Paperbound

Critic reviews

• PSPush Square

  Dan Carter · Apr 19, 2015

  7.0

  The best way to determine whether Paperbound is for you is by answering one simple question: can you assemble a group of people to play video games with on a regular occasion? If the answer's yes, then put this on your watch list; it's a fun and fulfilling casual brawler that will provide solid afternoons of multiplayer action. If not, then you should probably consider closing the book on your interest in this.

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• GGameSpew

  Kim · Apr 15, 2015

  7.0

  In short, don’t expect to sit down and play this for the long haul – but we guarantee that you will want to dip in and out regularly. Paperbound is another indie title that’s sure to prove popular with players of any age, and it’s a great example of simplicity sometimes being the best medicine.

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• GGameSpot

  Cameron Woolsey · Apr 09, 2015

  7.0

  It is great in bursts, and when you have friends playing with you, Paperbound glows with energy. But the lack of online or additional content takes its toll. Yes, the matches are exciting but, while plenty of laughs and shouting can be had, that excitement wanes after several intense hours. Still, like a good short story, Paperbound is worth returning to on occasion when you would rather play something fun for a quick hour or so. Just be sure to bring along some reading buddies.

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• ZZTGD

  Drew Leachman · Apr 01, 2015

  5.5

  It’s unfortunate too, because the mechanics are simple and interesting enough for me to play some with my buddies over the PSN, but that is not an option. For ten dollars you get a game that really is just a multiplayer game that you can only enjoy with friends at your house. For some that could be a bit of an undertaking in and of itself. But if you can get three friends to play with you, you can have a decent time with it.

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• DDestructoid

  Chris Carter · Mar 31, 2015

  7.0

  Paperbound isn't all that exciting even for hardcore arena veterans, but the foundation is there for a fast-paced frag-fest. The developers employed a half-measure when it comes to aesthetics and content, but there's plenty of fun to be had once you start flipping out and making gravity your bitch.

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• PLPS Lifestyle

  Chandler Wood · Mar 31, 2015

  8.0

  Paperbound is a riot, and a ton of fun to play with a group of people. As easy as it is to quickly hop in and set up matches, and the fairly simple control scheme overall, it’s a great party game. Sadly, Paperbound may not reach its full potential for you if you don’t have three other people to play with locally. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad game, it just means that it is meant for four local human players by design.

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