A Space for The Unbound has just released on Xbox consoles this week, delivering a "slice-of-life adventure game" for those looking for a bit of a throwback to the 90's.
The team at Mojiken is offering up a narrative-driven adventure set in its native nation of Indonesia, and this game is looking quite a treat! The reviews have been really good so far as well.
Here are some early impressions of 'A Space for The Unbound':
The Guardian (5/5)
"For the most part, the 12-hour runtime flies by as you get to know every delightful nook and cranny of the cosy neighbourhood; only the final third drags a little. It feels worthwhile after the superb ending, though, which ensures that this game will live on in your memory for a long, long time after the credits roll."
Noisy Pixel (9.5/10)
"Through the lens of magical realism, A Space for the Unbound takes a whimsical yet mature look at what happens when a community is under unexplainable distress. It shows you the effect one small action or one person can have. Factor in a beautiful art style, excellent storytelling, and a gorgeous soundtrack, and there’s no denying the superb quality of the content. You spend the entirety of the game making an impact on others, and I can easily say A Space for the Unbound has left a memorable and profound effect on me for years to come."
Push Square (8/10)
"The deep, meaningful narrative, partnered with the lovely pixel art and outstanding music composed by Masdito Bachtiar, create a mysterious title that we couldn't put down until we had seen it through to its satisfying conclusion. We would highly recommend A Space for the Unbound for anyone who loves a good story-driven adventure game — just expect to be run through the wringer in this powerfully emotional tale."
Nintendo Life (8/10)
"A Space For The Unbound kept us engrossed by introducing something new inside every mind we entered. Along with a narrative that grabbed us with magic and kept us in suspense with one surprising story beat after another, we couldn’t put down our Switch until we saw Atma and Raya’s tale through, an impressive feat from this small development team."
TheGamer (8/10)
"For the most part, it’s a nuanced and deeply personal portrayal of flawed characters fighting to function when they clearly need help. One character is given surprisingly little development considering their actions cause most of this pain, but the game goes to great lengths to remind you that while everyone is worth saving, some people simply don’t want help."
Screen Rant (8/10)
"Overall, A Space For The Unbound is a powerful narrative adventure title. Its story is a strong driving force thanks to its characters and overarching mystery, and although its gameplay is relatively straightforward the Space Dive mechanic freshens things up nicely. Its awkward pacing does hinder it somewhat, but those that can forgive some clumsy moments will find a lot to love."
A Space for The Unbound is impressing the critics so far, then, currently sitting at a fantastic 84 on Metacritic, at least on Nintendo Switch. Mojiken's heartfelt adventure title is out now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £17.99 / $19.99.
Are you intrigued by this one after these great reviews? Let us know your thoughts down below.
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I’m eventually going to get this one, just not yet, not with so many big games about to drop… but I have a suspicion this’ll be a perfect game for me at some point this summer
I think I'll get this on my steamdeck, it's nice to see my country featured in games, and to support game dev from my country 😃
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