Unbound: Worlds Apart is a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game by Alien Pixel Studios released on July 28 2021 on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Description[]
This game is an atmospheric puzzle platformer that will immerse you in beautiful, hand-drawn worlds where you can conjure magical portals in order to solve puzzles. Players will explore stunning vistas and unravel a dark fairy tale.
During the annual celebration of The Guardian, the World of Vaiya is attacked by mysterious evil forces. A few wizards manage to escape but the world is now corrupted and packed with malevolent creations. The only hope now relies on young Soli, as the old wizards are now too weak to fight back. Seeking revenge for the loss of their mother in this unforgiving battle, Soli has to use all their powers and find a way to fight back the evil and restore peace to the Sea of Reality.
Gameplay[]
The core elements of Unbound are the magic portals which give the player different mechanics to interact with throughout the game. Inside certain portals the laws of physics and the abilities of the character can change, opening up new and inventive ways to progress.
On this journey, you will encounter different bloodthirsty creatures that you have to outsmart and find ways to use them to your advantage.
Features[]
- Explore the beauty and the danger of long-forgotten hand-crafted worlds through a dark fairy tale story. Unravel their secrets and their past through an extraordinary journey.
- A variety of magic portals that can help you to progress through the worlds and solve unique puzzles as they shape-shift creatures, reveal solutions, or hurt you.
- Decide your path in a non-sequential design of the worlds. Gather more knowledge about some puzzles that seem impossible at first and come back and apply what you have learned.
- Encounter deadly monsters that lurk throughout the world as they try to prevent you from accomplishing your mission and outsmart them.
- A rich and beautiful soundtrack sets an epic mood and provides a wonderful, immersive experience.