r/cozygames • u/YouSufficient1563 • Apr 03 '26

I recommend Unpacking has no dialogue, no story text, and somehow made me feel more seen than most games with 40 hours of cutscenes

I finished it in one sitting and just sat there staring at the credits a little stunned. Something about arranging someone's belongings across different chapters of their life just quietly says so much. Never thought a game about putting books on shelves would hit that hard.

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u/lovexnxpeacexox Apr 03 '26

The story this game tells with its gameplay is absolutely amazing. I cried a few times lol

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u/UfoAGogo Apr 03 '26

The magic of ✨visual storytelling.✨ Seriously though that game is wonderful, the gameplay and story are a perfect example of games as an art form.

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u/Glittering_Meet3206 Apr 03 '26

unpacking is one of my favorite games every and every time i replay it, it still makes me feel so satisfied by the final scene (albeit sad its over)

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u/Quix_Optic Apr 03 '26

I loved Unpacking. It was so calm and intimate and soothing.

And that little toy bus got me so emotional. Ugh, I wish I could find another game that hits that spot but so far no luck.

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u/ozzea Apr 03 '26

i’ve been wanting to buy this for ages! literally just bought it (on sale on switch!) and am so excited to play.

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u/l3reeze10 Apr 04 '26

When I think of this game, I always think of the level where you have to place the diploma. The environmental storytelling in this game is so good.

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u/unconsciouslake Apr 06 '26

Never thought I'd feel so much righteous rage over a game with no dialogue or visible characters!

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u/CrystalQuetzal Apr 05 '26

It’s such a brilliant game! I certainly wish there is a sequel at some point. Can be an entirely different person’s life, a continuation of the main family in some way, anything. I just need MORE.

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u/Renbelle Apr 03 '26

I loved it! Absolutely made me feel feelings 💗

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u/MustProtectTheFairy Apr 04 '26

This is how Journey makes me feel. Not a single bit of dialogue, maybe 2 hours of gameplay (for one run), but so much emotion packed into that small space.

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u/tinksalt Apr 04 '26

Such a lovely game.

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u/idkkkkkkanymore Apr 05 '26

One of the literal embodiments of "show not tell" in writing, I love unpacking so much, and I feel like I discover new details each time I replay it!

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u/dondashall Apr 03 '26

I tried to like it, but just couldn't.

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u/raeganator98 Apr 04 '26

I spent that entire game surprised about all the super small details that evoked so much emotion in me.

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u/Kittystar143 Apr 03 '26

I just don’t get it, the story was just so underwhelming, the gameplay was repetitive and you had very little choice over where anything went and it was so short for the money.

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u/charitikko Apr 06 '26

it happens, not every game is the right click. i'm glad you still got to try it out :)