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# Bound brings a much-needed dose of ballet to the videogame lineup
- URL: https://www.killscreen.com/bound/
- Published: 2016-06-15T13:00:13.000Z
- Updated: 2016-06-15T14:01:13.000Z
- Description: Alongside the newest edition of God of War and a horror VR title, Sony Santa Monica talked about a smaller, quieter game at their E3 Conference. Bound is a 3D narrative platformer set to release August 16th. Bound doesn’t look like any other game currently out, both in terms of its unique take on lo
- Author: Amanda Wallace
- Tags: News, ballet, bound, E3, platformer, Playstation 4, trailer, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-26 09:39

Alongside the newest edition of *God of War* and a horror VR title, Sony Santa Monica talked about a smaller, quieter game at their E3 Conference. *Bound* is a 3D narrative platformer set to release August 16th.

*Bound* doesn’t look like any other game currently out, both in terms of its unique take on low-poly minimalism, its usage of color, and the movement of your unique main character. There’s an easy connection to be made between the [effort and work of ballet and game design](https://www.killscreen.com/ballet-game-bound-sashays-into-our-hearts/), in terms of their difficulty and craftsmanship. Both require years of practice and a certain poetry of movement, and at their most well crafted they can seem effortless. *Bound* takes that comparison and makes it reality through balletic moves and choreography.

Movement in *Bound* is its own language

That it calls to mind modern dance is certainly no accident. The gameplay trailer that premiered at E3 showcased a series of movements that demonstrated emotion as well as simple transport. Fear is shown as a bodily motion, a quick twist that dismisses natural realism for expression. The character doesn’t simply walk, she shuffles and spins.

Movement in *Bound* is its own language as the character twists and turns through open fields and down crumbling ledges. It’s lovely and understated, and in a year where E3 seems dominated by games whose innovation is in what manner you shoot another person, it’s a welcome distraction.

*Bound is set for release August 16th on PS4.*