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Unravel

Unravel

February 9, 2016
Electronic Arts Inc
4.5/5.0(43,255 reviews)
AdventurePuzzlePuzzle
Great

Overall, players have expressed overwhelming positivity towards Unravel, praising its beautiful visuals, emotional storytelling, and engaging puzzle mechanics. Many have emphasized the game's calming atmosphere and how it successfully evokes nostalgia and connection, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics and the requirement of the EA launcher.

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About This Game

Unravel takes you on an emotional journey with Yarny, a charming character made of yarn. This physics-based puzzle platformer set in the breathtaking environments of Northern Scandinavia combines exploration, clever puzzles, and a heartfelt story, all complemented by a calming atmosphere.

Highlights

  • Engage with a visually stunning and diverse Scandinavian landscape.
  • Experience clever puzzle mechanics that challenge your creativity.
  • Enjoy a heartfelt story about connection and nostalgia, conveyed without words.
  • Explore a relaxing and immersive atmosphere that evokes strong emotions.
  • Discover hidden secrets and collectibles throughout your adventure.
  • Navigate intuitive platforming that allows for creative movement with Yarny.
  • Experience a unique blend of physics-based gameplay and delightful storytelling.

Themes

ruralintimateexplorationlight-heartedmysteriousfriendshipmodern

Mechanics

platformingpuzzle-solvingphysics-basedexplorationhidden-secretscollectiblesstory-drivencutsceneslinearresource-managementbacktrackingreal-time

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players have expressed overwhelming positivity towards Unravel, praising its beautiful visuals, emotional storytelling, and engaging puzzle mechanics. Many have emphasized the game's calming atmosphere and how it successfully evokes nostalgia and connection, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics and the requirement of the EA launcher.

Pros

  • • Stunning visuals and beautiful environments
  • • Emotional and engaging storytelling
  • • Relaxing and immersive atmosphere
  • • Clever and satisfying puzzle mechanics
  • • Nostalgic and heartfelt experience

Cons

  • • Mandatory EA launcher and technical issues
  • • Occasional frustrating controls and clunky physics
  • • Some puzzles may be overly simplistic or repetitive
  • • Lack of coherent story elements and character depth
  • • Inconsistent game mechanics leading to confusion

Based on 100 reviews from playstation, steam

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Unravel — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unravel worth playing?
Unravel has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across 43,255 reviews.
Is Unravel single-player or multiplayer?
Unravel supports single player.
What platforms is Unravel available on?
Unravel is available on PS4.
When did Unravel release?
Unravel released on February 9, 2016.
What is Unravel's age rating?
Unravel carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone.