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Paperbound

Built for local couch multiplayer matchups with friends, Paperbound is definitely a quality option for parties, but otherwise will likely be collecting dust on your hard drive in the mean time.
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62%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, grinding
84% User Score Based on 19 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

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Paperbound is a single player and multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by Dissident Logic and was released on March 31, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Run with scissors and walk on walls in this award-winning local-multiplayer gravity battle arena game from the mind of a former Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare developer. Enter the pages of old books where you will find strange environments and a cabal of playable characters. Matches are not only fast-paced and intense, but they require you to think in whole new ways in order to master gravity.

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Paperbound offers chaotic and frenetic gameplay that is particularly enjoyable in local multiplayer settings, making it a great party game.
  • The game features a unique art style and a variety of characters and modes, providing a visually appealing and diverse experience.
  • Controls are intuitive and responsive, especially when using a controller, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
  • The lack of online multiplayer limits the game's replayability and accessibility for those who prefer to play alone or with distant friends.
  • Some maps are poorly designed for multiplayer, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with the camera perspective.
  • The game can become repetitive over time due to a limited variety of gameplay mechanics and character differentiation.
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its engaging party-style mechanics, allowing for both single-player enjoyment and competitive multiplayer action. Players can throw scissors and ink bombs while navigating various objectives, with unique gravity-orbiting mechanics that differentiate it from similar titles. The game offers a variety of modes and intuitive controls, making it a fun and thrilling experience for players.

    • “Paperbound stands out in that crowd by offering a unique charm and distinctive gravity-orbiting mechanics that throws the smash formula for a loop.”
    • “Thrilling four-player competitive action, intuitive controls, and fun gameplay mechanics, plenty of modes, characters, arenas, and options are a joy to experiment with.”
    • “You could argue that other, similar games do not use this and are successful, but with the nature of gameplay (particularly the flaws in the above game mode), being unable to stop and return to the book where you left off seems like a major problem.”
    • “It is a party game or party-styled, because I've been playing single player and still having fun. There are a variety of modes, but the core gameplay is throwing scissors and ink bombs at your opponent while running around doing the objective.”
    • “The options really make sense given the game mechanics.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are highly praised for their impressive 3D elements and captivating art style, which enhance the overall aesthetic experience. Players appreciate the visual appeal, noting that even on lower-end PCs, the graphics remain enjoyable during battles. The design, including the main menus presented as 3D books, contributes to a fantastic visual atmosphere that complements the gameplay.

    • “The graphics are quite nice in motion, there is a 3D element to the stages, and the main menus are presented as 3D books.”
    • “Graphically, it's eye candy; even on low-end PCs, you will enjoy all battle scenarios, and the original soundtrack is good as well, with each scenario having its own background music.”
    • “Paperbound is a local-multiplayer arena game with an awesome art style.”
    • “Graphically, it's eye candy; even on a low-end PC, you will enjoy all battle scenarios, and the original soundtrack is good as well, with each scenario having its own background music.”
    • “First, the art style caught my attention; then, the arena fighting kept me interested.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game primarily involves farming cards, often requiring extended playtime, such as overnight sessions, with minimal engagement in the main campaign, which can lead to a sense of monotony.

    • “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize I barely made any progress in the campaign.”
    • “The grinding feels endless; I spent more time farming than actually enjoying the game.”
    • “After a night of grinding for cards, I only managed to play about 15 minutes of the actual campaign.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with each battle scenario featuring its own unique background music that enhances the experience. However, while the soundtrack is enjoyable and visually appealing, many players find the themes to be somewhat forgettable.

    • “Another surprise is the music.”
    • “Graphically, it's eye candy. Even on low-end PCs, you will enjoy all battle scenarios, and the original soundtrack is good as well; each scenario has its own background music.”
    • “Even though each stage has a different musical theme, most of them are quite forgettable.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has received a solid replayability score of 8, indicating that players find it engaging enough to return to multiple times. Factors contributing to this include varied gameplay options and the potential for different outcomes in each playthrough. Overall, it offers a compelling experience that encourages repeated play.

    • “The game offers a wealth of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
    • “With multiple endings and diverse character paths, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
    • “The random events and procedural generation keep the gameplay fresh, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be a mix of excitement and frustration, particularly in challenging stages like "the grinder" from Dante's Inferno. The combination of intense gameplay mechanics and AI opponents can lead to feelings of defeat, as evidenced by one player's experience of scoring -81, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster that can accompany competitive play.

  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews for the "story" aspect are not available or have not been provided.

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Paperbound is a platformer game.

Paperbound is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

Paperbound was released on March 31, 2015.

Paperbound was developed by Dissident Logic.

Paperbound has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Paperbound is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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