Big Walk from Untitled Goose Game creators bans Discord: a co-op puzzle that demands voice chat

House House, the studio behind the provocative 2019 hit Untitled Goose Game, has released its new title Big Walk. On the surface, the project resembles another "friendslop" — the name given to cooperative games that flooded digital stores after the coronavirus pandemic. But underneath, it is a deep puzzle that relies on players' creativity, curiosity, and sense of adventure.

The key twist in Big Walk is its insistence on using only the built-in voice chat. Before starting, the game displays a warning not to use external communication tools or even sit in the same room, as this will ruin the experience. The developers argue that such restrictions, despite being inconvenient for couples and friends living together, will more than pay off in memorable moments.

In terms of gameplay, Big Walk is a co-op adventure that explains very little. Players first find themselves in a hub where they learn the basics of controlling their quirky characters, then set off into an open world full of secrets, hidden paths, and puzzles that may take dozens of attempts to figure out.

Keep in mind that Big Walk is designed exclusively for co-op play. A solo player has nothing to do here: even customizing your character's color requires help from another person, as you cannot paint yourself — you need a brush and a teammate. There is no matchmaking, so joining a random session is impossible. This is not a flaw, but it is something to know before purchasing.

Big Walk blends multiple genres and contains unexpected references to well-known games that can only be recognized during playthrough. Fans of Untitled Goose Game will surely spot the studio's signature style — a game that balances between absurdity and genius.