A Space for the Unbound

But Why ThoKatherine Kong

85/10

A Space for the Unbound gently reminds us of the value and importance of human connection through our words with dream-like, mindful storytelling.

eXputerAsad Ahmed

A Space for the Unbound is one of the best Indie Games to grace us these past few years, and it is not something you would want to sleep on.

Pure NintendoKeyatta Brooks

8.5/10

Nintendo confirmed that it would have a light release schedule of AAA games this year, but the future is looking great for indie games on the Nintendo Switch. O

WellPlayedDylan Blereau

8.5/10

The gameplay of A Space for the Unbound isn’t overly deep, but its simplicity is more than made up for by its exceedingly entertaining and emotional storytelling.

Nintendo World ReportJoe DeVader

8.5/10

Overall, A Space for the Unbound is a must play for those that enjoy getting an emotional experience from their games. The puzzles are generally easy to understand, and the game does a good job of making each space dive throughout the story feel different from the last in some meaningful way, helping gameplay not get stale as you go. It may take a tad longer than it should to get to the various emotional payoffs, but those moments are well done and generally worth it. The experience is bolstered by expressive and colorful pixel art that portrays a memorable cast of characters throughout the ga...

Gamer EscapeLaura Borrayo

8/10

I especially recommend it if you’re a fan of adventure games with a lot of puzzles. You definitely won’t be disappointed given how plentiful and unique they are. Overall I am happy I got to play this gem of a game and am looking forward to more from Mojiken.

Metro GameCentralSteve Boxer

8/10

What starts as a sweet and endearing homage to 90s gaming evolves into a sophisticated and, at times, dark exploration of two troubled youths, in one of the best indie games of the year.

Checkpoint GamingOmi Koulas

8/10

Now an enthralling pixel-art story, A Space for the Unbound has overcome previous publishing troubles and eight years of development to be a stand-out experience. Indonesian-based developers Toge Productions and Mojiken Studio offer a slice of 90s rural life and tell a magical account of relationships, mental health, and cats.

TechRaptorBrittany Alva

8/10

A Space for the Unbound is a heartwarming but dark tale about Atma and Raya, and it's one that will stick with you. The beautiful scenes, stellar score, and unique gameplay far outweigh the few negatives the game has.

TheSixthAxisAamir Mehar

8/10

A Space for the Unbound is a wonderful and intensely emotional experience. If you’re interested in dark psychological scenes mixed with day to day life and appealing anime inspired visuals, you’ll be extremely happy.

Sirus GamingNoel Lontoc

7.5/10

We tell you, it's a good game! It's not average! It might have some problems here and there, but you must admit it is a "Good" game.

EurogamerChris Tapsell

Disparate parts pull together to form a beautiful game that's only more potent for its awkward adolescence.