The Unfinished Swan

Critic reviews

• 1148Apps

  Campbell Bird · Sep 18, 2020

  8.0

  It wasn't exactly easy to get through the mobile version of The Unfinished Swan, but ultimately I'm glad I did. It's a weird little game with a ton of heart and personality, both in terms of its narrative and overall design. The mobile version is not the ideal way to play, but it’s serviceable enough and I certainly recommend that folks find a way to play this game if they haven't yet.

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• TATouch Arcade

  Mikhail Madnani · Sep 14, 2020

  8.0

  Having finally finished (I couldn’t resist) The Unfinished Swan, I can see why it was originally recommended to me in the first place. While there are some aspects that feel dated, the game itself has aged brilliantly and I hope Annapurna Interactive can address the few issues here so that this is something I can recommend without caveats to anyone looking for a unique but succinct exploration adventure game. I’m glad we finally have a definitive portable version of The Unfinished Swan now with this release.

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• TVThe Vita Lounge

  Charlie Large · Nov 20, 2014

  7.8

  The Unfinished Swan is a delightful game that feels at home on the PlayStation Vita. Although the game is lacks a little in challenge and length, it certainly makes up for it in charm and presentation. The Unfinished Swan is a beautiful game that deserves to be played and enjoyed!

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• GGameSpot

  Justin Clark · Nov 06, 2014

  8.0

  That fact strips it of a groundbreaking ambition that the gaming world needs so much more of. The Unfinished Swan presented in Chapter One could've sustained a few hours by itself. Instead, it takes up only half an hour, followed by another few hours that settle for being simply great and delightful. It's the kind of failure many developers work their fingers to the bone to achieve.

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• PSPush Square

  Graham Banas · Nov 03, 2014

  10

  The Unfinished Swan was one of the best games of the previous generation, so it’s a real treat to be able to experience it on new hardware. While the title was already great to begin with, this re-release smoothes out the minor framerate hiccups and gameplay bugs present in the original product – and looks better to boot. With the addition of cross-buy compatibility, this offers the perfect excuse to revisit one of the finest downloadable titles in Sony’s portfolio.

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• PSPush Square

  Sammy Barker · Oct 15, 2012

  10

  The Unfinished Swan is the second generation-defining downloadable from Sony in eight months. Giant Sparrow’s debut is a confident, creative tour-de-force – and it’s one of the most imaginative adventures you’ll ever play.

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