Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Defuse a bomb by describing it to teammates who can read the instructions but cannot see your screen. Procedurally generated puzzles turn that separation of information into a cooperative communication task.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.2 / 10
About this game
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes divides a local group into a defuser and manual-reading experts. The defuser describes the bomb's modules; the experts identify the relevant instructions and talk through what to do. Some instructions also depend on details such as the serial number on the casing, so gathering and reporting information is part of the job. An expired timer or too many mistakes ends the attempt. Missions introduce new modules as the difficulty increases, while procedural generation changes the puzzles. Free Play lets the group configure module count and time limit. The game requires local partners, with the free manual printed out or open on another web-enabled device.
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AI review
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A fitting choice for a group that enjoys explaining, listening and solving problems under a deadline.
Splitting the bomb and its instructions between players can turn precise description into the main puzzle-solving skill. Configurable bombs should help groups choose their own level of time pressure, while mission progression introduces additional module rules.
Strengths
- The divided information gives both the observer and the manual readers a necessary contribution.
- Free Play's timer and module settings may suit groups that want to shape the challenge around their own preferences.
Weaknesses
- The required local teamwork and countdown may be a poor fit for someone seeking a solitary, unhurried puzzle session.
Who it is for: Groups willing to speak clearly, ask follow-up questions and coordinate decisions while a timer runs.
Play notes: This Switch edition requires local partners; the experts need the manual separately on paper or another web-enabled device.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension New modules in missions and adjustable Free Play settings offer different ways to approach increasing rule complexity and time pressure. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension If you enjoy turning observations into useful instructions, the split roles make that communication central to solving the bomb. | Reviewed | 8.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension A visible bomb countdown can give the conversation a concrete sense of urgency for players who enjoy deadline-driven scenarios. | Reviewed | 7.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The printable or browser-readable manual offers flexible preparation, but the group must arrange access to it apart from the defuser's screen. | Reviewed | 8.2 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Steel Crate Games
- Publisher
- Steel Crate Games
- Release date
- 2018
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Puzzle · Primary genre
- Tags
- Pick-up and PlaySlow BurnLow Entry BarrierReplayable3D GraphicsPuzzle SolvingFixed CameraMain Story Under 10 HoursSolo-friendlyShort Sessions
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- MultiplayerCo-op
- Perspectives
- Virtual realityFirst person
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2018
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
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