Spellbound
- September 5, 2016
- Wobbly Duck Studios
Get on Steam"Spellbound" is a VR game where you become an isolated red wizard in a three-part tale, mentored by a talking crow. This game offers a rich storytelling experience, exploring various themes and capabilities of virtual reality. Encounter zombies, but also dive into the wizard's lifelong loneliness, shaped by fear and misunderstanding from his former village.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and a well-designed atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The spellcasting mechanics are satisfying and engaging, making players feel powerful as they interact with enemies.
- The game has a charming soundtrack and varied environments that contribute to its immersive fantasy setting.
- The movement system is frustrating, as it relies on stamina that limits exploration and can interrupt gameplay.
- The game is currently very short, with limited content available, leading to disappointment regarding its value.
- There are significant technical issues, including glitches and unplayable segments, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their impressive quality, particularly highlighting the stunning moonlight effects in the forest, which are described as jaw-dropping. Overall, the visual design contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and enhances the immersive experience.
“I think the graphics are very impressive as well.”
“Graphics: moonlight effects in the forest are jaw-dropping.”
“Good story, game design overall, graphics are very nice, interaction with enemies well balanced and properly scary with haptic feedback!”
“I can hear the character speech but no graphics.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game features a compelling and well-voiced story that captivates players, leaving them eager for more. The narrative is complemented by impressive graphics and balanced enemy interactions, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players noted that the story becomes less engaging after the initial setup.
“The story is fully voice acted and definitely leaves you wanting more.”
“Good story, game design overall, graphics are very nice, interaction with enemies is well balanced and properly scary with haptic feedback!”
“After opening and reading the initial storybook, the game goes dark.”
“The story is fully voice acted, but it definitely leaves you wanting more.”
“The story is fully voice acted, but it definitely leaves you wanting more.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for being immersive and engaging, contributing significantly to the overall gameplay experience. However, some users note that the brevity of the game can disrupt the narrative flow.
“It's really short right now, but the atmosphere and gameplay are amazing.”
“The atmosphere is tight.”
“The atmosphere feels constricted and interrupts the flow of the narration.”
“The atmosphere is tight and detracts from the overall experience.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and immersive atmosphere, despite being relatively short. Players find it highly replayable due to the fun mechanics, achievements, and hidden easter eggs to discover.
“It's really short right now, but the atmosphere and gameplay are amazing.”
“Replayability: you'll want to replay it just because its mechanics are fun, but there are also achievements and easter eggs to unlock.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its perfect composition, effectively enhancing the fantasy atmosphere and evoking a whimsical feel that complements the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is composed perfectly for a fantasy game and invokes a sense of whimsy.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game boasts strong replayability due to its enjoyable mechanics, alongside the presence of achievements and hidden easter eggs that encourage players to return for more.
“Replayability: you'll want to replay it just because its mechanics are fun, but there are also achievements and easter eggs to unlock.”
