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 charming atmosphere, with detailed environments and a well-composed soundtrack.
- The spellcasting mechanics are satisfying and engaging, making players feel powerful as they interact with enemies.
- The unique arm-swing locomotion system adds an immersive element to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is currently very short, with limited content available, leading to disappointment regarding its value for the price.
- The movement system can be frustrating, as players often experience stamina issues that interrupt gameplay and exploration.
- There are significant technical issues, including glitches and unresponsive controls, which hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their impressive quality, with particular highlights including stunning moonlight effects in the forest that create an immersive atmosphere. Overall, the visual design complements the game's engaging story and balanced enemy interactions, enhancing the overall experience.
“Good story, game design overall, graphics are very nice, interaction with enemies well balanced and properly scary with haptic feedback!”
“I think the graphics are very impressive as well.”
“Graphics: moonlight effects in the forest are jaw-dropping.”
“I can hear the character speech but no graphics.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features a compelling and well-voiced story that captivates players, leaving them eager for more. The initial narrative setup is engaging, though the experience shifts to a darker tone as the game progresses. Overall, the story is complemented by strong game design and immersive graphics.
“Good story, game design overall, graphics are very nice, interaction with enemies is well balanced and properly scary with haptic feedback!”
“The story is fully voice acted and definitely leaves you wanting more.”
“After opening and reading the initial storybook, the game goes dark.”
“The story is fully voice acted, but it definitely leaves you wanting more.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its intensity and immersive quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some users note that interruptions in narration can detract from this tightly crafted ambiance.
“It's really short right now, but the atmosphere and gameplay are amazing.”
“The atmosphere is tight.”
“The atmosphere feels stifling and detracts from the overall experience.”
“The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it hard to immerse myself in the world.”
“The ambiance is underwhelming and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- gameplay2 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 are encouraged to replay the game to enjoy the fun mechanics and to discover achievements and easter eggs.
“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.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a perfectly composed soundtrack that enhances the fantasy experience, evoking a whimsical atmosphere that complements the gameplay.
“The soundtrack is composed perfectly for a fantasy game and invokes a sense of whimsy.”
“The music enhances the immersive experience, making every moment feel magical.”
“Each track beautifully complements the game's atmosphere, drawing players deeper into the story.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its enjoyable mechanics, along with the added incentive of unlocking achievements and discovering easter eggs.
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging multiple runs.”
“With different character builds and strategies to explore, the replay value is incredibly high, keeping the experience fresh every time.”
“Replayability: you'll want to replay it just because its mechanics are fun, but there are also achievements and easter eggs to unlock.”
“The game lacks significant changes in each playthrough, making it feel repetitive after the first few runs.”
“While the initial experience is enjoyable, there isn't enough variety to keep me coming back for more.”
