Scribblenauts Unlimited in IOS

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93/100

Scribblenauts Unlimited is the ultimate 'imagination' game. The fact that you can type almost any word and have that object appear in the game is still magical after all these years. The 'Unlimited' version adds so much more depth with the object editor and the massive open worlds to explore.

It’s a perfect family game because it encourages creativity and vocabulary. The puzzles often have dozens of solutions—you can solve a problem with a 'giant winged fire-breathing toaster' just as easily as you can with a 'ladder.' It’s a joyful, playful experience that never gets old.

Reviewed on: Fri Dec 19 2025
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. Scribblenauts is an achievement in programming, I'll give it that. The fact that I can type in 'Giant Purple Flying Toaster' and the game actually makes it is impressive every single time. It’s a wonderful tool for kids, but even for an old dog like me, there’s a lot of fun to be had seeing how the game reacts to your inputs. The mobile port is surprisingly faithful, though the typing can get tedious without a physical keyboard.

The real issue is the challenge. Most puzzles can be solved with a 'Jetpack' and a 'Ray Gun.' If you actually try to be creative, the game is a blast, but it doesn't really force you to. It’s a very safe, family-friendly experience. I’d have liked to see more 'Unlimited' features that actually pushed my brain, rather than just my dictionary. Still, it’s one of the most unique things on the App Store.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Unparalleled creative freedom
  • Massive dictionary of recognizable objects
  • Charming art style and humor
  • Puzzles can be too easily bypassed
  • Typing on a small screen is slower
  • The sandbox can feel aimless at times

Technical Report

Performance: Occasional stutter when spawning many complex objects at once.

Accessibility:
  • Adjective support
  • Extensive dictionary

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love experimental gameplay and want a game that rewards your imagination.

Skip if: You want tight, difficult puzzles with only one correct solution.

Similar Games:
  • Drawn to Life
  • LittleBigPlanet
  • Roblox

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, appreciates innovation but hates low difficulty.
  • Hardware: iPad Air
  • Playtime: 12 hours
  • Status: Finished Main Story

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.22Mon Jun 04 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Bug Fixes

- iPhone X Support


The award-winning, best-selling puzzle game franchise Scribblenauts is back!  Imagine Anything.  Explore Everything.

Welcome to an adventure into a wide-open world, where the most powerful tool is still your imagination. Help Maxwell solve robust puzzles across dozens of seamless, free-roaming levels by summoning any object you can think of. Or you can apply adjectives to existing objects and magically transform their properties! Then learn the back-story about Maxwell's parents, 41 siblings (including his twin sister Lily), and how he got his magical notepad.

Features

• All-New Unbound World: Explore an open universe with unlimited hours of fun using every level as your playground.

• Object Library: Store previously summoned objects and your own creations in Maxwell's Magic Backpack for easy access and future use.

• Mobile optimized controls: Pinch-to-zoom and two-finger pan around enormous playgrounds.  Interact and modify any object on screen.

• Exclusive, new characters: Enjoy a time mashup with Hipster Lincoln or Robo-Einstein, become a Corporate Werewolf, or rule from above as Queen of the Skies!


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

The award-winning, best-selling puzzle game franchise Scribblenauts is back!  Imagine Anything.  Explore Everything.

Welcome to an adventure into a wide-open world, where the most powerful tool is still your imagination. Help Maxwell solve robust puzzles across dozens of seamless, free-roaming levels by summoning any object you can think of. Or you can apply adjectives to existing objects and magically transform their properties! Then learn the back-story about Maxwell's parents, 41 siblings (including his twin sister Lily), and how he got his magical notepad.

Features

• All-New Unbound World: Explore an open universe with unlimited hours of fun using every level as your playground.

• Object Library: Store previously summoned objects and your own creations in Maxwell's Magic Backpack for easy access and future use.

• Mobile optimized controls: Pinch-to-zoom and two-finger pan around enormous playgrounds.  Interact and modify any object on screen.

• Exclusive, new characters: Enjoy a time mashup with Hipster Lincoln or Robo-Einstein, become a Corporate Werewolf, or rule from above as Queen of the Skies!


Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 2308 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Scribblenauts Unlimited takes the classic create-anything gameplay and expands it into a massive open world. Play as Maxwell and solve puzzles across dozens of seamless levels by summoning any object you can think of. Use adjectives to modify your creations (like a 'giant purple flying car') and explore the backstories of Maxwell's 41 siblings. This version also includes a powerful Object Editor to create truly unique items and share them with the community.

Features

1

All-new wide-open world to explore

2

Powerful Object Editor for custom creations

3

Dozens of Starites and hundreds of Starite Shards

4

Library of previously summoned objects

Tips

Promotion Videos

Scribblenauts Remix Official Trailer - YouTube

Related Videos

Recommended Links

Object Dictionary

A list of everything you can create.

Guide

News on this game

iPad's Big Screen Makes Brilliant Scribblenauts Shine

How many traditional console games are actually improved by making the leap to iOS? Scribblenauts Remix must be counted as one of the few.

WIRED - Tue Nov 29 2011

Bargain Alert: Scribblenauts Remix is now Dirt Cheap on iOS

Scribblenauts Remix is available to purchase now for iOS devices via the App Store for �0.69.

GodisaGeek.com - Sun Jan 29 2012

Game review: Scribblenauts Unlimited is about a cutesy wonderland in which words become objects

Scribblenauts is the kind of game in which you can make a dog with wheels and simply roll with it! This sort of comic wizardry happens by...

PhoneArena - Mon Feb 29 2016

Scribblenauts success inspired by Nintendogs

Scribblenauts developer 5th Cell looked to Nintendogs for cues as to how to become a platform leader on the DS.

VG247 - Sun May 29 2011

New details on Scribblenauts Unlimited’s gameplay and plot surface

We received our first look at Scribblenauts Unlimited back at E3, and were surprised to see that it would launch for both the Wii U and 3DS,...

Pocket Gamer - Sun Jul 29 2012

Scribblenauts Dev Faces Copyright Infringement Over Internet Memes

Scribblenauts developer 5th Cell hasn't been so lucky. The company is being sued, alongside publishers Warner Bros., over copyright infringement.

My Nintendo News - Wed May 29 2013

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Scribblenauts has a filtered dictionary that excludes profanity and copyrighted terms to remain family-friendly.

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