Here comes Sony, just casually dropping a new game on PlayStation 4 for free. We Were Here is a well liked series of online co-op puzzle games. It's been around on PC for a few years now, with the first game released in 2017. Well, today, that initial entry in the series has been made available on PlayStation Store for free for a limited time, with the other two games to follow later in February.
What sets these games apart from other co-op puzzlers is its reliance on communication โ literally. You and a buddy will wind up inside the walls of a mysterious castle, and become separated. Using only the in-game walkie talkies, you'll have to talk to your partner in order to solve various puzzles and escape the castle. It sounds like a great idea; you and a friend will have to describe what you see on your respective paths, and figure out how you can help each other advance.
As pointed out by the developer on the PlayStation Blog, you can technically use PS4 or PS5's party chat capabilities to circumvent the walkie talkies, but where's the fun in that? Managing director and co-founder Lucia de Visser recommends using the in-game system "to set the mood and for some extra challenge". With only one channel on the radios, you'll have to try not to speak over each other.
The second and third games in the series, We Were Here Too and We Were Here Together, will also be coming to PS4 on 23rd February. There will be a cost attached to these, and all three games will be available together in a bundle if you prefer.
It's worth mentioning that, while We Were Here is indeed a freebie, you will need a PS Plus subscription to play it; it's online co-op only after all. What do you think of all this? Will you be checking out We Were Here on PS4 (or PS5 with backwards compatibility)? Tell us in the comments section below.
[source blog.playstation.com]
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This could be fun as long it is at the right price?
@Total_Weirdo
As it is free I would say it is the right price
@Total_Weirdo Mmm, free is not too bad a price
@Total_Weirdo is "free" in your price range
Any word on splitscreen? Or I suppose that would just beat the purpose
@UltimateOtaku91 Yeah, it's online only. No local co-op.
Free beer tastes best
@Max_the_German free beer is good, for sure, but if the choice stood between a free, warm beer and a cold beer that I had to pay (a reasonable sum) for - I know which one Iโd go for ๐
OnT: This looks like it could be quite fun!
@Spoonman-2 lol good spot
@UltimateOtaku91 lol missed that
Hmmm free? There is always a catch when something is free ๐ค๐ค
online co op only
I've tried a few games and nothing happens, not sure if i'm doing something wrong but no one replies to the radio. I also can't invite people to private room, does anyone know how to?
I'm intrigued. Might try this with my kids. Sounds like instant hypertension but I guess there's always the party chat just in case.
Canโt seem to add it to my library, I keep getting an error message. Servers are probably slammed, Iโll try again later. Now I only have to make a friend to play it with! ๐น
I've played both the explorer and the librarian. Got the radios in both but no one has responded...
@glassmusic If you're on the web store, you have to log in first.
If you search the web store for We Were Here, you get 132 results in games, none of which are this. Have to use the link above. And the Add to Library button doesn't work. Even after signing out and signing back in. Looks fun though.
This searches fine on my daughters PS4 but doesn't appear in ps5 searches, even though the PS5 store features a PS4 section. hmm. Was looking forward to trying this. EU titles often drop on a Wednesday so I'll see if it changes tomorrow.
@glassmusic Same for me. Been trying to add it to my library all day and it's not working. I've tried from the PS5 and from a web browser.
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