I haven't been hooked by a game the way Unpacking hooked me since Marvel's Spider-Man. I genuinely lost track of time until all of a sudden it was five hours later and I was unpacking the final level. Unpacking has one of the most interesting storytelling devices I've seen in a game. No dialogue, no written narrative other than the occasional note written in a photo album. Everything players understand about the story comes from inferring what's going on as we unpack each room. A wholesome and relaxing gaming experience I will be coming back to. I only wish I'd purchased it on Switch. Using a mouse on PC made unpacking and placing objects smoother than would be on a controller. But the vibes of Unpacking are absolutely; play it curled up on a couch with controller or cozy in bed in handheld mode. Looks like I'll be buying it twice!

Reviewed on May 22, 2024


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