Thi Chao
COGconnectedUnpacking Review – A Moment Of Self-Reflection
Published 5/22/2022
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89
+7 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / Android / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 11/2/2021
Unpacking
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.
- Developer
- Witch Beam
- Publisher
- Humble Games
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Critic avg
82
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
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Score range
70–90
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Mostly aligned
Score range is 11–20 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 82 across 14 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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14 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 14%
80–8911 reviews · 79%
70–791 review · 7%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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John-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseUnpacking Review (PS5) - A Relaxing, Zen Like Puzzler That Gently Tugs On The Heartstrings - PlayStation Universe
Published 5/15/2022
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalGraham Banas
Push SquareReview: Unpacking (PS5) - Making Chores Fun
Published 5/13/2022
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRoland Ingram
Nintendo LifeReview: Unpacking - An Emotive Experience, Beautifully Packaged On Switch
Published 11/10/2021
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisUnpacking Review – Super Marie Kondo All-Stars | TheSixthAxis
Published 11/9/2021
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalKeith Stuart
The GuardianUnpacking review – moving house has never been so moving
Published 11/9/2021
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Jones
Easy AlliesUnpacking - Easy Allies Review
Published 11/2/2021
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalOzzie Mejia
ShacknewsUnpacking review: Does it spark joy?
Published 11/2/2021
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalIGN Unpacking Review
Published 11/1/2021
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMalindy Hetfeld
EurogamerUnpacking review - incredibly satisfying tidy-'em-up
Published 11/1/2021
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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