Myst-like with puzzles that seem really obvious (bright panels in the middle of things) but actually necessitate to reach some at times mindboggling insight about what's surrounding you (like the animal sounds or beads puzzles in Riven).
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New screenshots of The Witness [PS4]
- Thread starter shinobi602
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There's an extra tree on the new one.
old:
new:
There's also much more moss on the fallen tree.
The style of this game is incredible. right up my alley. the new screens are gorgeous. And the fact you can explore everywhere you want is huge to me.
I just hope the puzzle element clicks with me. Every video of it makes it appear really difficult to comprehend what's going on. Hoping it makes more sense actually doing it.
I just hope the puzzle element clicks with me. Every video of it makes it appear really difficult to comprehend what's going on. Hoping it makes more sense actually doing it.
paperheart
Banned
Zuhzuhzombie!!
Member
Really really want this. Glad Blow is making it without any BS industry/gaming narrative on top. Just gonna make a good game and let the game speak for itself and him.
The solutions are tied to the environment, so they shouldn't really make much sense in a video, for example (I'm going to spoiler tag this, but it is one puzzle, in a game with hundreds)
there's a panel with what looks like a tree, and near you there is a tree that matches the panel, on the end of one branch is an apple, that's the line you have to draw
Acquiescence
Member
How many guns can your character carry?
Prince Vultan
Banned
So much this.
2. You can purchase DLC that increases the carry limit to 4, though.
Natureboy99
Banned
It's a time exclusive, like titanfall
I think you're mistaken either about The Witness or Tomb Raider
GuitarAtomik
Member
Lookin' pretty. I really like the sleekness to everything.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
the people who make these threads don't like to be reminded that the majority of their console "exclusives" aren't exclusive
ah, thanks for that mini example. I could see that mechanic being full of lots of "a-ha!" moments.
They've said they have no intentions of releasing on Xbox. It will also be on PC and iOS.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
I hope Blow will do some in-depth interviews about this game after it's released since he's obviously not interested in talking about before then.
The Albatross
Member
Been mildly interested in this since announcement. Continue to be.
He was simply stating these are PS4 screenshots. If they are or not, who knows, but the article says 'The Witness on PS4'.
He said the exact opposite.
"When the XB1 version of The Witness comes out, internet fanboys' heads are going to explode or something."
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
I don't think anyone said that at all. Sounds like the opposite of Blow's platform agnostic philosophy. He's only on PS4 first because Sony approached him and he can afford to make it for PS4 in addition to PC.
uncharted86
Member
Oh come on! The source is the Playstation Blog, so why do you try to force an agenda onto OP?
Their blog is fantastic, with lots of detailed technical posts and progress pics of the island. He does keep very quiet about actual gameplay but I think he doesn't want to spoil anything.
Or you know, its screenshots of the PS4 version but lets drop to the conclusion that illicits the most negativity shall we?
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
They've been working on it for 5 years. His process is completely up to him and he has that luxury. Other devs often don't.
Black Republican
Member
Game looks amazing
famousmortimer
Banned
Damn these indie games and their simplistic graphics!
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
I believe when he showed it to press a couple (few?) years ago, he said after that round of previews that he was pretty much going to disappear until the game was done. So, he's actually been out there more than he originally intended.
uncharted86
Member
But it will require some effort from Microsoft to get Jonathan Blow to release something on Xbox again.
Can Crusher
Banned
Indies are going to take over next generation. They've come so far it's insane.
Broder Salsa
Banned
Is it not about puzzle solving and being lost in the environment and stuff? Isolation in the environment. Not knowing what to do next? That's the vibe I got from reading its premise.
This will be on PC, as well? Thought it was a PS4 exclusive.
Looks amazing. Just hope its fun.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
I'm sure he'll consider whether it's worth it to him or not based on a number of factors, but I think it's safe to assume he'll do it if it makes sense. He's not going to take some principled stand against releasing on the X1 if all the other impediments are removed. If MS can convince him their policy and dev relations have changed, The Witness will be on X1.
(So basically I agree with you but I don't think it will be difficult for MS to get his support if they have the install base.)
qa_engineer
Member
Reminds me of TF2. This game is indeed a looker.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
PC and iOS. It's not a "PS4 exclusive" so much as it's "not in development for X1 at present."
SymbiantXenos
Member
This game is looking great, can't wait to play it.