Entwined

46%
Game Brain Score Based on 28 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • graphics
Entwined Game Cover
A unique experience that at it's best starts to feel like REZ, but even at its worst still thrives by being an experience wholly unavailable elsewhere.
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Entwined is a fantasy arcade game that allows two players to cooperatively guide a bird and a fish who are in love but cannot be together. The goal is to unite the two souls into a magnificent dragon over the course of nine lifetimes. With its unique co-op gameplay and beautiful visuals, Entwined explores a meaningful journey of love and transformation.

  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station 3
  • Play​station Vita
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Reviews

46%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Gorgeous visual experience with stunning psychedelic graphics and beautiful abstract visuals.
  • Exceptional musical score that complements the gameplay and enhances the emotional experience.
  • Unique and challenging gameplay that offers replayability through a demanding challenge mode.
  • Gameplay can be frustrating and lacks depth, often feeling shallow and quasi-rhythmic.
  • The narrative is poorly communicated and does not develop into a coherent story.
  • Limited variety in gameplay mechanics and a short overall experience with only nine levels.
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of challenging and rhythmic elements, complemented by beautiful visuals and an exceptional musical score. However, many players find it shallow, often reducing to simple color-matching mechanics with limited variety and depth. While some appreciate the elegant controls and emotional resonance, others criticize the frustrating experience and lack of coherent narrative development.

    • “Beautiful abstract visuals and excellent sound design, rhythmic gameplay subtly complements the music.”
    • “Elegant dual control stick gameplay, beautiful, minimalistic art style, rich with emotion and feeling, great for experienced or new players.”
    • “[Beautiful visual experience, exceptional musical score, unique and challenging gameplay].”
    • “Shallow, quasi-rhythmic gameplay adds up to little more than color-matching; the premise never really develops into a coherent narrative, and there's not much variety beyond moving differently shaped targets.”
    • “Frustrating gameplay with sudden jerks, possibly more pretentious than profound.”
    • “Themes and gameplay are disappointingly shallow.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful and captivating soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and complements the stunning visuals. While some players find the score exceptional and emotive, others feel it lacks the depth seen in similar titles. Overall, the combination of rhythmic gameplay and excellent sound design contributes to a memorable auditory experience.

    • “A gorgeous art style is complemented by an exquisite soundtrack and tight controls, which culminates in one of the best PS4 titles to date.”
    • “[beautiful abstract visuals and excellent sound design, rhythmic gameplay subtly complements the music].”
    • “The challenging gameplay and the musical score may be enough for some players, but those in search of more depth will need to look elsewhere.”
    • “Its striking psychedelic beauty and emotive music entranced those who saw it at Sony’s media briefing, and it will likely have much the same effect when you play it at home.”
    • “[Beautiful abstract visuals and excellent sound design, rhythmic gameplay subtly complements the music].”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their vibrant and beautiful abstract visuals, complemented by a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the elegant art style and rhythmic gameplay, which together create an emotionally rich atmosphere. The stunning visuals and demanding challenge mode contribute to the game's replayability and appeal to both new and experienced players.

    • “A gorgeous art style is complemented by an exquisite soundtrack and tight controls, which culminates in one of the best PS4 titles to date.”
    • “Stunning psychedelic graphics, beautiful ambient soundtrack, demanding challenge mode.”
    • “Beautiful abstract visuals and excellent sound design, rhythmic gameplay subtly complements the music.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    While the game features beautiful visuals and music, it struggles to establish an emotional connection, falling short compared to titles like Journey and Flower. The contrast between its emotional trailer and the frustrating gameplay undermines any potential emotional impact. Overall, the emotional depth is lacking, particularly in its 3D execution.

    • “The game beautifully captures the essence of human emotions, making players feel deeply connected to the characters and their journeys.”
    • “The emotional depth of the story left a lasting impact, resonating with me long after I finished playing.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the narrative; it made me reflect on my own experiences and feelings.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story is criticized for its poor communication and lack of variety, leading to a gameplay experience that feels more like a series of minigames rather than a cohesive narrative.

    • “The game does not communicate its story well, leading to confusion and a lack of engagement.”
    • “There is a significant lack of variety in the storytelling, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
    • “The narrative plays out like a series of disconnected minigames rather than a cohesive story.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game highly replayable due to its vibrant and visually stunning abstract environments, which enhance the experience of flying as a dragon. The inclusion of a challenge mode provides dedicated fans with tougher levels, further encouraging repeated playthroughs.

    • “The vibrant, intensely pretty abstract visuals make flying around as a dragon cathartic, and the challenge mode offers determined fans tougher, more replayable levels.”
    • “The challenge mode offers determined fans tougher, more replayable levels, but the overall experience feels limited after a few runs.”
    • “While the vibrant and intensely pretty abstract visuals are captivating, they don't compensate for the lack of meaningful replayability.”
    • “Flying around as a dragon is cathartic, but once you've experienced it, there's little incentive to return.”
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