Entwined

 PlayStation 4
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

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  1. miguelsiervo
    Jun 13, 2014
    6
    Yes, Entwined is a beautiful game with an exceptional graphic design and an excellent music themes. This game is a perfect challenge with a great controller system but is full of bugs from first to last chapter. Only a small update and the game will be perfect
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 28, 2015
    7
    "Entwined" is kind of an interesting game to review. On one hand it is a fun and beautiful experience. On the other it's incredibly brief length and lack of variety make it not worth the purchase for the majority of gamers. It's definitely a game for those looking for a memorable experience rather than a complete gameplay package.

    The area where the game soars is in it's presentation.    "Entwined" is kind of an interesting game to review. On one hand it is a fun and beautiful experience. On the other it's incredibly brief length and lack of variety make it not worth the purchase for the majority of gamers. It's definitely a game for those looking for a memorable experience rather than a complete gameplay package.

    The area where the game soars is in it's presentation. The graphics are gorgeous, particularly on home consoles due to the larger screen, and the soundtrack is soothing. The game tries to establish some sort of emotional connection with the layer with it's story about love taking place over lifetimes even though the lovers are separated, but due to how underplayed it all is it falls short. Still it's attempts at being artsy and deep to a game that is both pleasant to look at and listen to.

    The gameplay experience consists of controlling two characters at once with the analog sticks and guiding them through rings. Along the way you'll have to pick up gems in order to fuse the two characters into a dragon. Once that happens you'll fly around an open with somewhat awkward controls collecting more gems. It sounds boring, but it's actually a pretty entertaining experience. However that is mostly due to how beautiful the levels themselves are, rather than the simplistic gameplay itself. With only nine brief levels there isn't much content in the story mode. The real meat of the game comes from the challenge mode. However it too is also quite brief.

    In the challenge mode you are given three lives and left to last as long as you can flying through the rings. Get a high enough score and the next level opens up. It's a straightforward experience. It's the mode you want to play is you are looking to get the most out of Entwined, but it's also where you notice how tedious the gameplay can be. In the story mode you are distracted by gorgeous graphics and how brief the overall experience is. In challenge mode when you are actually trying to go for a highscore and the threat of death is actually present (I'm pretty sure you can't die in story mode) you notice how bland it all actually is.

    It's safe to say Entwined has a lot of flaws. The biggest one being it's length, or lack thereof. It can be beaten in an hour or two and the challenge mode doesn't do much to extend the game's lifespan. Still there is something here worth experiencing to the right audience. It's more of an artistic experience than a satisfying game, but there are people out there who are looking for that. I definitely don't regret playing it, but had I not have gotten it for free I would have definitely regretted paying for it. Those looking for enough gameplay content to back up their purchase should look elsewhere, but those looking to see just how beautiful and meaningful themes of the medium can be should check this out. However even they might be disappointed with how little they are getting for the price tag. A shame considering the game is only $9.99.    … Expand
  3. CycoCross
    Jun 18, 2014
    7
    If you are looking for a relaxing game that can be challenging if you choose, Entwined might be the game you are looking for. Traveling down a road that games such as Journey, Flow, and Flower have also gone, Entwined has you using one analog stick to control a bird and the other analog stick to control a fish as they journey through multiple lifetimes.

    The art direction in the game is    If you are looking for a relaxing game that can be challenging if you choose, Entwined might be the game you are looking for. Traveling down a road that games such as Journey, Flow, and Flower have also gone, Entwined has you using one analog stick to control a bird and the other analog stick to control a fish as they journey through multiple lifetimes.

    The art direction in the game is superb, and overall the controls are responsive. There is one situation in the game that would regularly result in a frame stutter, and I am not sure if it is intentional (it always happened as a result of me failing to properly navigate through a ring) but it sharply pulled me out of the game each time. Additionally, the game plays pretty similar throughout the experience and having a little more variety towards the end lifetimes would have been a nice addition. Otherwise, the music is fantastic and as long as you navigate everything correctly, the gameplay is very immersive.

    There is a challenge mode that holds up to its name as being challenging and extends the life of this game which has a short (probably about 2 hour) story mode. Overall, this is a good first game from Pixelopus. It has a few flaws, but overall and enjoyable experience.    … Expand
  4. JoshLuck1995
    Aug 4, 2015
    5
    This game i got on PS Plus so the fact i didnt pay for this does have an impact. i actually quite enjoyed it for the first 20 minutes but the game very soon become repetitive and just dull.
  5. DanishDan
    Jul 15, 2015
    5
    I found this to be nothing special. Nice visuals, hints of a beautiful story, repetitive uninteresting gameplay. I wouldn't waste my time playing this for free on the internet so why on my PS4?
  6. Tsubaki
    Aug 8, 2015
    7
    This was free with ps plus the game is really fun but is also really repetitive

    PROS
    - Great game when your bored
    - Can be played on the vita on the go
    - really fun
    -Nice Visuals
    - nice story

    CONS
    - VERY VERY REPITITIVE
    - can be really boring

    overall - 7.9/10
  7. Nel
    Dec 13, 2016
    6
    Pretty game, takes you through a course of levels. The music is great, good soundtrack. Gameplay is mediocre, it won't take long to scroll through the levels.
  8. awayka
    Sep 27, 2019
    6
    Короткая игра на управление стиками (а они скользкие!). Сюжета нет.

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#67 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014

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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. Thunderbolt
    Jan 12, 2015
    40
    All in all, Entwined is a flawed game with some good ideas, but none of them coalesce in a cohesive, interesting way.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 22, 2014
    30
    I hate it when developers use pompous artsy nonsense to hide the fact that their game has nothing to offer in terms of gameplay. Entwined is a primitive arcade game with an obnoxiously pretentious ‘love story’. [Sept 2014, p.67]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Aug 25, 2014
    60
    A missed opportunity. Entwined could have been something extra special, but is ultimately forgettable instead. [September 2014, p74]
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