However, there are a few mysteries that have yet to be solved Who exactly is Nirmala, and what significance does the Magic Red Book hold? As for the girl that is supposedly just a classmate of Atma, why does she know a lot more about him which relates to the personal realm?ĭespite its simple and humble premise, A Space for the Unbound carries a storyline that definitely reaches out to those who are in that same real-life predicament and looking for an escapism of their own. The gameplay is kept simple too, with just default directional keys and basic action keys when prompted. At the same time, there are wholesome moments such as a keroncong (traditional Indonesian music) mixtape, as well as allowing Atma to pet stray cats in both realms.

Mojiken deserves to be commended for their honest portrayal of real-life issues, thus creating a sense of relatability through A Space for the Unbound. However, she is held back by the lack of her missing wand, while combating inner struggles of anxiety and domestic abuse at home. For one, Atma’s companion comes in the form of a young girl Nirmala who is hoping to complete her book.

While the former is reminiscent of your typical coming of age sinetrons (Indonesian soap opera) where Atma tries to keep up with his girlfriend Raya, A Space for the Unbound’s prologue stands out for a variety of reasons. Developed by Indonesian-based company Mojiken, published by Toge Productions and Chorus Worldwide, as well as running on the Unity engine, A Space for the Unbound is a novel-based adventure game set in late 90s rural Indonesia, schoolboy protagonist Atma travels between real-life and his dreams.

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