Why is Zen Bound so good?

[jusheteeensheem]

I cannot understand why zen bound is such a good game. to me, i seems very easy and boring. can somebody explain to me why it is so good?

[ericxd]

iuno i have yet to buy it :D
and mods gonna lock this

[markx2]

Each to their own.
There are many games here I will not buy simply because they are not what I would enjoy. If watching the videos of ZB makes you think it's not good, don't buy it. Me? It looked - and is - awesome. And everyone I know that bought it feels the same.

[ericxd]

^ correct...why i think is popular? new concept, there no other games that plays like this. The game is very original but i didnt buy it because like u, i dont find appealing.

Im not gonna buy it because of the hype; learn that from gaylando! And im sure alot of people bought it due to its hype as well! Some learn to enjoy and some hate itl according to app chart, majority loves the game!

[D.Sync]

Because it's relaxing?

[Carlos-Sz]

I cannot understand why zen bound is such a good game. to me, i seems very easy and boring. can somebody explain to me why it is so good?

This is a game to enjoy the graphics and sounds, to relax, while making through the best, shortest and harmonic way to bound the objects.

But not everyone would like such experience so maybe this is just not for you and as we all well know there's no game that'll please all of us.

[Spotlight]

Because it's relaxing?

please...let's stop with this "relaxing" story...
Zen Bound is not relaxing at all.

Just because they say "it's ZEN and RELAXING" it doesnt mean that it is.

Zen Bound is BORING, FRUSTRATING, EASY, but with a beautiful 3D graphic.

[Sierra275]

Honestly, I never paid any attention to it until it was actually released, despite all the hype. What's good about it is that its a unique puzzle game. If you're not sure exactly about the gameplay, you basically wrap a rope around a certain object. When the rope comes into contact with a certain area, an area around the contant point becomes 'painted'. You simply have to 'paint' as much of the object as you can. There is no time limit. The only limit is the amount of rope you're able to use, which in most levels is quite generous, and any traps you may trap yourself in. See, it's not just a boring 'wrap around the rope' thing. The lack of a time limit makes this game a 'medatative' one, just as it is advertised. And personally, I agree. The soundtrack was pretty hyped too, but I think that it's not the only reason to get the game. It just contributes to the overall feel and mood of it, and I think it's one of the games on the app store to actually live up to it's description.

For those who are trying to avoid the rolando hype-trap again, I think that this is a much better game than Rolando. I bought Rolando when the price dropped, and really I think it's an okay-ish game, but not particularly worth all the hype. No doubt they're both puzzle games, but Zen has a truly unique style of gamepaly. This is definately not your generic puzzle/objective based game. Puzzle games are usually set against the clock or have some other 'point of no return/have to restart' thing. True, there's a restart button, but that's just if you completely tangle youself up and can't be bothered to untangle. Basically, it's a completely different genre of puzzler than Rolando is, and with the mood and atmosphere, is definately a more worthwhile buy than Rolando was.

Not to say that it doesn't have it's shortcomings. Your rope, while pretty realistic, isn't completely realistic. You can't do things with the rope that you could do in real life, like press it into corners. Also, you need a certain amount of points (there's a Zen-themed point system) to proceed, and the part I'm currently stuck at has been stumping me for the past half an hour already.

Nonetheless, it's strengths by far overcome it's weaknesses. The uniqueness of it's gameplay and relatively decent (thought not dirt cheap) price makes this a worthwhile game to cough up $4.99 for.

[inferi22]

Well thought add this you all need to buy sway definition of not boring and needs to be in top 100

[madsoul]

i love it. the control is perfect, the art style and graphics are nice, the music is awsome, the main gameplay is relaxing and addicting. yes, RELAXING.

[Chiller ONE]

I finally gave in to the hype, bought this and can say that this is a good game.
Not as good as some people here want us to believe and most certainly not the best iPhone game ever made but pretty great.

It is NOT a relaxing game, actually it is kind of frustrating because it is so easy hit the "end nail" by accident and then you have to start all over again.

[Sierra275]

As a side note, I'll admit that this game isn't for everybody. It's not for people who want 1) speed, 2) action, 3) fast-paced games, 4) killing. It's for people who, after a long, tiring day, need something peaceful to unwind. If peaceful, mind-challenging games aren't your thing, you're better off getting Hero of Sparta, iDracula, or Fastlane. Regardless of what you choose, I hope my advice helps you choose whether or not to buy this game and I hope you'll be happy with your final purchase, if you choose to spend $4.99 on this or something more fast-paced (and believe me, almost every game on the App store is faster-paced than this. This is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it just helps achieve the goal of this one).

In case you're wondering, I did actually buy the game and am currently playing it. And I'm not the peaceful, calm kind of guy. I love Hero of Sparta, Fastlane, iDracula, and geodefense. And i take sticks and fight with people (in real life).

[hirschy75]

please...let's stop with this "relaxing" story...
Zen Bound is not relaxing at all.

Just because they say "it's ZEN and RELAXING" it doesnt mean that it is.

Zen Bound is BORING, FRUSTRATING, EASY, but with a beautiful 3D graphic.

You sound like a giant baby. Oww mommy this is boring. Then don't play it.

For me it's extremley relaxing. I just put on my headphones and play a puzzle when I'm stressed or right before bed. Just cause it's not enjoyable for you doesn't mean others don't enjoy it just as much as you don't like it.


Now about the original question. It's fun for me because it's a RELAXING puzzle game. There's nothing like it and it's very well put together. Anyone, especially here, should have been able to see YouTube vids to know exactly what it would be like

[Spotlight]

You sound like a giant baby. Oww mommy this is boring. Then don't play it.

For me it's extremley relaxing. I just put on my headphones and play a puzzle when I'm stressed or right before bed. Just cause it's not enjoyable for you doesn't mean others don't enjoy it just as much as you don't like it.


Now about the original question. It's fun for me because it's a RELAXING puzzle game. There's nothing like it and it's very well put together. Anyone, especially here, should have been able to see YouTube vids to know exactly what it would be like

I sound like a giant baby, but you ARE a GiantBaby75. :)

For you it's extremely relaxing, for me not. It's frustrating and overrated.

I like the graphich of Zen Bound and it think that, graphically speaking, it's worth the money, but it doesn't deserve all this hype.

The people of marketing have been cool.


Have fun.

[hirschy75]

I sound like a giant baby, but you ARE a GiantBaby75. :)

For you it's extremely relaxing, for me not. It's frustrating and overrated.

I like the graphich of Zen Bound and it think that, graphically speaking, it's worth the money, but it doesn't deserve all this hype.

The people of marketing have been cool.


Have fun.

Hahaa funny guy. I guess I'm a smart baby since I'm allready typing, like the E-Trade baby

Anyways it's currently #16 in the app store with a five star review so obviously they did something right. I can't say it's that overhyped either because of the fact that it's doing so well. If people find it frustrating then there's plenty of other games they can get/play

[RedStaR]

^ correct...why i think is popular? new concept, there no other games that plays like this. The game is very original but i didnt buy it because like u, i dont find appealing.

Im not gonna buy it because of the hype; learn that from gaylando! And im sure alot of people bought it due to its hype as well! Some learn to enjoy and some hate itl according to app chart, majority loves the game!

LOL "gaylando" I love that, because I express my level of lameness in the exact same way, by replacing half the word the "gay"

Rolando was probably the biggest hyped game.

[Freegoo]

I almost bought the game based on all the high praise... but the game video just doesn't get me too excited. It's possible I could love the game if I just played it... but I'm going to need a lite version to push me over the edge.

I do want to see the game do well (hope it breaks top ten!), and look forward to future titles from Secret Garden.

[ibelongintheforums]

Secret exit! ^^^^

But next time post it in the zen bound thread. This game isn't for everyone. Try zen bondage.

[lopches]

please...let's stop with this "relaxing" story...
Zen Bound is not relaxing at all.

Just because they say "it's ZEN and RELAXING" it doesnt mean that it is.

Zen Bound is BORING, FRUSTRATING, EASY, but with a beautiful 3D graphic.

im sure hwz taught u to do your own research.
i dont think people should complaining about it, the release of ZB was given notice to us by material facts from the game itself as well as gameplay previews and such. if it disappoints you, then provide a constructive feedback and help it to improve or whatsoever. i am sure the announcement of this game during its pre-release period, we've been given information about the gameplay and such. personally, i find it a very polished game and thus far have enjoyed it. like they say each to their own

[damballah]

I put on the headphones, turned off all the lights, and enjoyed the experience, and was def very relaxed.

[Mhans13]

I think the only reason that you see people getting annoyed with this title in particular is cuz of the imense amount of hype. that zen bound thread was ridiculous. you made it seem like Jesus comin back to save the world. personally I don't see what's so great about the game. I mean my idea of relaxing is certainly not on spent with my iPod. but just cuz I don't like the game doesn't mean I'm going to post a thread about. but I think that you guys brought the zen bound hating on yourselves by extremely overhypeing. I mean if you want to talk about a game go ahead but do we all need to know that you're still waiting every five minutes. If you're still waiting for the game keep it to yourself so the rest of us don't have to sort through a ridiculous amount of pages to find something out about the actual game. idc if you're waking up at 5 to check the appstore, but I would like to know more about the game itself. pls guys no more threads dedicated to hyping a game, cuz that's all that was and the reason people are annoyed now.

[raoupp]

LOL "gaylando" I love that, because I express my level of lameness in the exact same way, by replacing half the word the "gay"

Rolando was probably the biggest hyped game.

When I'm reading these bashing posts I've got a feeling that I'm the only person on these forums who really loves Rolando.

[xiao]

http://www.explosm.net/db/files/Comics/Rob/bloodyguy.png

[polyfonken]

When I'm reading these bashing posts I've got a feeling that I'm the only person on these forums who really loves Rolando.

o/

makes at least two of us. rolando was a bit hyped, yes, but i think it's one of the five best games i've played on the system. it's an easy bash since it's so ubiquitous but it'd be foolish to downplay the quality of it's presentation or the game design.

besides, reading the forum posts in here, i get the impression that for many games, most of the hype is by gamers and it's kind of hard to blame the game, publisher or developers for that :D
isn't it a bit like saying "everyone was all excited about you and you weren't the greatest thing ever, I HATE you!"?

[funkynubman]

The only people who can't see why it's a good game are zombie FPS Xbox 360 nerds.

[MidianGTX]

Dude it's been over a year, let it go. I don't think these people even visit the site anymore :rolleyes:

[MartiNZ]

When I'm reading these bashing posts I've got a feeling that I'm the only person on these forums who really loves Rolando.

Nope you're one of at least two :).

Rolando 1 is still my favourite iPhone game. I've just recently got back into playing it, and added 66 to my overall score. Thankfully I have most of those above me friended so I can cut through the 3000+ cheat entries in plus+, but they are the biggest put off to the game now. I've also decided that 32,768 is actually a really good score to stop at :). It's almost a shame that having a very high score makes the game less fun to play, especially as plus+ saves progress between installs, which is a wonderful feature but actually unlocking content is a big motivator in most iPhone games.

I never worked out Zen Bound's appeal though. One level of the free version was enough to make me send it to the 'gone and forgotten' pile, whereas Rolando has never left my iPhone. I've never been that highly motivated by great graphics alone, and it certainly wasn't enough when wrapping virtual rope around virtual wood was all there was otherwise.

Edit: Oh didn't see the date jump back there. Still probably interesting with ZB2 on the cards now.

[Twiddle]

I never really liked Zen Bound that much. My relaxing game is Flaboo. :D

The only people who can't see why it's a good game are zombie FPS Xbox 360 nerds.

I disagree. I haven't touched my Xbox since I bought it, and for the most part, I don't like FPS's that much. Dun b trollin' dis forumz.

[da shiz wiz 19]

Please, don't bumo threads

[Twiddle]

Please, don't bumo threads

Did you mean bump? I wasn't bumping this thread, my comment was very relevant.

[Gadm]

Please, don't bumo threads

I heard someone died for bumbing threads

[da shiz wiz 19]

Did you mean bump? I wasn't bumping this thread, my comment was very relevant.

Please, don't defend a clear bumo. Just accept this warning and move on.

I heard someone died for bumbing threads

I'm not sure what bumbing is, but it does sound dangerous and non-ipod related. Let's just keep it on topic and keep bumoing to a minimum.

Thank you.

[Gadm]

Please, don't defend a clear bumo. Just accept this warning and move on.



I'm not sure want bumbing is, but it does sound dangerous and non-ipod related. Let's just keep it on topic and keep bumoing to a minimum.

Thank you.

yeah, i understand

[wootbean]

I heard someone died for bumbing threads

it was me

[da shiz wiz 19]

it was me
So is TA heaven or hell?

[wootbean]

So is TA heaven or hell?

well the bat outta hell's here too
hmm..

[da shiz wiz 19]

well the bat outta hell's here too
hmm..
Well if he's out of hell, that means this can't be hell. Since then he would be the Bat in Hell or the Bat Back to Hell. So TA is heaven.

[acidshaman]

funny how you guys just bumped this thread constantly

[Twiddle]

Please, don't defend a clear bumo. Just accept this warning and move on.

Well, I found out what bumo meant.
"Alleged genetic mix between mole and fitchet. It is generally connected with north dutchfolk feasts and exuberant alcohol consumption. Bumo's are very shy and are seldom observed."

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Bumo

[Gadm]

funny how you guys just bumped this thread constantly

Yes, Zen Bound is relaxing

[Muscat]

Yes, Zen Bound is relaxing

Sometimes. I sometimes get stressed out though as well, when I am trying to reach one of the goals... looking at how much rope I have left, and then how much wood there is left to cover... and this feeling of "I don't think I can make it" slowly settles over you...

:(

[Electric_Shaman]

I just like tying up random bits of wood with rope.
You could say it's a hobby of mine, but fetish would be more accurate.

[freedog]

I just don't think Zen Bound is that great of a game. Really boring to me. The gameplay was more yawn than creative puzzle gaming. Very overrated game.

[Random_Guy]

I cannot understand why zen bound is such a good game. to me, i seems very easy and boring. can somebody explain to me why it is so good?

It's not.

[da shiz wiz 19]

Well, I found out what bumo meant.
"Alleged genetic mix between mole and fitchet. It is generally connected with north dutchfolk feasts and exuberant alcohol consumption. Bumo's are very shy and are seldom observed."

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Bumo

Please stop making things up, you were caught bumoing and you can't change the defintion just so it saves you from an infraction.

[kalel39]

I find it to be a very good puzzle game. I can start playing it and the next thing you know an hour has flown by.

I dont know about the "relaxing" aspect of the game, but I completely enjoy playing it and easily lose myself in the gameplay.

[funkynubman]

Zen Bound is the only game better than Enviro-Bear.

[Twiddle]

Please stop making things up, you were caught bumoing and you can't change the defintion just so it saves you from an infraction.

I believe that you're breaking a forum rule.

"Don't post fake announcements or impersonate individuals or companies"

Stop impersonating a moderator, and stop announcing fake rules. :mad:

Anyway, I had no idea so many people agreed with me as far as disliking Zen Bound. It's not so much that I dislike it, it's more that it's just boring.