Glyph-Bound: Kotodama
Track, train, and trade elemental spirits in Glyph-Bound! An indie MMORPG inspired by Pokemon Platinum, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Old School Runescape.
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August 11, 2022
3 years and 357 days ago
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11 itemsAbout the Game
Glyph-Bound is a monster-catching MMORPG inspired by Pokemon, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Old School Runescape.
Our goal is to capture the wonder, exploration, and player choice that timeless classics are made of.
TRACK, TRAIN, & TRADE elemental spirits called "Kami". Each Kami species has three growth stages and different aesthetic rarities!
THREE STARTING LOCATIONS from which to begin your journey and EXPLORE THE NON-LINEAR, OPEN WORLD region of the Akitsu Isles.
TURN-BASED TACTICS influenced by Final Fantasy Tactics, Tactics Ogre, Into the Breach, Fire Emblem, and more!
Increase your PVE REPUTATION AND PVP RANK TO UNLOCK COSMETIC OUTFITS!
Informed by Shinto religion and the concept of "Kotodama", is a key pillar in Glyph-Bound lore.
Bind Kami to elemental stones using the mystical words of power!
