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The Witness

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4.1/5

( 88 Reviews )

4.1

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The Witness
Description
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you. You don't remember who you are, and you don't remember how you got here, but there's one thing you can do: explore the island in hope of discovering clues, regaining your memory, and somehow finding your w...
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4.1/5

( 88 Reviews )

4.1

88 Reviews

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2016, Number None, ESRB Rating: Everyone...
System requirements
Windows 7, 1.8GHz, 4 GB RAM, Intel HD 4000 series, Version 10, 5 GB available space...
Time to beat
17 hMain
24 h Main + Sides
37.5 h Completionist
22.5 h All Styles
Description
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

You don't remember who you are, and you don't remember how you got here, but there's one thing you can do: explore the island in hope of discovering clues, regaining your memory, and somehow finding your way home.

The Witness is a single-player game in an open world with dozens of locations to explore and over 500 puzzles. This game respects you as an intelligent player and it treats your time as precious. There's no filler; each of those puzzles brings its own new idea into the mix. So, this is a game full of ideas.
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
17 hMain
24 h Main + Sides
37.5 h Completionist
22.5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), Mac OS X (10.11.6+)
Release date:
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Size:
3.7 GB
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Everyone (Alcohol Reference)

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Posted on: March 8, 2018

shandante

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Games: 245 Reviews: 3

Beautiful, Engaging, and Intellectual

The Witness takes you on a unique journey in which provides beautiful visuals and an engaging gameplay element. One in which is entirely taught by the use of your controller, no rules or tutorials; just you and the environment. There is no story, only dialogue told by visuals and famous quotes by Philosphers, Scientists and Artists from past. I loved every part of this game but I do admit, it gets very hard very quickly; and while accomplishing a puzzle after so much effort is an amazing feeling, some puzzles are so hard. Like very hard. If you don't use a guide at all on this game, I commend you. By the end of the game, I was following a guide through the challenges this game presents, it that hard. But from what I was able to accomplish on my own was extremely rewarding, one in which many little games offer.


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Posted on: June 8, 2018

thehigenia

Games: 103 Reviews: 1

Outstanding puzzle game

This game makes the player to think and think. There are hundreds of puzzles that might puzzle you! You have to observe the patterns and even the sight around you to crack the difficult thinigs. If you like to solve the puzzles, then it is for you! However, if you don't like the puzzle, it is mere a puzzle hell.


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Posted on: December 31, 2019

keviny01

Games: 395 Reviews: 23

Do you like drawing lines on grids?

If you like drawing lines on grid patterns, then you'll like this game, because that's all you do in The Witness. The game finds hundreds of different ways for you to figure out and draw correct patterns on grid panels. You have to draw patterns that mimic the surroundings, find the right patterns from reflections, nearby clues, color-coded symbols, etc. My favorite is the patterns that operate moving platforms that allow you to progress. This is an inspired effort where the designers put in a lot of innovative work. The "story," the serene Myst-like environment, the somewhat off-putting FMVs and voiceovers, etc., are all window-dressing for the puzzles. The puzzles are what made this game, and I suspect a sequel is bound to happen, since the possibilities for this style of gameplay seem endless.


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Posted on: April 23, 2025

orbweavez

Verified owner

Games: 333 Reviews: 5

Really Fun

Really fun exploratory puzzle game. Nice Scenery and locations. Puzzles are interesting and gradually become more difficult. Only downside is motion sickness, so I cannot play for too long


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Posted on: May 10, 2025

onega-alex

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Games: 70 Reviews: 1

why is so good?

You´ll need to try hard to discover the answer but if you realy want to try, you´ll enjoy. But if you no enjoy, try walking and watching all around you. Maybe you´ll see a clue by accident.


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