
Yes, The Unfinished Swan is an exceptionally short game. The two ports work just fine, and the only real complaint I have with them is the lack of cross-save. There’s no forced use of the touchscreen or rear pad for the Vita version, and the game only really feels cramped towards the end (the section with the river, if you’re familiar).

The game plays in a higher resolution on the PS4 (1080p instead of 720p) and it feels fine and dandy on the PS Vita. Simple Re-Creationįor these two ports, though, Giant Sparrow and Sony Santa Monica have pretty much simply done the work of re-creation. Unlike Journey where there’s unique multiplayer and an addictive mode of play, only completionists will really want to visit the world of The Unfinished Swan more than once. The whole thing will take you roughly two and a half hours to complete, and the word is littered with balloons that will slowly unlock toys for ruther play inside the story’s chapters.Īs beautiful as this game’s story, mechanics, music and setting are, that over reliance on collectibles to push players to return is still a minor problem. The Unfinished Swan is built with multiple playthroughs and collection in mind. This is a rather small and unchallenging romp. You’ll use the triggers to toss balls of paint or water in order to illuminate your path, spread the growth of fines or push a light source in the dark. You’ll walk about in the first person space, oftentimes without any direction at all as the world is entirely blanketed in white or black. This is still the same enchanting experience that carries one orphaned boy through a kingdom as a he slowly finds himself and his place in the world. You can follow our show on Twitter at our list of upcoming games, and make suggestions.Let this review, then, serve as a complement to the work by Daniel Bischoff that ran when the original game launched. The Unfinished Swan – Original Tech Demo.What Remains of Edith Finch Trailer – YouTube.If you’re a PS+ member, make sure to check out this great game! UPDATE: The Unfinished Swan will be a part of the Playstation Plus free games for May 2015.


Expect it to take about 3-5 hours to complete. The Unfinished Swan is available on PS3, PS4 and PS Vita, typically at $14.99 though it is frequently part of bundles or sales.

The game is full of stunningly original ideas the first 15 minutes alone are worth the price of admission. Most famously, it begins in a completely white void where your only way to navigate is to paint the walls and surroundings with a black paint gun, creating/discovering striking 3D monochrome visuals. This is a really unique game with some incredible visuals and mechanics. This week we’re discussing The Unfinished Swan, an experimental first person exploration game on Sony platforms from Giant Sparrow.
