Unpacking has a simple premise that is effectively used to tell a moving story and bring forth strong emotions. The presentation is great from the beautiful pixel art to the lo-fi soundtrack. The act of unpacking in and of itself is therapeutic but can also be quite stressful and Unpacking portrays that feeling perfectly. The game isn’t really rushing you to finish the task with a time limit nor does it judge how you solve the task, leaving you as the sole critic of your “performance”. Overall, I really enjoyed my time with it and will definitely come back to it whenever I feel the need to unwind.

Reviewed on May 15, 2024


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