Paperbound
By @Soulglider
Design your own paper levels and survive a scrolling gauntlet of spinning blades and deadly traps.
How to play
- Tap or press Space to jump over spikes and gaps.
- Collect the energy orbs to shoot rockets at the Prism Warden boss.
- Reach the victory portal at the end of the 5-screen course.
- Switch to Edit mode to build your own custom levels.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap the screen to jump or place items in the editor.
- Keyboard
- Press Space or Up Arrow to jump.
- Mouse
- Click to jump or use the level editor tools.
More about this game
In Paperbound, your goal is to survive a 5-screen scrolling obstacle course filled with spikes and spinning blades. You control a paper square that runs automatically, jumping over gaps and hazards. The game features a built-in level editor where you can place ground, floating platforms, and various blades. As you survive longer, the camera speed increases, making jumps tighter. A run ends instantly if you hit a trap, fall into a pit, or get crushed by the screen edge.
Tips
- You can jump slightly after running off a ledge thanks to a brief coyote time window.
- In the level editor, spikes automatically snap to the top of ground surfaces, and hanging spikes snap underneath floating platforms.
- During the boss fight, watch out for ground spikes thrown by the Warden; time your jumps to clear them safely.
Questions
How do I defeat the boss?
In the boss level, collect the glowing energy orbs scattered across the screens. Each orb you grab automatically fires a rocket at the Prism Warden, reducing its health.
How does the level editor work?
Click the Edit button to pause the game and open the tools. You can add ground, spikes, and spinning blades to a 40-unit grid, or delete existing pieces to design your own 5-screen gauntlet.
Why does the game speed up?
As you progress through a level, the scrolling speed gradually increases from its base 840 units up to an extra 230 units, requiring faster reflexes to survive the traps.