Overview:
Single Player, Dual Character, Grid-Based Puzzle Game

Tomebound is a unique blend of action, adventure, and puzzle-solving, set in a magical, stylised fantasy world. This low-poly 3D game offers a fresh take on the dungeon crawler genre with a twist.

Deep in a lush rainforest, two rival wizards race to the top of a magical Mayan temple to steal a powerful book. Their treasure quickly turns into a curse, binding them to the mystical tome. Now, they must descend through four elemental realms - Fire, Water, Jungle, and Electricity - each filled with unique puzzles and dangers, where each area inflicts a different curse on the wizards

Features:

• Dual Character Puzzle Mechanics: Control two cursed adventurers, each with limited movement abilities. Solve challenging puzzles by figuring out how to move in sync.
• Dynamic Dungeon Crawling: Navigate a variety of dungeon levels with shifting mechanics and evolving challenges.
• Sokoban-Style Gameplay: Inspired by classic push-and-pull block puzzles, Tomebound delivers brain-bending conundrums where every step counts.
• Creative Solutions: With multiple ways to solve each puzzle, the game encourages experimentation and adaptability.
• Stylised Art: Low-poly 3D visuals with a fantasy aesthetic give the game a charming, atmospheric look reminiscent of classic adventure games.

Q: What is Tomebound?
A: Tomebound is a single-player, grid-based puzzle game where you control two wizards cursed with different movement restrictions and abilities, depending on the elemental realm they are in. Together, they must solve intricate puzzles to escape a treacherous dungeon.

Q: What kind of gameplay can I expect?
A: Expect a mix of action, adventure, and puzzle-solving in a top-down and isometric, dungeon-crawler format. Each room presents a unique puzzle that requires precise coordination between the two characters to navigate obstacles, enemies, and traps.

Q: What games inspired Tomebound?
A: Tomebound draws inspiration from classic titles like Zelda (GBA era), Moonlighter, Baba is You, Tetris, and Luigi’s Mansion 3. It blends these influences into a fresh, challenging puzzle game experience.

Q: What engine is the game built on?
A: Tomebound is built using the Unity 3D engine and developed in C#.

Q: How challenging is Tomebound?
A: The game offers puzzles that range in difficulty. While accessible to newcomers, seasoned puzzle fans will find plenty of challenges as the game progresses.

Q: Can I solve puzzles in different ways?
A: Yes! Tomebound is designed with multiple solutions in mind, allowing you to get creative in how you approach each puzzle.