Bound Up & Squirming!
- April 24, 2019
- Stegersaurus Software Inc.
Get on Steam"Bound Up & Squirming!" is a comedic physics-based puzzle game. You play as a mischievous creature, causing mayhem in various levels by bounding, flinging, and squirming your way to the goal. With its unique mechanics and cartoonish art style, it offers a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
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Reviews
- The game features great graphics and smooth, funny animations that enhance the overall experience.
- It offers a simple yet challenging gameplay mechanic that keeps players engaged and entertained.
- Many players find it to be a fun and nostalgic experience, reminiscent of classic platformers.
- The backgrounds are bland and lack variety, which detracts from the overall visual appeal.
- Some players find the game can become repetitive and frustrating after a certain point.
- Controller support is lacking, which may affect the experience for some users.
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its smooth and unexpected animations, particularly the amusing reactions of the player character when interacting with the environment. While the design features funny elements like smiling pillars, some players noted a lack of variety in background objects. Overall, the game is described as a simple yet entertaining experience with a charmingly silly sense of humor.
“The game looks great and its smooth, funny animation was something I wasn't expecting when booting the game up at all.”
“The player character's design is animated well, with funny results when he rams his head too hard into various surfaces.”
“Great, funny, simple game with good animation on the main character.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Bound Up & Squirming" is characterized by its simple mechanics, primarily involving hopping movements reminiscent of old-school toys, which provide a fair challenge. While the straightforward gameplay is engaging enough to encourage completion, it tends to become repetitive after a certain point, reflecting its indie game roots.
“Bound Up & Squirming has offered me strong, simple gameplay mechanics and a fair challenge. I'll probably play it all the way through, which has become more of a rarity with the large amount of games being released every month.”
“Nice little mechanics, but it gets pretty repetitive after level 9. What can you expect from a cheap indie game?”
“It's also a no-brainer game, more than less, with a simple mechanic of basically hopping around like one of those old school 'spring/suction' toys.”
“Outside of that, there are not many gameplay elements.”
“It's an okay game, nice little mechanics, but it gets pretty repetitive after level 9. What can you expect from a cheap indie game?”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are hailed as a masterpiece, surpassing even AAA titles and high-budget films in quality. Reviewers appreciate the unique aesthetic, design, and charming AI characters that enhance the overall visual experience.
“A masterpiece; the name, developer title, and visuals are all exceptional.”
“Graphically outmatches that of all AAA games and hundred-million-dollar budget films.”
“I love the aesthetic, soundtrack, design, and the unique vibes -- everything.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated compared to other games released in the same year.”
“The character models lack detail and the environments feel bland and uninspired.”
“The visual effects are inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the unique animation and quirky character design, noting that these elements enhance the overall experience and are reminiscent of the developer's previous works, such as "Mount Your Friends." The distinct style contributes to a memorable character development that stands out in the platforming genre.
“I hope the developers are able to put their animation and zany character design into other titles.”
“It's made by the same guy as 'Mount Your Friends' and 'Mount Your Friends 3D', and the similarities are obvious, like the non-traditional platforming and character design.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The lack of meaningful choices in character development left me feeling disengaged from the story.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its aesthetic appeal, captivating soundtrack, and unique design, contributing to an overall immersive experience.
“I love the aesthetic, soundtrack, design, and the odd vibes -- everything about the music is captivating.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“Each track is unique and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
