A Space for the Unbound

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

"A Space for the Unbound triumphs in capturing what’s between the lines of the story: the life-and-death emotions of Raya. The game’s not afraid to peer at her faults right alongside everyone else’s, and if, as one character puts it, …"

"If you like adventures with a strong narrative charge, and that deal with real themes, even with fantastic overtones, A Space for the Unbound has a lot of chances to enchant you. And it also has almost everything: graphics, sound, …"

"I’ve been writing reviews for this site for a number of years now, and one of the best things about it, for me, is picking a game I know nothing about and enjoying the surprise it offers. Reviewing games has …"

"A Space for the Unbound is an emotional odyssey of love, pain, growth, acceptance, and healing. It is an easy game to play and love. Once someone’s hooked, it’ll be challenging to set the game aside before the 12-hour runtime …"

"A Space for the Unbound is an insightfully thought-provoking adventure game."

"Mojiken Studio has set a high bar for Indie games in 2023, with its near-perfect storytelling and beautifully illustrated world, A Space for the Unbound is a must-play for anyone looking for a captivating, unique, and cat-filled coming-of-age story."

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

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

"A Space For The Unbound is an unforgettable gem that finds a magnificent nexus point between a relaxing slice-of-life adventure and a supernatural exploration of mental anguish. It explores trauma made manifest within dreamscapes that bend time and space while …"

"A Space for the Unbound is a narrative adventure about issues as important as they are difficult to deal with, but it does so with extreme tact and elegance through a particularly apt allegory. Despite some flaws in the gameplay …"

"Overall, A Space for the Unbound does everything it seeks to accomplish. It creates a beautiful world full of vibrant characters, and it shares a story of love, friendship, loss, and growth. It does this with delicacy in a world …"

"A Space for the Unbound tries to stand on its story, but wraps it in a gameplay that is unbearably tedious."

"A Space for the Unbound combines a stunning visual world of beautiful pixel art with a plot that&s;s rich in hard themes, and the result is an adventure game where everything is more complex than what it seems at first. …"

"The gameplay of A Space for the Unbound isn&s;t overly deep, but its simplicity is more than made up for by its exceedingly entertaining and emotional storytelling."

"A Space for the Unbound is a fairly traditional and mundane narrative adventure but with supernatural elements. A very emotional and well-written story that will make us reflect on quite serious topics through the experiences of its protagonists Atma and …"

"A Space for the Unbound is a brisk 15-hour story that is full of surprises and potent emotional beats. While it doesn’t offer much in the way of replayability, it’s a hugely memorable experience nonetheless."

"With stunning pixel art visuals, a soundtrack wrapped in melodies ranging from cozy to mysterious and a delicate and thought-provoking story, A Space for the Unbound transports the player back to the late 90s and invites us to see the …"

"The game deals with some very heavy subjects at times, but always does so respectfully and without making them seem like a crutch for the narrative to lean on. There are also a lot of cats that can not only …"

"A graphic adventure with a story that will touch your soul and make you reflect on very deep and interesting topics"

"Some surprising depth and creative storytelling mechanics help this pixel adventure stand out"

"A Space for the Unbound is an ode to teenage nonchalance, and an emotional lesson in learning to let go, all wrapped up in a story about a superpowered calamity. Its disparate parts thoughtfully work together to create a heartfelt …"

"Underneath the layers of cute pixelated art and a calming lofi-like OST is a short yet memorable story. It will leave you in need of Atma to dive into your heart after it is shattered time and time again by …"

"The story of Atma and his reality-warping girlfriend Raya demonstrates a flair for the dramatic and will keep you guessing right up to the end"

"You can love this game despite its problems and think it’s extremely important even if there are aspects of it you don’t like. People are flawed, and so is this game, but we can overcome that and still allow them …"

"Despite the runtime being padded out by some meandering requests, A Space For The Unbound is a perfect little adventure title to curl up with on a rainy day. The myriad puzzles, while never overtly challenging, switch things up often …"

"In case it wasn&s;t clear, the plot is utterly captivating. More than that, perhaps: exasperating, revealing, and sensible. The humor and writing are always well-paced, with no lengthy dialogue and full of moments of lightness to help us bear the …"

"A Space for the Unbound is a little gem that no one should miss."

"A Space for the Unbound is a mesmerising adventure. Dive into people&s;s minds and experience so much of Indonesian youth and culture through the eyes of Atma and Raya&s;s clash with the end of the world. Uninspiring minigames and simple …"

"A Space for the Unbound is a cute adventure game with an excellent audiovisual style. Unfortunately the story is badly paced, repetitive and heavy-handed."

"A Space for the Unbound is a well executed indie title that masterfully deals with some heavy themes while delivering an engaging experience."

"A Space For The Unbound tells a story with plenty of heart and strong atmosphere, if occasionally let down by technical limitations."

""A Space for the Unbound" is a delightful homage to nostalgia-driven whimsy, with a unique art style and engaging story."

"The deep, meaningful narrative, partnered with the lovely pixel art and outstanding music composed by Masdito Bachtiar, create a mysterious title that we couldn&s;t put down until we had seen it through to its satisfying conclusion. We would highly recommend …"

"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."

"Mojiken&s;s well crafted, charming small town, and it&s;s handling of delicate subject matter, combined with its captivating narrative, carry you through to its bittersweet end, despite some pacing issues, and gameplay elements that feel out of place."

"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;s an indie game worth …"

"A wonderful adventure with a fantastic story and a bit of padding in its gameplay. You will remember it for a long time."