Mixed(69%)
Co-op teamwork
Creative puzzles
Art direction
Great music
Puzzle difficulty
Puzzle clarity
Visual presentation
Series direction
Voice-chat bugs
Game-breaking bugs
Long shader loading
Many returning fans enjoy cooperative puzzle-solving and praise the art direction and music, but recurring voice-chat failures and progress-blocking bugs make the launch frustrating for some. Reactions to puzzle difficulty and clarity vary, and opinions are divided on how the new style compares with earlier games in the series.
Positive Points
Many players enjoy the cooperative communication gameplay, especially the teamwork and satisfaction of solving puzzles together with a friend.Puzzles are often described as creative, engaging, and rewarding, with memorable “aha” moments when partners figure them out.Players praise the art direction, atmosphere, and music; some particularly like the visual contrast between gloomy and brighter environments.Fans of the We Were Here series are excited by the new entry and several feel it is a strong or improved addition to the franchise.Negative Points
Voice chat and walkie-talkies are frequently reported as unreliable: audio may cut out, the device may disappear, or the microphone may stop working until a restart.Players report launch and gameplay bugs, including crashes, black screens, soft locks, broken interactions, and progress that must be replayed after disconnecting.Some find puzzles too easy or boring, while others say visual clues and instructions can be confusing or misleading.A few technical complaints include long shader compilation, crashes on some hardware, and problems with Steam Deck or Intel GPUs.One reviewer criticizes the low-poly graphics, and another wishes the game were longer.Mixed Points
Puzzle difficulty and clarity divide players: some praise clever, brain-teasing challenges, while others find them simple, tedious, or poorly explained.The communication system is central to the experience and can make co-op especially enjoyable when it works, but frequent voice-chat failures undermine that design for many players.Visual presentation is a highlight for many, though one reviewer describes the models and geometry as rough.The game’s new setting and mechanics appeal to some players, while others prefer the darker atmosphere and puzzle focus of earlier entries.Common Themes
The game is designed around two-player cooperation, communication, and solving puzzles together; many reviews mention playing with a friend or a returning series partner.Voice-chat reliability is the most repeated concern, with some players resorting to Discord and others waiting for patches before continuing.Players have sharply different impressions of puzzle difficulty, ranging from creative and satisfying to too easy or confusing.The launch experience varies: some report smooth performance, while others encounter bugs that interrupt play or block progress.Existing fans of the We Were Here series are generally enthusiastic about the new game, even when they raise technical concerns.Updated 10/21/2026, 12:03:06 AM UTC