Deathbound is a one-of-a-kind party-based soulslike set in a callous world where Faith and Science clash. The forbidden city of Akratya is an unforgiving land that cannot be conquered alone. Bind with fallen warriors found throughout your crusade and dynamically transform between characters seamlessly in mid-combat with the unique 4-hero party system.
About the story
Embark on a crusade through a medieval world forged from the ruins of technology where fanatical faith and unnatural science clash in the shadows of a crumbling society. The Church of Death stands at the gates of the grand city of Akratya. Their banners raised, righteous steel in hand. Their holy conquest to eliminate the Cult of Life is about to begin…amongst it all stands you. You are no one, yet everyone, the results of desperate experimentation in the pursuit of Eternal Life. In the eyes of the Church, an icon of sin and heresy. To others, validation of their relentless experiments. You stand in a world where there is no good nor evil, only justifications. Ziêminal is a callous world with unrelenting creatures to face. It demands a unique approach if you desire any hope of survival. With the Binding System, absorb the essence of the fallen warriors you encounter throughout your journey and form a dominant party. Shape a playstyle catered to you through the skills and abilities of each warrior found, and unleash calamitous Morphstrikes through their combined powers to all who stand in your way. The Church of Death beckons. Take up arms and answer its call.
Platforms
PC PS5 Series X|SGenres
Adventure Indie Role-playing (RPG)Themes
Action Fantasy Horror
Languages: English and 13 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
IGN Italy
By Francesco DestriDeathbound shines with ambition and innovative ideas, but stumbles in execution. Its unique party system and fascinating setting clash with technical issues and weak narrative, with the result of an imperfect but intriguing experience for Soulslike fans.
3DNews
By Алексей ЛихачевA unique soulslike that offers to play not as one character, but as several at once. Unfortunately, the quality of execution of many of its components leaves much to be desired.
Rectify Gaming
By Paul FarrellyDeathbound is such a mixed bag! It offers a daring and imaginative concept, but it falls short of providing a smooth and consistent experience. If you’re a fan of Souls-likes and like to try out new systems and mechanics, you might want to give this one a shot. Personally, I can’t give it my full recommendation because of the frustrating combat that makes up the core of the gameplay here. If you can get past Deathbound’s flaws, there is a great story to unravel, but the game doesn’t live up to its potential and makes you wonder what could have been if developers had worked harder on making combat more enjoyable. Great concepts, poorly executed!
Console-Tribe
By Marco LicandroDeathbound is an extremely valid title with intricate, customizable gameplay and many rules to learn and apply to overcome the game's challenge. Despite not having excellent level design, this action souls-like still manages to be interesting and entertaining, bringing fresh air to the genre. Recommended.
GameLuster
By Austin GuyerDeathbound manages to differentiate itself in an already inundated genre, offering engaging, fast-paced combat and intriguing lore in a world where the forces of life and death have gone awry.
