A Space For The Unbound

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 6 out of 28

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  1. kyrozepto
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    A truly memorable experience. I finished the game in about 12 hours. The progression starts slowly with easy and interesting puzzles. Until the last chapter, where it really pays off and the story is so unexpectedly deep that I couldn't hold back my tears toward the end. Despite the repetitive combat mechanics, this game kept me going with its beautiful pixel art and mesmerizing music. InA truly memorable experience. I finished the game in about 12 hours. The progression starts slowly with easy and interesting puzzles. Until the last chapter, where it really pays off and the story is so unexpectedly deep that I couldn't hold back my tears toward the end. Despite the repetitive combat mechanics, this game kept me going with its beautiful pixel art and mesmerizing music. In the end, A Space For The Unbound is the kind of game I will never forget.… Expand
  2. LastResource
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    A great pixel art game with relaxing music and visual. It really drew me back to 90s era. Love it for every single moment of this game
  3. ZloyKot
    Feb 26, 2023
    0
    If I could describe it in one word, then beautiful would fit the words boring
  4. GHAtreides
    Apr 27, 2023
    6
    I can see everyone praises the pixel-art of the game. Well if you compare it with a similar graphic style I agree that is a very good piece of work. Far be it from me to minimize the hard work of the game art director and his team but I think the pixel-art is too overrated.. I admit that I'm not a fan of the pixelated graphic so my opinion is purely subjective. But the truth is theI can see everyone praises the pixel-art of the game. Well if you compare it with a similar graphic style I agree that is a very good piece of work. Far be it from me to minimize the hard work of the game art director and his team but I think the pixel-art is too overrated.. I admit that I'm not a fan of the pixelated graphic so my opinion is purely subjective. But the truth is the pixel-art is a graphic style especially used for projects with a low-budget.
    The worst section of the game is the UI (user interface) which I consider it very poor designed. On the other hand, what I like the most about the game is the complexity of characters and their natural behavior. And I don't mean only the two main characters, Atma and Raya, which are so natural in their decisions regarding some complex situations, but also the other characters, each one of them being subject of the story..
    Gameplay: 4 / 10
    Storyline: 4 / 10
    Characters: 9 / 10
    Graphics: 7 / 10
    Sound: 6 / 10
    UI: 3 / 10    … Expand
  5. curzon_dax
    Mar 25, 2023
    7
    The game is an in depth analysis on the borderline personality disorder; it goes through the journey of a girl's mind being betrayed by her own father trying to find peace with that; it does it with the help of an avatar controlled by the player. The game is imperfect in that it drags too long explaining certain concepts and with excessive usage of allegory while the gameplay itself is tooThe game is an in depth analysis on the borderline personality disorder; it goes through the journey of a girl's mind being betrayed by her own father trying to find peace with that; it does it with the help of an avatar controlled by the player. The game is imperfect in that it drags too long explaining certain concepts and with excessive usage of allegory while the gameplay itself is too simplistic to offer any depth. Perhaps it would work even better as an indie film instead of a game because the best part of it is the core story and not the gameplay.… Expand
  6. GVB
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Art-10
    Music - 10
    Tenderness - 10
    Script and narrative... 7? The last two chapters are the weakest and instead of taking risks they lead to something that we have already seen told on other occasions (with, for me, a pretty weak ending). Luckily, everything else keeps you going, with the occasional tear along the way.
  7. ichmarich
    Jul 12, 2023
    1
    its gets exciting at beginning, but gets more boring.. the story is too long that reduced gameplay excitements..
  8. Fauzidante
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Amazing storyline with a lot of twist and unexpected ending, very memorable
  9. zNeverSleep
    Aug 25, 2023
    6
    There are some aspects that I enjoyed here.

    The pixel art felt careful and, because of the period it passes, matches with the atmosphere. Some deep scenes were beautiful also. The prologue worked for me, and I was genuinely curious about it. The characters got my attention fast enough. Before I forget, the OST was a highlight here. Regrettably, the plot doesn't sustain itself.    There are some aspects that I enjoyed here.

    The pixel art felt careful and, because of the period it passes, matches with the atmosphere. Some deep scenes were beautiful also. The prologue worked for me, and I was genuinely curious about it. The characters got my attention fast enough. Before I forget, the OST was a highlight here.

    Regrettably, the plot doesn't sustain itself. Gameplay-wise, it feels a little empty. There's no challenge, at least in the first 3 hours, and what makes you go ahead is mostly the story and visuals. That's okay for me, but if the gameplay is off, the narrative must be pretty good to compensate. And It is?

    Some critiques say that the end is amazing, but man, I don't want to play for 9 hours just to the end. What about the path? The dialogs were too "silly" for me. Cute, but silly. There are some holes too, mostly on some ellipses.

    Anyway, I think you should try, but didn't work for me as intended.    … Expand
  10. pelona39
    Jul 6, 2023
    8
    Was expecting this going to be a normal-romance school story, but damn... another great fantasy story.

    Story A fantasy story, and also school life somewhere in Asia in 90's. A couple story that love each other, but the girl named Raya have supernatural power. She will use that power to anyone who interfere her and her boyfriend. Sound/music Good enough i guess Gameplay Easy to    Was expecting this going to be a normal-romance school story, but damn... another great fantasy story.

    Story
    A fantasy story, and also school life somewhere in Asia in 90's. A couple story that love each other, but the girl named Raya have supernatural power. She will use that power to anyone who interfere her and her boyfriend.

    Sound/music
    Good enough i guess

    Gameplay
    Easy to play because sidescrolling, so many puzzles, and more importantly player can completionist this game only just 1st playthrough.

    Graphic
    Good one for the pixel art.

    Overall
    Good! This is another good story for an indie game.    … Expand

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#33 Best PC Game of 2023
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#84 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Aug 16, 2024
    70
    A Space for the Unbound is an example of an adventure story that will have the surprising and far-reaching power to move most people, whether or not they enjoy the ride the gameplay presents. It will particularly appeal to those players who have a fondness for the 16-bit console era, and those who like cats!
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  2. GLHF on Sports Illustrated
    Aug 2, 2023
    80
    There are some exciting puzzles and well executed point-and-click elements which add to the story and encourage you to explore the town. But there are also some fighting sequences and quick time events, which seem completely opposite to the themes it’s going for. There are also a huge number of collectibles, which in general add to the world-building, but feel punishing as many are time or chapter specific. However, for these fumbles the story is so incredible that it’s easy to look past them, and enjoy one of the best stories gaming has to offer.
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  3. Adventure Game Hotspot
    Apr 14, 2023
    84
    If you can withstand a slow and meandering beginning, A Space for the Unbound will reward you with one of the more emotionally earnest and moving stories to be found in an adventure game.
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