Wishbind

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Wishbind is a single player action game. It was developed by Imaginative Meta Space and was released on September 2, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

I've been trying to contact someone out there, if someone can hear me, please answer me and connect to my core. Won't you accept my call? Won't you enter a new world? A passion project made alone with love, Wishbind is an exploration based, hand-crafted 2D platformer collect-a-thon, in which you'll explore a vast world to gather a special kind of leaf essence, while interacting with characters …

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Challenging platforming with tight controls and great level design, making each challenge feel unique and rewarding.
Atmospheric music and charming characters enhance the overall experience, creating a cozy and engaging world.
The game is handcrafted with love, featuring a rich story and interesting NPCs that provide a nice breather between platforming sections.

Some players find the amount of text in the story overwhelming, especially those with shorter attention spans.
The difficulty may be too high for some, as challenges can become quite tough beyond the initial levels.
The game may not appeal to those who are not fans of platformers or prefer less challenging gameplay.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its atmospheric, calming, and expressive qualities, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers note its charm and ability to evoke feelings reminiscent of popular titles like Homestuck, Celeste, and Hollow Knight, contributing to the game's cozy and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack complements the challenging platforming gameplay and adds depth to the characters and environment.
- “The dark souls of platformers with snappy controls and charming music!”
- “Very responsive movement and charming music to take on the challenges!”
- “The music in this game is so calming and expressive, really gives Homestuck vibes.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for providing a refreshing break between platforming segments, with hints of deeper narrative elements to be explored later. It draws favorable comparisons to the storytelling of Undertale, while combining engaging gameplay reminiscent of Mario 64 and Hollow Knight.
- “The story bits are a nice breather between platforming sections, and it seems like the narrative will reveal some depth later.”
- “It's like if Super Mario 64 had the controls of Hollow Knight and the story of Undertale!”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real impact.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players praise the gameplay for its engaging mechanics and precise controls, which contribute to a rich and expansive experience, suggesting a wealth of content to explore within the large game world.
- “I can already tell that the game mechanics and tight controls are going to make for very interesting gameplay, and there seems to be a lot of content; the map feels huge.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with smooth mechanics that keep you immersed in the experience.”
- “I love how the controls are responsive and intuitive, making it easy to dive into the action and explore the vast world.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a captivating atmosphere enhanced by atmospheric music, charming characters, and engaging dialogues. Each area is richly detailed, creating an enjoyable environment for exploration and movement.
- “Quite challenging platformer with atmospheric music, cute characters, and dialogues.”
- “The different areas all look very atmospheric with small details that make them so enjoyable to move around in.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Wishbind is praised for its emotional depth, blending challenging platforming with heartfelt exploration and interactions with endearing characters, creating a rich and engaging experience.
- “Wishbind is a very challenging platformer combined with a heartfelt exploration game that lets you meet lots of cute characters.”