This comes through decisively in the game’s deep characters, strong sense of place, and moving soundtrack. Game Director and Art Director, Dimas Novan, has previously discussed seichi junrei (anime scene pilgrimages) and mono no aware (a sensitivity for the passing of time) as being key references for the mood and the setting of A Space for the Unbound. It’s all subservient to delivering the story, but there’s certainly enough variety and activity to keep you engaged. ‘Spacediving’ is the game’s most unique mechanic, letting you dive into the subconscious of a person to untangle their trauma. Most of your objectives will involve fetch questing, or short skill-based tasks like stealth modes, or inputting timed button commands. The game takes on a 2D side-scrolling format, where you walk around and interact with people and the general environment. A lot goes on, but the enduring undertone sees the pair, alongside a varied cast of characters, also explore coming-of-age themes such as depression, bullying and societal conformity.įrameborder="0" allow="accelerometer autoplay clipboard-write encrypted-media gyroscope picture-in-picture web-share" allowfullscreen> Set in rural Indonesia during the late 1990s, the plot revolves around high school sweethearts, Atma and Raya, as the two develop a bucket list of things to do before they graduate.Īlong the way, they encounter supernatural abilities, weredogs, and a giant crack in the sky that, amongst other strange occurrences, threatens to tear their little world apart. A Space for the Unbound is that kind of game the kind that makes you want to stop everything, sit in the moment, and call a loved one.Įven after the credits rolled, my heart and my soul still felt tethered to Loka City, the backdrop to this slice-of-life adventure game developed by Mojiken Studio. ‘Yeah, why? Those were all the rage back in the 90s,’ he said. By completing their quests or listening to their tales of hope and sorrow, you will learn more about Unbound’s grand universe of worlds and the portals that connect them.I called my dad while I was in the middle of playing A Space for the Unbound. As Soli you can explore large worlds full of hidden secrets and unlockable skills that open up even more of the map as you progress.Īlong the way you will meet many weird, wonderful and devious characters, each with rich backstories and dialogue. Your reflexes and twitch platforming skills will be put to the ultimate test in Unbound: Worlds Apart. You must use every skill Soli has to defeat a ruthless evil that is tearing reality apart, while learning the shocking truth behind your world’s collapse. Using these newfound skills, Soli must journey across dangerous and mysterious worlds, each brimming with secrets and challenges. You control Soli, a gifted young mage who has the power to open portals and control the unique properties of each world - such as inverse gravity, time manipulation, super strength and more. Unbound: Worlds Apart is a challenging, atmospheric and hand-drawn puzzle-platformer set in a universe where all worlds are connected by portals.
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