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Game
Game2012
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Developer 5th Cell Media
Scribblenauts Unlimited is a puzzle sandbox video game developed by 5th Cell and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for the Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Microsoft Windows, iOS and Android. It is the fourth title in the Scribblenauts series, as a launch title for the Wii U console. The game was later released alongside its successor Scribblenauts Unmasked in Scribblenauts Mega Pack in 2018 with extra content. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
271 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
94
LovedLoved
202 positive · 14 negative
95% range 89–96%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 202 | 14 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 19 | 4 | 25 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
7,502 of 8,041 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
93% recommend · 186 yes, 14 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 200 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (11,661 of 12,408 positive).
Players praise the creative freedom and fun of summoning almost anything. [1][2][3] Many note the game is nostalgic and holds up well for adults. [4][5][6] Some warn about technical issues like crashing when tabbing out. [7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [17]
The DS version is better purely because the limitations force creative solutions rather than offering some strange opened pseudo G-Mod sandbox experience. There are too many choices! Also the "puzzles" aren't really puzzles but just odd requests half the time. Very little thinking or use of omnipotent resources here. It was kind of hard to top the logic puzzles in the first one. Or maybe these games aren't great for …
- [1]
I got this for $1.99 CAD on a steam sale, best $1.99 I've ever spent. This is an E10+ rated game where you can use a machine gun to kill hordes of civillians. It's peak.
- [4]
I cannot believe I live in the cruel and miserable reality this franchise is dead thanks to corporate greed. anyways, the game is pretty good and highkey was a positive influence on me when i was a kid. It's still an enjoyable experience even as an adult.
- [6]
This is one of my childhood games. I used to play it on the Wii U. The puzzles in it are really fun, and the whole idea of having a book where you could write anything and spawn it was crazy to me as a kid. It really enriched my vocabulary at the time. I used to have my iPad in front of me and translate words because I wanted to spawn all kinds of things in the game. The music is also really nice and brings back so …
- [3]
Scribblenauts Unlimited is honestly just pure “what if I try this?” energy in game form. You’re basically dropped into puzzles where the solution isn’t one set answer, it’s whatever you can think of. So instead of doing things normally, you end up typing random stuff just to see if the game will actually let it exist. Sometimes it works, sometimes it breaks the whole situation in the funniest way. It’s more about …
Summarised from 34 of the 257 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 9, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Scribblenauts Unlimited talk about creative freedom to summon and modify objects; those who didn't talk about can be boring or repetitive after a while. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Scribblenauts Unlimited has received generally favorable reviews. IGN gave the Wii U version an 8.8 out of 10, praising its creativity and level progression, though noting its difficulty was low, and the Nintendo characters were limited. Nintendo World Report gave the Wii U version a 9 out of 10, praising its use of the GamePad, its engaging gameplay, and the new object editor. Destructoid's James Stephanie Sterling was less positive, giving it a 5.0 out of 10, calling it limited, panning its simplicity and stating that "it's not actually worth it to be inventive". In March 2013, the game was nominated for and won the Best Casual/Puzzle Game category of the Pocket Gamer Awards.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
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neutral · AI labelView post →Dyum I revisit this fav game I mean this game teach me how to pre basic coding in game and how are they working in real coding later when I was like 10 - 13 yrs old game name : Scribblenauts Unlimited
positive · AI labelView post →I think this game limits my creative approaches to problem and puzzle solving than it does give me options.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Typed in boobies, didn't get what I was looking for. Still fun regardless.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this for $1.99 CAD on a steam sale, best $1.99 I've ever spent. This is an E10+ rated game where you can use a machine gun to kill hordes of civillians. It's peak.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →very good game, the fact that you can spawn anything is crazy, espiesaly since this was made before ai. theres over 10k sprites that the devs had to manualy make. really good story i wouls lowk crack lilly
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ love this game but for all you do, DO NOT TAB OUT unless you want to experience white screen of pure death where you try to figure out how to shut down the game because it genuinely starts a black mesa meltdown in your pc because nothing is responding to whatever you do, frames start dropping so you lowkey just start praying like the monk from clash royale
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I cannot believe I live in the cruel and miserable reality this franchise is dead thanks to corporate greed. anyways, the game is pretty good and highkey was a positive influence on me when i was a kid. It's still an enjoyable experience even as an adult.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →beautiful and nostalgic game, you cant spawn obama but you can spawn nicotine. downloaded jefrrey epstein from the workshop i highly recommend. ---{ 9 / 10 }---
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🔴 Going LIVE on Twitch!!! last day (and stream!) of my DONOTHON!! I was trying to think of a chill puzzle game to play today... when I finally realised- SCRIBBLENAUTS UNLIMITED!! I havent played this game since 2017 ehehe www.twitch.tv/LirieLirie #LirieLive #VTuber #Twitch
neutral · AI labelView post →The DS version is better purely because the limitations force creative solutions rather than offering some strange opened pseudo G-Mod sandbox experience. There are too many choices! Also the "puzzles" aren't really puzzles but just odd requests half the time. Very little thinking or use of omnipotent resources here. It was kind of hard to top the logic puzzles in the first one. Or maybe these games aren't great for adults because I was like 11 when I played the OG game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scribblenauts is really adorable and entertaining! But i cant believe that this game is directed towards children, because some of the levels are pretty hard... especially Capital city runoff!!! this game is for creative people that like puzzles and are a child at heart. If this describes you, youll definitely like it! EDIT: the game got boring for me after collecting 60 starites! Would i recommend it? yes, but only when its on sale!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This weeks schedule is up! Tomorrow I'll be working on the Minkdom on the Rainbow Meadows server! Thursday I'll be playing through more Scribblenauts Unlimited! Friday I'll be playing Mario Party with Cal, Azure and Kai! I have a special little game planned heh heh heh I hope to see you there!
neutral · AI labelView post →you can summon a gun and jfk pigeons and shove people into electric chairs with their blood as fuel
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Masterpiece ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☑ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run Paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i used to play this game a lot on my old ipad back in 2016-2017 and honestly 8-9 years later, it's still as great as when i used to first play it back then. it's worth a try! i may even try the DC collab next.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Word wizards need not apply If you can think of 100 words in the next 100 seconds that you want to conjure up magically. Then this is the game for you! Scribblenauts Unlimited is actually limited, I mean, well you can't conjure anything you want and that's unfortunate. It's a fun word play game where you type in words to create objects to solve puzzles. The fun part is figuring out what you can summon to get the job done. Sometimes the obvious solution works, and other times you end up…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game, however, do not tab out as it will break and you'll have to reboot
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of my childhood games. I used to play it on the Wii U. The puzzles in it are really fun, and the whole idea of having a book where you could write anything and spawn it was crazy to me as a kid. It really enriched my vocabulary at the time. I used to have my iPad in front of me and translate words because I wanted to spawn all kinds of things in the game. The music is also really nice and brings back so many memories.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is clearly meant for kids under 12 or so, but it is so adorable it's hard not to like. It basically challenges you to finish puzzles solely from world associations, but also allows you to play around at your own pace. You can even make vehicles and different outfits at any time! If you have kids you want to challenge them with fun word games and creativity, or an adult who wants to get some nostalgic PC kids game feelings then this is a fantastic game to try.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i cant spell word, but game good anyway becauz it help me spell I think
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just as great of an experience as when I played Super Scribblenauts on the Nintendo DS. Definitely recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →on the 6th day of Pinkmas I am 🔴LIVE playing some more Scribblenauts Unlimited - I love this game so much! Come get chaotic and creative and cozy with me in the circus 🤡
positive · AI labelView post →After playing Scribblenauts DS and DC, I'd say.. This is the best Scribblenaut game in its series. For a game about solving problems by creating words, adding "adjectives" is such a simple but effective way to learn English. Additionally, No grinding or anything is needed in this game; unless you are doing 100%, just figure out the "most ridiculous & effed up" solutions to its puzzles. Bullies? Chloroform. Evil Exe? Chloroform. Dragon? Gigantic Chloroform. Parents lost their child? > @@@…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scribblenauts Unlimited is a Sandbox language game which is fun and offers loads of creativity and silly moments. The freedom to summon almost anything and solve problems in your own weird way makes it really enjoyable. Simple, charming, and surprisingly addictive!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scribblenauts Unlimited is a charming puzzle game where the only real limit is your vocabulary. Summoning objects and tweaking them with adjectives makes for a creative and relaxed experience, making it a great pick for teens or anyone looking for a light brainteaser. 🟢 Pros: - Creative freedom: Typing into the notebook to summon almost anything remains as brilliant as ever. - Well-balanced difficulty: Keeps things simple while encouraging you to think outside the box, without ever feeling…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scribblenauts Unlimited is honestly just pure “what if I try this?” energy in game form. You’re basically dropped into puzzles where the solution isn’t one set answer, it’s whatever you can think of. So instead of doing things normally, you end up typing random stuff just to see if the game will actually let it exist. Sometimes it works, sometimes it breaks the whole situation in the funniest way. It’s more about experimenting than actually trying hard to solve things, which makes it feel…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You can crash the game with a grappling hook and tornado. 11/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Classic game I played growing up, still a ton of fun to go back and play today!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →when i was younger i used to play this game and understood nothing (i am not a native speaker, i'm Polish) but after coming back to the title a couple times as someone more skilled at the language, i love it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great game, never really played a game like it. had the ds version growing up and i loved it. great to see this ones even better and still has an active creator community
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →📣 Now LIVE! 📣 It’s my time on the Autism Acceptance Raid Train, brought to you by @madcupid.bsky.social, @aridotrawr.bsky.social and the Dragon Clan! Join us, and help us raise money for a good cause! Game: Scribblenauts Unlimited
neutral · AI labelView post →I love that I posted this and then immediately went to dust off a different backlog game I just finished the story of Scribblenauts Unlimited, so I'm going to be working on the 100% a bit tonight I think.
neutral · AI labelView post →In 2017, my kid loved playing Scribblenauts Unlimited on Wii U. And now, I follow one of the folks that made Scribblenauts, @OffTheBooks, here on Mastodon. The world is a wild place. Here's a photo I grabbed of the screen as my kid was playing Scribblenauts Unlimited back in August 2017. He's the little blonde kid (as my wife pointed out, he always wanted to be blonde? Not sure why) and I'm the minotaur with sunglasses, of course. For reasons. #WiiU #Scribblenauts #Nintendo…
neutral · AI labelView post →this game taught me that scribbiling nautsings is funsings and fun rccomended for birdws and eople
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scribblenauts Unlimited is a creative and incredibly fun puzzle game that encourages players to solve problems in any way they can imagine. It does a great job of impulsing creativity, allowing you to summon thousands of different objects and experiment with unique solutions. The cartoonish art style, charming world, and huge variety of possibilities keep the experience fresh from beginning to end. Exploring different ideas and seeing how the game reacts is part of what makes it so enjoyable.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →also whatever you do dont play Two Realms back in 2020ish when they got bored of re-releasing Scribblenauts Unlimited (its the same dev team) for the 826382628th time they finally made a new drawn to life..... only it's a shitty mobile game shittily ported to non-mobile platforms and it sucks
negative · AI labelView post →If you play to win you'll get bored quickly at how easy it is to cheese everything. If you play this game to try do to wacky stuff you'll have a lot of actual fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As of today, Cogs (2009) is the 419th best game of all time according to me, directly below The Final Fantasy Legend and directly above Scribblenauts Unlimited. It is part of Tier 39. There are 48 tiers and 539 games in the list. #PixelRankings
neutral · AI labelView post →On #WiiUWednesday here’s “Scribblenauts Unlimited”. This is a 2012 puzzle sandbox game developed by 5th Cell and published by Warner Bros Interactive. It’s the fourth game in the series and was a launch title for the #Nintendo #WiiU.
neutral · AI labelView post →on the 7th day of Pinkmas I am 🔴LIVE playing some more Scribblenauts Unlimited - LETS TRY THIS AGAIN! OBS cannot defeat me, for I am determined to scribble deez nauts. I love this game so much! Come get chaotic and creative and cozy with me in the circus 🤡
positive · AI labelView post →I love this game, it brings back good childhood memories, from when I played this on my phone and tried to solve all issues with violence :]
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first game I ever got on Steam and still to this day one of my favorites. I had such a memorable experience playing this and will never forget it. Solving these silly little puzzles was so beyond satisfying and there's so much room for replayability. Genuinely amazing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a bit more dinky than I remember. That's the main thing. I breezed though this, and much like a plain hamburger without a bun, the actual story of the game is pretty forgettable. And boy, is is a time capsule of 2012, which while in some ways is charming, is also a bit of a system shock comparing to my fuzzy memories of playing this on the 3DS. I think I remember being slightly disappointed with the game then, too. Especially compared to Super Scribblenauts well honed & hand…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game brought back part of my childhood, as much as it is an easy game now, most things solved simply, some easter egg riddles and characters that tie to pop culture moments. If you are going for perfected games, this game is really easy to 100%. If in doubt, greek fire.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good kids game, regreted trying to 100% after the first 5 levels but a commitment is a commitment
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steam Deck Playable - ❌ UW Support - ⚠️ (3440x1440p is present but not properly implemented) Such a light hearted and great game to puzzle through and even try new and inventive solutions. Imagination is the key and you truly are not limited. The hint system is also a breeze and can easily spell things out if need be. The scenarios are varied enough to keep things interesting. Such a good game for kids to improve their vocabulary and critical thinking.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →lowkey.... boring and repetitive??? can be fun, but it's a lot less fun than it was 10 years ago
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fun ride of childhood nostalgia but gosh did I hate doing the object shards.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can feed Shippo to Kagome and give weapons to both Kagome and Inuyasha 9/10 would play again. Jokes aside, childhood classic that i always loved that's still worth playing to this day. Espacially huge fan of how the game allows you to solve everything whichever way you like even if it's the most insane or ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up way possible. There's no limits and i love that.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I mean it's scribblenauts unlimited what is there to say really it rocks and it has wonderful music and it's so full of soul !!!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tonight, we'll start off with a watchalong of the Chaotix Casefiles finale, then we'll go on to fuck around on Scribblenauts Unlimited, maybe finish the game? Idk it's longer than I expected but I'm not complaining, it's super fun! 🐱👽
positive · AI labelView post →Tonight's a Tangy Tries Tuesday :3 I'm trying out Scribblenauts Unlimited! A silly puzzle game. C'mon by and say hi! #Vtuber #PNGtuber #TwitchStreamer #Twitch #justaliltangy www.twitch.tv/justaliltangy
neutral · AI labelView post →What was yalls first game you got for each of your consoles? I sadly don't remember for my DS, For Wii it was Skylanders Spyros Adventure, According to my 3DS activity log it was Scribblenauts Unlimited, for Wii U it was Splatoon, for Switch Super Bomberman R, and for GBA it was PMD Red Rescue Team
neutral · AI labelView post →Scribblenauts Unlimited included characters from the Mario and Zelda series as a special launch bonus, as the game was a Wii U launch title. These characters were exclusive to the Wii U version in North America and were included in both the Wii U and 3DS versions in Europe.
neutral · AI labelView post →notebook: make naked ladies with thickness at 70 percent
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →giant aerodynamic flying throwable blue giraffe
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was my childhood and I'm finally glad I got to re-play it again and finally beat it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The idea is brilliant. Type in any object to create the object and use combination of objects to puzzles. Wow, the potential here is endless! Except no. This doesn't work. It's frustrating, and the same objects solve nearly every problem. Oops.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wonderfully imaginative franchise that is a mix between video game, art piece and silly notepad. Lots of fun for anyone looking for a silly casual game. Since many pieces of the game are created by you, your imagination is the limit!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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