You begin your narrative as Atma, playing with a young girl named Nirmala.

Like the music, the story and characters invoke a wide array of emotions. This is to essentially say I was a sucker for the soundtrack. Once you reach the more dramatic points in the story, the music unfolds and reaches a magical crescendo. As you progress through the story’s pacing, the soundtrack evolves alongside the narrative’s intensity. The noises that pop up during specific interactions, like entering someone’s mind, are satisfying to the ear. You could be casually strolling through the school when the track changes in tempo as you have to sneak by the teachers. You’ll hear shifts in a melody to match the emotion of what’s taking place.

But it’s not just a serene soundtrack to please the ears it’s a dynamic one to capture your attention. Most, if not all, areas of the town have background music to complement the atmosphere. The intricacy and luster carry through with the soundtrack and sound design. There is a run option, but I often just walked through the town while gazing at the scenery in the backdrop. Despite the town’s small size, there’s plenty to look at as many areas expand as you head inside, such as the school and arcade. Each scene was full of life and color, immersing me in the Indonesian landscape. The art style presents some of the most stunning sprite art I’ve ever witnessed, with an immense level of detail for characters, their expressions, and the environments. Though the story may not provide a novel web of complexity, the simple yet imaginative plot unfolds beautifully with strong dialogue, relatable characters, and a gorgeous atmosphere.įor the entirety of the experience, I was entranced by the aesthetics, both visually and sonically. The road to finding answers brings upon even more mysteries as it all coalesces in due time. You play as Atma, a boy on the path of discovery, not just for himself, but for many others in a small, rural town set in 90s-era Indonesia.

Yet developer Mojiken felt the sky was an unworthy opponent and pushed into optimality with A Space for the Unbound. The sky’s the limit when there are no preconceptions or guidelines for creativity.

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