In Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, one player is trapped in a virtual room with a ticking time bomb they must defuse. The other players are the “Experts” who must give the instructions to defuse the bomb by deciphering the information found in the Bomb Defusal Manual. But there’s a catch: the Experts can’t see the bomb, so everyone will need to talk it out –fast!
Features:
• Challenging puzzles – Test the limits of your communication skills… and friendships?
• A different bomb every time – Procedurally generated puzzles keep the action fresh.
• Local multiplayer party game – A great way to experience VR with all of your friends!
• Only one copy of the game needed – If you can talk to the bomb Defuser, you can be their Expert. Try using your favorite voice chat service to play remotely.
• Requires 2 or more players – Bomb defusing is a team endeavor. Going solo is not an option!
Requires free Bomb Defusal Manual available at www.bombmanual.com
$15
Genre:
Puzzle, Social
Use Case:
Computing
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App Details
Gear
Supports Quest, Quest 2
Internet Connection:
Internet connection not required
Game Mode
Co-op
Release Date
May 21, 2019
Space Required:
184 MB
Languages
English, Arabic, Chinese (China), Chinese (Hong Kong), Chinese (Taiwan), Czech, Danish, Dutch, Esperanto, Finnish, French (France), German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian (Bokmål), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Spanish (Mexico), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Review:
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes Review: A Heart-Pumping Co-Op Experience
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a VR game that takes a simple premise and turns it into a heart-pumping, co-op experience. One user is tasked with disarming a bomb, but they can only be audibly fed instructions on how to disarm it. The other user cannot see the bomb, but they have access to the written instructions on how to disarm it. The challenge becomes having two players accurately describe and communicate what they are seeing.
The bomb defuser sits in a dark room with a bomb that begins counting down. The bomb has modules such as cutting colored wires or pressing buttons in a specific order. The game starts off easy enough with very simple modules and a generous time limit, but chaos quickly ensues when each bomb has multiple modules with multiple steps and an extremely limited amount of time.
The game's 32 levels are procedurally generated, meaning no two bombs will have the same combination of modules. This feature keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, with each new bomb presenting new challenges to overcome. The game can be stressful for both players, but in the best way possible. The feeling of satisfaction when successfully disarming a bomb with only seconds left on the timer is unmatched.
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a fantastic co-op game that will have players on the edge of their seats. The game's simple premise is executed perfectly, with each level increasing in difficulty and providing new challenges to overcome. The game is great for parties or game nights, and it's sure to be a hit with both gamers and non-gamers alike. If you're looking for a heart-pumping co-op experience, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is the game for you.
Rating: 5/5
Edited by ChatGPT