A Space For The Unbound

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16

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  1. amzngredpanda
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    Story, music, also the graphic is top-notch as narrative game! Also, the game is very nostalgic about the environment :D and the important thing, YOU CAN PET A LOT OF CATS
  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. Fauzidante
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    I really cant forget any story contain in this game because almost every depth of its story gives a very depth of emotion , it has unforgettable story like another top notch rpg games with a top notch story
  4. Elias373
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Schönes Indie Spiel und mitunter das beste was es gibt.
    Schöne Story,nur der Kampf kommt etwas zu kurz
  5. sforsteam
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    The game's story should be very relatable and touching to almost anyone. A perfect reminder that we should appreciate reality even if it is not as good as a dream.
  6. keanex
    Mar 21, 2023
    8
    Singular play-through.

    Graphics & Sound: Throwback pixel art style, basic at times, but charming. Some good sound moments. Nothing significantly memorable in either capacity, but effective in the moment. 3.5/5 Story: Lots of sprawl to the story, but wraps up nicely in the end. It's a heavy story, but fell short of affecting me. I appreciate what it tried, it did a great job. 4/5    Singular play-through.

    Graphics & Sound: Throwback pixel art style, basic at times, but charming. Some good sound moments. Nothing significantly memorable in either capacity, but effective in the moment. 3.5/5

    Story: Lots of sprawl to the story, but wraps up nicely in the end. It's a heavy story, but fell short of affecting me. I appreciate what it tried, it did a great job. 4/5

    Technicals: No bugs noticed, game ran well on the Switch. 5/5

    Gameplay: Simple gameplay, a bit more involved than a visual novel, but not significantly more than that. Adventure games aren't the pinnacle of gameplay. 2.5/5

    Replayability: Not much to really gain from playing again to me. 1/5

    Overall: Cute game that tackles a difficult subject, and does a good job in execution. For $20, it's a simple game with a solid story. I don't regret a penny spent on it. 4/5    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. MechGundam13
    May 29, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece and a hidden gem. The story is a 10/10, the visual presentation is a 10/10. If you are a fan of the pixel art style, a unique story, petting lot of cats and some minor puzzles you should definitely get this game. I have some minor complaints tho, I played the game in my native language (German) and there were some minor translations errors and sometimes the formattingA true masterpiece and a hidden gem. The story is a 10/10, the visual presentation is a 10/10. If you are a fan of the pixel art style, a unique story, petting lot of cats and some minor puzzles you should definitely get this game. I have some minor complaints tho, I played the game in my native language (German) and there were some minor translations errors and sometimes the formatting for the big text boxes was wrong in comparison to the screen. I couldn’t find any other issues with the game. 10/10 from me.… Expand

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#23 Best Switch Game of 2023
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#37 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2023

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Hobby Consolas
    May 26, 2024
    85
    If you like adventures with a strong narrative load, and that deal with real themes, even with fantastic overtones, A Space for the Unbound has many chances to delight you. And it also has almost everything: graphics, sound, good design, characters, script... It may have some ups and downs in its development, but if you take the bait, you won't be able to put it down.
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  2. Starbit
    Apr 6, 2023
    70
    A Space for the Unbound is an adventure game that stands out for its absolutely gorgeous art style and memorable plot that brings in a bag of difficult themes for the player to come into contact with. As far as its gameplay goes, this is a rewarding experience featuring a great amount of puzzles, but its pacing is not what most players would expect, and often it's possible to be facing too many redundant tasks. This means that seasoned adventure game fans will feel more at ease with A Space for the Unbound, whereas a broader segment of the public might be put off by the way the game advances.
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  3. NPR
    Mar 6, 2023
    90
    A Space for the Unbound rotates between visual novel scenes, fetch quests, quick-time-event fights and increasingly complex puzzles. It moves along at a steady pace, but gives space for the player to breathe when things get heavy. There's always a stray cat to pet if you need a moment to recover.
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