Unbound: Worlds Apart

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23

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  1. teatom
    Aug 6, 2021
    7
    The game starts incredibly well and there are many modern games that could learn a thing or two from Unbound, about keeping the attention of gamers from the first minute of a game.
    Unfortunately, after a few hours, the initially excellent pacing is lost. Unlike the first few hours of the game, afterwards you'll be asked to do the same puzzles repeatedly and sit through dialogue that is    The game starts incredibly well and there are many modern games that could learn a thing or two from Unbound, about keeping the attention of gamers from the first minute of a game.
    Unfortunately, after a few hours, the initially excellent pacing is lost. Unlike the first few hours of the game, afterwards you'll be asked to do the same puzzles repeatedly and sit through dialogue that is trite and only worth sitting through because it might move the game forward.
    It's also unfortunate that whilst the powers in the game are split between permanent and area specific, the promise of the character arc, which is vital for a metroidvania title, is never realised in a 'fully powered up' final act.
    Try Ori, Hollow Knight or Monster Boy, for a more complete metroidvania experience and perhaps try Unbound, if it's on sale.    … Expand
  2. Davidnotavailab
    Feb 7, 2022
    6
    Its a pretty decent game i would say.
    The story is pretty mediocre, I mean its pretty simplistic but also too much and I dont like that type of story. There s a lot of backstory but with no goal or purpose.
    Lets get to the decent part and that is the gameplay, at many times it felt a bit repetitive, you just use the same ability again and again. The boss fights are pretty fun, but some    Its a pretty decent game i would say.
    The story is pretty mediocre, I mean its pretty simplistic but also too much and I dont like that type of story. There s a lot of backstory but with no goal or purpose.
    Lets get to the decent part and that is the gameplay, at many times it felt a bit repetitive, you just use the same ability again and again. The boss fights are pretty fun, but some are bit frustrating instead of hard they re just really slow.
    The music is pretty good the tone, the design, the map even tho I think it clearly got some insipiration from ori its a pretty good indie game
    6/10    … Expand

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Dec 10, 2021
    90
    While its story never really soars, Unbound: Worlds Apart presents a brilliant and elegant Metroidvania type of gameplay that challenges both the mind and the reflexes. It’s perhaps a bit too twitchy for your diehard adventure gamer, but anyone who can handle a little action with their puzzles will fall in love with the beautiful art style and fun, finely tuned gameplay here.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 12, 2021
    90
    Clichéd and predictable story might not be Unbound’s strong point, but the level design and mechanics definitely are. Behind the game’s fairy-tale charm, fantastic visuals and great music you’ll find masterfully crafted and challenging gameplay. This Romanian indie gem is not only highly polished, but also wonderfully varied and exciting from start to finish. [10/2021, p.76]
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Oct 11, 2021
    70
    Unbound is a great puzzle platformer that takes influence from Metroidvanias without really being one itself. It focuses far more on the puzzling and a refreshingly linear path through its various environments, and the way that powers are handled prevents them from becoming boring while still leaving some room for extremely challenging optional paths. It's well worth checking out for fans of this type of game.
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