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The Witness Is Now Available For Xbox One
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This game is definitely worth $40.
Especially in Canada. Every AAA game keeps getting released with huge mark-ups because of our terrible dollar. For example, Forza Horizon 3 is $80.
But:
Inside came out at $20 (same as US)
The Turing Test came out at $20 (same as US)
Nightmares from the Deep 2 came out at $9 (same as US)
The Witness came out at $40 (same as US)
Love it. The amount of great puzzle games getting released this gen is phenomenal. And Canadians get a slight discount getting price parity like this.
Especially in Canada. Every AAA game keeps getting released with huge mark-ups because of our terrible dollar. For example, Forza Horizon 3 is $80.
But:
Inside came out at $20 (same as US)
The Turing Test came out at $20 (same as US)
Nightmares from the Deep 2 came out at $9 (same as US)
The Witness came out at $40 (same as US)
Love it. The amount of great puzzle games getting released this gen is phenomenal. And Canadians get a slight discount getting price parity like this.
hydrophilic attack
Member
GOAT puzzle game
It does have an FOV slider. But I don't know exactly what it does and I chose to leave it completely alone. The game looks fine to me. Maybe I'll play around with that setting once I come home from work tonight.
GlamFM
Banned
Changes the FOV..?
This entire nausea thing with this game was completely made up bullshit IMO.
Somebody started it, it got "popular" and suddenly everybody was like "I think I feel it too!"
Your mind is powerful, plays tricks on you sometimes.
SEGAvangelist
Member
It's not made up. It made me sick on PS4. I'm not sure if an update helped, though, since I haven't played since launch.
stargateheaven
Member
Honestly, so glad i bought this back on PS4. One of the best puzzle games ever made IMO.
If you're a puzzle fan, it's MUST BUY.
But i warn you guys, this game get's HARD AF.
If you're a puzzle fan, it's MUST BUY.
But i warn you guys, this game get's HARD AF.
That's weird. I haven't played in months and still remember the rules.
Ryo Hazuki
Member
Amazing game. One of the best of the year and one of my favorite puzzle games ever made.
It's not bullshit. Lower FoV and not having a reticle for a focal point seem to be the major causes for motion sickness in video games, and The Witness did suffer from both of them at launch.
It did, they added an option for a reticle and an FoV slider up to 100.
bullshit. I noticed it way before it became well-reported. (and it also wasn't related to FOV for me - I'm fairly certain it was related to the odd way the camera accelerates.)
I just had to deal with it, because the game is great otherwise.
StoppedInTracks
Member
Maybe it's a matter of how much you played before stopping. I remember the basic ones but not all of them anymore. Probably depends on each individual as well, just wanted to throw it out there so maybe a few people don't end up in my position.
Coloress_Kafka
Member
1080p 4x MSAA according to Jonathan Blow
https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Blow/status/775799047848284162
I wish I could experience this again for the first time. The rule sets and some of the solutions are so memorable that I'm hesitant to ever do a second playthrough because I know it won't be nearly as impactful.
As mentioned if you get stuck on a puzzle, go somewhere else on the island instead of beating your head against the wall. The game is unabashedly non-linear.
edit: Also one of the few complaints I have about the game is that it didn't tell you that you can sprint and speed up the line movement, they aren't on the same button either. I'm guessing they're on the L/R bumpers for Xbox controller.
As mentioned if you get stuck on a puzzle, go somewhere else on the island instead of beating your head against the wall. The game is unabashedly non-linear.
edit: Also one of the few complaints I have about the game is that it didn't tell you that you can sprint and speed up the line movement, they aren't on the same button either. I'm guessing they're on the L/R bumpers for Xbox controller.
spindoctor
Member
This game is brilliant. Very clever puzzles and the island is beautiful. As you play through it you will unravel layers of genius game design. Just don't use a walkthrough or any internet guidance because it might spoil some of the surprises.
Aces&Eights
Member
Man, that feeling when I found my first
My mind was blown and then I started looking around the world and....
Hot damn this was such a fantastic game!
enviormental puzzle
My mind was blown and then I started looking around the world and....
Hot damn this was such a fantastic game!
Fabtacular
Member
How is that possible?
Stealthcobra
Member
I'm so confused... Where wasn't it 39.99?
Family Fry
Member
Journey
Banned
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
How is it possible that Witness is 900p 2x MSAA on PS4 but 1080 4xMSAA on Xbox?
Should that even be possible?
Should that even be possible?
SEGAvangelist
Member
Maybe fps is different?
Conkerkid11
Member
This is The Witness, not No Man's Sky.
...
It's possible because The Witness is running at 60fps on the PS4 and 30fps on the Xbox One.
The developers did a great job with the 1.3TF they had to work with, but it's not some sort of miracle.
really enjoyed this game, put about 40 hours in on steam - want to go back because I'm missing a bunch of the "end game" stuff
I think my save is something like 490/50/1
I know you have multiple saves but I wish they had the option of account A/B/C
so I could keep multiple games separate (to start over with one account and continue "end game" stuff with the other)
this is one of those games that builds on itself - worth every cent.
I think my save is something like 490/50/1
I know you have multiple saves but I wish they had the option of account A/B/C
so I could keep multiple games separate (to start over with one account and continue "end game" stuff with the other)
this is one of those games that builds on itself - worth every cent.
Beer Monkey
Member
Does this ever go on sale on Steam?
It had a small discount during the summer sale, I'm sure there will be a bigger cut in future big sales.
th4tguy
Member
OK, what is this gif from?
Looks like something out of Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Aressa
You can't die before your death
Around 20h. Yes it's worth the price. Intelligent, beautiful, all around great game.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
My playtime was a lot longer and I don't think I got stuck for a particularly long time on anything. The game is definitely a great value if you like what it offers.
Honestly surprised they went for 60fps on the PS4 as it does not really seem the type of game that would benefit greatly from going 60fps.
It's a serious recommendation.
Also, it will help to have a pair of scissors handy.
Trust.
It's a fantastic game. I wish I could go back into it totally fresh.
Aressa
You can't die before your death
Me too. I just like to take things slowly and explore everything. but 20h is howlongtobeat average just to give the person who asked maybe more accurate answer.
Yeah it really helps to have a notebook nearby for this game. And take pictures with your phone/tablet. In a few years or even months I will have forgotten everything and I'll replay through this gem again.
One of the most memorable experiences I've had in all these years playing video games.
One of the most memorable experiences I've had in all these years playing video games.
Family Fry
Member
Ah taking phone pictures, the memories.
Feb 2nd 2016.
Actually spent around 60+ hours on the game, amazing game,
That's great. Interesting trade-off, higher res and better AA solution than the PS4 but 30 fps instead of 60.
boredofcanada
Member
Been waiting a year and almost bought a ps4 a few times to play this. I'm very happy that it's on Xb1. Even managed to stay spoiler free this entire time. It's hard as balls and wonderfully beautiful.