-person shooter.”
- “The voice acting is also alright, not the best but also way better than many other humorous voice acting I've heard in other games.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their charming and adorable paper art style, featuring simple and visually appealing designs on each page.
- “It's super cute and I love everything about the game's visuals.”
- “Each page is simple and short, with a cute paper art style.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its unique picture book mechanics, complemented by enjoyable sounds and music that enhance the overall experience.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The music received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the sounds and ambiance, while others found it mediocre and noted issues with tracks cutting off during events, which detracted from the overall experience.
- “The picture book mechanics are pretty cool and I really enjoyed the sounds and music.”
- “The music is mediocre at best and frequently cuts off other tracks during certain event triggers, which takes away from the ambience of the game.”