Unravel

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 490 Ratings

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  • Summary: Yarny's mission is to mend broken bonds and the yarn represents the love and connection between people. The player will use Yarny's thread to do things such as swinging across gaps or rappelling down trees. Te game will also challenge gamers to use the thread in clever and creative ways.Yarny's mission is to mend broken bonds and the yarn represents the love and connection between people. The player will use Yarny's thread to do things such as swinging across gaps or rappelling down trees. Te game will also challenge gamers to use the thread in clever and creative ways. [Electronic Arts]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 74
  3. Negative: 1 out of 74
  1. GameSpew
    Apr 7, 2016
    100
    I spent a very long time trying to come up with a reason to mark Unravel down as a game but I just… can’t! Really, I can’t think of one negative thing to say about it. From the visuals to the audio, the smooth and responsive gameplay (and lack of glitches) to the touching story/message; there is nothing wrong with this game. Honestly, if you even slightly enjoy puzzle or platformer games, even slightly, buy Unravel. Do it.
  2. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Feb 8, 2016
    90
    What does matter is that in Unravel Coldwood has succeeded in creating a beautiful, poignant, and compelling game interested in going beyond mere entertainment. It wants to make us think about the what and why of everything that happens.
  3. Digital Chumps
    Feb 9, 2016
    86
    Unravel is a unique piece of art in a gaming world filled with first-person shooters and epic AAA titles. It’s not perfect, but it does a great job challenging one’s brain, while delivering some visually stunning scenery to make you forget you’re working hard to progress and push through.
  4. TheSixthAxis
    Feb 8, 2016
    80
    With smart gameplay, gorgeous graphics, and a brilliant story to tell, it looks as though Unravel could be ColdWood’s first breakout hit and a deserving one at that.
  5. Guardian
    Feb 11, 2016
    80
    Yarny’s journey might have its ups and downs, but it’s brief and beautiful. It is a mostly wordless message of love.
  6. Edge Magazine
    Apr 10, 2016
    70
    Like its enigmatic protagonist, Unravel is never anything less than charming, even during moments when it doesn't quite hold together. [April 2016, p.108]
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  7. The Jimquisition
    Feb 10, 2016
    40
    Cloying adorability is Unravel‘s saving grace. Propped up on a crutch constructed from mawkish sentimentality, it gets away with a fair few missteps and manages to claw together a smattering of memorable moments. This pretty shell, however, is undeniably a shell, and no amount of pretty little animations can make up for a total drought of engaging game design.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 89
  3. Negative: 6 out of 89
  1. Pe4nuts
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This is the first 10 I put on a review ever, and this is a SOLID 10. I absolutely loved the originalty of the game, the poetry, beauty of theThis is the first 10 I put on a review ever, and this is a SOLID 10. I absolutely loved the originalty of the game, the poetry, beauty of the graphics, and the game play. It's a wonderful experience and it brings some fresh air in the video game industry.

    I absolutely recommand it, and hope to see more of this in the future! :)    … Expand
  2. porhawj
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    this game is so beautiful and fun to play. i am enjoying it. Yarn look cute. i hope i can get platinum trophy on this game if i can.. 19.99this game is so beautiful and fun to play. i am enjoying it. Yarn look cute. i hope i can get platinum trophy on this game if i can.. 19.99 is not bad price to buy and enjoy it. i hope haters better not vote bad score on this game… Expand
  4. basic123
    Oct 18, 2022
    9
    Great and fun game I liked the fresh game design, the gameplayer and the overall looks.
  5. aTantalus
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    What a great little game with some really nice Scandinavian settings (and mindset) alongside some great game dynamics. Odd that some reviewWhat a great little game with some really nice Scandinavian settings (and mindset) alongside some great game dynamics. Odd that some review sites seem to completely miss the point or lack any emotional connection...… Expand
  6. CoreGamer1408
    Nov 5, 2020
    8
    Probably the most beautiful looking game I have seen for a long time on console or PC. Played this one with the grandson taking turns tillProbably the most beautiful looking game I have seen for a long time on console or PC. Played this one with the grandson taking turns till completion. The story hit personally home with the of the cycle of life, death and renewal. Going though the memories of of an old lady and seeing how the environments changed in the game and in the house was very personally foreshadowing. The gameplay is kind of fun lots of swinging about like Tarzan. Some fun little logic puzzles, but nothing the seven year old couldn't figure out.… Expand
  7. tommydlbass
    Sep 19, 2021
    7
    A fun experience and relaxed gameplay make this game a good choice for when you need to play something more slow and chill. I really liked theA fun experience and relaxed gameplay make this game a good choice for when you need to play something more slow and chill. I really liked the puzzles even tho sometimes the controls made it harder than it really is. I really recommend this.… Expand
  8. Shibanima
    Oct 12, 2021
    1
    Do you enjoy instant death in video games? Do you prefer floaty and dreadful controls in a platformer? Do you like graphics that makes it hardDo you enjoy instant death in video games? Do you prefer floaty and dreadful controls in a platformer? Do you like graphics that makes it hard to distinguish the background from actual playable spaces? Do you appreciate cryptic puzzle designs and atrocious collectible placements? Or do you just hate yourself and seek punishment in life wherever possible? If you answer yes to any of the questions above then look no further! This hot pile of garbage is definitely for you.… Expand

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