A Space for the Unbound Review

Andreas Betsche

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January 18, 2023

A Space for the Unbound is a pixel-art adventure that brings 90s Indonesia to life

A Space for the Unbound, a pixel-art adventure game created by Mojiken, offers an immersive glimpse into ’90s Indonesia through the supernatural journey of Atma and Raya. While presenting a rich narrative with beautifully crafted pixel landscapes, the game infuses magical realism and historical context. Despite minor hiccups in combat design, the game impresses with detail and culturally-rooted storytelling, culminating in a 9-10 hour epic experience now available across major gaming platforms.

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Andreas Betsche

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January 14, 2023

Award-Winning Grammar Game from Indonesia is Coming to Nintendo Switch

Indonesian game developers Algorocks and Simpleton have announced the upcoming release of their critically acclaimed grammar game, Grammarian Ltd., on the Nintendo Switch. The game, which has already been released on PC, Android, and iOS, will be available for pre-order starting January 12, with a 50% discount. The official release date is set for January 25, 2023.

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Andreas Betsche

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November 8, 2022

Hell never looked prettier thanks to Spirit Mancer’s pixel art

We are Sebastian, a modern-day demon hunter, and somehow we are trapped in this colorful pixel world called Inferno. Since the nasty demon queen has gone to war against the human world, we are now fighting through the underworld and defeating countless monsters, and other hell spawns. That’s the premise of Spirit Mancer, the new game from Thailand’s Sunny Syrup Studio.

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Andreas Betsche

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July 31, 2022

Krut: The Mythic Wings is a Feast for (aspiring) Mythology Nerds

Most Southeast Asian players may have already heard of Nagas, Kinnarees, or the Garudas. As for the Thai, Himmapan should be a prominent place. For everyone else, however, the side-scrolling hack & slash Krut: The Mythic Wings offers a unique insight into the mythology and legends of Thailand and wider Southeast Asia that we don’t often see in games. In this review, we will check whether the title is a good game in addition to its promising premise.

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