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With Unravel’s release less than a week away, EA have created a demo of sorts for EA Access and Origin Access subscribers, letting players get their hands on the first two levels tomorrow. Jim and I have both been able to sample this ahead of time, and so we dove in to discuss the first two levels, the adorable character of Yarny and the game’s puzzle platforming.
Paul writes: "For me, a very important piece of the puzzle when it comes to creating a platform game is the design of the main character. All the most successful games throughout history have a recognisable protagonist: Sonic, Mario, Crash Bandicoot, the list goes on. With the design of Yarny - the hero of the 2016 game Unravel - the designers at Coldwood Interactive smashed it out of the park."
There are over a dozen digital EA games on sale for between $5 and $16 right now. They include Anthem, Battlefield V, The Sims 4, and Mass Effect: Andromeda. Some of the deals are for PC via Origin; others are for Xbox One.
Neil writes: "Last time out Xbox One and Xbox 360 gamers had the opportunity to indulge themselves in a ton of discounted Xbox games with a glorious Xbox Super Game Add-On and LEGO sale joining the usual Deals With Gold offerings. It was certainly a great week to be an Xbox gamer, but now it's time to look at the latest set of discounts coming our way via the Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale for 20th-26th August 2019. With Gamescom up and running, surely there are a ton of newly discounted titles to enjoy? You betcha!"
This game looks just wonderful...very charming, emotional and beautiful plus it seems to have unique game mechanics. Easily my most anticipated EA game since they first showed it. (I have my reservations about Mass Effect Andromeda after I got burned by EA/Bioware with DAI)
This reminds me a bit of Never Alone (which I loved). I'm looking forward to it.