Unravel

 Xbox One
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Game Over Online
    Feb 10, 2016
    98
    Unravel is the best puzzle-platformer since Journey, and the best side-scrolling one since LIMBO.
  2. ICXM
    Feb 8, 2016
    95
    It doesn't matter your age or if you are a fan of puzzle games or not, Unravel is a great game and I would love to see more adventures of Yarny in the future.
  3. MondoXbox
    Feb 14, 2016
    88
    A poetic and emotional journey, capable of charming even non-gamers thanks to its realistic approach to visuals and puzzles. Definitely an experience worth doing.
  5. LevelUp
    Feb 8, 2016
    87
    Despite some degree of repetition, Unravel feels like an honest effort to do something fresh and intimate, which is no small feat when we remember the current trends in the industry. Add an outstanding visual presentation and memorable music to the mix and you get a enjoyable little game.
  6. Arcade Sushi
    Feb 8, 2016
    85
    In an industry that can sometimes feel cold and sterile, Unravel is a welcome injection of warmth and love. The insanely cute Yarny, the emotional story, and the vibrant worlds all radiate a serenity that can really change a person's outlook on life itself.
  7. Gaming Age
    Feb 9, 2016
    83
    If the underutilized genre of puzzle platformer is your thing (and you're ok with dealing with a decent amount of frustration), Unravel will challenge and wow you visually throughout. If you can stick it out through the game's twelve chapters, you’ll feel a real sense of accomplishment and just might want a Yarny for your own family.
  8. IGN Spain
    Feb 9, 2016
    82
    Unravel is an exceptional experience for the senses. An adventure to enjoy as if we were children.
  9. GamesBeat
    Feb 8, 2016
    82
    ColdWood has succeeded in a handful of bold ways with Unravel. It is showing EA the value in smaller, quieter games. It also feels like another fresh take on the side-scrolling platformer. And while Unravel drove me mad a couple of times, I was mostly thrilled by its wonder and adventure.
  10. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Mar 27, 2016
    80
    Simple ideas knit into a beautiful platformer, if one that's too reliant on a few tricks to earn it essential status. We expect even greater things from Coldwood in the future. [Apr 2016, p.78]
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  11. 4P.de
    Feb 15, 2016
    80
    With its serenity, the slow pace, the power of its pictures and Yarny as a heartwarmingly charming protagonist it is hard to escape the magic that you’ll experience in this puzzle platformer. Unfortunately the magic isn’t immune to trial and error.
  12. AusGamers
    Feb 10, 2016
    80
    The truth is Unravel didn’t need a reason for you to play it, because the basic mechanics handled that for you, and so it didn’t need a story, no less one built around rebuilding foreign and alien memories from someone you don’t have a connection to, nor care about.
  13. IGN Italia
    Feb 8, 2016
    80
    Unravel is a romantic and funny platform game in which emotions and beauty are tied tightly with simplicity.
  14. ActionTrip
    Feb 8, 2016
    80
    Coldwood Interactive has managed to generate a refreshing new take on the puzzle platformer, starring an endearing protagonist that will steal your heart. For those looking to scratch that puzzling itch without having to bite of something as overwhelming as The Witness, this will prove to be a more than adequate salve.
  15. Critical Hit
    Feb 11, 2016
    77
    As a metaphor for the ties that bind a family together, Yarny and Unravel are exceptional; beautiful, and invoking a quiet contemplation, It's just hard not to wish it was a better game.
  16. Xbox Achievements
    Feb 11, 2016
    75
    This year’s most beautiful game so far, Unravel doesn’t quite display the design prowess to match its wonderful visuals, but it’s nevertheless an enjoyable, charming experience.

Awards & Rankings

84
#84 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
33
#33 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
50
#50 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 163 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 163
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 163
  3. Negative: 12 out of 163
  1. Wellbrasil
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    História bonita, gráficos bonitos e muito divertido. Acho que o jogo poderia ser um pouco mais longo
  2. Rodrigo_31
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Ok guys. What to say about a game that combines the best elements from previous indie titles like Braid, Limbo, Journey, Trine, Little BigOk guys. What to say about a game that combines the best elements from previous indie titles like Braid, Limbo, Journey, Trine, Little Big Planet into a one very specific and charming video game? And if I say that none of this titles had everything done right, but Yarny, oh man... I never thought that a platform game could be that touching! The puzzles are somehow easy, there are few challeging puzzles at times, and if you are in for a greater experience try all collectables and the game will please any hardcore gamer, like me, saying so it could last from 8 to 10 hours of gameplay which is good. I can't complain about lenght. Now, talking about its mechanics and gameplay, Gosh! How they are precise! The physics are so incredible, all the possibilities that you can create with yarny and its lassos, I only wished these possibilities could be used more. It is like the whole game scenario was a big box, but Yarny could always jump out of it due to its insane possibilities. That is the point I actually didn't gave it a 10 score. I wonder if this studio, on a spiritual sequence to this masterpiece, with the proper resources, if given the chance could just develop the techniques and create a more vast and bigger world inside a platform game. You feel like you own Yarny, you can do almos anything with him, when I figured out that I could make bridges with the yarns and move it with his hands from one side to another, first time to pic up a secret, I realized how intuitive the game was. Take the simplicity of the controls and freedom itself and the game booms your head. For an old gamer (since Atari) like me, I felt like, Ok... Now I can jump here, there and there, and do this and that! Sometimes the scenario gave me the opportunities to explore every inch, sometimes not! And that is my advice to all these brilliant people! If you ever make another game, not a sequel, it just wouldn't fit, or perhaps it would I don't know. Please, explore these incredible mechanics, with better level design, and then you figure it out that one day another Rockstar, Valve, Bioware, Ubisoft will be born!… Full Review »
  3. DrigoLoureiro
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    Unravel is an excellent example the Indie companies can make blockbuster games. Ori and Limbo were other examples of Indie Blockbusters, but,Unravel is an excellent example the Indie companies can make blockbuster games. Ori and Limbo were other examples of Indie Blockbusters, but, this Unravel, is perfect. We can resume this game in two adjectives: Emotional and creative! Great game!… Full Review »
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