Sometimes, when we get bored with the way a room is set up, we get the itch to take it apart and rearrange it to make it neater and more comfortable. However, doing this can be quite challenging. We need to clean and sort things in the room, rearrange appliances, and optimize the layout of the room. Especially if we keep things in unlabeled boxes, getting started can be a hassle.
Well, what if we could easily lift things and unpack our rooms in the game world? All of these things can be done in this game, Unpacking. In this game, you can experience the thrill of reorganizing your room without the hassle of the real world. Each box you open can contain a surprise, and you can easily arrange things the way you want.
Gameplay
Unpacking is a puzzle game where you play the role of someone who has just moved into a new place. Your job is to unpack and organize boxes of belongings so that they fit in the room. It's like playing a puzzle game while decorating a room!
Opening unlabeled boxes, without knowing what's inside, is the experience you get when playing this game. Each box can contain something different, from ordinary items to unexpected treasures. This sensation of uncertainty and surprise can make the player feel like a true explorer.
The game starts from one room and eventually we will clean and organize the whole house. Things that we do in the real world, such as stacking dishes, hanging towels, and organizing bookshelves, can be done in this game. You can also open and close cabinets and drawers to put things in them. Don't forget to try clicking on some of the items that are already in the room, as there are hidden interactions that are unexpected!
The stages in Unpacking are divided by year in the photo album. Like the journey of life, we will follow the female character from childhood to family.
Story
It starts with us unboxing and organizing the boxes in the children's room, where we can find toys like dolls and balls. Then, the stage moves to the years when the female characters start to grow up. In the more modern rooms, we'll find PC units and additional tasks to clean up the other rooms. Every detail in the room reflects the progression of her life, making us more connected to her journey. Eventually, we'll get to organize the entire house as she starts a family.
As the game progresses, we will get to know the female character better. The game doesn't use much narration, as the story is told through the objects we take out of the box, as if unboxing the character's life. This makes the game playable by anyone without language barriers.
Overview of Game Studio
Unpacking game was created by Witch Beam, an independent game studio based in Brisbane, Australia. The game was published by Humble Bundle and can be played on various platforms, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Therefore, we can run this game on our phones, consoles, and laptops and PCs.
The game has received several prestigious awards, such as two BAFTA Games Awards, the D.I.C.E. Award for Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game, and Eurogamer's Game of the Year.
In this game, there are over 14,000 sound effects, with a variety of unique picking and placement sound effects for each object. This adds to a more immersive and realistic gaming experience.
Conclusion
Unpacking is a casual puzzle game that can be played very casually. However, there are times when we come across an unfamiliar object, so we need to try a few times to find the right place to place it. However, this trial and error process adds to the fun and challenge of the game.
Unpacking
Summary
Unpacking is a casual puzzle game that can be played very casually. However, the trial and error process adds to the fun and challenge of the game.
