Now that Unravel Two has made its way to Nintendo Switch, I’ve been able to see firsthand just what’s so special about this cute puzzle-platformer and its adorable protagonist, Yarny. The nervous but genuine enthusiasm from director Martin Sahlin convinced me how invested he and his colleagues at Coldwood Interactive were in delivering a game that was both touching and satisfying. Whether in single player or co-op, if you’re looking for a fun, family friendly experience on Switch then Unravel Two is a wonderful, and as a bonus, affordable choice.Few indie games have managed to steal my heart as quickly as Unravel did when it was announced on-stage at E3 2015.
Unravel Two is a wonderful experience that looks and plays beautifully in both handheld and docked.
Single players will still have to swap between the characters with X, but puzzles are never designed to the detriment of those playing on their own. There’s definitely an element of magic in this game’s visual appearance.įortunately, this can all be done with one pair of hands if you’re playing on your own. Using one character as a makeweight allows the partner to swing, rise or drop to otherwise unreachable locations. With the two Yarnys tied together, a co-op element between the two characters offers the game its most interesting USP. Yarny can also tie knots around objects using the Y button and use this to build bridges out of yarn, which opens up new gameplay elements in itself. Alternatively, like a woollen George of the Jungle, Yarny can use its arm as a tool to swing to new locations. Using ZL and ZR Yarny can use either his left or right arm to grapple onto objects, or conversely tie string to drag objects to help reach new places. Unravel Two is striking visually, with dreary sites like this giving a dark atmosphere to what should be a cheery game going by the box art.īeing made of yarn ends up being incredibly helpful, platforming-wise. Each chapter takes place in a unique location, ranging from a park to caves, each filled with puzzles which require the skills of both Yarnys to navigate through. The lighthouse is where players access each of the seven chapters that make up Unravel Two‘s story. The pair soon become tethered together by a glowing light which they decide to chase to the lighthouse which becomes a hub for the rest of the game. It soon becomes beached upon a strange island where it is woken by a blue friend. Unravel Two’s story follows Yarny, the red-coloured woollen creation, who finds itself in peril upon a raft in the middle of the ocean struggling against horrific weather. Poor Yarny finds itself in a desperate struggle against terrible weather, but still manages to remain adorable.
UNRAVEL TWO NINTENDO SWITCH SERIES
EA notably have supported the Switch with two entries in the FIFA series but with very little else, so to have this – and a game which isn’t a sports title, at that – on the system is a very welcome boost. It’s a pleasant sensation, particularly with this being a game coming from EA. A delightful blend of puzzles and storytelling make it one of the best co-op experiences on the system. Arriving on Switch almost a year later than other platforms, Unravel Two has found its way onto the eShop and into this writer’s heart.
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