Unravel

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 74
  3. Negative: 1 out of 74
  1. 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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  1. Ars Technica
    Feb 8, 2016
    The slight story also makes going back to the game that much easier. Without much overt plot to get in the way, there's less to chug through in the search of collectibles. These extras are mostly hidden behind optional side paths and puzzles. If you just want to play Unravel without worrying about the story, it's probably worth making the return trip. By the end, I was certainly engaged enough with the game to make that return trip.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Feb 9, 2016
    The warmth and care the design team put into every aspect of the game is undeniable, and if that love can sometimes be overbearing in its sentiment, the game’s fundamental charm serves as excellent compensation.

Awards & Rankings

89
#89 Best PS4 Game of 2016
45
#45 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
64
#64 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 490 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 365 out of 490
  2. Mixed: 91 out of 490
  3. Negative: 34 out of 490
  1. 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… Full Review »
  2. GrumpyReviewer
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    I could say a lot about this warmhearted, magical, pure product of love. But I won't. This is another indie masterpiece that has to be playedI could say a lot about this warmhearted, magical, pure product of love. But I won't. This is another indie masterpiece that has to be played and experienced. As a game, it's a solid and fun puzzle-solving platformer; but it is way more than that. I had a wonderful time with "Unravel", which gave me in 7h/8h so much more than most of the games I've played recently have given me.

    By traversing the gorgeous environments in the company of the frail, yet brave and adorable, hero Yarny, I was transported to moments of my own past; it's pure nostalgia. Tthis game made me feel things, and I mean this. By the end, at its final moments, I had a smile on my face and tears in my eyes. This game is a miracle.    … Full Review »
  3. Ewflex
    Feb 10, 2016
    10
    What a great game and i preordered it long time ago. This is my first digital game that I ever preordered and I made the right decision. ItWhat a great game and i preordered it long time ago. This is my first digital game that I ever preordered and I made the right decision. It doesn't look like a indie game with absolutely high quality and polish. There are a lot of great looking indie games but this game looks like a AAA title.

    The plat-forming is very good but not the best I have ever played. The hook to this game is the story told through the environment and the pictures you collect as you complete the puzzles. The puzzles are thoughtfully done and yarny is so adorable. I also want the developers to be successful for making a game that's non violence towards humans and a story about love instead of supernatural foolishness. The creator of the game was so excited to show off his game at E3 and it was so genuine and memorable that it left a indelible imprint in my mind. It was refreshing to see a guy who has passion for his game instaead of these suits that are so corporate when they speak at E3 or any other video game conference.
    Great job and hope to have more games like this one.    … Full Review »
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