Unravel

 PlayStation 4
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

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  1. Prezza66
    Feb 20, 2021
    3
    Annoying poor game with awful controls and bad gameplay. Miss this pile of rubbish.
  2. felasi
    Apr 15, 2016
    4
    Beautiful looking game, with some puzzles to challenge you. Overall though, I wasnt too impressed. I couldnt connect with yarny and the story. I didnt feel invested in going through the stages to complete whatever story this game has. In the end, i lost interest completely. As for game play, pretty straight forward, you have to reach the end of the mission using a few tricks you learn atBeautiful looking game, with some puzzles to challenge you. Overall though, I wasnt too impressed. I couldnt connect with yarny and the story. I didnt feel invested in going through the stages to complete whatever story this game has. In the end, i lost interest completely. As for game play, pretty straight forward, you have to reach the end of the mission using a few tricks you learn at the beginning (swinging, creating small bridges, grappling up to places, and interacting a little with the environment). Visually lovely, but gameplay is not fun. Even as a platformer, yarny does not feel as fluid as he should.

    The whole concept of this game reminds me of when I have to detangle my mobile phones headset. Not much fun.    … Expand
  3. Rush--21
    May 22, 2018
    3
    The game was fantastic up until the final level. It has a ridiculous mechanic of pushing you backward to your death every 10 seconds while you push a lantern through snow. Gave it a few dozen attempts before getting stuck in a death animation, requiring me to start the level over. Nope. Gene deleted.
  4. NutZdk
    Apr 19, 2016
    3
    This game starts out great - the same part of the game is shown in the demo, which clearly shows that the devs are aware that this is their strong part of the game.
    The last 2 chapters of the game just drops the ball completely and the game goes from immersive, cute/relaxing platformer with puzzle elements to a complete test of patience... dying every half meter ingame and checkpoints    This game starts out great - the same part of the game is shown in the demo, which clearly shows that the devs are aware that this is their strong part of the game.
    The last 2 chapters of the game just drops the ball completely and the game goes from immersive, cute/relaxing platformer with puzzle elements to a complete test of patience... dying every half meter ingame and checkpoints being placed by a complete retard, making you redo full minutes of stuff to get to the hard part , only to fail again and get to redo the whole thing for the 20th time in a row.
    This just ruins what was otherwise a great game with some interesting puzzle elements, and lowers it to the usual indie platformer crap where all you do is die again and again, and the real test is to see the thing through which is a shame.    … Expand
  5. Heartz_Fear
    Feb 15, 2016
    4
    To make it Short.
    Really nice graphic but inconsequent physic, behavior of objects and to many trial and error parts.
    But Yarny is adorable and would make a good amiibo. xD
  6. 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 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 theDo 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

Awards & Rankings

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#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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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. 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]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 10, 2016
    80
    A platform-puzzler with real heart, Unravel makes up for mechanical shortcomings with a world as palpable as it is pretty. It's no classic, but it's a memorable journey all the same. [Apr 2016, p.90]
  3. 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.
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