House House Releases Co-op Exploration Game "Big Walk" Emphasizing Communication

New Co-op Title from House House

House House, the Melbourne-based studio known for "Untitled Goose Game," has released its new online cooperative puzzle game, "Big Walk." This title marks a departure from their previous work, focusing on collaborative exploration and problem-solving rather than individual mischief.

Gameplay and Mechanics

In "Big Walk," players navigate a large island, working together to solve puzzles without explicit in-game guidance. The game emphasizes player interaction and communication, primarily through proximity-based voice audio. Players control characters described as a "bug-eyed, gangly limbed kind of bird person."

Exploration and Discovery

The game's setting features "radiant sunsets glinting on lapping waves," "bushland valleys that beckon with secrets," and "modernist buildings sat atop craggy ridges." The experience of making unexpected discoveries is central to the gameplay, with players spending hours exploring the island and solving problems together.

Emphasis on Communication

While the game involves significant walking, its core mechanic revolves around talking and coordinating with teammates. The design encourages players to communicate to overcome challenges, such as locating a lost partner in the dark by using in-game signals like repeatedly activating a lamp.