We Were Here Together

- Too short (suddenly it was just over)
- Puzzles either too easy, monotonous or almost illogical
- Bad "story"

Stuck on a puzzle for 20 minutes and wife convinced me there was nothing she could interact with. Guess what immediately happened when I walked downstairs to her computer and took a look for myself.

I played the original We Were Here with my friend and somehow I was able to finish it without encountering any bugs, the second time I played it with someone else, a game-breaking bug hindered our journey and we couldn't finish the game. Now I started playing this game with a different friend for the first time and it works well for the first few chapters until we get to the one with the tesla coils. These bum developers have had a bug (since 2019 from what I could find) where one of the fuses that you NEED to finish the puzzle doesn't exist. After failing this TIMED challenge multiple times, unable to figure out what the game is wanting to do, we find out about this little bug and see people who have talked to the developers on discord who have said they know about the bugs and they don't do anything about them.

So in conclusion, these complete tools knowingly made buggy game after buggy game, refusing to go back and fix them so people can actually enjoy the products they purchased, all so they can continue to focus on making more slop that doesn't work so they can churn a couple more bucks out of whoever, like me, didn't realize these guys are total POS, ripoff, scam artist, snake oil salesmen developers

I'm gonna spread the word to anyone that will listen that they should not purchase any games from these bums

As all of the games of the series, it is an enjoyable game. However, We Were Here Too had much better puzzle designs. Still, most of the puzzles are great, while being original and playing the game at the other side feels great.

this is quite a bit longer than the first two games and some puzzles are not as easy

Great game, does a great job of testing our communication skills.

Some riddles are dumb, me and my friend found the first 2 games more enjoyable.

This game is not bad at all, but we met several bugs, which didn't allow us move forward. It solved by restarting mission, but my save file was crashed on the last quest. 10/10

this is good, grab a friend and play through it. will test communication and teamwork (does not get infuriating)

Some of the puzzles were enjoyable, unfortunately they were outweighed by the bad ones. Combine that with the fact that we encountered a bug where certain aspects of a puzzle did not spawn and we were left wandering around trying to find a solution that didn't exist for 45 minutes before giving up and discovering the bug.

This game is broken in many ways including breaking so the puzzle was unsolvable, making me and a friend get stuck on a level for 45 minutes. There are probably two enjoyable puzzles with enough difficulty and the others are either incredibly one sided or simple as putting the square shape in the square shape hole. The story is incredibly bland and at this point played out terribly for a climax. Do not buy!

TL:DR : Great game. You should play, bring a pal.

Complete review:
I think I've said enough in my other reviews, this is a great game and I couldn't possibly recommend it enough. If you have a buddy you NEED to play this game together, and even if you don't have someone to play with you could always join the Discord server and make a new friend there. This is the third game in the series and is EVEN BETTER than the previous two and I can only imagine and hope that the next game surpasses this one in quality and content. There's not much to complain about, the puzzles are simple enough to understand pretty easily but also challenging, good work there. But, some clues aren't very clear and are a little confusing yes I agree that better communication can make it more straightforward and that is a challenge for you and your buddy to learn how to work around but the game could have given some better clues, that said is nothing that is going to ruin your experience, the frustration and the yelling lol actually creates a fun and cute moment after the conclusion of the puzzle where you and your friend will share a good laugh so I don't even mind the confusing clues anymore.

Also just a little peeve of mine, nothing that diminishes your experience... But da** Total Mayhem. You guys could've hiden so many secrets in this game, little easter eggs, secret rooms maybe even secret puzzles for secret achievements :(

Good game, had a lot of fun, worth the money

this switches it up enough to make it more fun, it's nice actually being together via gameplay before the separation and the puzzles here range from easy & quick to "ex-fucking-cuse me?" which is pretty in-line for this series.

definitely not worth $13 but it's a fun time.

The atmosphere is immersive, the puzzles are challenging but rewarding, and teamwork is key. A must-play for those who love solving mysteries with a friend!

Partner and I are slowly but surely are 100%-ing our way through the whole series and this one was, like the two before, just a fantastic time for the two of us and is the nicest co-op experiences we've had yet.
This part takes some very nice elements from the last game especially and includes them here in a slightly different way – expanding on them in a way that is satisfying to figure out even tho it's a similar puzzle as having solved in an old level.

It offers also some more storytelling than the last two, it's engaging and has a nice feel to it.While the game is mainly about solving puzzles, the mystery and story-line that unfolds with it is very captivating and we're excited to see in which direction this story continues in the next games.

Overall, We Were Here Together is a great addition to the series and it offered us some unforgettable co-op experiences that we are treasuring already. Partner and I were hooked from start to finish and while she and I continue our journey we will keep obsessing over the playable characters and every pieces of story-line we can find in the games.

The game is amazing for couples.
It requires thoroughness but encourages detailed communication.
Give the game patience, and it will reward you with a great experience.
We played the whole series of games (macOS compatible), and the ending of this one hits hard. I had goosebumps, and we even shed a tear.
The music is amazing and creates a fantastic atmosphere.
I hope more people have such a pleasurable gameplay experience with their significant other as I did.
Big thumbs up!
The game can be played from two different perspectives, allowing you to comfortably enjoy it twice!

9/10
Couldn't solve one potion without guidance because of misreading C and L late in night.

Vlastně jsme od toho čekali něco jako It takes two a dostali jsme něco úplně jiného.
Na začátku začínáte jako polárnící, ale pak se to nějak zvrtne a vlastně to nedává ani smysl. Po příběhové stránce, ani po stránce zábavnosti levelů, to stojí celkem za prd.

This is the 3rd game in the franchise and while there have been some improvements they still have failed to implement a decent save system. We are currently at stage 7 which is comprised of at least 3 puzzles, with the first 2 taking 5 to 10 minutes to complete each, however when you complete either of them, if the game crashes (which it has 3 times now) after you've completed the first 2 sections? Tough luck. Puzzles are rewarding when you figure them out, and given their design even if you already know how to solve them in theory it still takes trial and error to get it right, so if the game crashes after finishing 2 puzzles, basically fuck you lets waste another 20 minutes of your time to get back to where you were and hope it doesnt' happen again. We endured this twice, and on the third attempt while solving the 3rd puzzle the games servers disconnected and softlocked our progress as I was sending the cart to my partner who's client never got it when it reconnected, meaning if we want to attempt to progress we would have now wasted an hour of our time. We are playing in the same house on the same LAN, it makes no sense to need stable serverside connections for this, and even without that, why can we not just have a save file we can access like any other game developed in the last 20 years? It's infuriating.

We Were Here Together takes the core elements of the series and expands them into one of the most satisfying co-op experiences out there. As a fan of the previous games, I was eager to jump into this one. The game builds on the formula that worked so well in earlier installments but offers a fresh experience with new mechanics and environments that keep things exciting.

The story is engaging and adds a nice layer of immersion to the game. It’s not just about solving puzzles, there’s an actual mystery that unfolds as you progress, which adds a lot of excitement and motivation to keep playing. The visuals are stunning, with beautiful, atmospheric environments.

Overall, We Were Here Together is a fantastic entry in the series. Whether you’re new to the franchise or a longtime fan, this game offers an unforgettable co-op experience that will keep you and your partner hooked from start to finish.

I‘m a fan of this series for years, must say that this is the most annoying one so far. I don't mean that i don't like this game, but i can not enjoy playing this game at all because of the puzzles. It took us so much time not to figure out what we should do, but to solve the puzzles - you know the goal exactly but you just need like 1 h or even 2 to reach it. The puzzles themselves aren't actually difficult—they just test your patience.

On top of that, there are often very hidden paths. If you can't find them, you'll be stuck going in circles, unable to progress, without even knowing what the problem is.

We were here is absolutely brilliant. This game blew my mind with its perfect mix of teamwork, puzzles and mystery. The concept of two players being separated in a creepy castle, relying on each other to solve complex puzzles, is pure genius. Its one of those games that constantly surprises you with its creativity and depth. Is a masterpiece. Strongly recommend!

Fckass teamate is a dipsht cant fucking describe whats in front of him to save his shit life


game was good ig but fuck you McCloy.
mf abt as capable as a brick wall

This game made me realise that my partner and I have zero synergy in escaping life and death situations. 10/10

(There are some bugs in this game though which hindered us from completing some stages and we were forced to restart the chapter.)

The start is really nice. The puzzles make sense and the atmosphere is great.
But the further you go, the more abstract the puzzles get and the atmosphere becomes blander and blander.
They also get less satisfying, sometimes requiring pretty random "non-logic" to figure out.
At some point, when we got stuck, we started checking the answers to puzzles online.
Maybe we're just bad at puzzle games.
Maybe the developers are veterans and they make games also for puzzle game veterans.

I didn't get that interested in the story either.
Without spoilers - it was nice and simple in the start and then turned into something pretty generic.

The game is also full of different types of bugs and performance issues.
Screen tearing, badly implemented voice chat, settings that don't do anything when changed because they are bugged. Some sound effects are way too loud and you cannot lower them, because the settings don't work. Seemingly random disconnects.
I also played on 2 different computers, so it's unlikely that is was my hardware's fault.
Maybe it got worse as time moved on, because the developers don't patch the game anymore (understandable, because it was released a few years back, but it's more of a problem with online games than singleplayer).
I think that's why many of the reviews are more positive than they would be today.

Amazing game! A puzzle and co-op game? Count me in! I don't remember how I stumbled across this game but I am so glad that I did. I love a brain teaser plus you get to work on your communication skills by having to describe/explain things. Solid 10/10. Will go back and play the first game and then all the ones after that.

Love these games and will buy the new one when it comes out.

Fun game with cool puzzles that require good communication skills. I played it with a friend, and it took about 8 hours for each of us to finish both sides and get all of the Steam achievements. We did encounter a game-breaking bug that forced a restart. Thankfully, the game lets you resume from any chapter, so we didn't have to start over from the beginning. Some of the puzzles can be a bit tricky; we were able to solve most of them, but we had to look up a guide a couple of times. Overall, this was a fun experience and I would recommend it, especially if you can get it on sale.

great game!
sucks about the mic issues
story and puzzels are very entertaining!

Having fun sorting out the puzzles with my cousin!

still good, but we had a long break before coming back to it. Some puzzles unclear towards the end.
I remember We Were Here and We Were Here Too being a smoother puzzle experience (but much jankier networking)

Chapter 10 is bugged. Can't load into it, so it makes us repeat Chapter 9 every time, meaning we can't finish the game.

the saddest thing is the ending but it is so good

This game could be interesting, but bugs, confusing riddle ruined it. We struggled with 3 levels for some time only to find out on Reddit that the game is bugged.

Next are some minor spoilers for a level, so read if you want. So, on the level with 3 paintings and where you needed to match things in the rooms , we walked for an hour to understand what we needed to do and then we looked up some info and found out that our level was completely broken. And what do you think? Level worked after restart. And such situation was with 3 different levels!

So, if you like this series, you can play it, because it offers some interesting levels, but personally it is the worst game of this series

game good, i love, cool animation style

Chapter 10 in this game is impossible dont waste your time

It's a really fun cooperative game with well thought-out puzzles that require good communication between players. The atmosphere and art direction are well done, and immerse players in the mysterious world of the series.

However, the game's lifespan is a real weak point. In just a few hours, it's already over, and we're left a little disappointed. What's more, some passages lack fluidity, particularly in movement and interaction with the environment, which can be frustrating.

All in all, it's a good experience for two, but it could have done with a bit more content and polish to make a real impact. If you like escape games for two, it's worth a go, but perhaps on special offer!

Ngl this game broke my brain in ways I couldn't even imagine. But the devs of this game put SO much effort into this game, so many puzzles to solve, so much detail, tbh honest the only bad thing I could think of was that I wasn't able to talk with my friend through the radio in-game, but we used Discord instead. This game was an amazing experince and would recommend it to everyone, it needs some thinking for sure, but it is truly a really enjoyable game, especially with friends. I'm not gonna forget this game and the memories within it for sure.

I don't know if it was cause I was playing this late at night with my friend or something but good god was this game frustrating. It started and ended pretty strong with interesting puzzles but the middle was so annoying. Some puzzles were incredibly unintuitive or were way too one sided.
I still don't understand why what we did with the colored tanks and pipes was the solution, it felt like the only involvement my friend had with the tesla reactor was putting in the answer, and the water silo gave me an entire puzzle while my friend just had to sit there for 5 minutes. The worst offender was the parallel rooms bit where my friend and I apparently had to communicate random sounds of a clock? At least that might be the answer since even after sharing our screens with each other we still couldn't get it and I brute forced the solution of the last puzzle instead.
On a more positive note, the soulstone part was fun cause I got to explaining the silly little dudes and try to pronounce crazy looking fake words. Oh, and the Seal reference one the map is funny.

Fantastic puzzle game series to play with a friend. Each game has been better (and longer!!) than the last.

This game has some of the highest highs and lowest lows of the series. Some of the best puzzles, level design, music, and overall vibes you will find in the series, but also some of the worst, most one-sided and unintuitive puzzles as well. Overall, it's definitely worth playing if you enjoyed the other We Were Here games, and def worth playing if you enjoy co-op puzzles in general -- just prepare yourself for the shitty parts. 7/10

Unfortunately, the puzzles in this game made this my least favorite game in the We Were Here series, however, it made up for it in my ability to make the choice for my partner at the end without their say (choosing to stab myself somehow got a worse reaction than betraying and stabbing my partner). 6/10

the jester's voice actor nailed it! his song gave me goosebumps

Very fun and challenging. The only gripe I have is with the in-game chat system. It would be a little better if there was a proximity chat in addition to the walkie talkies.

Can't recommend. For coop experience there were only few good puzzles which were fun to solve.

Others puzzles were boring or unnecessary complicated or both. Also as it was mentioned in other reviews in some puzzles one player does all the work while another just reads some manuals.

Overall game feels kind of clunky like it was made in a rush

Loved playing this co-op with my husband - really fun game. Yes we yelled at each other - but in a fun way. Highly recommend using the walkie talkies over discord, makes it more stressful (in a fun way)

After reaching chapter 6 my pc start crashing caused by the game , and I am unable to progress in the game.

Middling review, not great, not terrible. Can't justify a positive review overall though.

A longer game with some cool mechanics and more puzzles.
Some of the puzzles were GREAT and well designed, but only some.

Quite a few of them were genuinely just badly designed IMO. Multiple puzzles we carefully analyzed for patterns and there just weren't any. Some puzzles we solved randomly before we could figure out what was going on, some puzzles require you to die a bunch to acquire the information to even start the puzzle, some puzzles have a solution that is backwards, just because.

I dislike puzzles that require a lot of throwing crap at the wall to see what sticks. Careful hints and clear consequences make for more interesting puzzles.

I thought this one was the most frustrating out of the first three games.

Has a lot of great puzzles. But certain puzzles were not fun. I am looking at you greenhouse.