Unpacking The Ordinary Lives Of Pride
It's been some time since Unpacking first got released by indie developer Witch Beam, but the surprisingly simple yet elegant tale of an individual going through childhood, higher education, and all the way up to family life is still the game's best aspect and the reason behind it amassing plenty of awards. Out of all the indie games released in 2021, Unpacking has continued to dominate the gaming scene throughout 2022 picking up more nominations and awards as a testament to its success, earning recognition and awards from the likes of D.I.C.E., BAFTA, and Gayming Magazine.
While Unpacking has been nominated and awarded across the board from game design to audio, it has been widely recognized most for its narrative. At first glance, the story seems straightforward, but through the clever environmental storytelling Unpacking employs, players are invited to explore this person's life and come to their own realizations. It is within the simplistic and ordinary that deeper meanings are found, and arguably this was Unpacking's secret weapon and an excellent game to play in order to celebrate Pride this year.
If You Like Unpacking, Play A Little To The Left
Unpacking overall is not actually that long of a game. Comprised of just 8 stages, it's «length» stems more from the time taken per each stage the further into the game the player gets, as gradually they have more items to unpack and challenging spaces to navigate in order to accommodate everything correctly. It's a brilliant reflection of life in general, as the older one gets the more possessions they accumulate, ultimately clashing with their partners when sharing living spaces. Some players were fixated on Unpacking's length, but many argue that the point of the game is
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