PlayBound
PlayBound tells the story of Kelvin, a boy whose parents have become fatally boring. Strap on your velcro light-up kicks and equip your POG slammers, because it's time to save the world from certain lameness!
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PlayBound tells the story of Kelvin, a boy whose parents have become fatally boring. Desperate to save his parents from absolute lameness, Kelvin searches for a cure and discovers a mysterious force of super-boring evil has spread all over the world, compelling grown-ups everywhere to work, rather than play. To save the world, and his parents, Kelvin must find his parents' ancient childhood toys and harness their magical powers to defeat boringness for good.
Featuring a charming art style, quirky characters and an unforgettable story, PlayBound is a labor of love, dedicated to honoring the pursuit of play.
- Classic 2D side-scroller.
- Tight controls give you full control on how you play.
- Search for ancient items from the 80s and 90s and store them in your spacious and stylish Fanny Pack.
- Indulge in nostalgia bliss with classic 90s items for equipment. Wield a Yo-Yo as a weapon, crush massive objects with your POG Slammer, dash at light-speed with your velcro Light-Up Kicks, travel along circuits with your 56k Modem, and more.
- Equip Slap Bracelets with incredible powers to improve your abilities and strengths. Play it your way with your own unique load out.
- Meet quirky characters and save them from mind-numbing boringness.
- Explore a vast inter-connected world of a child's imagination. From volcanoes in the living room to space stations in the attic and jungles in the backyard, the world is never quite as it seems!
