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Unravel

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2020

Should you play it?

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

What works

  • Beautiful graphics and environments
  • Emotional and touching story
  • Relaxing and fitting soundtrack
  • Intuitive and satisfying puzzle-platform gameplay
  • Unique yarn mechanics

Things to keep in mind

  • Some frustrating or finicky controls
  • Linear gameplay with limited replay value
  • Requires ea origin launcher
  • Short game length
  • Minor bugs and occasional glitches

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Last update: 17/09/2026