Unpacking

"Unpacking is a jewel, one of those video games able to leave its mark thanks to their extreme simplicity, and the ability they have to communicate themselves and their stories through gameplay, without disturbing words."

"Cute, charming, and surprisingly satisfying, Unpacking scratches an itch that no other game attempts. But it&s;s also too bossy for its own good at times."

"Unpacking is the perfect game to unwind with and provides unique and cosy storytelling through its simple point-and-click mechanics that will keep players wanting more."

"Starting in childhood and following a woman through a lifetime of reorganization, Unpacking is a habit forming and surprisingly emotional journey into one person&s;s life."

"Unpacking is a lovely game to play, a thoughtfully crafted experience where an empathetic approach rewards the player."

"Quote not yet availablThe game nails absolutely everything it sets out to accomplish, with the exception of maybe the controls. While the cursor system functions adequately on a controller, the title is definitely better suited to a mouse and keyboard. …"

"But then… how much did it cost to go to the movies last time you went? Do you remember what you saw? Unpacking is going to stick with me at least as hard as the latest superhero movie I saw, …"

"Unpacking is a wonderfully quaint experience that adds an extra punch to what it means to grow, change, and move on. Even if it could be a bit longer and more extensive, it justifies its place in my game library."

"‎Unpacking is one of the best games of the year thanks to its magnificent idea: to tell the life of a person through their moves. Perfect in the playable and the sound, the story of Unpacking deserves to be lived.‎"

"Unpacking is like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket as you gently watch the years roll away in front of you. Though much too short, the relatively brief experience that you&s;ll have with deconstructing the emotional narrative of characters that …"

"Unpacking is a wonderful gem from an independent team that tried something drastically different from their last game and succeeded in the execution. It manages to tell an emotional and intimate tale just by having you unpack objects over and …"

"Two decades of house moves are condensed into one relaxing puzzle as you help the narrator to unpack – and unpick her life in the process"

"Unpacking is proof that a pixel tells a thousand words. Through simple, zen gameplay and a startling attention to detail a story unfolds in this tiny, pixelated world in a way that just wouldn&s;t have been possible in another medium. …"

"You shouldn’t hesitate to pick up Unpacking. This is a true indie gem; a game that deserves to be celebrated for years, or even decades, to come. From the clever storytelling through objects to the incredible sound design imprinted into …"

"Unpacking is a delightful and charming puzzle game, one that perfectly takes a chore such as moving and perfectly shows how it can highlight the most important parts of out lives, allowing us to reflect upon them and the transitions …"

"Unpacking is a satisfying, gorgeous and unexpectedly emotional dive into moving house and the importance of our possessions. This game simply must be played."

"Offering a beautiful canvas to work with, Unpacking is a calm and tactile little sim about something most of us would usually dislike."

"Unpacking is simple in concept but complex, interesting, and ultimately meditative in execution. Simply put, it&s;s delightful."

"Unpacking on Switch doesn&s;t quite stick the landing of the zen experience it aspires to be, but if you can tolerate some frustrating interfaces and controls, this is still a game worth exploring. Just maybe consider playing it on PC …"

"As someone who generally hates sorting things out and often leaves boxes out for weeks at a time, I can say that Unpacking is a much better experience than the real thing. If only actual unpacking could be such a …"

"Brisbane-based developer Witch Beam have made a delightful game that I know fans of Aussie indies have been looking forward to for a long time. It isn’t just a fantasy where I’m more organised than in my real life, it’s …"

"Little cute game with unpacking items in your new home."

"Unpacking manages to do several things very well, all at the same time. It&s;s a touching story told through interaction, it provides the creative play space of a great dollhouse game, and it deftly applies established game design ideas from …"

"Unpacking uses its simple, satisfying puzzle gameplay to tell a moving story about the things we take with us."

"Unpacking is a relaxing puzzle game that encourages you to reflect and move forward."

"These little niggles aside, a stellar soundtrack from Jeff van Dyck helps to create a sense of calm and zen (that I can only maintain myself for one or two levels at time) as you continue to play voyeur and …"

"Unpacking is a simple and relaxing experience that manages to tell an engaging story with a beautiful message while delivering a surprisingly challenging puzzle game. It is a title you need to play if you are interested in indie games."

"For such a small game, the meaning and intent behind it is large. It made me think of all the things I’d had to leave behind between moves, especially after moving from a small town to a big city. As …"

"From the tiniest details in each item to the massive story told through simple gameplay, Unpacking is a fantastic indie game. The relaxing gameplay and chill music create a nice getaway experience. It&s;s easy to disappear into Unpacking and complete …"

"Environmental storytelling in its extreme form."

"Unpacking portrays the story of this character moving into new homes, and it is a short but intensely relaxing experience with a clever story."