The best part? Unravel Two’s more serious and contemplative tone isn’t compromised, despite what I assume was the original intent of the OG physic engine. Even better, other new platforming mechanics have been added to the game, specifically a swinging component that just feels fun. Unravel Two feels entirely different, and all for the better the physics don’t feel floaty or plodding, Yarny and his blue companion Yarny are responsive in ways they never were in the previous title. Two years later, it is instantly evident that Coldwood Interactive took critics’ diagnosis to heart.
“ Unravel Two feels entirely different, and all for the better.” That became the lynchpin in my (and many other reviewers’) critique of the game, with the slow movement artificially extending the game and making the meat-and-potatoes feel like a chore. Almost a way to separate the game from something like a Super Mario or Sonic title that doesn’t carry the emotive impact that Coldwood was aiming for. Notably, Yarny’s platforming mechanics felt heavy and plodding maneuverability felt deliberate. While the latter brought the best parts of the game (like a soundtrack I still use for long road trips and hikes in the wood), it also seemed to drag down other parts of the title. In my opinion, Unravel felt like something of two minds - balancing the corporate stuffiness of Electronic Arts and the heart and soul of Coldwood Interactive. Unravel Two builds on the original positively in every single way, and is a must-play game for fans of the first.īefore we can glean anything from the successes of Unravel Two, let’s take a step back two years and look at the original Unravel - a game that I reviewed for DualShockers with occasional biting commentary.
Thankfully, after about five hours with the puzzle platformer, I can say developer Coldwood Interactive came out swinging with another resounding success for the sophomore project. Now here we are - more than a month out of E3 - and much of the buzz and excitement has retreated, which is like the best time to take an even-footed assessment of Unravel Two and how it builds on the series’ legacy.
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