Unravel Two
Guide two yarn characters through platforming puzzles, using their connecting thread to swing across gaps and build bridges, either alone by switching characters or together in local cooperative play.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.9 / 10
About this game
Unravel Two turns the thread between its characters into a tool for crossing obstacles. Hold one Yarny in position while the other swings across a gap, or tie yarn between attachment points to make a bridge for characters and objects. Playing alone still means managing both characters: carry them together while moving, then separate them and switch control when a puzzle needs two positions. The adventure moves through natural landscapes, with story stages reached through portals in a lighthouse. Bonus stages have entrances outside its main room. When progress stalls, increasingly specific hints help with puzzles, while a slow-motion option supports platforming sections. Local cooperative play divides control of the connected pair between players.
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AI review
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A promising fit for players who enjoy solving movement puzzles through cooperation and positioning.
Swinging from a partner and laying yarn bridges can turn getting across a gap into a shared planning problem. Solo character switching preserves that spatial reasoning, although managing both positions may appeal less to players seeking uninterrupted movement.
Strengths
- The same connecting thread serves both swinging and bridge building, giving cooperation concrete spatial consequences.
- Hints and optional slow motion offer separate ways to address puzzle uncertainty and platforming difficulty.
Weaknesses
- Controlling both characters alone may feel cumbersome if you prefer to stay with one protagonist.
Who it is for: Players interested in local cooperation, spatial puzzles or independently coordinating a connected pair.
Play notes: Handheld mode is single-player only; cooperative progress is stored in the primary player's selected save slot.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Separate story portals and bonus-stage entrances can help players distinguish the main journey from additional challenges. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Making one character an anchor for the other's swing can reward thinking about both positions before moving. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Small yarn characters travelling through natural scenery may suit players drawn to a material, miniature perspective. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Escalating hints and selectable slow motion may help players address different kinds of difficulty without relying on the same assistance tool. | Reviewed | 7.5 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Coldwood Interactive
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Release date
- 2019
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Adventure · Primary genrePuzzle
- Tags
- Solo-friendlyLinear LevelsPuzzle SolvingExplorationStory-drivenInvestigationMain Story 10–20 HoursThird Person3D GraphicsSlow Burn
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Co-opMultiplayerSingle player
- Perspectives
- Side viewThird person
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2019
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
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