Masterpiece
Fri Sep 11 2020 MITCH C0NNERThis game is a masterpiece, this port is near perfect, it's 4 star because in chapter 8 (Seawall), the second bridge you climb under and drop down to another bridge, but it's IMPOSSIBLE to not fall from the vines in to the water. I spent over an hour trying to get across, I've beaten the game on PS, I watched a walk through in case I was going crazy, but it has to be a game error preventing me from crossing.
Fantastic game
Mon Dec 21 2020 TheDoctor2426First I want to make it clear that this game DOES in fact have a save system. It’s checkpoint based so I’m assuming those who claimed the game lacked one didn’t get to the first checkpoint. (Which took me like 15 minutes.)
The gameplay is original. I love the idea of having to paint the level to see where you are going. And it never seems to repeat itself. Every chapter gives you different tools and a different environment for you to use them on.
The storytelling reminds me of the books my mom and dad used to read to me when I was very young. Oh how absorbed I would get into the simple stories they would tell. It’s a gentle reminder of what it’s like to be a little kid. And we all need that kind of nostalgia every now and then.
This is very much a game that benefits from immersion. I recommend grabbing some headphones and finding a hour or two just to binge through multiple chapters.
As you play you will find and collect balloons that you can spend to get a bunch of neat stuff like concept art and a water/ink hose. All of the balloons are hidden with various degrees of difficulty. You don’t need to get any of the balloons to beat the game, but it’s fun to find them as you play.
That’s about everything that comes to mind. It’s a classic in my book. I just wish I played it when I was younger. I bet I would’ve liked it. 5/5
Super imaginative
Sun Nov 15 2020 TopherMcMAfter reading the other reviews, I wanted to mention that the game automatically saves now. The bridge people complained about did seem a little glitchy, but I was able to fiddle with it a little, clinging to the side, then moving across from the left side to the right side. It only took 5, maybe 10 minutes max, to get it to work. Everything else in the game worked well. I can’t underscore enough how imaginative the game is. Each chapter adds something completely new.
Starts so promising, gets undoable
Sat Oct 03 2020 textombI absolutely LOVED the first few sections of this game. I could not put it down- the gameplay is so unique, the art so beautiful. Then I hit the scaffolding section, which requires superhuman precision in order to jump correctly. Either I can find a teenager to play this section of the game for me, or I can quit. So disappointed that what started as a truly original world-exploring puzzle game devolved into a dime-a-dozen precision jumping game. So I probably won’t finish the game, not because I don’t want to, but because it’s boring to fall off a tiny plank of wood 200 times.
Too bad.
Unique
Mon Feb 05 2024 Lingrush24Gotta give credit to the developers of Edith Finch for not milking their success with a million sequels and instead making another completely unique and original narrative game. So many beautiful spaces to explore here!
Ignore the negative reviews that say the game doesn’t save. It saves whenever you see a new chapter sign.
Beautiful but issues
Thu Oct 27 2022 Rimer of EldritchIt’s a very charming and fun game, but i had the game downloaded and made sure it was saved/went back to menu but a few hours later of not playing all of my progress was gone. Also little bugs showing up. I have a very recent ios and this game is a few years old so was a bit confused and certainly frustrated by that.
Beautiful and inventive
Sat Jun 11 2022 tickywritesThis is a really interesting game with great storytelling throughout. I did consult a walkthrough a few times, and I sometimes found it hard to maneuver, but over all it was very interesting and I am glad I finished it. Would get more games from this developer.
Magical but No Save
Mon Sep 28 2020 Kathykx3Like all of Annapurna’s games, this one is pure genius. Never seen anything else like it on the App Store. I would give it five stars and more if the developers would just please please please please add a save feature. I have found two game breaking bugs that caused the game to quit and I had to start all over again. Very frustrating.
An Absolute Winner!
Thu Sep 10 2020 holmboiAnnapurna never misses with any of the games it publishes, and The Unfinished Swan is no exception. This game from Giant Sparrow is one of the best examples in recent memory that invokes the player’s imagination.
The story is well told with fun twists and turns leading up to a heartwarming conclusion that will leave you feeling good for a long time after finishing. Don’t miss this!
Masterpiece (my favorite Annapurna game besides donut county)
Fri Mar 08 2024 otjhfjtdnutvjyPaint the world as you go along. There are so many things to interact with. It took a year, but I found all the balloons and unlocked the demo version. If you like this then try donut county. Annapurna makes wonderful games.
