Unravel Ending Analysis (Ending Explained)

[@Nick-wc1gv]

I havent played the game, nor heard of it till this video happened to show up. Despite my non-existent play through of the game, your video didn’t fail to make me cry. Good work.

[@oxycorp3261]

That’s really amazing to hear. Thank you for showing your interests in this game, you’re not the only one.

[@urieltheblaze]

@@oxycorp3261 True that, this game means a lot to me and I am glad to see someone did it.

[@kaizo4217]

The story is more than that, also those two kids are siblings, they're not the old lady and her husband, they are their kids, the kids grow up and the daughter gets a girlfriend, her and her girlfriend are the ones that carve their names into the tree, they move away by train to go see the world, then after that is when that company comes and starts destroying the land, I think their son started working for them but then realized what they were doing and tried to stop them which got him fired, then he was forced to move away because he couldn't stand living in all the poison,.. leaving her and her husband, they lived by themselves for a while after that, with no one wanting to come visit, then they get a letter in the mail, their daughter and her girlfriend adopted a child.. then her husband has the heart attack.. leaving her alone.. and it gets her so sad that she tries to distance herself,she tries to forget..this is what gives yarni life, he was brought into existence to recollect the memories and reconnect the bonds that were never meant to break, Every time I come back to this game the story makes me cry, it makes me feel so many things

[@unknownerror1680]

I finished the game a few hours ago and damn it made me cry man, I felt so many emotions through playing this game, I never regret buying it and spending the time that have on it. Thank you for this, really helped me get closure on this game. Although I might play every few months, I always return to my older games.

[@xx.1life]

Same when I finish video games I play them again

[@markoorcic3067]

Man it hits hard i cried to😭

[@Michael-zi2qg]

In "Off the Rails" I think that the cottoncraft in the ending is the symbol of eternity. That would also explain the environment; heavy machinery and metals are a reminder of the "endless" fabrics, which doesnt due like organic materials does. The metals is a an existentialistic reminder of us all will die, while the metals live on in eternity.

[@Michael-zi2qg]

And btw. great video, and good edits and voiceoverwork :)

[@CamsterdamSPguy]

Nice interpretation mate. I think this too- specifically the lock connected to the circular fence. This too creates this symbol- which is exactly what you're referring to. Such a clever little game

[@Sazroth]

as a swede myself i thing it looks like a lussebulle. its like dough with saffron and dried grapes in it

[@alixx_legenddark_xx2819]

I was thinking of wheels.

[@weaversong4377]

Good job. I don’t know if you’ll see this but I 100% agree. This game deserves more attention.

[@stacie9224]

I played this game for the first time over the weekend. Not gonna lie, but when it finished and I read "Love forms bonds, like strands of yarn. Like yarn, those bonds can be fragile or get all tangled. But when they're kept and cared for, they can bridge any distance." I started crying. I did think of a bond of family that sort of became distant with time and towards the end things were mended and they were spending time together again. But I do like your interpretation!

[@Marwollo]

one of the best games i ever played, if i should add, that's not only the love story, there is alot of messages in this game if you ask me. This game is full of emotions, i would reccomend it because this is different from everything i ever played :) sad this game isn't recognized as it needs to be.. great video!

[@ameliam7292]

When I played it, I thought they were parents and it look like their kids were growing up. I thought the first few were family trips, the railway one was them letting go of her daughter moving away, and the one with the radiation was their son dying in an accident. Then the later one was her and her husband growing older. This makes more sense.

[@lexis6135]

This is what I interpreted from the game! And that the yarn is all of their bonds

[@larkspur1517]

i mostly saw it this way too, except i didnt think the son died, i think he was the one that got "the letter" and it was a letter from his sister/the daughter wanting to reunite with her brother after separating herself for all those years after "off the rails." then "winter sun" is the sister visiting her brother with her children, thats why that level has the adults and little kids again

[@Thexila12]

Just finished this amazing game and story and your video is probably the best end to my playtrough

[@djmixnmagic]

I just finished this game the other day, and it's the first game to make me cry. The last level where you're looking for something to hook your string on to, and it loops onto a little orb of light, and you keep looping onto them, flying through the forest. Such a charming game with beautiful graphics. Playing the sequel now, and loving it, too!

[@asuagborasuagbor8803]

You should do more, your really good at them

[@oxycorp3261]

I’m planning to.

[@asuagborasuagbor8803]

OxyCorp nice

[@arun8623]

This game is so depressing Thanks for this video, I love this game. Played it in this holidays. Someone once said Disease and death are part of life, so is Love, This game shows it beautifully.. this is the best game I ever played.

[@Felipe-zm6xs]

I love this game. Good video man! I think the child in the end is her grandkid

[@MATAexpert]

I've been waiting so long to find a video like this ! Unravel really deserved a video like this. Thank You.

[@TheLittleFranz]

hey man i played the game, made me cry a lot, loved it a lot did show it to several friends and allways try to make it more known to people ... i interpreted the game the same way you did ... and i just want to say: THANK YOU VERY MUCH GOOD JOB!!! made me cry agein =) (playing the second part of unravel right now so hopefully it somehow got more popular) thanks for sharing and uploading! good work!

[@MattTheBast]

Man, just finished this game, loved every moment of it, thanks for this amazing video, hope one day you post a Unravel Two explained :D

[@nyrayegermangenson8160]

I work in a nursing home, and my personal take away at the end here is that she passes away. Usually when a couple thats been together for so long when one passes the other isnt too far behind and will pass of a broken heart and often times when near the end they will see and even reach out for loved ones. So through the levels that get progressivly colder up to the last level, the lantern symbolic of life and of course yarney being a manifestation of love and herself, and when yarney unravels at the last bit chasing the half of a heart, possibly symbolic her husband she passes away as i dont remember seeing her again after that scene and also why i think we go from the end winter cold dark level back to a very warm centered memory filled forest and collecting that last half is being reunited in death. As for the little girl she looks too young to be their daughter so maybe granddaughter, though id also make an argument its her younger self

[@jordanwilliams1447]

Maybe. I think that was the idea, at least until the granddaughter enters the equation. When we find the old woman at the beginning, she is very upset and hopeless. I think Yarny jumping into the harsh cold and unraveling completely while chasing the yarn heart half is definitely meant to signify that the old woman lost herself to her grief, and that it had consumed her completely…that is, until we see the hand retrieve Yarny. At the very end, we see the granddaughter enter the kitchen and take a cookie from the table. I think the plate of cookies signifies that the old woman is still alive and well, and I think that while grief for the loss of her husband-he better half, her soulmate-weighs heavily on her from time to time, the old woman found her hope in her granddaughter. After the hand picks up an unraveled Yarny from the snow, he wakes up in a bright and warm environment and uses the happy memories to traverse back to the woman’s house. I think that while the old woman will always have those hard memories, she has so many good ones to keep fighting for. The book in the end says something along the lines of “life is always worth it.” While she no longer has her husband, she has the testaments of the life they built together: their children, now grown, and their grandchildren.

[@SiMoNiZe23]

Fantastic breakdown and analysis! I really appreciate that you created this.

[@imienazvvisko]

This game is pretty simple, and puzzles are easy once you figure them out but how it well...unravels it just outstanding. From level selection through levels to story about love, loss, passing and changing time, death, broken heart and all metaphors - rust as last level where you find half of broken heart just before cemetery level? Yarnys death? New beginning where you learn that when something ends something new start? Those strong experiences. I played it with my son for over 200 hours (where single complerion is 3~4), and what can i say? One of very few games that made me cry like little boy. Thank you for this video. It sums up very good why this game may be not too complex, but is veeeeeeeery deep. PS - i always thought about girl in the end as granddaughter of lady and that most of lady family left city when there was toxic incident but your interpretation make lot more sense, and is even more depressing

[@na.sa3929]

The story has a lot interpretation to a lot different people but its main core is about love and connection. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the game, love hearing other peoples perspective.

[@markc.5750]

I loved this game! The ending was emotional for me. I play the last chapter several times. I truly appreciated the small details in Yarney’s animations (shivering, waving, happy, scared, etc.) Beautiful analysis.

[@TLJack64]

Appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I loved this game and you've definitely done it justice by breaking down the explanation like that. Kudos.

[@karolinacibulova7451]

Great video explanation, i cried when i reach the end of the game, sad and happy all at once

[@SpeedySibug]

It is SUCH an underrated game. I even love Unravel 2.

[@scheyeguy2479]

I played this game with my brother. Sure, we got frustrated at times, but it was an amazing journey and one that changed us

[@Vinccc123]

Wonderful explanation! Thanks, i also think that this game deserves more attention. One of my favourite game ever. Keep doing your great work mate👍👍

[@cariocajin]

This game's story line is similar to my life story also. Actually, my son was the one who played this game and even though I never played it, I enjoyed watching it, and fell in love with it. I never got a chance to build a bond with my son, but I hold on to the moments of when I was in his room quietly watching him playing the game on his computer screen.... Bless you !

[@okkimakki]

Great video! I have thought of this game as looking through the eyes of the grandchildren or children. In the last level it is the soul of the grandfather helping them through the world.

[@CharlieCru]

Wooow , almost make me cry at the end , I just finish the game and I love it , thank you for this video

[@GabrielSilva-ng5jx]

You deserve more subscribers you made me cry. This Explanation was beatifull

[@xz_vrr]

This is great just great I have no words to say anymore you almost even made me cry I love this story I love everything about it!

[@theomnipotent3753]

Thank you for helping me understand after watching the ending or finishing the game

[@Paxton-bc7bk]

This is the Greatest analysis video I've seen,, only one thin you forgot,. The car compactor at the end of level 10, Rust which most likely resembles the relationship between the old woman and the man being destroyed, because it also shows them sitting on that car that gets crushed in the end,, at a lake in the picture of the level..

[@MacabreLibra]

I think the ending is the old woman's daughter, who is know a mom, and finds the red yarn and collects it, causing yarny to reform, the girl that we see in the end that picks up Yarny is the granddaughter of the old woman, the reason why they are there is because they went to visit there grandma.

[@S3ood01]

Thank you so much for your video, it was very helpful, thorough and emotional. Unravel is one of my best games, it has a heart-rending story with an amazing art and an emotional music. One similar game that you might like is Ori and the blind forest.

[@oxycorp3261]

Ori and the blind forest is my absolute favorite game. I was planning on making a future video about it.

[@bcastro9000]

Sorry, but you get it all wrong. The story is summed up in the first picture. When you get in the very first level, you see a a family, with a man, a woman, a boy and a girl, sit together. Then the image shifts and now you have an old woman alone. Her husband died from the heart attack. The girl found a girlfriend and they went to travel the world. The boy worked for the chemical company, but when it closed, the boy have to leave to find another job. At the end, the family are connected again and the old woman meet her grandchildren.

[@bcastro9000]

The memories show family trips. The kids are the children of the old lady, not herself and her lover.

[@bcastro9000]

Sorry for the bad english. Not a native speaker.

[@oxycorp3261]

This could also be all true, but know that the story in this game can be seen in different ways. Either of us could technically be right, and we each have our own evidence to back us up. Although, your theory does make a lot of sense. I’ll keep your comments in mind while making the video for the unravel sequel.

[@rosalindagonzalez9054]

I agree

[@oneforthegun7178]

Brunno Castro boyfriend?

[@NawafCodex]

Thanks for the explanation it got me kinda confused too to be honest and sadly i just finished it due to the lack of free time to play games either way this game is one of my favourite indie games .... I noticed Indie games has its way to your emotions and gives an experience you won't fine in any other games sadly.... sorry for talking to much its just its so good and your video made me think even more about this game Thanks buddy

[@tonox0]

The Letter from the level The Letter broke me. Such a true statement. Loved this and appreciate the analysis, might play it again!

[@georgemakris2470]

Thank you so very much for making this video about the probably most underrated video-game ever.

[@offbrandcake3918]

This was a really sick and actually almost cried because that was really sad

[@ExposedCable]

Thank you, I’ve been needing this for a long time

[@gervastube]

Thank you OxyCorp for this beautiful and passionate video. During this pandemic crisis my teenager younger son showed me this game. 'Try it, dad, you will like it'. He was absolutely right: I felt immediately in love with it... Unravel is romantic, creative, beautiful, emotional and has an incredible soundtrack. I spent many well spent hours playing it. I have my own interpretation of the story, but it is not important for me if it's the right one or not. What I keep with me are the great emotions I had playing it. For that my great 'thank you' to the game authors... and to that little red yarn toy that allowed me to unravel it.

[@oxycorp3261]

gervastube That’s so amazing to hear. Beauty comes in the most unexpected places. The game itself is really a great stand in what emotion and integrity you can put into a game. I’m glad I was able to make you, me, and everyone’s appreciation noticeable. It’s also really nice to hear when a parent talks about this game and their kid, since the connection is very similar.

[@goteamslugs]

@@oxycorp3261 Indeed. There's only a couple games I can think of that can compare in beauty. Wonderful review! You sad a single bad word? Ah - well, nobody's perfect buddy! =)

[@AirekxD]

Wow this was such a great video. I finally 100% the game and man it was beautiful, frustrating at times but I loved it

[@piyushsahu6045]

This really is a great explanation, I enjoyed listening to your theory. I really want you to make another one on unravel two, disappointing but the sequel hasn't gotten enough attention either.

[@amazinggirl12]

Amazing work!!!! You did a great job with the explanation! I barely started playing it yesterday and I was soooooo curious to what the story would be lol

[@Elly-z7q]

I like this interpretation good job I like this interpretation so much I wonder if you're going to analyse Unravel 2 at some point

[@shaggytoph]

i miss you when is unravel 2 analysis coming

[@pakkikasam1707]

This is one of my fav games thanks for making the video 🙏

[@marshallharrington9978]

Only 310 subs? You deserve so much more! Also the theory makes sense.

[@ReallyBadFriendlyChannelC]

When you watched that one anime But no one talks about it leaving you with own feelings

[@lenornotsoap5725]

This was really well done.

[@SylvieNe]

I loved this game and it really does deserve more attention, thanks for this video. Would you do one for Unravel Two as well? That game kinda came out of nowhere for me I randomly found out there was a sequel one day and immediately played it, great game as well.

[@oxycorp3261]

A sequel video is in the making

[@SylvieNe]

Awesome :D

[@Aaccount-yr3cp]

So What Happened To This

[@ekrad6388]

Thx for the video, dude.

[@whyllowfilms]

I just finished the game with my friend. I thought of a theory that two of those kids in the background could've possible represented the two yarn characters that you control. Or it seems like a memory from long ago, and somehow these yarn people have reincarnated to help themselves in the past, and help themselves as the yarn characters. If you notice on the girl's shirt, she has one of the yarn characters on them. I believe red with two horns. And the spark that follows you around helps them as they help you. Also the kids and the yarn people both have to run away from something bad, that contains evil energy, evil men and evil black and red particles. Again, it's jsut a theory, I don't have much more clues, and I don't know how the kids and the yarn people are fully connected somewhere along the lines, but these were possible clues that this could be a theory.

[@syedomar1060]

I played the whole game and thought it was fun and interesting. Although Unravel did not make me cry, It has become a special game for me. I watched this video because I was confused about the lore of this game, so thanks for clearing up some stuff for me!

[@shantastic8285]

Hey! LOVED your take on the storyline! I looove these games but struggle on my own with the concepts the developers intended in the games. Can you make a video for the second game as well?! Me and my nephew are struggling a bit with the meaning there as well; who the kiddos are running from, who they are... perhaps it’s not intended to be clear. In the end credits they had that very clear and awesome message of course. :) We just finished the game today but cannot find a video like this, or any information, for the unraveled 2 story. Thank you!! :D

[@oxycorp3261]

I’ll keep at it, an unravel 2 analysis might come pretty soon!

[@SCR_ProductionsYT]

Why am i crying?! Its just an animated string figurine walking about..

[@collinsegura3690]

Hey thanks for covering this game. It really should get a lot more attention, and I do like your interpretation of it. Well done video, thanks.

[@sebisuarez10]

Great story telling in this video. You almost seemed like you were the actual narrator of the game. Amazing job on the script and the story telling.

[@omarhany8500]

this one of the best videos ever

[@sophiaetka22]

Yeah.... I cried. This was so touching!

[@luisdelvalle1220]

fun fact: first time I actually played this game, I actually beat the last leaf on first try.

[@alamak12]

Me too. The last leaf is actually easier without death compared to chapter 5 and 7

[@emirbozkurt6188]

I love this game alot all the emotions amazing story the soundtracks scenery I could play this all eternity and would never get bored it needs way more attention because this is a masterpiece

[@Raccoon-yg3so]

I love this game I’ve played is so many times made sure to get all the collectibles it’s definitely my favorite my comfort game thank you for this video it’s was great (also the birds with the white the wings is a magpie)

[@zpinkLondonBelow]

Never played the first one, but just finished Unravel 2 together with my 7 year old daughter. After watching this, I now need to play the first one too! Too bad we only have a 360 and a Switch hahaha

[@oxycorp3261]

That’s so nice to hear! I hope you two had fun, Unravel 2 also strikes a place in my heart.

[@nkyfong]

This is good! You should do an analysis on Unravel 2!

[@okofreak01]

I always assumed that the infinity sign stood for eternal love, since love is a central part of that level.

[@oxycorp3261]

Oko That’s actually pretty insightful and thoughtful. Nice, why didn’t I think of that?!!

[@maxlgl8721]

Just finished to re-played the game few hours ago and I really wanted to know everything about the story ! this game is so great

[@nedfo72]

Wow. This is such a different interpretation than mine after playing lol. I like yours quite a bit though. I always love such ambiguous story telling like this game

[@oxycorp3261]

Thanks! Would you mind giving me insight on your interpretation? It would be interesting to hear how someone else thought of it.

[@nedfo72]

@@oxycorp3261 I thought of the love bond being the bond of a family. Or the bond the woman had with her family. Each of the stories were memories of family members, telling how they were separating apart, rather than being all memories of the woman. I'm sure a lot is left open for interpretation, and I'm sure mine could be totally incorrect, but what's the point of ambiguous story telling if people don't come up with different storylines haha

[@oxycorp3261]

@@nedfo72 That actually makes a lot of sense when I think about it. I bet if I were to take a deeper look into it, there would be a good deal of pieces that could further fortify this theory. I’ll definitely take it into consideration. It really goes to show the simplicity a story can have while still working so well.

[@StonksMemeGuy]

@@oxycorp3261come back

[@lmackenzie89]

Please do a similar video for unravelled two

[@N0RID00RMANMD]

UNRAVEL TWO VID? ✨

[@dragonterran]

I like your interpretation of the game, I really like this game hopefully you make a ending analysis of the second one some day

[@obtron]

Nice explanation for such a beautiful game

[@barddan7203]

So I just finished playing this game with my daughters and we loved it! I think this is absolutely an inspired game and an inspired analysis of the story on your part. Well done my friend I absolutely agree this game needs more hype. By the way have you played the sequel? Unraveled two came out in 2018 I believe it was and we are currently playing through it. It puts a different spin on the game by adding a second player who you can lasso onto and swing around the game world with

[@SkSafowan]

Great Video, Really Thanks! I would have subscribed you if you uploaded any other videos

[@oxycorp3261]

Fair lol. Appreciate the response, glad to know people are still enjoying

[@SkSafowan]

@@oxycorp3261 Why don't you try uploading review videos like this regularly ?

[@monep9694]

I just burst into tears this game was a masterpiece 💚

[@StonksMemeGuy]

Tell me about it. Played it a few years back and I kept coming back

[@yazmeen27]

Thank you so much for making this video. Have you played Unraveled Two? I'd love an analysis on it as well. This one was so good.

[@AndyEatsCocoa]

Very good video, you got yourself a sub

[@dragonmaster5185]

This game is Masterpiece

[@luke2042]

Good work!

[@saskix5872]

I beat this game 3 years ago i played both the ferst game and the second one and i finaly enderstand the lore Thanks.

[@MajorDanger35]

Love this game. Like Inside, limbo, little nightmares it's top of my list

[@ljuta_rakija]

Man this is good analysis... Thanks you for this... Such a nice game, sad and happy in same time... 12:06 - 13:20 best part, emotions hit hard 🙂

[@othmansalih5656]

great game. great video. thanks man

[@oxycorp3261]

Thank you so much!

[@anxiety1329]

I just finished it and I'm not gonna lie I just played it for the art but as the story went on the more emotional I got I understood everything at the end it all tired together

[@thebeancaster]

Thank you this is very underrated also PLEASE do unravel 2

[@murderspegurder5241]

Amazing video! I can’t play the game because I don’t have the right console. But I just finished Unravel Two and I’m in love with it! Though I was worried I missed a lot of the game’s roots since I can’t play the first but this video helped me a lot to understand the second and the first. Thank you! Are you going to do a review for the sequel? : D

[@oxycorp3261]

Lauren Pacheco Yes I will, in the near future. Thanks for enjoying my video!

[@murderspegurder5241]

OxyCorp Awesome! Can’t wait! :D

[@arashi8876]

You deserve a fucking subscribe , Bruv . I literally enjoyed the video . Thanks .

[@Emmy_0.1]

great now im sobbing

[@angel_animefriends7320]

Thanks for explaining the story, can't wait until in Unravel 2 :)

[@milujiserino3375]

This guy needs millions of subs

[@Star.6739]

Hope to see more!

[@SooAverage]

I played this game before and I finally understand the ending. Cool.

[@maxlgl8721]

I hope there will be an unravel 3 !

[@AmyLord]

Will you make a video about Unravel 2 story? I just finished it and really love the way they hide the storyline in the game.

[@VideoGameInsideNL]

Just finished the game. Great video!

[@casaroli]

I never cried so much playing a game. This game broke me. I sobbed for a few minutes, my wife even got worried. It’s a great game, but be prepared to feel stuff haha

[@Queensapio]

I love this so much!!

[@unwonderboy]

I think the girl is her granddaughter… I think they had two kids, a boy and a girl and their children are visiting her at the end, playing outside (why the ball slams into the window) and the girl comes in to get a snack. Just finished the game and it was nice to see a quick review.

[@SUPERSTRIKEFORCESSF]

Thanks! I am going to play this game this is just amazing...