A Space For The Unbound

 Switch
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13

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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. Elias373
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Schönes Indie Spiel und mitunter das beste was es gibt.
    Schöne Story,nur der Kampf kommt etwas zu kurz
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. 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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  2. LevelUp
    Feb 28, 2023
    85
    At the end, A Space for the Unbound is one of the best indies of the year so far. The gaming experience is pleasant, but also emotional and capable of generating some unpleasant emotions. Definitely, it's an indie game worth giving a chance, even though its story and ending may break our hearts, and the Space Dive reminds us to take care of our mind and emotions.
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  3. SpazioGames
    Feb 20, 2023
    88
    A Space for the Unbound is a little gem that no one should miss.
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