Review: Colorbound is a relaxing puzzle platformer

Colorbound is a low-pressure puzzle game that blends platforming with logical thinking, developed by Panpipe Studio. Players guide a young protagonist named Anku on a journey to honor his late grandfather by reuniting his band members. The core mechanic involves using a zampoña pan-pipe to paint environmental objects and backgrounds with specific colors, which alters their physical properties such as weight or existence.

The game emphasizes order of operations over precise jumping skills, allowing players to solve puzzles by determining the correct sequence of color applications. While the narrative is minimal, it celebrates Chilean culture through its art style, character designs, and musical themes. The experience is designed to be gentle, featuring an undo button without penalties and optional hints to assist with progression.

Although some color choices may lack distinction for certain players, the developers included options for colorblind accessibility. The title offers a sweet and thoughtful adventure suitable for those seeking a calm gaming session. It is available on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.