Unbound: Worlds Apart (2021)

Alien Pixel Studios

Main
6
hours
Main + Extra
8
hours
Platinum
10
hours

Unbound is an atmospheric 2D Puzzle-Platformer where the main character, Soli, can conjure magic portals to travel between different realities in order to learn more about the catastrophe that ravaged his world. Inside certain portals, the physical properties of the character or world elements can change, offering new gameplay possibilities. Unbound’s artistic approach can be summarized as a dark fairy tale presented in a cartoonish style, with the purpose to give the game experience a fresh look and feel. Curiosity and exploration will have an impact on the overall atmosphere and will immerse the player even more.

About the story

Unbound is set in a universe of magic and mystery, where Mages once traveled between distant worlds using portals. When an ancient sickness threatens the future of the multi-verse, a gifted child named Soli must embrace his unique gift and bring peace to the worlds apart.

Platforms

Linux Mac Switch PC PS4 PS5 XONE Series X|S

Genres

Adventure Indie Platform Puzzle Role-playing (RPG)

Themes

Action

Languages: English and 8 more

Interface Audio Subtitles
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish (Spain)
Japanese
Polish
Russian
Chinese (Simplified)

Critic Reviews

WayTooManyGames

By Aaron Price

80

Unbound: Worlds Apart is an adorably charming indie game that really shows the strength of Alien Pixel Studios’ craft. Throughout the 6+ hours I spent with it, I’ve encounter various puzzles, a bunch of sneaky enemies I couldn’t fight back against, and even some bosses I had to survive in order to solve the problems that face the world. A total package, Unbound: Worlds Apart is an absolutely adorable indie title. It hits the ground running and doesn’t stop from beginning to end.

29 Mar, 2022
NaviGames

By Adrián Regas

85

Unbound Worlds Apart offers a short but intense and fun experience. The experience of a concentrated metroidvania that never ceases to surprise the player.

02 Mar, 2022
Thumb Culture

By Thumb Culture

100

Unbound: Worlds Apart left me pleasantly surprised, featuring some of the most gloriously designed gameplay mechanics I’ve ever experienced in a game. It will hook you in with its finely balanced challenge and dares you to come back for more.

09 Feb, 2022
TheSixthAxis

By Steve C

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.

11 Oct, 2021
Pure Nintendo

By Kirstie Summers

90

Unbound: Worlds Apart blends gorgeous design and animation with puzzle platformer challenges that incorporate a number of unique mechanics to create an extensive and exciting adventure.

17 Sep, 2021

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