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Unpacking (2021)

Witch Beam

Android · Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · iOS

3.84 from 1130 ratings

2831 members have it in their collection · 107 playing now · 771 backlogged · 340 wish listed

How long? Main story 4h · with extras 4h · 100% 5h (from 86 logged playthroughs)

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience … Read more
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told. Read less

Details

Developers
Witch Beam
Publishers
Humble Games
Genres
Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle, Simulator
Themes
Drama
Events
Wholesome Games Direct 2023, Humble Games Showcase 2023, Bitsummit X-Roads, Wholesome Direct 2021, BitSummit 7 Spirits
Steam
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Release dates

  • Nov 02, 2021 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
  • May 10, 2022 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
  • Aug 21, 2023 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Android
  • Aug 24, 2023 (Full Release) (Worldwide) iOS

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Rating distribution

5 stars
316
4 stars
422
3 stars
302
2 stars
77
1 star
13

Community All Reviews Statuses

SIGINT

Status SIGINT Nov 12, 2021

This game did not make a great first impression for me. Not fun or interesting to play, and while its approach to storytelling is a neat idea, it’s not exactly grabbing my attention after a couple of these levels. It’s got a decent style to it, and I can see how many find it relaxing (I don’t really). There are …

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This game did not make a great first impression for me. Not fun or interesting to play, and while its approach to storytelling is a neat idea, it’s not exactly grabbing my attention after a couple of these levels. It’s got a decent style to it, and I can see how many find it relaxing (I don’t really). There are loads of other games that can fit those criteria, though, so I am not really feeling compelled to spend a few more hours with this one. Does it get much better after this point? Seems like it’s just getting more complicated. Will try again another day before dropping.

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d0d0

Status d0d0 Nov 10, 2021

So much potential but it just falls short in my opinion. It's too short and not much happens. I was expecting a more interesting story but it was very basic. Such an amazing story could be told through this but I think they wasted the idea. I was gonna go back and get all the stickers but now I don't …

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So much potential but it just falls short in my opinion. It's too short and not much happens. I was expecting a more interesting story but it was very basic. Such an amazing story could be told through this but I think they wasted the idea. I was gonna go back and get all the stickers but now I don't think I will.

Some details were nice, like the rainbow colored socks that suddenly appeared, or when you had to hide the photo with her boyfriend after they clearly broke up in order to continue. This game needed more of that. I guess I would have cared more the game if I got chances to get attached to the characters. It's just a shame I think, because the concept is amazing.

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