FleshBound

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FleshBound is a single player platformer game. It was developed by JanOnDemand and was released on July 9, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

The Game Winner of Swedish Game Awards Best Design and Best Audio 2024! FleshBound is a fast paced and blood pumping demon-slaying speed running action platformer with a unique “splatterpunk” aesthetic. Traverse unique and dangerous environments by utilizing abilities like dash, wall-run and grapple. Explore the environment vertically through launchpads and see the world from a different perspe…

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging gameplay experience with satisfying mechanics and a cool art style.
The music and atmosphere are well-received, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
It's a free game that offers a short but addictive speedrunning experience, making it easy to recommend.

The game suffers from various bugs and performance issues, including poor optimization and inconsistent hitboxes.
There is a lack of polish in certain areas, such as missing graphics options and clunky controls.
The game is quite short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
36%
14%
The game's graphics feature a unique and neat art style, with a mix of low-poly 3D visuals that some players find appealing while others criticize for their low quality. Despite the aesthetic appeal, many users report performance issues, including lag and a lack of graphics options, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are described as cool and fitting for the game's fast-paced and fun gameplay, though technical shortcomings may hinder enjoyment for some players.
- “The game is fun, fast-paced, and replayable for better scores; the art and visuals are cool.”
- “Great game, really fun platforming, loved the visuals.”
- “Visually, the game leans heavily into its grotesque aesthetic, with environments that feel alive in the most unsettling ways.”
- “Bruh, this game is so laggy and janky; there aren't even graphics options.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low-quality low-poly 3D graphics, which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high-quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by satisfying mechanics and an engaging atmosphere, making it easy to pick up and play. However, it suffers from inconsistencies, such as janky hitboxes and a lack of polish, which can detract from the overall experience. While it offers a challenging and memorable experience, many players feel it needs further refinement and optimization to reach its full potential.
- “It's so easy to just pick up and play when I have nothing else to do, the mechanics are very satisfying and the music is awesome!”
- “The parkour mechanics feel solid, the atmosphere feels alive, and the creature designs are unsettling in all the right ways.”
- “The gameplay is brutal but fair, demanding quick thinking and precision.”
- “I can see what they were going for here but it's a buggy mess filled with janky hitboxes, clipping through walls, and that god awful grappling hook mechanic that just gets you stuck midair.”
- “The mechanics are not very well optimized and things like timing/hitboxes are wildly inconsistent.”
- “I feel like if this game had more tweaking and maybe even a little bit of testing, the gameplay side of things would be better; however, the rest just seems like lazy or flawed design.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, with many users highlighting the cool soundtrack and enjoyable aesthetic. While the gameplay mechanics have some critiques, the music consistently stands out as a positive aspect, enhancing the fun and engagement of the game. However, some users noted issues with audio settings and volume adjustments.
- “It's so easy to just pick up and play when I have nothing else to do, the mechanics are very satisfying and the music is awesome!”
- “Was fun, awesome music and aesthetic.”
- “Really good game with really good music and graphic style.”
- “It has its positives, like the music, art direction, and gameplay, but also its cons like a little jank on the mechanics from time to time and a little bit of lack of polish in some areas.”
- “No system settings... FOV and FPS are bad, music slider doesn't adjust to volume, lol... decent for what it is.”
- “I really love the art style and music, as well as the freaky hand eyeball, but the controls absolutely suck.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with many players reporting numerous bugs, including janky hitboxes, clipping issues, and problematic mechanics like the grappling hook. While some users experienced fewer bugs and found the game enjoyable, the overall consensus highlights significant stability issues that can lead to frustrating gameplay. Despite these problems, many players still find the game fun and engaging, particularly for speedrunning and exploring glitches.
- “I can see what they were going for here but it's a buggy mess filled with janky hitboxes, clipping through walls, and that god awful grappling hook mechanic that just gets you stuck midair.”
- “A little buggy and frustrating when it comes to targeting/shooting enemies, at least with a mouse, but it's not that bad.”
- “Sooooo buggy but really fun; couldn't pass chapter 5 because I kept getting stuck in the freaking diamonds.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag, inconsistent mechanics, and high GPU usage even on capable hardware like the RTX 2050 Ti. Overall, the performance is deemed unacceptable, leading to a frustrating gaming experience.
- “The problem is that the game is very laggy and poorly optimized.”
- “I have an RTX 2050 Ti and it makes my GPU 99% loaded; I guess it's not the best optimization.”
- “Absolutely horrible performance.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere in Fleshbound is described as rich and immersive, with a vibrant yet unsettling quality that enhances the gameplay experience. While the constant grimness may be overwhelming for some, those who appreciate challenging gameplay and a grotesque aesthetic will find it unforgettable.
- “The parkour mechanics feel solid, the atmosphere feels alive, and the creature designs are unsettling in all the right ways.”
- “It’s not a game you casually recommend, but if you’re drawn to challenging gameplay, rich atmosphere, and a willingness to embrace the grotesque, Fleshbound delivers an experience that’s hard to forget—and impossible to ignore.”
- “It’s all dripping with atmosphere, though the constant grimness can be a bit overwhelming if you’re not fully invested.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable for a single playthrough and appreciate the achievements that encourage multiple runs, others feel it lacks depth and would benefit from additional content to enhance long-term engagement. The art style and combat mechanics are praised, but the current version may not sustain interest beyond a few sessions.
- “Fun, short (20 minutes to beat the first time, like an hour or two to 100% depending on skill), nice replay value because of the achievements, simple game.”
- “Amazing replayability, cool art style, simple yet satisfying combat, and a good story.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is intricately woven through subtle details and unsettling encounters, encouraging players to piece it together rather than presenting it outright. It complements the game's vibrant art style and engaging gameplay, contributing to a highly replayable experience.
- “Amazing replayability, cool art style, simple yet satisfying combat, and a good story.”
- “In my quest to find meaning in this long life, I searched for the colorful lights and sounds of a world that only exists in a pop-up window on my computer.”
- “There’s a story here, pieced together through small details and eerie encounters, but it doesn’t spoon-feed you.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the game to be entertaining and humorous, contributing positively to their overall experience.
- “I thought the game was pretty good and funny.”