The Witness Review - Worth the Mind F*ck?

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  • @fredrikh8770
    @fredrikh8770 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The Witness is a magnificent game if you can appreciate it. But it will not be for all gamers. Sadly, the people who will benefit the most from it will not have a good time. The Witness is an adventure in learning. The maze puzzles is the language of the island. So gradually you learn a totally new language without realising it. You can actually start to talk to the island. The more deep learning you get from the puzzles (i.e. talking to the island) the more you start seeing the island in a different way.
    So the Witness makes learning fun, and if you get stuck (which you will do) you can always go somewhere else and learn something new. It teaches you to be curious, ask intelligent questions for problem solving, work towards bigger goals by reaching smaller ones and question your ability to really see the world as it is (as it always changes).
    The Witness will not give you grandiose bonuses for solving the puzzles. The Witness is all about you and your willingness to explore it. When the game starts there are no fanfares. It is only your mind and the Island.
    I can just say that The Witness is all I hoped for. Everyday I am thinking about puzzles and I am changing my sleeping patterns, which the reviewer said was one part of the definition of a perfect game. But is it for everyone? It should be but sadly isn't. A lot of gamers today are so filled with games that give them pleasure every minute. This game doesn't. But it gives you a whole lot more if you are willing to explore and learn.

  • @TLD
    @TLD 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Definitely worth the mind f*ck lol

  • @mrsid6581
    @mrsid6581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you think this game has no music, then you haven't played it long enough. It absolutely has music and it's going to drive you mad.

  • @putthatcookiedown2188
    @putthatcookiedown2188 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If someone says," there's no narrative or story in The Witness" then that person hasn't played and truely explore that island. There are characters, there's a reason that your on this island, AND theirs a purpose for all these puzzles. Seriously ;)

  • @cogigo
    @cogigo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I found there not being any music really fit the game. And the story and what the island is also fit really well when you were digging deeper. I also really like that its about the game and not fake rewarding you with some bad written videogamestory.
    And am I the only one who found the tetris piece to be logical and totaly making sense. So many complaints about the game breaking its own rules bullshit. That never happend. People have to start being patient, look closely at your enviroment and think. They arent that hard.

    • @KevinKenson
      @KevinKenson  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll agree to disagree on the music bit, as for the story I do agree with you, my main point was as a warning to folk that would want a more traditional, or at least a more easily understood narrative.
      And yeah, all the puzzles make perfect sense, I never even considered some of them as not conforming to the rules set

  • @pascal487
    @pascal487 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At two 2:37 you said that there is no answer or story in the game.
    So why i found the answer after 120 hours of playing it? Pls do another review after you got into the mountain, beated the challenge and got to the alternative end!

  • @rohithkumarsp
    @rohithkumarsp 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's no music? wtf ? part of why i wanted to get this is of that damn good soundtrack in the trailer.

    • @KevinKenson
      @KevinKenson  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup, completely dead quiet. I would've preferred music too, but the visuals alone are still good enough to make it work for me

    • @devoicedmusic
      @devoicedmusic 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It actually works quite well. I missed the music at first but the sounds design is really amazing in this game. With headphones especially. I love just wandering the island and listening. Plus the sounds actually become pretty important in some parts of the game

  • @IuliusPsicofactum
    @IuliusPsicofactum 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The game doesn't need music.

  • @Retro.foxhound
    @Retro.foxhound 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Loved how u said "beat it" and I heard MJ voice ! 😆
    👍 nice review .

    • @KevinKenson
      @KevinKenson  9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks! While editing I realized what I said and knew what must be done

    • @WR3ND
      @WR3ND 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Smart man. Maybe too smart... ⌐.⌐'

  • @Kie77
    @Kie77 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very thorough and well balanced review. I think I'll get this game on the back of this review. Thanks man.

  • @larsfaye292
    @larsfaye292 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This game is free on Epic Games right now and I just want to say, Brian Eno - Thursday Afternoon is the absolute best background music you can find for this game. Just put it on repeat and go!

  • @FunnyReviews4Life
    @FunnyReviews4Life 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    awesome review man you deserve more subs

    • @KevinKenson
      @KevinKenson  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Funny Reviews 4 Life! Thanks!

  • @NarlieQuinzel-Slytherin
    @NarlieQuinzel-Slytherin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for reviewing this game, after since I end up see this game along with other games are free on PS4 ‘Stay At Home’ section. I just want to know what it’s about from this game before download the game itself, puzzle solving kinda reminds me of old Tomb Raider games except this puzzle game itself’s quite the opposite from that.. but I do always appreciate puzzle video games. This is review already helps me to know from that, I already have start download this game 😊🎮
    Have a nice month and take care, BTW.

  • @IKOZAE
    @IKOZAE 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, this makes me want to play this game and I really don't even like puzzle games! On a side note, you said you can "beat the game" but yet there isn't really a story line. Is beating the game finding out what the island is for or something along those lines?

    • @KevinKenson
      @KevinKenson  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's a sort of major final run of puzzles on a mountain top you can only enter after clearing 7 other areas. It does have an ending in a sense, just not one that has a clear obvious narrative

    • @WR3ND
      @WR3ND 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JB has also strongly eluded to being able to piece together more layers of truth by playing more of the game. Seems pretty straightforward, but then he might just be a sadistic f*ck. My advice: Question everything.

  • @iquestioneverything3426
    @iquestioneverything3426 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how long is the game ?

    • @KevinKenson
      @KevinKenson  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Varies based on your skill level with puzzles and whether you want to 100% the game or just beat it. I'd argue a minimum of 9 hours, I've spent a good bit more than that on it

  • @MrDoubled50
    @MrDoubled50 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not the typical game I play, but looks interesting none the less!

  • @totallynotaseaotter4946
    @totallynotaseaotter4946 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you played H1Z1 before, More specifically the Battle Royale mode?

  • @neonom1024
    @neonom1024 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    a big reason why this is one of my favorite games IS BECAUSE it's not for everyone.

  • @rogerkearns8094
    @rogerkearns8094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    _There's no music._
    Little you knew. ;)

  • @Epis247
    @Epis247 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a cool game, but too expensive for what you get IMO.

    • @KevinKenson
      @KevinKenson  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Personally I feel like I got my money's worth, especially since i'm still working through it to 100% it, there's a surprising amount of content in it. That and I love puzzles and it scratched that it h wonderfully

    • @Epis247
      @Epis247 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to hear. Luckily there are sales for the cheap bastards among us. Great review by the way.

    • @KevinKenson
      @KevinKenson  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always a valid option, especially with all the steam sales

  • @SETHthegodofchaos
    @SETHthegodofchaos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    calling completing on the meaning of reality and your experience in it as bullshit requires some balls. wow xD

  • @Bruno_Amaro
    @Bruno_Amaro 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well!! Graphical the game is awesome but gaming it is another history, it need more action. Nice video Kevin.

    • @tggt00
      @tggt00 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Bruno Amaro lol not every game needs action..

    • @KevinKenson
      @KevinKenson  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeeeeah

    • @KevinKenson
      @KevinKenson  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure I agree with ya on that one Bruno, some of the best games to shape the industry have been minimal/no action. Hell one of my favorites growing up was Myst, pure exploration

    • @Bruno_Amaro
      @Bruno_Amaro 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Kevin Kenson Agree Kevin.

  • @PieceOfDuke
    @PieceOfDuke 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Come on, there IS a narrative, don't you see it?

  • @SpaceCattttt
    @SpaceCattttt 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like puzzle games without a narrative, but FUCK this game!!!

  • @MattHalpain
    @MattHalpain 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    when I saw this game I am attracted to the beauty of the scenery n landscape but not the puzzles.

    • @KevinKenson
      @KevinKenson  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Matt Halpain oh it's a super pretty game, but definitely a tough investment if you want to see everything without doing puzzles, they're pretty interlinked

    • @MattHalpain
      @MattHalpain 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see. I like puzzles sometimes like in Zelda games. It would be nice reward to see the more of the scenery n landscape in the game via being able to solve the puzzles.

  • @lefetti5570
    @lefetti5570 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello!

  • @PieceOfDuke
    @PieceOfDuke 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Хуль так орать-то

  • @sudd3660
    @sudd3660 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol, console review on youtube....