Bookbound Brigade
Jan 30, 2020 7 years ago
Bookbound Brigade is about beating the hell out of historical and literary characters you studied in school by leading a dream team of real and fictional heroes through a 2D side-scrolling platform-adventure. It will take the likes of Dracula, King Arthur, Queen Victoria, Nikola Tesla, Cassandra, Dorothy Gale, Sun Wukong the Monkey King and Robin Hood to assemble and avenge a world plunged into chaos following the theft of the ‘Book of Books’, a volume encompassing every single work of fiction and non-fiction ever written.
What it’s like
Bookbound Brigade reimagines the Metroidvania formula through a whimsical literary lens, where you command a roster of iconic figures like Dracula and Sun Wukong to restore order after the 'Book of Books' is stolen. The experience is defined by its charming hand-drawn aesthetic and clever writing that turns classic literature into active gameplay mechanics rather than passive lore. While the narrative serves as a light framework, the core appeal lies in the intelligent puzzle design and the joy of utilizing diverse character abilities to traverse interconnected worlds. The tone balances humor with genuine challenge, offering a distinct flavor compared to genre staples. However, the execution is uneven; while the concepts are delightful, the technical polish often lags behind the artistic ambition, creating a mixed bag where strong ideas occasionally stumble due to performance issues or clunky controls.
Strong in CharactersVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodDifficulty / ChallengeExploration / WorldWriting / Dialogue
Keep in mind Frequent technical bugs and performance hiccups can disrupt immersion. · The combat depth is limited, relying more on puzzle-solving than mechanical mastery.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, epictrick.com, geekyhobbies.com, opencritic.com, gamespew.com.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 30, 20207 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 30, 20207 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 30, 20207 years ago |
