We Were Here Too
Genres: Puzzle, Escape Room, Horror, Mystery, Atmospheric, Adventure
Play modes: co-op
Release Date: 2-2-2018
Rating: 3.5/5
Developer: Total Mayhem Games
Our verdict
6.5/10
- Difficulty: Hard
- Players: 2
- Playtime: 3–4 h
We Were Here Too is a two-player online co-op puzzle game in the We Were Here series. You and a partner are trapped in separate parts of a medieval castle and can only talk over walkie-talkies, so each puzzle depends on describing what you see to someone who sees something else. Both players need a microphone. It suits pairs of friends who enjoy shouting instructions at each other.
Reception is Mostly Positive, with about 77% of nearly 4,800 reviews recommending it. Players enjoy the communication challenge, and some fans of the series felt the puzzles were more satisfying than in the free first game. Several noted it is less scary than its horror tag suggests.
The complaints are loud and consistent. Many single out a timed maze puzzle with tight inputs, others call some puzzles unclear or poorly tested, such as the cog symbols, and several report fiddly controls. A number of pairs suffered frequent disconnects that wiped progress. Expect three to four hours. Buy it on sale if you liked the first game and have a patient partner; skip it if you want relaxed co-op puzzling.
Pros
- Walkie-talkie setup forces real teamwork between two players
- Split views of a medieval castle make every puzzle a conversation
- Multiple endings reward a second run
Cons
- Timed maze puzzle with tight inputs frustrates many pairs
- Reports of frequent disconnects that lose progress
- Short for the price, and both players need a microphone
About
We Were Here Too is an online first-person cooperative adventure set in a fictional medieval castle. A new standalone entry in the We Were Here series, We Were Here Too is all about cooperative discovery, immersion and teamwork through communication. You and a partner must solve puzzles through smart communication and observation. Trapped in different parts of an ancient castle, only your walkie-talkies will allow you to figure out how to escape.
NOTE: This game requires both players to have a working PC-compatible microphone.
As your final hour approaches, a large structure looms up in the distance - towering above the relentless storm. With nowhere else to go, you decide to enter this mysterious place, only to find yourself trapped inside… Will you be able to find a way out?Features
- Co-Op Escape Room/Puzzle game
- Average duration: 2-5 hours
