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Yarn Guardians

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61%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Yarn Guardians is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by pentapaw studios and was released on August 14, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Yarn Guardians is a 2D action-adventure that combines elements of shoot'em up games and the open level structure of Metroidvania games with twin-stick shooter controls. Help Rudy and his friends to restore the balance in a fragmented world:Rudy's peaceful life changes abruptly when his home is wrecked by carrot wielding bunnies. He embarks on a journey unaware that he is following in the footstep…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story4 positive mentions
  • The game features an adorable art style and a wholesome atmosphere, making it a delightful experience.
  • Gameplay mechanics are smooth and engaging, with well-designed levels and fun boss fights.
  • It offers a variety of content, including different playable characters, skills, and a local multiplayer mode, making it enjoyable for both solo and co-op play.
  • Some players noted that the game may feel a bit short, with a playtime of around 2-6 hours.
  • There are suggestions for improvements, such as adding a marker for co-op partners and the ability to skip conversations during retries.
  • A few minor issues with dialogue readability and auto-equipping of hats were mentioned, which could enhance the overall experience.
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are characterized by a charming art style and a wholesome atmosphere, showcasing the developers' attention to detail. While the visuals and writing cater primarily to a younger audience, they remain enjoyable for adults, with a well-balanced difficulty progression. Overall, the cute art direction enhances the overall experience.

    • “Its charming art style and wholesome atmosphere make it a delight to experience from start to finish.”
    • “It’s clear that the developers poured a lot of thought and care into every detail, from the visuals to the gameplay design.”
    • “And don't even get me started on the charming art style and direction.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics and engaging design, offering a well-balanced experience with thoughtfully crafted levels and enjoyable boss fights. Players appreciate the variety of weapons and unique level conditions, making each playthrough feel fresh. Despite its shorter length of 2-6 hours, the game is recommended for those who enjoy charming aesthetics and a delightful story.

    • “Playing it is genuinely fun — the mechanics feel smooth and engaging, and there’s always something new to discover.”
    • “It’s clear that the developers poured a lot of thought and care into every detail, from the visuals to the gameplay design.”
    • “Gameplay is well balanced and designed; levels are well crafted and bosses are fun to fight.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its humor and engaging dialogue, making it a delightful experience, especially for fans of cute themes. While the game offers a brief campaign of 2-6 hours, it effectively combines fun combat with entertaining storytelling, making it suitable for both solo play and multiplayer enjoyment.

    • “The levels are well-designed, the controls feel great, and the story is genuinely funny with equally hilarious dialogue.”
    • “On easier difficulties, it is a nice little game to experience the story, but the combat is also very fun and can be very challenging at times in harder difficulties.”
    • “Albeit a smaller game (2-6 hours of gameplay), if you like cute things and cats and would like to experience a nice little story, you will enjoy this game in my opinion.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music and sound design have received high praise for being exceptionally catchy and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience and keeping players engaged.

    • “The sound design for the game is exceptional; the music in the areas you visit is incredibly catchy and had me vibing for a long time!”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and immersing you in the game's world.”
    • “Each track is thoughtfully composed, making exploration feel even more engaging and enjoyable.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its genuinely funny story and hilarious dialogue, complemented by well-designed levels and engaging controls. Players particularly enjoy the charming hand-drawn art, cute cats, and creatively humorous enemies that enhance the overall comedic experience.

    • “The levels are well-designed, the controls feel great, and the story is genuinely funny with equally hilarious dialogue.”
    • “Highlights for me: super cute cats , creative enemies with funny dialogues, and the beautiful hand-drawn art that makes everything feel warm and charming.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's charming art style and wholesome atmosphere create an enjoyable experience throughout, enhancing the overall appeal.

    • “Its charming art style and wholesome atmosphere make it a delight to experience from start to finish.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's charming art style and wholesome atmosphere contribute to a delightful emotional experience, making it enjoyable throughout.

    • “Its charming art style and wholesome atmosphere make it a delight to experience from start to finish.”
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Yarn Guardians is a action adventure game.

Yarn Guardians is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Yarn Guardians.

Yarn Guardians was released on August 14, 2025.

Yarn Guardians was developed by pentapaw studios.

Yarn Guardians has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Yarn Guardians is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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