Unravel

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 261 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 57 out of 261
  3. Negative: 29 out of 261
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  1. Ciocolici
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Reviewing "Unravel" is a breeze; it can be distilled into one word: beautiful. Though "sad," "deep," "fun," and "cute" could embellish the sentiment, "beautiful" genuinely captures its essence.

    The game emerges as a true piece of art, demonstrating how games can convey a range of emotions. Remarkably, it utilizes few words, apart from titles within a journal-like notebook. Every facet —    Reviewing "Unravel" is a breeze; it can be distilled into one word: beautiful. Though "sad," "deep," "fun," and "cute" could embellish the sentiment, "beautiful" genuinely captures its essence.

    The game emerges as a true piece of art, demonstrating how games can convey a range of emotions. Remarkably, it utilizes few words, apart from titles within a journal-like notebook. Every facet — gameplay, soundtrack, artwork, story, character, puzzles, and mechanics — radiates beauty. Such an encompassing sense of beauty is rare, and in this game, I find very little to critique. The journey's flawlessness is evident from the outset, revealing the dedication poured into it, especially in an era when profit-driven games abound.

    "Unravel" captivated me, sparking contemplation on life's significance, subtly moistening my eyes by the end, a testament to its emotional impact.

    To the developers and publisher, my gratitude swells for this profoundly moving experience. May the creation of games like this continue unimpeded. And to fellow developers across domains, I encourage the crafting of content that resonates and leaves lasting pride within the team that brought it to life.    … Expand
  2. strangermoon
    May 23, 2023
    10
    graphicly best platform game on last decade. gameplay also quite good. story warming. chracter of yarny maybe one best cration after mario and sonic since 90s.
  3. co3676
    Mar 14, 2023
    7
    yedı yedı
  4. bar0yka
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    ea nın hayret ettiğim oyunu tek sıkıntısı yardım etmiyor oyun ve 30fps oynadım anlamadığım bi sorun yüzünden.
  5. Dead1991
    Jun 17, 2022
    10
    It was so beautiful that tuch your feeling, the story of life and death. At the end even make you cry
  6. pawq
    May 6, 2022
    7
    Unravel is a simple but charming platformer. At around 7-8h it's not very short, giving you time to get immersed, used to the physics and have some fun, but also not long enough to get tedious.

    The game's main theme seems to be nostalgia, broadly related to growing up and ageing, and the passing of time and people. Unfortunately, it didn't get to me emotionally at all, even though I    Unravel is a simple but charming platformer. At around 7-8h it's not very short, giving you time to get immersed, used to the physics and have some fun, but also not long enough to get tedious.

    The game's main theme seems to be nostalgia, broadly related to growing up and ageing, and the passing of time and people. Unfortunately, it didn't get to me emotionally at all, even though I tend to be a very nostalgic person - I think it lacks something more tangible that people could connect to emotionally.

    However, the gameplay was fun enough that I quite enjoyed the experience. The puzzle- or agility-based fragments were mostly fun to play and balanced in terms of difficulty, but what impressed me the most was the creativity of the yarn concept and its implementation. Yarny looks suspiciously realistic, as do the environments he traverses. Everything is beautifully designed, and the way Yarny uses >himself< to move around is both amusing and entertaining.

    Overall the experience of playing Unravel was very pleasant, enough that I'll definitely play the sequel, but it lacks the emotional appeal that could make it truly memorable.    … Expand
  7. whisperingwind
    Feb 25, 2022
    8
    Most of the puzzles in Unravel are easy to tackle. The graphics and music are great. I'll try Unravel two soon.
  8. Anderteyker
    Dec 26, 2021
    8
    Неплохо но в игре две механики и разработчик специально ставит точки куда притягиватся вне поля зрения и секреты которые можно найти только по гайдам и точно не при первом прохождении уровня
  9. Adasc2906
    Dec 8, 2021
    8
    I didn't really enjoy the sequel because so it's two player puzzly nature so decided to try this one. And i was not disappointed with what i saw there. Buy this and not the sequel.
  10. hamahama
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    Incredible game! .he graphics are gorgeous. Everything looks so .What a wonderful game. Unravel is the most beautiful game I have ever seen,
  11. spencerplewe
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    A subtle platformer that covers the transformative experiences of a lifetime, Unravel is interactively engaging, visually gob-smacking, and emotionally moving.
  12. ruben1100
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Unravel, a great adventure with great puzzles and a sentimental history. And the game must be replayed, for the secrets and the great final. Buy it NOW.
  13. kezzyhko
    Aug 4, 2020
    7
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  14. Dante77
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    A fun and beautiful game. And it has one of the best endings ever. It makes you nostalgic after completing it. Even though I played many games, Unravel is in my top 10. Perhaps top 5
  15. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    6
    Barely recommended. It is beautiful audio-visually, but gameplay mechanics get quite dull and it can be frustrating. Plot has potential. The wool idea is nice though
  16. ChesterField
    May 12, 2020
    8
    This game is a surprise to me, nice visuals, good puzzles design, a plot!!. Recommended.
  17. bskierys
    Jan 12, 2020
    8
    A family-friendly platform game with more focus on riddles and story than skills. As we are going through levels, we are uncovering the story of a family and a land that accompanied by music and nice visuals is really heart-warming.
  18. Kunray
    Nov 22, 2019
    6
    Gameplay - very fun and entertaining, skill based platformer. Normally I would recommend this game to anyone, but seeing as how there are a thousand other recommendations for this game, you already know it's good.
  19. kyrillik
    Nov 18, 2019
    1
    Hold D while pressing S and type "who the F designed the controls" then press Enter
  20. cyberlaw4
    Nov 9, 2019
    5
    Looks cool but after about half hour my hands so tired=( Don't like such controls on keyboard. May be game great with gamepad.
  21. The_Fun_Too
    Feb 27, 2019
    5
    Very nice graphics and thats it. Gameplay is often boring and repetitive. History don´t exist
  22. Dagger95
    Nov 25, 2018
    8
    Graficamente è molto carino e ben fatto, le atmosfere sono molto belle a volte felici a volte malinconiche o pericolose (il tutto incentrato sulla lore) forse il comparto sonoro è un po' ridondante. Il gameplay è davvero bello con delle trovate molto interessanti sia di interazione con gli oggetti a schermo, ambiente, ma soprattutto l'utilizzo del filo è davvero divertente. Gli enigmi daGraficamente è molto carino e ben fatto, le atmosfere sono molto belle a volte felici a volte malinconiche o pericolose (il tutto incentrato sulla lore) forse il comparto sonoro è un po' ridondante. Il gameplay è davvero bello con delle trovate molto interessanti sia di interazione con gli oggetti a schermo, ambiente, ma soprattutto l'utilizzo del filo è davvero divertente. Gli enigmi da risolvere non sono ne troppo facili ne troppo difficili, purtroppo, soprattutto all'inizio quando non saremo ancora abituati alle meccaniche di gioco capita di non riuscire ad andare avanti per una non ottima comprensibilità degli oggetti con cui si può interagire. Comunque tutto sommato mi sento di consigliare questo gioco, non perfetto ma sicuramente validissimo.… Expand
  23. alexfsmw
    Aug 17, 2018
    8
    Very cool game, with great graphics.

    Too easy though, I wish it was more challenging, would have been much more interesting. I guess they concentrated more on the story and the game looking great rather the puzzles aspect. I can't even call what they have in the game puzzles, more like small obstacles, way too easy. Otherwise, great game.
  24. Tomle1202
    Apr 8, 2018
    7
    Unravel may satisfy one's desire for a journey full of picturesque landscapes and ecstatic music, but the game's lack of puzzle variety may make it less exciting than anyone could have hoped.
  25. denwer
    Feb 18, 2018
    6
    One of my favorites platformers of all time is Kirby Epic Yarn, so I waited for a similar experience from this yarn platformer but didn't fall in love with this one.
    The graphics and music are great, gameplay is average, but puzzles and level designs spoil the fun because they not very player-friendly. The 1st level is fine and easy, but then difficulty increases very much (2nd,3rd level    One of my favorites platformers of all time is Kirby Epic Yarn, so I waited for a similar experience from this yarn platformer but didn't fall in love with this one.
    The graphics and music are great, gameplay is average, but puzzles and level designs spoil the fun because they not very player-friendly. The 1st level is fine and easy, but then difficulty increases very much (2nd,3rd level is 3times harder than 1st one in my opinion), in the 1st level I didn't die at all, but at the 2nd I died about 20 times.
    I think the problem is in the puzzles, you should be very very precise to solve them, so most of the time you understand how to solve them, but the lack of perfect timing and position or pressing the wrong button to spoil the solution. This irritates the most, one thing when you don't know how to solve the puzzle, but another when you know how, but it is difficult to jump or move things in a way level designers want you to do it. And I played with the gamepad, I fear to think how I would play it with the keyboard.

    So I could not get pleasure by playing this game, while music and graphics are great, other parts don't work so well. Also game quite repetitive, I played 4 levels and didn't see any new mechanics or features that were not introduced at the 1st level.    … Expand
  26. crazylulus
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    Incredible game!No open world, no online multiplayer, no lootboxes ! just a singleplayer game focused on the story.This game is unique and I don´t think that there will be more games like this.The music is fantastic and relaxing. The graphics are INSANE for a sidescroller from a little studio.I don´t think this will sell very good because everyone prefers war games and ego shooter,but thisIncredible game!No open world, no online multiplayer, no lootboxes ! just a singleplayer game focused on the story.This game is unique and I don´t think that there will be more games like this.The music is fantastic and relaxing. The graphics are INSANE for a sidescroller from a little studio.I don´t think this will sell very good because everyone prefers war games and ego shooter,but this game deserves more sells than a FIFA,which is every year the same,or an COD. For just 20 euros you get a masterpiece!!!… Expand
  27. thaesino
    Oct 23, 2017
    6
    Beautiful game. And that's about it.

    Music is incredibly repetitive to the point where I would mute the game after a while... this is not a good thing, as I am one of those people who appreciates game music to the point of comparing it with film music (yes, even indie game music - Journey and Ori are great examples). Imagine being stuck in a level for twenty minutes - and you will -    Beautiful game. And that's about it.

    Music is incredibly repetitive to the point where I would mute the game after a while... this is not a good thing, as I am one of those people who appreciates game music to the point of comparing it with film music (yes, even indie game music - Journey and Ori are great examples). Imagine being stuck in a level for twenty minutes - and you will - while having to listen to the same overtly, misplaced emotional string track.... on repeat.....

    The story, if there even is one, is garbage. Heck, even The Unfinished Swan had a better story than this, and that was a total bummer at the end.

    Buy this game, on sale if possible, if only to see the possibilities of what can be done with beautiful graphics and hard(ish) work, from yet another indie developer (Coldwood Interactive). But also for proof of why AAA games are starting to lack creativity with their rehashed, overly-hyped-does-not-deliver formulas, adopting microtransaction schemes on top of base prices, while games like this one and others can wow you for hours (if you enjoy them) for anywhere between $15-$40.

    In short... this game is wonderful visually - looks better than many games out there (even now in 2017) - but everything else needed a lot more work. Feels like an idea that was never actually... uhh... knitted properly, and the seams are too visible.    … Expand
  28. alxmxmff
    Sep 21, 2017
    2
    Horrible controls ruin the experience. Recognizes my gamepad only to a certain extent. Once I try to customize button layout I'm unable to assign a different button and cannot cancel the process and go back to the main menu. So I'm forced to use keyboard. Also, too many needless controls. Platform games like this that place accent on atmosphere and graphics should really learn from theHorrible controls ruin the experience. Recognizes my gamepad only to a certain extent. Once I try to customize button layout I'm unable to assign a different button and cannot cancel the process and go back to the main menu. So I'm forced to use keyboard. Also, too many needless controls. Platform games like this that place accent on atmosphere and graphics should really learn from the likes of 'Inside' and 'Limbo' and do themselves a favor by simplifying command input. All in all, nothing to write home about. Potentially great game ruined by clunky controls. Waste.… Expand
  29. Cineck
    Jul 18, 2017
    8
    It's a beautiful game with terrible controls. I've enjoyed it but only because the ambience. If you're into small object manipulation (kinda like Little Big Planet, but much clunkier) it's the game for you. If you hope for a plot or a story, well, you might be disappointed too. You get some clichés at the end of each level. It is pretty and shiny and easy so you might consider buying itIt's a beautiful game with terrible controls. I've enjoyed it but only because the ambience. If you're into small object manipulation (kinda like Little Big Planet, but much clunkier) it's the game for you. If you hope for a plot or a story, well, you might be disappointed too. You get some clichés at the end of each level. It is pretty and shiny and easy so you might consider buying it for your child (3-7) if you don't mind grinding through some annoying jumps (some youtubers just make a cut in their videos). Overall, solid 7, would play it with my daughter if I had one ;P… Expand
  30. AstiX
    Jul 12, 2017
    10
    Clearly a lot of love and dedication was put into this game. The attention to detail is amazing. The graphics are gorgeous. Everything looks so... real, it feels as if you can touch it. The gameplay mechanics make puzzle solving a very satisfying experience. Every move you make with the little yarn guy, every object you move, everything feels so natural and realistic.

    The main    Clearly a lot of love and dedication was put into this game. The attention to detail is amazing. The graphics are gorgeous. Everything looks so... real, it feels as if you can touch it. The gameplay mechanics make puzzle solving a very satisfying experience. Every move you make with the little yarn guy, every object you move, everything feels so natural and realistic.

    The main protagonist is literally an adorable little doll made out of yarn and yet he/it still manages to convey human emotions throughout the whole game.

    The music is lovely but not properly implemented and it feels as if though it plays separately from the game on a constant loop and basically ignoring the atmosphere and the pace of the game. I found the whole experience much more enjoyable after I turned off the music completely and could really listen to every bit of ambient sound (leaves rustling, wind, rain drops) which really helped immersion.

    Puzzles are simple and kinda repetitive, but the game is so gorgeous that every puzzle is a joy to do. Plus, the new and innovative approach to solving puzzles by "unraveling" yarn from yourself and tying knots doesn't get old quickly.    … Expand
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#58 Best PC Game of 2016
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#75 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 22, 2016
    100
    Incredibly cute adventure that will inspire, entertain and maybe even touch you. A must-have for the fans of platformers.
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 14, 2016
    75
    Most of the time Yarny will be traversing beautiful locales, but you’ll also have to visit a chemical waste dump and a house overflowing with cockroaches (which will tear Yarny apart like a school of piranhas). At moments like these, all charm of the game totally disappears. [Issue#207, p.76]
  3. Games.cz
    Mar 7, 2016
    90
    Amazing platformer nearly without any mistakes. Visually stunning, soulful, great, pleasant and with catchy music. Unravel is a pleasure to play no matter your genre preferences.
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