Play Bound for its incredible graphics, strong audio and an atmospheric experience, but be prepared to be underwhelmed on the gameplay front. While it’s a big step forwards from Datura in terms of being a satisfying game, you still come away feeling that some of its potential has been wasted, leaving something that’s still interesting and engaging but not quite as absorbing as it could and should have been.

Despite being a relatively-simple 3D platformer, Bound’s fantastic sense of movement and strange, dream-like world make it utterly unique. It’s a testament to phenomenal controls and sense of grace that I was able to set aside the camera and design flaws, and fully immerse myself in this strange, beautiful story.

[...] Wer mit 80er-Jahre-Fantasy aufgewachsen ist, der wird "Bound by Flame" lieben, aber auch jüngere Stufen-Jäger werden mit dem angenehm unkomplizierten Scharmützel ihre Freude haben.