Scribblenauts Unlimited

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Scribblenauts Unlimited is an imaginative puzzle game where you help Maxwell solve objectives by summoning any object you can think of, or by modifying existing objects with adjectives. The game features a wide-open world for exploration, an object library to store creations, and exclusive new characters. You can interact with and modify any object on screen with mobile-optimized controls.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,488 reviews

story162 positive mentions

grinding51 negative mentions

story
648 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Scribblenauts Unlimited" revolves around Maxwell, who embarks on a quest to save his sister Lily from a curse that turns her to stone, using a magical notebook to solve various quirky puzzles. While the narrative is simple and primarily aimed at a younger audience, it conveys a heartwarming message about kindness and creativity, making it enjoyable despite its brevity and occasional repetitiveness in missions. Overall, players appreciate the charming art style and the freedom to approach challenges in imaginative ways, though many agree that the story is not the main draw of the game.
- “You’re Maxwell, a kid on a quest to solve quirky puzzles and save your sister using your imagination.”
- “The story follows Maxwell and his twin sister Lily, who, after being given the notebook and a globe that allows for instantaneous travel wherever they desire, come upon a man simply asking for food.”
- “The story is sweet and cute as well, which makes the game even better.”
- “The story is very simple and not very interesting.”
- “The story's about as thin as a sheet of paper, and let's be real, you're not playing Scribblenauts for the plot twists.”
- “The story mode is simple and charming at first, but there is no challenge introduced as you progress, making it quickly become boring.”
humor
325 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is widely praised for its wacky, creative solutions and the ability to spawn absurd objects, leading to hilarious interactions and unexpected outcomes. Players appreciate the light-hearted, child-friendly nature of the humor, which often includes clever pop culture references and whimsical scenarios that appeal to both kids and adults. Overall, the game is seen as a delightful playground for imagination, providing endless opportunities for laughter and fun.
- “This game gives you the power to type out whatever insane thing pops into your head, and it brings it to life in the most hilarious ways possible.”
- “The art style is adorable, the humor is gentle and quirky, and it's liberally sprinkled throughout the entire game.”
- “It's a funny, cute, and positive game that can make even the grumpiest smile.”
gameplay
314 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Scribblenauts Unlimited is characterized by its unique and creative mechanics, allowing players to solve puzzles by conjuring objects through a magical notebook. While the emergent gameplay offers a vast array of possibilities and encourages imaginative solutions, many players find the core loop repetitive and the puzzles relatively simple, leading to a lack of long-term engagement. Overall, the game is praised for its charming visuals and fun mechanics, making it enjoyable, especially for younger audiences, but it may not provide enough depth for more seasoned gamers.
- “Creative gameplay and good-looking animated art style totally got me.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are surprisingly polished here.”
- “Its relaxing gameplay is great for just spending hours and hours messing around with what you can make; the possibilities are countless and it's very hard to lose interest during its entire story.”
- “The gameplay never really evolves in a meaningful way.”
- “Simple and creative, but ultimately tiring, Scribblenauts fails to make creative use of its premise and instead rehashes its mechanics in the most cumbersome of ways.”
- “The gameplay feels very repetitive because a majority of the puzzles are incredibly simple.”
graphics
255 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, colorful, and cartoonish art style, which evokes a whimsical and playful atmosphere reminiscent of children's storybooks. Many reviewers appreciate the unique, paper-like aesthetic and the high-definition visuals that enhance the overall experience, making it visually appealing for players of all ages. While some note that the graphics are simple and may not appeal to everyone, they effectively complement the game's imaginative gameplay and humor.
- “The game's charming art style and whimsical soundtrack further enhance the experience, creating a world that's as delightful to look at as it is to play in.”
- “The colorful visuals bring the imaginative world of Scribblenauts Unlimited to life, while the upbeat music keeps players engaged and motivated.”
- “The graphics are charming and not very demanding, so you can play this with a medium-tier PC.”
- “The game doesn't come up to scratch for PC, with locked resolution and simple 2D graphics; it's clearly been designed wholly with mobile phones in mind.”
- “The graphics aren't glorious and it doesn't have a rich story accompanied by hours of cutscenes, but it is absolutely delightful.”
- “May look initially deep, but is essentially a shallow linear typing puzzle exercise packaged in first grade schweet graphics.”
music
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its catchy and cheerful nature that enhances the overall experience. While some find it repetitive or unremarkable, the soundtrack is often described as fitting and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's whimsical atmosphere. Overall, the combination of charming visuals and a lively soundtrack creates a nostalgic and engaging environment for players.
- “The game's charming art style and whimsical soundtrack further enhance the experience, creating a world that's as delightful to look at as it is to play in.”
- “The colorful visuals bring the imaginative world of Scribblenauts Unlimited to life, while the upbeat music keeps players engaged and motivated.”
- “The art style, the music, the atmosphere, and humor are all so good.”
- “The music is passable but forgettable.”
- “Boring gameplay and annoying music, sort of feels like false advertisement.”
- “The music, however, is a bit repetitive.”
replayability
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability in this game is highly variable among players. While some praise its infinite replay value due to the multitude of creative solutions for puzzles and features like a level editor and Steam Workshop support, others find it lacking, noting that once the main content is completed, there is little incentive to replay. Overall, the game offers significant replay potential for those who enjoy experimenting with different approaches, but it may not appeal to players seeking a more linear experience.
- “The reward of finding new creative ways of solving in-game puzzles makes this game infinitely replayable.”
- “The game offers a significant level of replayability, encouraging players to think outside the box and experiment with different solutions.”
- “Its boundless creativity, charming presentation, and endless replay value make it a true standout in the puzzle genre.”
- “Zero replay value.”
- “It was a cute and well-made game, but I find there to be limited to no replay value and limited solutions to the 'story problems' in the game.”
- “On the downside, it does not have a whole lot of replay value.”
grinding
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly when attempting to achieve 100% completion. While the initial gameplay can be enjoyable and creative, many reviewers note that the need to collect numerous object shards and complete mundane tasks turns the experience into a chore, especially for completionists. The game is often described as lacking challenge, leading to a grindy feel that detracts from its overall enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “The whole game is just tedious, and it makes sense; it's aimed at a very young audience.”
- “Would not recommend if you're a completionist, getting the item-creation related star fragments is incredibly grindy and unfun, there's many dozens of them and you're just going through a list and checking boxes.”
- “The problem is that none of the puzzles require absurd items like flaming helicopters, dancing hippos, or angry claymores to solve, so you end up using the same five items over and over because you know they work, thus turning the game into a tedious chore.”
emotional
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is predominantly characterized by its wholesome and heartwarming narrative, which resonates with players and evokes nostalgia. Many reviews highlight the game's charm and playful atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for all ages, despite some critiques regarding its depth and lasting appeal. Overall, it successfully combines fun gameplay with a touching story that promotes kindness and creativity.
- “As you progress through the game, you unravel the heartwarming tale of Maxwell and his quest to save his sister.”
- “The narrative adds an emotional depth to the game, giving it a sense of purpose beyond the puzzle-solving aspect.”
- “This game doesn't just stop at the limitless freedom, it also has a very heartwarming story that promotes kindness.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally described as somewhat inconsistent, with users reporting various bugs and glitches across different platforms. While some players experience smooth gameplay and minimal issues, others face significant problems such as crashes, freezing, and quest-related glitches that hinder progress. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable despite its stability issues, but these bugs can detract from the overall experience.
- “This version has more community creations and stuff and even runs great on the HP laptop I'm using.”
- “Graphics: colorful, charming, no glitches or bugs I noticed in my 20 hours of gameplay.”
- “Great character customization, no glitches, smooth gameplay, super cute graphics, adorable music, and full of easter eggs and awesomeness.”
- “Bringing up the keyboard would sometimes have glitches where the keyboard would freeze for a few seconds before you could type on it.”
- “However, I will not recommend due to the amount of glitches and bugs that stop one from fully completing the game.”
- “I've completed a good chunk of the game but several times there would be glitches where the quest for starites or the shards would simply not show up or disappear after a mishap completing a previous quest in the area.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a wholesome and playful vibe, enhanced by its simple yet pleasant art style and a mix of enjoyable music, although not all tracks resonate equally. While the initial impression is positive and evokes a cozy feeling, some players feel the overall experience lacks lasting appeal due to its inherent simplicity. The diverse themes across levels contribute to a varied atmosphere, making it engaging for a casual audience.
- “This creates a happy and cozy atmosphere, with the game overall feeling just as playful and wholesome as its predecessors.”
- “The art style is simple but pleasant, providing a child-friendly atmosphere.”
- “For this type of game, I also think the art played a big factor in the overall atmosphere, and the more I played the game, the more I realized that it really fit the feeling the game was trying to convey.”
- “It is worth a look for the initial impression and wholesome atmosphere, but definitely won't have lasting appeal given how inherently vapid it is.”
- “The music: now, usually in my reviews I do bring up music as something I like about the game, because I do believe that music adds a lot to the atmosphere of a game, and while there were tunes in this game that I really enjoyed, that can't be said about all the music.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on low-end PCs, with satisfactory performance in both audio and graphics. Overall, players report a positive experience regarding optimization and resolution.
- “The game runs smoothly and at a good resolution.”
- “Runs smoothly on even the lowest-end PCs.”
- “Performance is okay, and both audio and graphics are as discreet as they get.”
- “Performance is okay, and both audio and graphics are as discreet as it gets.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is marked by appealing character designs, particularly the cute aesthetics of the brothers of Maxwell. However, players feel constrained by the inability to customize their characters beyond these predefined designs, leading to mixed feelings about the overall character development experience.
- “The character designs are quite nice too.”
- “The character designs are cute, as expected.”
- “Character appearance change: I usually enjoy customizing my character's look to resemble myself, but in this game, you're tied to the character designs of the brothers of Maxwell, which felt a bit limiting for me.”
- “Character appearance change: Now, don't get me wrong, usually I really like being able to change the way my character looks (mostly to resemble a little bit more to myself). However, when it came to this game, you're tied to the character designs of the Brothers of Maxwell, and for me, it felt rather lackluster.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired. I expected more depth and growth, but it seems like the characters remain static throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed with the lack of meaningful choices in character development. The options available felt superficial and didn't impact the story or gameplay in any significant way.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game relies heavily on in-app purchases, which some users find limiting, and it appears to be tied to an advertising campaign that is not accessible to international players.
- “I had to look up online to find out it's part of an advertising campaign that nobody outside the US would have seen.”
- “This game is not unlimited; you have to buy in-app purchases.”