The Short Game

43: The Unfinished Swan


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This week we’re discussing The Unfinished Swan, an experimental first person exploration game on Sony platforms from Giant Sparrow. This is a really unique game with some incredible visuals and mechanics. Most famously, it begins in a completely white void where your only way to navigate is to paint the walls and surroundings with a black paint gun, creating/discovering striking 3D monochrome visuals. The game is full of stunningly original ideas; the first 15 minutes alone are worth the price of admission.

The Unfinished Swan is available on PS3, PS4 and PS Vita, typically at $14.99 though it is frequently part of bundles or sales. Expect it to take about 3-5 hours to complete.

UPDATE: The Unfinished Swan will be a part of the Playstation Plus free games for May 2015. If you’re a PS+ member, make sure to check out this great game!

Links for this episode:

  • The Unfinished Swan – Wikipedia
  • Giant Sparrow
  • What Remains of Edith Finch
  • What Remains of Edith Finch Trailer – YouTube
  • The Unfinished Swan – Original Tech Demo
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    • Raygan Kelly – @raygank
    • Shane Kelly – @8bitShane
    • Nate Heininger – @natestl
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