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    The Witness

    Game » consists of 7 releases. Released Jan 26, 2016

    An exploration-focused puzzle-adventure game led by the creator of the 2008 indie game Braid. While exploring a quiet but colorful island, players must solve a series of maze-like puzzles on numerous electronic puzzle consoles.

    mentalconflux's The Witness (PC) review

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    The Witness

    Epiphany accompanies the most seductive of illusions. -3 Corinthians

    A very purified puzzle adventure game. Minimal narrative. You explore a lovely island in a free-roaming manner, and engage with deceptively simple maze puzzles. That's the one basic method of interaction with which to unlock doors, operate mechanisms, and otherwise make progress. Connections are made on multiple levels.

    If you get frustrated, I recommend perseverance. Take a break and come back later.

    For anyone who likes challenging puzzles, stop reading about it, don't watch any videos about it, just play it.

    Other reviews for The Witness (PC)

      Worth the Wait 0

      No one has ever really made a game like The Witness before. Its influences may be somewhat obvious (Myst), but the particular way The Witness is structured is nothing short of intriguing. Never before have I found myself writing random stuff on a piece of paper, or even editing screenshots in Paint just to work out the in-game tribulations. With a composition that is nothing short of unique and unforgettable, The Witness is an exemplary title in the art of pristine level design.Let’s trav...

      3 out of 3 found this review helpful.

      Video Review - The Witness 0

      Thekla, Inc's The Witness represents 7 years of work from indie game visionary Jonathan Blow and the work shows. The game is incredibly beautiful, dense, and complex. While that density and complexity can become overbearing at times, there is still plenty to appreciate in The Witness. For more information, check out the VIDEO REVIEW....

      2 out of 2 found this review helpful.

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