Steel Crate Games has revealed that it is bringing its asymmetric party game Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes to consoles this summer, including Switch.
The game has been a hit on VR platforms but is playable without a headset. It places one player in front of a procedurally generated ticking bomb which must be defused as quickly as possible; the other players assume the role of bomb disposal experts who have to guide their pal through the process. The catch is that the other players can't see the bomb, so verbal communication is key. "Puzzle solving and communication skills – and maybe a few friendships – will be put to the test as players race to defuse bombs while communicating quickly, clearly, and effectively" says the PR blurb.
It looks pretty enjoyable and would have been perfect for the Wii U, but we can't wait to play it on Switch. Let us know if you feel the same by posting something below.
[source twitter.com]
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Ooh, I've been close to buying this so many times. Switch version might tip it
Really recommend this. It feels a bit like an escape room, but this version you can take anywhere. This would be really cool to play with friends on a friday evening at home.
Noticed there's a knock off for pre-order on eShop called Them Bombs! Good to see the real deal is coming.
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Them-Bombs--1386434.html
VR version is great, can't imagine playing it in non-VR though. Haven't even booted it up normally on PC for that matter
It's a really good game to test your friendship or relationship with! I liked most of the times I've played this with people.
This is an absurdly fun game, even for people who don't play video games. My Wife and I went on vacation last year with my parents who do not play games of any sorts, and we all had a blast.
@Menchi187 It works just fine without VR. I would imagine VR is a bit more fun the first few times, but as a party game where you're constantly switching roles and taking turns, I think it would be more hassle than it was worth. My family just played on a laptop and printed out a few bomb defusal manuals, and we had a blast.
@roadrunner343 I guess it's just the way I have my PC set up where anyone can easily get into my Rift in a few seconds, as well as playing online if need be. I love playing it in VR, with either people in the room or online.
@Menchi187 I meant to say it works just fine without VR, but it seems you figured that out =) I've never played online. This is strictly my game to play when I'm with people who don't play games - so I almost only ever play it when I'm on the go. Despite having a Rift, I never tried it in VR. Maybe someday =D
Makes perfect sense on Switch. Maybe even more than on other consoles. (Even VR!) One person will hold the bomb (Switch), and try to disable it and the others will guide him/her to disable the bomb. And when the bomb explodes...
BOOM! And the HD rumble on the sides go crazy!
Keep them coming!!
@TF-Warrior You've clearly never played the game. VR is the definitive way to play this game.
@Menchi187 I have played a lot of this game, albeit I've already admitted to not playing in VR, but I agree with @TF-Warrior. VR isn't for everyone, and certainly not for all scenarios. I love playing this on the go, at parties, vacation, etc... with groups of non-gamer friends and family. I don't have anything against VR, but I also don't think I'd enjoy this game nearly as much without being able to see everyone else, laugh at their reactions/fighting, etc... and of course, the occasional cheat for when Mom gets totally confused. I'm also super weird with sharing my headset, so maybe that's part of it.
Aw yiss!
I love this game, I played it many times with my family !
@TF-Warrior Forget the HD Rumble... the joy-cons will eject!
Just curious, but how does this work without VR? On the Switch you would only have one screen to work with (of course, I'm assuming you can play it offline but that probably isn't the case).
Haven't played that game in a long time. Got it for the Oculus vr gear. Don't think I'll double dip for this one, but at least I remember I have one more game to beat.
@RadoGoji The game is always single-screen. The bomb defuser sees the bomb on screen and the other player(s) have the bomb manual, which is either printed or viewed as a PDF on another device.
@chardir That sounds pretty interesting. I think I may have to check it out.
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