Paperbound

If you’re looking for a new local multiplayer game for you and your friends, then Paperbound might just be the right one, with its fresh take on the genre and brilliantly inspired aesthetic. If you’re not the type for local gaming, then while the AI works well enough, the lack of single player content may get old fast, though the PS4’s SharePlay feature could be a welcome solution.

Paperbound isn’t all that exciting even for hardcore arena veterans, but the foundation is there for a fast-paced frag-fest. The developers employed a half-measure when it comes to aesthetics and content, but there’s plenty of fun to be had once you start flipping out and making gravity your bitch.

In short, don’t expect to sit down and play this for the long haul – but we guarantee that you will want to dip in and out regularly. Paperbound is another indie title that’s sure to prove popular with players of any age, and it’s a great example of simplicity sometimes being the best medicine.

Couch multiplayer titles have made somewhat of a resurgence of late, because nothing quite matches the sight of pure anguish when it's coming from the seat across the room. Paperbound very much agrees with this line of thought, bringing a mixture of simple multiplayer arena brawling and some interesting gravity mechanics to picturesque literature-inspired battlegrounds, in the hopes of capturing a primetime spot on your television the next time that you have a group of friends over.

However, it's ultimately hard to fault Dissident Logic for the lack of single player content; throughout Paperbound's development, they've been clear that solo play just isn't the focus. With its fast gameplay and gentle learning curve, it's easy to imagine Paperbound's frantic combat becoming a staple of dorm rooms and gaming lounges everywhere. Paperbound may not have the depth needed to penetrate the ever-growing e-sports scene, but that's beside the point. Boot up Paperbound and gather together a group of four friends, and you're almost guaranteed to have a good time.