Unravel

Push Square

Graham Banas·Feb 15, 2016

Critic70/100

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This generation has seen a glut of puzzle platformers grace the PlayStation 4, but fortunately for those interested, Unravel is absolutely one that deserves attention. While it feels like more could have been done with its mechanics, the game's charming and has a great lead character. It's also sublimely presented. It's not quite the epic yarn that we were anticipating, then – but Coldwood's meticulous needlework makes it worth a look at least.

PC Gamer

Tyler Wilde·Feb 13, 2016

Critic70/100

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Stunningly rendered close-ups of nature make Unravel’s somber fable and irritating death traps just worth surviving.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Philippa Warr·Feb 11, 2016

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Coldwood did put their hearts into Unravel and I can definitely feel that when I play. But despite his woollen charm, Yarny stayed well away from my own heart strings.

Eurogamer

Edwin Evans-Thirlwell·Feb 8, 2016

Critic75/100

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Coldwood Interactive's plushy puzzler may warm the heart, but it rings hollow once the novelty of the yarn mechanics has faded.

Kotaku

Keza MacDonald·Feb 8, 2016

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Unravel, which stars a little red knitted character called Yarny, is unusually personal. It is an intimate game, tied to a certain place and time, and it

Polygon

Arthur Gies·Feb 8, 2016

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Frustration tangles up Unravel's better ideas

Game Informer

Jeff Marchiafava·Feb 8, 2016

Critic78/100

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Unravel delivers style and soul, even if the puzzle mechanics are threadbare.

GamesRadar+

Louise Blain·Feb 8, 2016

Critic90/100

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Unravel is a PS4, XBO and PC platformer starring Yarny - a character made entirely out of yarn. It sounds Yoshi's Woolly World-esque and cute, but it's actually closer to Limbo. Allow our review to explain how...

GameSpot

Rob Crossley·Feb 8, 2016

Critic70/100

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Achingly beautiful, often inspired, but does it play as wonderful as it looks?

IGN

Daniel Krupa·Feb 8, 2016

Critic83/100

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Unravel combines nature and nostalgia to great effect in this moving puzzle adventure, starring the loveable Yarny.