Unravel
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Unravel

Unravel is a game about Yarny, a tiny character born from a single thread. Yarny embarks on a big adventure into the nature, inspired by the beauty of Northern Scandinavia. Without any spoken words, t... See more

Released:2016-02-09
Genre:
Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Developer:ColdWood Interactive
Publisher:
Electronic Arts

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10/10

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 sli...

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Caitlin Cooke

10/10

Unravel cherishes the best moments in life while recognizing the hard battles we sometimes face as families, all wrapped up within delightful gameplay and stunning scenery. The atmosphere is so compelling that I couldn’t help but feel like a piece of my own story was wrapped up in the game with the rest of the photo album. It’s rare but a special thing when a game manages to impart a story that to...

Unravel is an endlessly surprising game in so many ways that it's tough to pinpoint exactly what makes it all work so well. It feels like the game equivalent to your favorite art house movie, where it speaks a message that is both universal, and yet completely personal to you. Even beyond the artistic, the game functions well on a technical level, delivering both great graphics and fantastic music...

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Anthony Taormina

9/10

Visually stunning, endlessly creative, and wholly affecting, Unravel is a propulsive journey with a clear destination. It wants to delight, entertain, and challenge the player, and it succeeds way more often than it fails. If you buy into the world that Coldwood Interactive has created, Yarny’s adventures will likely stick with you for a long time to come.

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Daniel Krupa

8.3/10

Unravel took me on a surprisingly thoughtful and reflective journey, which encouraged me to appreciate the small and the insignificant with every step. As a puzzler it has charm due to Yarny’s engaging skills, but as a platforming experience it’s less remarkable. But to judge it solely on these mechanical aspects would be to overlook its greater achievement: the way it provokes subtle and complex ...

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TechRaptor

Robert Grosso

8/10

A simple, emotional journey that is also simple to play, Unravel works at endearing you despite the mundane mechanics behind the journey.

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PC Gamer

Tyler Wilde

70/100

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Feb 13, 2016 Read Full Review
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Push Square

Graham Banas

7/10

Pretty much from the moment that Coldwood Interactive's creative director, Martin Sahlin, took to the stage during EA's E3 2015 press conference, we had a good feeling about Unravel. Sure, Sahlin was very visibly nervous, but it was in an endearing way, and if anything, made our early impressions of the game even more positive. And that's not even mentioning the fact that Sahlin had his very own Y...

Feb 15, 2016 Read Full Review
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Videogamer

Tom Orry

7/10

Unravel is thoroughly enjoyable, lovely game, but it falls short of being something to be truly cherished.

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Den of Geek

Joe Jasko

Unravel is a puzzle-platformer stitched together with a lot of love. Here is our review!

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Game Skinny

Chris Bowring

7/10

Unravel tries desperately to create an emotional and impactful indie experience, however it's confusing narrative and irritating puzzles hold it back from greatness.

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David Jenkins

7/10

An astoundingly beautiful puzzle platformer, that’s a little too frustrating in practice but far from the twee family game some may mistake it for.