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. 4Dastardly
    Jul 29, 2021
    9
    It is an amazing game and the atmosphere they managed to create is truly beautiful. It feels like like a polished game with stunning graphics, befitting soundtrack and uncommon game mechanics. The abilities are quite interesting and they allowed the developers to create unique puzzles.
    The puzzles do start simple and linear but, as you progress through the story they become complex and    It is an amazing game and the atmosphere they managed to create is truly beautiful. It feels like like a polished game with stunning graphics, befitting soundtrack and uncommon game mechanics. The abilities are quite interesting and they allowed the developers to create unique puzzles.
    The puzzles do start simple and linear but, as you progress through the story they become complex and quite hard (to be honest).
    I did enjoy the game very much and I hope you will too. Have fun!    … Expand
  2. GodAmongUs
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    Very nice puzzles and some challenging platforming, it's that game that has the "show don't tell" to it. Clever mechanics, beautiful art, solid story once you understand what characters are saying. Sadly the characters are static and with some of them, you only meet once.
    A bit frustrating here and there on the platforming part but nothing seriously complicated.
    Also played it on Switch    Very nice puzzles and some challenging platforming, it's that game that has the "show don't tell" to it. Clever mechanics, beautiful art, solid story once you understand what characters are saying. Sadly the characters are static and with some of them, you only meet once.
    A bit frustrating here and there on the platforming part but nothing seriously complicated.
    Also played it on Switch which for me was a little harder there.    … Expand
  3. TrustyRusty
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Unbound is a beautiful, hand drawn, side scrolling platformer with Metroidvania elements. The game has a new an unique portal mechanic that allows you to reverse gravity, see into other dimensioons, gain super strength amongst other powers.

    The platforming is tight and precise, the controls are great, and it is hard! Not at the beginning, but as you progress through the game and acquire    Unbound is a beautiful, hand drawn, side scrolling platformer with Metroidvania elements. The game has a new an unique portal mechanic that allows you to reverse gravity, see into other dimensioons, gain super strength amongst other powers.

    The platforming is tight and precise, the controls are great, and it is hard! Not at the beginning, but as you progress through the game and acquire new portals and new abilities the platforming can become v challenging. There are a lot of checkpoints, which somewhat mitigates the difficulty.

    The music is beautiful and creates a very nice dark atmosphere from the start.

    Would reccomend to fans of Ori, Celest and Hollow Knight, but ultimately Unbound is cool on its own.

    10/10 for an Indie Dev team.    … 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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