Codebound

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Codebound is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by MUGO GAMES and was released on March 14, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a well-structured and intriguing storyline that keeps players engaged and curious about what happens next.
The pixel art style and rich environments add charm and depth to the game, enhancing the overall experience.
The gameplay is smooth and offers a good mix of challenging platforming elements and engaging puzzles.

Some aspects of the story and gameplay feel superficial, lacking emotional depth and connection.
The pacing of the game is slow, which can make the experience feel sluggish at times.
Certain levels are underwhelming and could benefit from more variety and content to enhance player engagement.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a well-structured and creative storyline that is both enjoyable and intriguing, enhanced by appealing music and pixel art graphics. While some elements could be improved, the overall narrative successfully captivates players and leaves them eager for more.
- “The game has a well-structured storyline that it conveys very cleverly.”
- “The story of the game is very creative.”
- “The story is intriguing, and I'm curious to see what happens next; I really like the background music.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as average for an indie title, yet it successfully offers diversity and smooth mechanics, with puzzles that strike a balance between challenge and accessibility. The level design shows potential for greater depth in future projects, indicating a promising vision for the developers.
- “But even with the difficulty, the gameplay feels smooth, and the puzzles don’t get frustratingly complex.”
- “This game can be considered an average indie game in terms of gameplay, but it tries to be diverse and, in my opinion, succeeds in doing so.”
- “It also sets an example that they can do better things with the vision they bring with their level designs and the depth they will bring to the gameplay in other games.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's pixel art graphics are praised for their charm, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience alongside the engaging story and music. Despite being the development team's first title, the visuals effectively enhance the gameplay, particularly in relation to the puzzles.
- “Although it is the first game of the development team, it promises to be a very pleasant experience with the presentation of the story, the music of the game, and the enjoyable pixel art graphics.”
- “The pixel art style adds charm, and the puzzles keep you thinking.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, contributing to an engaging storytelling experience alongside enjoyable pixel art graphics. Reviewers find the background music particularly appealing, enhancing the overall atmosphere and intrigue of the game.
- “Although it is the first game of the development team, it promises to be a very pleasant experience with the presentation of the story, the music of the game, and the enjoyable pixel art graphics.”
- “The story is intriguing, and I'm curious to see what happens next. I really like the background music.”