Zen Bound 1.2.2
Here’s a complete new take on games on the iPhone. This is Zen Bound (from Secret Exit) which is a game that has been described as “A calm and meditative game of wrapping rope around wooden sculptures”. Well, that actually summarises the entire game into a single sentence.
Gameplay
So here’s how the game works. You need to select from three different choice of trees (which consist of different sculpture hanging from each of those trees). The amazing thing about the sculpture selection screen is everything reacts to your movement. You can start swaying those flowers and lantern by moving your iPhone around.
Once you have selected the sculpture, you will be presented with the screen above. Basically, the objective of the game is to continue wrapping the sculpture with the rope until the entire sculpture has been painted. It may sound easier than it seems. Trust me, it will take a lot of practise in order to get everything done properly.
In order to wrap the rope, you will need to manipulate the sculpture. You do this by using one finger and rotate the wooden sculpture around. You need to use two fingers to spin the object. On top of that, you can tilt the iPhone in order to adjust the rope direction.
Just when you think that is the end of your problem, you only have a limited length of string which you can use. At the top of the screen, you will see the total length and how much rope you have used so far. Once you have more than 80% of the object painted, you can end the game by tying the rope to the end nail (or you can tap the “End” button).
Graphics
Gosh. What is there to say. This game has been listed as one of the Top games for 2009. The graphics are smooth and is truly spectacular. Just look at the detail of the wooden sculptures and the hand drawn background. You just need lots and lots of patience to play the game.
Summary
A calm and meditative game of wrapping rope around wooden sculptures.
Rating
Filesize: 52.5 MB
Version reviewed: 1.2.2
Price: US$ 1.99