Unpacking PS4 and PS5 Versions Get Release Date
A game about moving and unloading boxes might not sound that appealing, but Witch Beam’s 2021 Unpacking proves that it can in fact be quite a zen and relaxing pastime. Organizing everyday household items while an upbeat tune plays in the background was surprisingly enjoyable, which is why many people found it bewildering that Unpacking wasn’t even nominated for The Game Awards Best Indie category the year it released. Nevertheless, the puzzle title earned numerous accolades from the Annual DICE Awards and Game Developers Choice Awards, among others.
Unpacking is simple, both in concept and gameplay, so much so that even non-gamers found themselves attracted to the isometric, pixel art, home decorating sim. In the game, players must unpack the main character’s belongings every time she moves and organize them logically in each new dwelling. Beginning in 1997 when she is just a child, the story moves through different stages of the protagonist’s life. An astonishing amount of information can be gleaned from somebody’s possessions, and gamers learn a lot about the character in Unpacking and her life experiences, perhaps even becoming attached to her by the end.
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Witch Beam’s puzzler was originally released on Nintendo Switch and as a day one Xbox Game Pass title for both console and PC. Luckily, PlayStation owners will no longer have to go without the game’s relaxing atmosphere in their lives. The developers have announced that Unpacking will be coming to PS4 and PS5 on May 10. The game retails for $19.99 on other platforms, so that will likely be the price on Sony’s consoles as well. Unpacking is solely available as a digital release, since the physical Limited Run
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