Boundel

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"Boundel is a Role Playing Game that offers both single-player and multiplayer experiences, including co-op and PvP modes. The game boasts a completely open world with real massive multiplayer, where players can craft unique items, tame creatures, and form guilds. The runebook feature allows for marking locations, making exploration even more exciting."

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Play Modes

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 284 reviews

humor8 positive mentions

story8 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic charm reminiscent of older MMOs, appealing to fans of the genre.
There is a good amount of customization available for character builds, allowing players to experiment with different skills and playstyles.
The game is free to play now, making it accessible for those who want to try it without financial commitment.

The game has been criticized for being unplayable due to constant disconnections and server issues.
Many players feel that the removal of multiplayer features has stripped the game of its original appeal, turning it into a mediocre single-player experience.
The game is plagued by bugs, poor graphics, and a lack of content, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.

story
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
81%
11%
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting a lack of meaningful quests or narrative direction. Instead, players are often faced with repetitive, randomly generated grind quests that lack context or variety, leading to frustration and a sense of imbalance. While some appreciate the freedom of a sandbox experience without quests, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game suffers from a significant storytelling deficit, making it feel aimless and unengaging.
- “Skyrim is good because there are side quests and you can go anywhere, but it has a story to fall back on.”
- “In this game, there are no quests and you set your own goals; it's a great sandbox.”
- “First off, this game is perfect if you're sick of fetch quests (or quests in general) in MMOs, which most of the time are very stupid and cliché.”
- “There was no story.”
- “So many glitches and bad modeling, but the lack of story took me out of this game.”
- “Gameplay overall, so far, is a lot like Ultima Online; there are no quests or missions, and I think it might need some objectives, because some people feel the game lacks direction.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
61%
28%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting significant issues such as glitchy visuals, low-quality textures, and dated models reminiscent of early 2000s games. While some appreciate the sweeping landscapes and find the visuals acceptable for a low-cost indie title, others criticize the overall graphical fidelity and performance, suggesting that improvements are needed. Overall, players recommend waiting for updates to address these graphical shortcomings.
- “The visuals are pretty good for a 2.99€ game.”
- “Graphics for a small cheap indie game is not that bad.”
- “The graphics look like circa 2000ish, but they are beautiful, with sweeping landscapes, rolling mountain ranges, deep oceans, and the immense clip plane.”
- “I've experienced everything from the interface disappearing and not coming back, to prismatic vector-based graphic glitches that won't go away, but mostly just raw game-stopping crashes that exit to an error window.”
- “The dev is no graphical master; the textures are subpar for today's standards and the models are very low poly.”
- “I will say at this point don't go into the game expecting any fancy graphics; currently, they are very bare bones.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
50%
36%
The gameplay is criticized for being unenjoyable, with poor combat mechanics and a lack of direction due to the absence of quests or objectives. While there are some decent mechanics, such as crafting and build customization, the overall experience feels tedious and unfinished, with a small, empty map that fails to engage players. Despite occasional improvements and new content, many find the game a chore to play.
- “The game also has a simple crafting mechanic that offers some valuable item upgrades.”
- “The game has decent mechanics, allowing for some pretty good build customization.”
- “Always new content and improvements in physics, mechanics, and game stability.”
- “It's a chore to play this game because the combat mechanics are so horrible.”
- “I can overlook all other aspects, but the basic gameplay of just killing monsters makes me feel like I'm working.”
- “After some more hours of gameplay, I finally finished exploring the entire map. It is not huge, not even big; it could feel big at the beginning but is really small. Most of the land is empty, with no monsters, no trees, or anything else.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and comforting qualities, making it enjoyable enough for players to listen to even while multitasking. While the soundtrack is generally considered relaxing, some users find the combat music to be a bit odd. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the experience of its diverse landscapes.
- “By the way, great work on selecting music for the game!”
- “There are a couple of things I like so far: the ability to make my own server and the music in this game.”
- “The soundtrack is very relaxing and comforting; I sometimes start the game just to have it tabbed down so I can listen to the music while I'm working or reading.”
- “The game has a lot of potential; the music is decent, but it would be nice to group up with other players.”
- “And to think this game was made by just one person (aside from the music)...”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be quite unstable, with numerous bugs including interface issues, graphic glitches, and frequent crashes. While some players find it enjoyable and addictive despite these problems, the overall consensus highlights significant stability concerns that detract from the experience.
- “I've experienced everything from the interface disappearing and not coming back, to prismatic vector-based graphic glitches that won't go away, but mostly just raw game-stopping crashes that exit to an error window.”
- “So many glitches and bad modeling, but the lack of story took me out of this game.”
- “A few glitches came my way upon playing, one was two guards who appeared out of nowhere and killed everything in sight.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many users noting significant performance issues, including lag and high CPU usage, particularly in early access. While some players found the performance acceptable for a low-cost title, others highlighted the need for updates and better control options to enhance the experience. Additionally, suggestions for adjustable graphical settings to improve performance were mentioned.
- “Performance wise, the game is what you would expect for a $5 game that has just been released to early access; however, I didn't have many performance issues that were not network related.”
- “Option to show grass, trees, rocks further out, but on an optional slider to keep performance good.”
- “The only issue for me is the lack of player housing (unless I'm missing something, there is none but it can be added in the future) and the performance (despite the server supposedly being in German and me being in Poland, I experience quite a bit of lag and have to restart the game every so often as the game tries to fry my CPU and turns into a slideshow).”
- “Controls and optimizations are horrible.”
- “The only issue for me is the lack of player housing (unless I'm missing something, there is none but it can be added in future) and the performance (despite the server supposedly being in German and me being in Poland, I experience quite a bit of lag and have to restart the game every so often as the game tries to fry my CPU and turns into a slideshow).”
- “Performance-wise, the game is what you would expect for a $5 game that has just been released to early access; however, I didn't have many performance issues that were not network related.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its ability to create hilarious moments, particularly through quirky interactions with bugged enemies and unexpected merchant appearances. However, while these comedic elements can be entertaining initially, many players feel that the humor wears thin after a short period, limiting its replayability.
- “This can lead to some interesting, and rather hilarious, moments.”
- “Funny enough, there are merchants that will spawn on the sea, and random adventurers will also appear on the islands.”
- “I also found myself laughing at this secret area where there are bugged enemies that make weird noises at you.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the world feels empty and lacks diverse farming spots, leading to repetitive hours spent killing monsters and farming for resources. The overwhelming focus on grinding for gold, gear, and mounts contributes to a sense of monotony and fatigue.
- “The world is pretty empty, and only has a few good farming spots that you have to spend hours finding.”
- “You'll spend your time killing monsters, farming gold, gear, and mounts for the most part.”
- “Gawd, I am sick of quest grinding!”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The monetization model of the game is generally viewed positively, with users noting the absence of microtransactions and pay-to-win elements. However, there are concerns about the developer's reputation for cash grabs, suggesting skepticism about future monetization practices.
- “No microtransactions or pay-to-win.”
- “No microtransactions.”
- “The dev made another cash grab that will likely get the same treatment.”
- “No microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “No need to buy or engage in microtransactions.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in the game is limited, as players express frustration with frequent crashes occurring during or after the character design phase, preventing any meaningful progression beyond initial customization. While the character design system is deemed acceptable, it lacks depth and fails to engage players further.
- “The character design system is okay, but I would like to progress beyond that.”
- “I really can't say much about the game as it crashes at startup or after character design.”