Entwined

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 49
  3. Negative: 10 out of 49
  1. Game Revolution
    Jun 23, 2014
    100
    In that way, Entwined feels like Journey and that’s high praise for upstart developer Pixelopus.
  2. Gaming Age
    Jul 11, 2014
    91
    It may not be long, but it doesn't need to be, either, and it tops it all off with an abundance of style.
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Jun 19, 2014
    90
    It's games like this that keep me interested in gaming; creative developers working on creative concepts and telling simple, effective stories in a manner that is only possible through an interactive medium.
  5. Push Square
    Jun 14, 2014
    90
    The game’s occasional lack of identity prevents it from receiving the very top marks, but don’t let that put you off this romantic release.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 10, 2014
    90
    In a glorious, minimal style, Entwined delivers an experience that’s deep, engaging, and rewarding way past experience points and in-game rewards.
  7. Hardcore Gamer
    Jun 10, 2014
    90
    Don’t be surprised to see this small, yet emotionally giant, title competing against the big boys for Game of the Year 2014.
  8. Digital Chumps
    Jun 11, 2014
    82
    Entwined will put your brain to work and force you to think with both hands at the same time. It will challenge you to do better and keep you going, while at the same time relaxing your senses. It’s not perfect, but it’s engaging enough to warrant the time, money and effort.
  9. PlaySense
    Jul 3, 2014
    80
    Entwined manages to be both relaxing and challenging, and convinced us with an appealing visual style, interesting audio design and addictive gameplay. Low points include the rather short length of the game and the at times inaccurate controls.
  10. Everyeye.it
    Jun 27, 2014
    80
    It may lack depth in gameplay, and even the visual can get repetitive quite quickly. Still, gameplay is interesting, and perfectly entwined with narration, as the title may suggest, and that's a great achievement.
  11. The Digital Fix
    Jun 24, 2014
    80
    Entwined blends its gameplay, visuals and soundtrack into one beautiful piece of art that should be experienced by anyone who has the chance to play it.
  12. PSX Extreme
    Jun 15, 2014
    75
    It may not encircle your heart like Journey but it should have an impact, and that’s what matters.

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 187 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 187
  2. Mixed: 56 out of 187
  3. Negative: 38 out of 187
  1. morbidlyobese
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    Entwined is a game that is tiny and massive at the same time. Through its clever game design and subtle symbolism, this less than 2 hourEntwined is a game that is tiny and massive at the same time. Through its clever game design and subtle symbolism, this less than 2 hour journey will whisk gamers away into its story until the grand climax. Although the gameplay can be a bit difficult to control in the later segments of each level, that is a minute error in an overall stellar gaming experience.… Full Review »
  2. Zaxtor99
    Jun 16, 2014
    10
    It's sad that more people can't or don't appreciate a mesmerizing and beautiful game like this. Just because a game doesn't make a use forIt's sad that more people can't or don't appreciate a mesmerizing and beautiful game like this. Just because a game doesn't make a use for every button on the controller or over complicate a game shouldn't knock its score. I do my review on my YouTube channel under the same user name and even recorded with an HD PVR, and using expensive video editing software, the HD video review I made doesn't even begin to give the sheer beauty of the game justice.

    This is a game perfectly balancing your left and right hand to the patterns you behold on the screen. With all the vibrant colors and elegant patterns produced before you however, the magnificence of the art displayed before you in crisp smooth fashion can easily take you mind off of concentrating on what you are trying to do. It simply is that beautiful, and in my opinion, if the PS3 hit game flower was a beautiful horse, then Entwined is "The Black Stallion", an even more colorful, beautiful, and artistic masterpiece.

    Is it a simple game? Yes. However that's the brilliance of the game. It's overly simple for anyone to pick up and enjoy as well as admire, even those non-gaming friends and family members, but it's difficult to master. It is like trying to perfectly do two different things with both sides of your brain, right and left, where you pat one head with your left hand and rub your belly with your right hand, and then on command, you switch... all while being distracted by a true work of magnificent art dancing gracefully in front of you.

    The music in the game perfectly matches the pace and art of the game, smoothly taking you from a graceful slow dance to a emotional, fast and dramatic beat depending on where you are in the levels. Beating each increasingly difficult level rewards the player with seeing the two fish/birds that they were controlling mesh into a single flying dragons which can gracefully be flown to collect glowing gems in a big room and then draw a glowing track of lights with the flight of your dragon as if to set it's flight into a glowing piece of art for all to see.

    For what it is, Entwined should be an award winning downloadable simple game that everyone can appreciate and enjoy. To compare this game and knock it points because it doesn't compete against a bigger, completely different game like Destiny is both unfair and foolish. It is a masterfully simple and beautiful game that does what it intended to do perfectly with a few single flaw which will likely be patched soon (I show this flaw in my video). I give this game a 9.5 out of 10 and rated it up based on the simplicity of its brilliance alone. A rare gem in an overly complicated gaming world that sadly many people can't stop and appreciate and will take for granted. It's much like someone ignoring a beautiful sunset right in front of them to text their 50th meaningless conversation of the day on their smart phone instead.    … Full Review »
  3. RobinLi
    Jun 12, 2014
    10
    At first sight mesmerized by the beautiful graphics and the abstract oriental art-style. Great game design fully utilizing PlayStation's twoAt first sight mesmerized by the beautiful graphics and the abstract oriental art-style. Great game design fully utilizing PlayStation's two analog sticks, providing intuitive and immersive game-play. The dream-like game-play experience is like flying through wonderland, works better than a cup of coffee if you need some refreshment at school or at work! The concept "always together, forever apart" is also poetic. A must-try game!… Full Review »
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