Bound
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Plastic's PS4 debut is an uneasy but exquisite mix of demoscene artwork and platformer, lifted by a sumptuous dance vocabulary.
Bound brings a unique approach to the speedrunning platformer by putting the focus on a heartbreaking narrative and a beautiful dance mechanic to pull players through its world.
Bound disappoints in some areas, but it did give me a deep appreciation of ballet and dance, which was entirely unexpected
What Bound lacks in challenging gameplay, it makes up for in breathtaking awe.
A decent platform elevated by stellar audio work, and a phenomenal artistic vision.
If you fancy a game that is a unique experience, Bound is certainly one that will get people talking even though it doesn't entirely meet all its goals.
For all my complaints, Bound is an interesting beast. The way it incorporates its animation style has been rarely, if ever done so well. It's well worth experiencing in some fashion, just maybe not at full price.
