Peter Paras
Game RevolutionBound Review
Published 9/8/2016
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80
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PS4 / PSVR - 8/16/2016
Bound
Bound is a 3D platformer designed for people with the desire to concentrate on the narrative side of games and experience a mature story. On the other side of the spectrum, Bound is also being prepared for hardcore gamers looking for the challenge of one big puzzle that can be only solved by a community of players working together.
- Developer
- Plastic
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
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71
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Unconventional / experimentalDefining · Curated baseline
Atmosphere-driven / aesthetic identityDefining · Curated baseline
Serious / dark / groundedStrongly · Curated baseline
Story / character-drivenStrongly · Curated baseline
Exploration-drivenStrongly · Curated baseline
Puzzle / logic-focusedStrongly · Curated baseline
Short / focusedStrongly · Curated baseline
Highly replayableModerately · Curated baseline
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Strategic / planning-heavyModerately · Curated baseline
Reflex / execution-heavyModerately · Curated baseline
Systems / mechanics-drivenModerately · Curated baseline
Whimsical / playful / lightheartedSlightly · Curated baseline
Cozy / low-pressureSlightly · Curated baseline
Punishing / high-pressureSlightly · Curated baseline
Side-content richSlightly · Curated baseline
Run-based / proceduralNot present · Curated baseline
Combat / action-focusedNot present · Curated baseline
Buildcraft / customization-heavyNot present · Curated baseline
Loot / progression-drivenNot present · Curated baseline
Multiplayer / socialNot present · Curated baseline
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Critic avg
71
22 scored reviews
Total coverage
22
All coverage currently scored
Score range
50–100
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 71 across 22 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
How to read this
Treat the average carefully. A polarized landscape is where reviewer match, review text, and score deltas matter more than the headline number.
Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
Score distribution
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22 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 5%
80–895 reviews · 23%
70–799 reviews · 41%
Below 707 reviews · 32%
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Michael Chow
COGconnectedBound Review – Remain Seated and Hold onto the Bar
Published 8/31/2016
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Score
70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatthew Arrojas
TechRaptorBound Review – Beauty in Motion
Published 8/30/2016
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Score
65
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Langrock
GameSpewBound Review
Published 8/24/2016
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron Riccio
Slant MagazineBound | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 8/24/2016
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Clark
GameSpotBound Review
Published 8/18/2016
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Gosper
StevivorReview: Bound
Published 8/16/2016
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Stephanie Sterling
The JimquisitionBound Review – A Beautiful Mess
Published 8/16/2016
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Score
50
-21 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Bound (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 8/16/2016
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Score
100
+29 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalRosh Kelly
WccftechBound Review - The Power of Memories
Published 8/16/2016
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Score
80
+9 vs critic avg
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