Bound

1. FuturePanda

   May 1, 2017

   10

   An already great game becomes a reality bending future classic in VR. The art and ambition on display here -from the graceful ballet movementAn already great game becomes a reality bending future classic in VR. The art and ambition on display here -from the graceful ballet movement of the lead character to the psychologically heavy Jackson Pollock-like flashbacks- is a revelation in virtual reality. Reminiscent of everything from MC Escher to Pans Labyrinth, Bound conjures up some beautiful and sometimes fearsome scenarios. The game play is great, but its the amazing world that will stay with you. Frequently I'd put the controller aside to gaze at the stunning landscapes. In my book its one of the most interesting games of this generation, both visually and thematically. There's a free demo available, so give it a try. Highly recommended, especially in PSVR.… Expand

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2. waredati

   Apr 24, 2017

   10

   i suggest to play this game on VR , both visual art and narrative have much more joy and emotional impact when you are there! the story is soi suggest to play this game on VR , both visual art and narrative have much more joy and emotional impact when you are there! the story is so personal and the art is kind of psychedelic so it's better in 3d 360 view.… Expand

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4. mixiladall

   Aug 16, 2016

   10

   This game has an incredible beauty, each pixel and well used , the game despite seem boring and a lot of fun , the graphics are very good, theThis game has an incredible beauty, each pixel and well used , the game despite seem boring and a lot of fun , the graphics are very good, the story does not lack , the gameplay is simple and magnificent , my score is 10.… Expand

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5. SuperkenGaming

   Aug 19, 2016

   7

   Bound
   beautiful and dull at the same time
   In bound you play as a dancer who has to save the kingdom from a monster… This is a platformingBound
   beautiful and dull at the same time
   In bound you play as a dancer who has to save the kingdom from a monster…
   This is a platforming game where you adventure through 6 gorgeous and ever changing levels….
   These levels are great to look at and a joy to experience and complete as they unfold in front of you initially but ultimately I found no real substance here…
   These levels aren’t very challenging other than when solid platforms will for some reason not be solid causing you to unfairly fall through, good luck with that no deaths trophy.. and I didn’t really find them fun either… just different…
   Your character clearly has grace, and dancing around the levels are such a change from what youre used to that a smile will uncontrollably appear on your face…but once this feeling wears off in about 15 minutes… youll come to realize movement is just not satisfying in terms of functionality… its almost like that running through water feeling….
   Youll occasionally have to dance to stop these shards from slowing down your character which slows progress down even more… and this is really the only obstacle in the game.. dance through pain
   At the end of each level you get more to the story… which is fun to uncover…
   This is one of those games you play once and forget… and unfortunately the developers of this game lack any self awareness as the entire trophy list is one of those forced replay trophy lists…
   Not only is this lack of self awareness made apparent in the trophy list, but in the game itself as you unlock a speed run mode after you complete it…
   This game is only 2 hours long so im not surprised.. but this isn’t the type of game for that…
   During an organic run I only got 1 trophy for finding a secret area in the final level.. final… secret…
   meaning theres a chance you can beat the entire game with a big fat goose egg in your trophy collection which id honestly prefer since I could at least delete it…
   Other than a couple secrets, everything comes down to speed running…
   Beat this level under this time.. beat the game under this time, beat the game in a different order, beat the game without dying… in a game that just isn’t fun to play and feels like youre running through water…
   It’s a garbage list and a garbage package…
   Bound is far from a bad game…
   Its decent.. its just that the experience is better than the game and the developers seem blind to this fact leaving the overall package to feel like a bit of a disappointment..
   I give bound a 7/10… Expand

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6. Empidonax

   Apr 2, 2022

   6

   It is a beautiful game, with a beautiful soundtrack. The best part of the game is riding the ribbon at the end of the levels; it feels veryIt is a beautiful game, with a beautiful soundtrack. The best part of the game is riding the ribbon at the end of the levels; it feels very good, and you get to see so much of the beautiful art. That is only a small part of the game, though. Unfortunately most of the normal gameplay is quite bland.… Expand

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7. Armin4

   Jun 29, 2020

   5

   Story is ok not unique
   Graphics and designs are perfect
   Gameplay is boring
   And it's not rewarding

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8. njja02

   Jun 17, 2018

   2

   It looks nice (in the dream world) and the animations were fantastic...however, everything else was so boring that I almost fell asleep whileIt looks nice (in the dream world) and the animations were fantastic...however, everything else was so boring that I almost fell asleep while "playing". All you do is walk in this game. You walk through the same locations over and over until the end, that's it. Sure, there is a story of sorts, but it never drew me in at all. Especially because the story cut scenes and "game-play" sections were horrendous in game-play and in the way they looked. Don't recommend this at all.… Expand

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