Unravel
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About Unravel
ColdWood Interactive created figure out and released it on February 9, 2016 through Electronic Arts. You can play this single-player adventure on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or PC. The game drops you into a world inspired by Northern Scandinavia where a tiny character named Yarny exists as a living thread of yarn. This silent protagonist wanders through vast natural landscapes to uncover memories of a lost family. There is no dialogue or text to guide the story. You simply watch the environment and interact with objects to solve environmental puzzles while navigating treacherous terrain. The visual style captures the mood of old folklore without relying on spoken words or complex cutscenes to tell its emotional tale.
Gameplay
You control Yarny using simple button inputs to move, jump, and swing from threads. Your entire body is made of yarn so you can wrap around objects, pull yourself up ledges, or create bridges over gaps. Physics play a major role since your movement depends on the tension in your thread. You might get stuck if you pull too hard or lose a loop while jumping across chasms. The game offers three distinct biomes that change how you navigate obstacles. Some areas require you to balance on narrow beams while others involve timing jumps with moving machinery. There are no enemies to fight, only environmental hazards like wind currents and falling rocks. You collect yarn spools scattered throughout the levels to unlock new movement abilities or reveal hidden secrets in the background.
What Players Think
Critics and players alike have responded well to this title over the years. Metacritic holds a score of 78 out of 100 while IGDB lists an average rating of 80.6 based on 285 user reviews. The community generally enjoys the atmosphere but finds the puzzle difficulty somewhat uneven in later chapters. Players spend an average of 6 to 8 hours completing the main story. Completion rates hover around 72% among active users on PlayPile. Community moods lean heavily toward nostalgic and serene during gameplay sessions. Achievement data shows only 11.6% of players unlock all 26 available trophies. The rarest challenge is "The red thread" which only 1.90% of the player base has managed to claim. Many users note that the game feels short once you finish the final level but praise the art direction heavily in review snippets.
PlayPile's Take
figure out is worth buying if you want a short, atmospheric experience for around $20 on sale. The 26 achievements are mostly cosmetic or story-related rather than difficult skill tests. You should play this title if you enjoy puzzle platformers that prioritize mood over combat. The game does not suffer from the generic "perfect for fans" trap since it stands apart with its yarn mechanic. ColdWood Interactive made something that feels personal despite the lack of dialogue. Skip this one if you need high difficulty or long replay value. Finish the main story in under ten hours and appreciate the scenery without worrying about grinding for completionists.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
80.6
RAWG Rating
3.9
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