Bound
- August 16, 2016
- Plastic
Undeniably beautiful and mesmerizing, Bound invites you to find meaning in its vague but powerful story. The gameplay beneath falls short of greatness.
"Bound" is a stirring game that takes players into a woman's remembered childhood, represented through a beautiful, surreal world. The protagonist navigates this landscape using dance moves, turning platforming challenges into artful expressions. The game's narrative unfolds with emotional depth, using metaphor and vivid imagery to convey the protagonist's introspective journey.
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Bound Review
Bound is beautifully presented and will make you think, but its basic platforming doesn't have the legs that developer Plastic thinks it has. Fans of emotionally charged titles like Gone Home will be satisfied with what's on offer here – but those looking for a quality platformer may want to dance with something a little more competent in that department.
60%Bound
Stuck Between Two Worlds
78%Bound Review - Beauty in Motion
Wonky camera controls and sub-par platforming aren't enough to take away from the fact that Bound is absolutely art in game form. Almost everything about the game is beautiful and unique, and if you find yourself enjoying games where gameplay takes a back seat to aesthetic, then you might want to think about picking up Bound.
65%
