A Space for the Unbound brings us to rural Indonesia in the 90s. In this quaint pixel world, you play as Atma, a high school boy. There is more than meets the eye though, including supernatural abilities and cats. If you are looking to start this game for the first time, we are here to help.
In this guide, we are going to take a look at some tips for those beginning A Space for the Unbound. This game excels in exploration and a heartfelt story, creating a memorable experience, so let's dive right in.
A Space for the Unbound can seem straightforward at times, so this will also include general things that you should know before playing.
Talk To Everyone
The first tip we have for you is to talk to everyone. By this, we literally mean every person that you pass by. Sometimes, these people can share tidbits of helpful information, as well as provide you with an item that can be used later. Along this line, if you ever get stuck in the game, try backtracking and talking to people along the path you took; someone could hold the key to your progress!
Talking to background NPCs can also build the world around you. Rather than feeling like the only real character in the town, interacting with NPCs can bring some life to the game, creating a full experience.
Naming And Petting Cats
This isn't really a 'tip', but it's important to know that you can name cats! When you approach a cat to pet them, Atma may mention that he's never seen that particular cat before. This will prompt you to name the cat, with three pre-selected names to choose from. Above, you can see that we named the cat that resides behind the school 'Soap'. The name options can be silly, but they are a cute addition to the game.
When you pass by the cat again and give it a pet, you will say its name again. This is a great way to add personal touches to the story.
Explore Every Nook And Cranny
A Space for the Unbound is an exploration game, which means that you should be exploring and interacting with everything around you. In addition to talking to everyone, you should be interacting with anything that has an interaction question mark.
Sometimes, these can lead to achievements. For example, turning on a television in the first chapter can earn you an easy achievement. Overall, embrace the exploration. If you are passing over a location that has an interaction bubble, but you don't see anything, interact anyways! These could be bottle caps, which you can collect and view in your red book.
Reading Tales
Tales are little bits of story that can appear in your red book. These tales are not required to be read when you get them, making them easy to forget about, but we recommend reading them once obtained. They can be found in the last tab of your book, marked with the purple tab that has a star on it.
At first, you will only have the tale about the South Star Princess but as the game progresses, you can obtain more. These tales are well-written and worth the read.
Learning Indonesian Culture
A Space for the Unbound takes place in Indonesia, which means that there are many Indonesian references that international gamers may not understand. Fear not, though! This game presents a great opportunity for you to learn about Indonesian culture.
For example, in the prologue of the game, you will encounter Keroncong music. This is a music style that originated in Indonesia. It's an actual music genre, which means you can listen to Keroncong songs, like Mengapa Kau Menangis.
In terms of money, you will be using Rupiahs. As of the publication of this article, one USD is the equivalent of 15,164 Rupiahs. In the 1990s, the Rupiah was a bit stronger though.
Overall, A Space for the Unbound is a great way to learn about another culture that you may not be familiar with.