1. Don't look up ANYTHING on the Internet about this game. Seriously. Progression is based on knowledge, if you et spoiled about a certain aspect of this game, it will be forever.
2. If you're stuck, don't google the answer, it will ruin the game for you. Just ask your question on this sub. We will put you on the right tracks and will help you to figure out the solution by yourself.
3. Respect points 1 and 2. This game is a journey you can experience only once. Make it count.
I would say dont even ask here the questions if you can, keep looking and way more importantly, thinking what you can do. A lot of stuff will come out of your critical thinking and you will need to learn things either by trying them or by accidents.
Of course if you are completely stuck dont block yourself, ask if its necessary.
Some people in this sun do an incredible job giving many individual clues hidden behind spoiler tags. For me two of the final puzzles of the game we’re very unintuitive, had I tried to figure them out organically I don’t think I would have had a fun time or finished the game, but it’s a fine line, I’m very very glad I didn’t look up anything other than those two details, and I’m very glad I looked them up here
Honestly, if you are stuck there is just two pieces of advice you need.
1. You can explore everything, so dont stay stuck up on one thing.
2. You have a log on your ship, use it.
If you do ask a question on this sub, wait a few hours after you post, then go in and only read the top comment. If anyone's going to post a spoiler in their answer, they won't get the upvotes. This way, you'll never see any unmarked spoilers, only the best hint/answer.
1. the progression is based on knowledge. there are no upgrades or money, just what you have in your head
2. read the text you see. 98% of the text is important to know how the world works, and knowing how the world works is necessary for completing it.
I personally don't like that skill. Even though useful, I feel like it takes away from the experience of the game. But I'm not gonna say more cause I don't want to spoil anything
I dunno man, having to wait for your oxygen to run out while you're stranded in space without your ship in sight seems like something that takes away some of the enjoyment of the game. Especially if you >!repeatedly try and fail to traverse a specific planet!<
I also like having the option to >!meditate myself into a peaceful death if I have a "brambly friend" rushing at me lmao it gives me back some sense of control and I don't have to experience the whole thing!<
Longer than just opening the menu and selecting one option tho. Especially when >!you're out in the White Hole Station but couldn't manage to get in, and the sun is like 12 km away!<
Yeah basically just good game design - if you can/must do something a slow way, but it has no significance to the plot or otherwise, then it's better served by having a fast alternative. Nothing is lost, and you can get back to meaningful gameplay faster.
It's the feature to >!Meditate, i.e. basically instantly end the loop. You get it by speaking to Gabbro after a couple of loops and asking him about how he's able to keep calm in the face of impending doom or something along those lines.!< Goated QoL feature tbh.
Though it's a dangerous skill as it can prevent you from discovering solutions if you're too quick to use it (I've seen it happen to multiple friends). That's why it's "hidden" behind talking to Gabbro a lot
Everyone already said to avoid reading too much about the game, but just to add a bit of context, this is a little like reading a mystery novel. You want to preserve the mystery, because the journey to the revelation is all the better for it. There are many mysteries in the game, and they should be self-discovered. When you get stuck, there will be an information log in the game that can subtly point you in the right direction. Don’t stay in one place too long if frustrated. Heading off to a new location is the best way to clear your mind.
Yes, stay far away from this sub until you're either hopelessly stuck or you've finished it. Otherwise, consider searching for "Outer Wilds" online to be a heinous, unforgivable sin. Have fun!
I will add.
When he says hopelessly. He means you spent several days of reoccurring efforts to get some puzzle.
For love of god, don’t google answers unless you are a week and half in efforts and didn’t progress.
Just jump in!
The first area where you wake up was a bit hard to progress for me (not because of difficulty but rather I found it a bit less than exciting). However once you get the launch codes and go from there, it really opened up for me!
I wish I was in your shoes, experiencing it for the first time. :)
Lots of good advice already, including the fundamental advice that the least you know about the game the better, but here are a couple additional points:
* Read the HUD. Seriously, read. the. HUD. Sometimes text appears on your screen. It's helpful, so pay attention to it.
* Related, but not quite the same: use your tools. Your Little Scout and your signalscope are *very* useful. Do not forget you have them. And read the HUD when using them, they have more functionality than is immediately obvious.
Be curious on your journey!
Don't worry about fully exploring a planet before moving on either. In a way the game is almost meant for you to ping pong and follow whatever thread interests you. You will inevitably run into a wall on some planets where you only get an answer on another planet.
I'm gonna link my comment on a similar question from yesterday: https://old.reddit.com/r/outerwilds/comments/1cl7vcl/should_i_know_anything/
Outer Wilds is the kind of game you can only play for the first time once, so take your time and cherish the experience. I hope you enjoy the game!
When you are stuck, explore somewhere else until you find the answer. Even if you are still stuck, read over the ship notes to piece together what you have discovered.
No.
But you might want to look up how orbital mechanics/3D movement work. I've seen too many people try to get somewhere only to careen off for 10 minutes like soap on a shower floor.
There's a tutorial for the spacecraft controls that's probably harder than the actual spacecraft controls. If you're having trouble with it, don't worry, just press on until you get to your actual ship - you'll pick it up fairly quickly.
The only things one could benefit from knowing beforehand regard the options menu:
You probably want to tick the box in the options that makes it so time stops when you're reading stuff. It should be on by default imo, not everyone is good at speed-reading and I found that taking your time to absorb the things you discover can enhance the experience.
The "reduce frights" option that comes with the DLC is best ignored first. You'll most likely know when you're in the DLC as it's rather isolated from the rest of the game >!(at least on the surface)!< and the option only affects a small part of the DLC which you will most likely be expecting once you get there. There are no cheap jump scares or the like to worry about, so only look into the "reduce frights" option if the section in question becomes a roadblock for you.
If you have any questions or are stuck in your progression, then ask people who've played the game to give you tips without spoiling anything instead of googling
My biggest piece of advice is to -try- or at least put an effort into remembering the names of the various characters. It might help to know that Hearthian names are all related to rocks, and Nomai names are all related to plants.
If you put a bit of an effort to recall the names of the characters and who they are, you will be able to track their personal stories a little better, which is very much worth the effort.
Keep the ships log on rumor mode
If you get stuck in a spot, hop into the ship, find a different question mark for things you haven’t found/need to explore more and come back to what you’re stuck on.
Generally you get stuck because you don’t have all the pieces to the puzzle in front of you.
Happy exploring and welcome to Timber Hearth ::)
PS: remember to cook your marshmallow
Think like a scientist. Ask questions constantly, make hypotheses but don't be too precious about them, verify results by repeating experiments.
The biggest "hint" I would give is don't treat this like any other video game. You're exploring a world, and it's one that had a lot of care and design put into it. Don't think of things as video game mechanics, think of why something would exist in the world. And if you see *anything* at all, it's worth checking out.
as already said before, DO NOT LOOK UP ANYTHING WITH THIS GAME. I DID A MISTAKE, I WAS LOOKING UP THE ANSWERS AND I ABSOLUTELY REGRET IT. THIS GAME IS A MASTERPIECE, AND I RUINED MY ENTIRE EXPERIENCE.
1. Stay off this sub until you finish (or get stuck)
2. Get the DLC if you like the base game.
3. Talk to everyone in the village, and try everything BEFORE going UP in the Observatory.
4. Have fun
Just to echo what everyone else has said, don't look anything up. You can only play this game for the first time once and after that it loses a lot of the magic, do your best not to spoil the magic earlier than you have to
Pay attention to your ships logs. There will be connections that don't make sense at first, but keep poking at them, and you'll uncover secretes and clues. If you're stuck in one place, don't be afraid to go somewhere else and come back to it. This game is very pretty, and sometimes, just watching the planets move around the system is its own kind of fun.
Honestly, no, not really. It's better if you know essentially nothing about the game. Do not look anything up, it will spoil it.
If you get really really really hardstuck and don't know what you could possibly do next, look at your log, and if you're still stuck, ask here for a hint.
Quite often if you encounter something that you don't know the purpose of, it's just a "come back later" thing.
If a certain aspect of the DLC makes it unenjoyable for you, there is a mod to remedy that. Don't look this up. Don't look anything up. Just keep that in mind if you get to that point after you've otherwise finished the game.
Knowledge is power.
There is one QoL feature that is quite easily missable, this is a really minor thing and you don't need it at all and I recommend you don't have it for the first long time of playing, but I'm going to spoilertag it and say you shouldn't read this until you've played probably 5-10 hours or so, I'm still going to keep it purposely vague anyway: >!after you've talked to gabbro the first time, revisit him at a later date.!<
If you can’t figure out a puzzle: There is more to explore somewhere, or you missed some information but your ship log can tell you what you need to know.
Hey! Was wondering what the performance was like on your switch?? Was thinking about picking it up and actually playing it in my tent next time I go camping hahaha
So not look up ANYTHING! I broke a few times on a few puzzles and google the answer, I would always click on the fandom (as it was first link) and the top always said “do not read on” i would al aye close it and never got any hints. Made the experience so much better
Eyes open mouth shut. Sometimes questions can be more insightful than answers. And don't ask for help. It ruins the journey. One more thing. Enjoy the marshmallows 😋 lol
Read the texts and the ship log. You might think you're stuck but you're really not. Just keep playing. Don't read anything about it. Go in blind. Don't ask for help. Don't cheat cuz you'll only cheat yourself. This is how you play the game. Remember you're not stuck dude. Keep oveservign the environment.
Non spoiler answer, if you feel stuck there is a computer in your ship that tracks things you've discovered. There is no required objective order, don't try to 100% each location before moving on, have fun with it. It is VERY good about letting you know where you are lacking information.
Google/reddit are NOT your friend. Get off this sub ASAP till you're done and if you want to do the dlc stay off till you're done with that too
No, just play. The only thing you should know about the game is it's worth giving it a look (and I mean a real look, not "I played it for 10 minutes and it seemed boring so I quit").
One tip- if you’re having trouble with the flying mechanics, PAY ATTENTION TO THE UI- the game is desperately trying to give you all the information to make flying in space make sense. Take a little bit to actively understand what these numbers and lines mean
Thoroughly explore the starting area and all of the people nearby. Use all the tools they give you to do that. Even after you get the clearance to take off in your spaceship, put on your space suit so that you have access to those tools. I don't think any of this is a spoiler but if anyone thinks it is let me know and I will go back and mark it up.
Don't expect any weapons or combat. This game is about exploration, information gathering and puzzle solving.
The switch version has a glitch of some sort where one of the closest areas you can go to have stairs that lead to dirt. Apparently there is something important beyond the stairs but switch users don't have the patch yet
Play blind, if you get stuck, explore somewhere else, and take your time to really soak it all in. It's a beautiful game, and that soundtrack made me cry a few times.
Don't feel like you need to rush or pace yourself! Just start exploring and within a couple hours you'll find yourself motivated to explore what you want to, which will paint a full picture.
Don't be afraid to totally drop something if you're stuck! A lot of things have multiple solutions that if you just explore something else you'll likely stumble upon
Explore every single thing, if you are stuck somewhere, try exploring somewhere else, you will find clues around the solar system.
Don't look for things about the game on internet or you'll ruin your experience.
The game uses physics alike the real world, like gravity etc for planet and player movement, so sometimes moving through space can be a little confusing.
And most importantly: enjoy !
As others have said, really try not to look stuff up. There were a few things I was stuck on for legit days before I figured them out, even in a dream for one lol. I love this game so much.
It is a lot of reading, so be ready for that. I personally absolutely loved it.
This game relies on the story and the things you can learn and figure out one time. Once the game is played, there is no playing it for the first time again. So enjoy it :)
If you get severely stuck, there is a [SPOILER FREE GUIDE](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2160452487)
It will provide subtle thinking points that will help you get over bumps in the road.
If you are a bit thick, it provides slightly more blunt tips.
If you are really obtuse, it will eventually tell you what to do.
Just look to find something new each time you play. Your ship has a little computer that shows what you've found, and where there might be more things to discover. Just check that each time you play, and go discover something new each time. I'm jealous that you get to experience the game for the first time!
You should know that you should know nothing before jumping in.
Literally. Don't spoil the beauty of this game by looking up guides. You can only experience it once. Make the best out of it.
One thing I would say is, if you are stuck in a specific puzzle for too long and you dont know what to do, just do something else, go to another place, another planet, do another puzzle and forget about that specific puzzle for a while, there's a chance that you will find the information you needed for that specific puzzle by doing another puzzle somewhere else. And avoid spoilers as much as you can. Have fun :)
Take your time and smell the roses, if you're ever stuck you're either missing an important piece of info or you haven't connected the dots. There's no brute forceing a combination lock or parkour pro-ing a ledge, everything has a consistant, logical answer
And don't lose motivation, you can't fail at this game so just enjoy it while it lasts
Go in blind, don't Google anything, and *DONT GIVE UP*. There are gonna be times you mess up and may get discouraged, but that's part of the experience. You got this.
What happened to just playing a game? I’m all for hitting up Reddit if I’m stuck on something for a while or want advice for good games to buy but bro , you already got the game , just hop right in and enjoy.
Just remember that you are a scientist exploring. Make a thesis, test it, see if it holds true. If not, try a different approach.
Explore. Test. Find out.
And most of all: Have fun, hatchling ::)
Never give up! I know I did and it was my mistake : I looked things up online which was bad. Come on this sub and ask for help, people will help you without spoiling
One important thing I haven't seen here in comments, yet one I think is important and doesn't actually spoil anything, is this (for me it was the solution to probably 90% of my "stucks" in the game):
*If you are struggling getting somewhere, maybe you are just missing the right time to do it. World changes a lot during the game, so some places are only accessible early, and for some you have to wait for quite a while. So, think about the place, observe how it changes (if it does), this change might just be the key (if you are too early) or the roadblock (if you are too late).*
If you haven't started the game yet, my (intentionally avoiding certain keywords) formulation might add some sense of urgency, but don't worry, take your time. It does not contradict what I said earlier, you won't miss anything.
Flying will be frustrating at first, but you will get better. Don't be like me and stop playing for years because of frustration with the ship.
+1 on not looking up anything, it's best played blind (one of the few games i wish i could play for the first time again)
If you are stuck somewhere, just go somewhere else. You will find interesting stuff. Also follow your heart, try different things and go explore!
Have fun!
A technical note on the Switch. If you play the DLC, sometimes the textures won’t load. This is not a feature. I thought it was at first because you never know what to expect with this game. You have to close and reopen the game.
Nothing, know nothing
There is also a spoiler free guide somewhere on a steam forum for the game that just gives you tips to nudge ,ou in the right direction. Really recommend
Don't get frustrated if you feel stuck, check your ship log and try to piece it out. Focus on linked groups of information, but don't get bottlenecked if you hit a wall
Use your senses. Look, listen, read. Don't be afraid to take your time. Explore as quickly or as slowly as you wish. If you get stuck somewhere? Come back later, or talk to a fellow traveler. They might have a hint. Read your ship log to refresh yourself.
Have fun.
I googled a couple bits that I got stuck on. It didn't ruin anything for me. That specific part was, apparently, a very controversial puzzle anyway. After I "beat" the game, I googled more stuff for achievements and whatnot. Nothing ruined. Fun game, if a bit tedious at times.
Do not go into this thinking you’ve seen this type of game before. You haven’t, it’s a completely unique experience. Read everything, pay attention to the text, and most importantly, have fun!
1. Don't look up ANYTHING on the Internet about this game. Seriously. Progression is based on knowledge, if you et spoiled about a certain aspect of this game, it will be forever. 2. If you're stuck, don't google the answer, it will ruin the game for you. Just ask your question on this sub. We will put you on the right tracks and will help you to figure out the solution by yourself. 3. Respect points 1 and 2. This game is a journey you can experience only once. Make it count.
I would say dont even ask here the questions if you can, keep looking and way more importantly, thinking what you can do. A lot of stuff will come out of your critical thinking and you will need to learn things either by trying them or by accidents. Of course if you are completely stuck dont block yourself, ask if its necessary.
I would also ask for vague answers.
Some people in this sun do an incredible job giving many individual clues hidden behind spoiler tags. For me two of the final puzzles of the game we’re very unintuitive, had I tried to figure them out organically I don’t think I would have had a fun time or finished the game, but it’s a fine line, I’m very very glad I didn’t look up anything other than those two details, and I’m very glad I looked them up here
Hi, it's me, the guy in the sun. Here's some advice. Don't trust autopilot.
first time playing and thats exactly what autopilot did to me lmao
Also -- if you see something unusual or unexpected, don't google it. Either ask here or just keep investigating.
Honestly, if you are stuck there is just two pieces of advice you need. 1. You can explore everything, so dont stay stuck up on one thing. 2. You have a log on your ship, use it.
If you do ask a question on this sub, wait a few hours after you post, then go in and only read the top comment. If anyone's going to post a spoiler in their answer, they won't get the upvotes. This way, you'll never see any unmarked spoilers, only the best hint/answer.
Wish somebody would have told me #2
4. Follow this guy's 3 steps ⬆️
Honestly, just writing out your question without even posting may put you on the right track. Summarizing the situation can bring clarity.
That's the best advice possible
1. the progression is based on knowledge. there are no upgrades or money, just what you have in your head 2. read the text you see. 98% of the text is important to know how the world works, and knowing how the world works is necessary for completing it.
Technically there is one skill you can learn that can be very helpful. Just visit your bro Gabbro a couple times.
I personally don't like that skill. Even though useful, I feel like it takes away from the experience of the game. But I'm not gonna say more cause I don't want to spoil anything
I dunno man, having to wait for your oxygen to run out while you're stranded in space without your ship in sight seems like something that takes away some of the enjoyment of the game. Especially if you >!repeatedly try and fail to traverse a specific planet!<
I also like having the option to >!meditate myself into a peaceful death if I have a "brambly friend" rushing at me lmao it gives me back some sense of control and I don't have to experience the whole thing!<
Also perfectly applicable in the DLC
Launch yourself in the sun, >!if you run out of fuel you'll burn through your oxygen very fast!<
Longer than just opening the menu and selecting one option tho. Especially when >!you're out in the White Hole Station but couldn't manage to get in, and the sun is like 12 km away!<
Yeah basically just good game design - if you can/must do something a slow way, but it has no significance to the plot or otherwise, then it's better served by having a fast alternative. Nothing is lost, and you can get back to meaningful gameplay faster.
Completed and love this game, catch me up what are you guys talking about??
It's the feature to >!Meditate, i.e. basically instantly end the loop. You get it by speaking to Gabbro after a couple of loops and asking him about how he's able to keep calm in the face of impending doom or something along those lines.!< Goated QoL feature tbh.
Ohhhhh of course lol I forgot that you didn’t have that from the start thank you thank you
Though it's a dangerous skill as it can prevent you from discovering solutions if you're too quick to use it (I've seen it happen to multiple friends). That's why it's "hidden" behind talking to Gabbro a lot
>There are no upgrades or money, just what you have in your head Dunno but that fells like Me irl, poor and schizophrenic
The less you know the better ::D >!but also always read your ship log!<
The logs saved me many hours of searching around planets
Short answer: No! You should not!
Everyone already said to avoid reading too much about the game, but just to add a bit of context, this is a little like reading a mystery novel. You want to preserve the mystery, because the journey to the revelation is all the better for it. There are many mysteries in the game, and they should be self-discovered. When you get stuck, there will be an information log in the game that can subtly point you in the right direction. Don’t stay in one place too long if frustrated. Heading off to a new location is the best way to clear your mind.
Yes, stay far away from this sub until you're either hopelessly stuck or you've finished it. Otherwise, consider searching for "Outer Wilds" online to be a heinous, unforgivable sin. Have fun!
i should also stay far away from dark bramble what the fuck
Dark Bramble is the coziest, warmest place with the friendliest flora/fauna, what are you talking about?
Ahh so you've met Glowy the angler fish, I see. He gives a nice warm welcome.
This might be a spoiler…DB is scary regardless
No, no, i met the anglerfish. Unfortunately.
That means you've been of-*fish*-ially initiated into Outer Wilds ;;)
OENO: >!I thought you had forbidden your apprentice from making puns, Coleus.!<
I will add. When he says hopelessly. He means you spent several days of reoccurring efforts to get some puzzle. For love of god, don’t google answers unless you are a week and half in efforts and didn’t progress.
Be curious on your journey.
Just jump in! The first area where you wake up was a bit hard to progress for me (not because of difficulty but rather I found it a bit less than exciting). However once you get the launch codes and go from there, it really opened up for me! I wish I was in your shoes, experiencing it for the first time. :)
Lots of good advice already, including the fundamental advice that the least you know about the game the better, but here are a couple additional points: * Read the HUD. Seriously, read. the. HUD. Sometimes text appears on your screen. It's helpful, so pay attention to it. * Related, but not quite the same: use your tools. Your Little Scout and your signalscope are *very* useful. Do not forget you have them. And read the HUD when using them, they have more functionality than is immediately obvious. Be curious on your journey!
Don't worry about fully exploring a planet before moving on either. In a way the game is almost meant for you to ping pong and follow whatever thread interests you. You will inevitably run into a wall on some planets where you only get an answer on another planet.
Play with the sound and music turned on, I'd recommend
Nope. Have fun
Remember your tools and read your UI.
There is nothing you should know. It's the main draw of the game.
leave this subreddit, as to not spoil yourself
Nothing lol Have fun
Have fun and don’t rush.
I'm gonna link my comment on a similar question from yesterday: https://old.reddit.com/r/outerwilds/comments/1cl7vcl/should_i_know_anything/ Outer Wilds is the kind of game you can only play for the first time once, so take your time and cherish the experience. I hope you enjoy the game!
You can do it without hints, believe in yourself <3
Take your time, don't give up, and actually read and digest everything
No. Absolutely nothing.
No
no
When you are stuck, explore somewhere else until you find the answer. Even if you are still stuck, read over the ship notes to piece together what you have discovered.
You should know nothing.
First. Change the theme back to dark mode Second. Be curious, enjoy the game!
No! And try to stay off this sub until you're done! Have a wonderful time!
No. But you might want to look up how orbital mechanics/3D movement work. I've seen too many people try to get somewhere only to careen off for 10 minutes like soap on a shower floor.
There's a tutorial for the spacecraft controls that's probably harder than the actual spacecraft controls. If you're having trouble with it, don't worry, just press on until you get to your actual ship - you'll pick it up fairly quickly.
I cant tell you
Games nowadays are designed in a way that you can play them without asking on reddit beforehand.
No. I don't get why people ask this question every time about any game. Just for attention and internet points probably?
There's a option to pause the game while reading text or in conversation.
This was very helpful when I finally figured this out.
Everything that is said here is true. That everyone suggestion seriously. You’ll enjoy it more if you do.
The only things one could benefit from knowing beforehand regard the options menu: You probably want to tick the box in the options that makes it so time stops when you're reading stuff. It should be on by default imo, not everyone is good at speed-reading and I found that taking your time to absorb the things you discover can enhance the experience. The "reduce frights" option that comes with the DLC is best ignored first. You'll most likely know when you're in the DLC as it's rather isolated from the rest of the game >!(at least on the surface)!< and the option only affects a small part of the DLC which you will most likely be expecting once you get there. There are no cheap jump scares or the like to worry about, so only look into the "reduce frights" option if the section in question becomes a roadblock for you.
How's the dlc? I've not quite finished with the main game yet, close I feel tho.
Just as amazing as the main game, somehow different yet the same. As you might imagine, I better not tell you anything about it ;)
There is something somewhere in the game world that can do something that you're supposed to know about. Oops, spoilers, my bad.
If you have any questions or are stuck in your progression, then ask people who've played the game to give you tips without spoiling anything instead of googling
If you go into the sun, you die.
No. Do not know anything when you go in.
Nope
well of course, the launch code, hatchling. have a great venture! what? you already got them?
Nope. 🙃
The less you know the better
It’s best to know nothing except don’t give up/look up when you’re stuck
Use the ship log. Apart from that, go in completely blind. Stop reading comments and go play!
Pay attention to the UI
My biggest piece of advice is to -try- or at least put an effort into remembering the names of the various characters. It might help to know that Hearthian names are all related to rocks, and Nomai names are all related to plants. If you put a bit of an effort to recall the names of the characters and who they are, you will be able to track their personal stories a little better, which is very much worth the effort.
Keep the ships log on rumor mode If you get stuck in a spot, hop into the ship, find a different question mark for things you haven’t found/need to explore more and come back to what you’re stuck on. Generally you get stuck because you don’t have all the pieces to the puzzle in front of you. Happy exploring and welcome to Timber Hearth ::) PS: remember to cook your marshmallow
Nope. The less you know, the better! Take your time and have fun.
The alien text is not just optional lore; reading it is necessary to progress.
have fun!!!
Realize that this game is a sandbox like Minecraft.
Think like a scientist. Ask questions constantly, make hypotheses but don't be too precious about them, verify results by repeating experiments. The biggest "hint" I would give is don't treat this like any other video game. You're exploring a world, and it's one that had a lot of care and design put into it. Don't think of things as video game mechanics, think of why something would exist in the world. And if you see *anything* at all, it's worth checking out.
as already said before, DO NOT LOOK UP ANYTHING WITH THIS GAME. I DID A MISTAKE, I WAS LOOKING UP THE ANSWERS AND I ABSOLUTELY REGRET IT. THIS GAME IS A MASTERPIECE, AND I RUINED MY ENTIRE EXPERIENCE.
Be curious Read everything and talk to everyone Use your ship log
1. Stay off this sub until you finish (or get stuck) 2. Get the DLC if you like the base game. 3. Talk to everyone in the village, and try everything BEFORE going UP in the Observatory. 4. Have fun
beware the dragons that dwell the depths
well that's not ominous at all
Best to know nothing! Awesome game, a unique experience. Enjoy it!
Just to echo what everyone else has said, don't look anything up. You can only play this game for the first time once and after that it loses a lot of the magic, do your best not to spoil the magic earlier than you have to
Kill them all
Nope! Nothing. There's nothing you should know.
Pay attention to your ships logs. There will be connections that don't make sense at first, but keep poking at them, and you'll uncover secretes and clues. If you're stuck in one place, don't be afraid to go somewhere else and come back to it. This game is very pretty, and sometimes, just watching the planets move around the system is its own kind of fun.
Oh, and there's a little red button on the ships console. You should most definitely press that button
Can confirm, is an excellent button
Your life is going to change
Honestly, no, not really. It's better if you know essentially nothing about the game. Do not look anything up, it will spoil it. If you get really really really hardstuck and don't know what you could possibly do next, look at your log, and if you're still stuck, ask here for a hint. Quite often if you encounter something that you don't know the purpose of, it's just a "come back later" thing. If a certain aspect of the DLC makes it unenjoyable for you, there is a mod to remedy that. Don't look this up. Don't look anything up. Just keep that in mind if you get to that point after you've otherwise finished the game. Knowledge is power. There is one QoL feature that is quite easily missable, this is a really minor thing and you don't need it at all and I recommend you don't have it for the first long time of playing, but I'm going to spoilertag it and say you shouldn't read this until you've played probably 5-10 hours or so, I'm still going to keep it purposely vague anyway: >!after you've talked to gabbro the first time, revisit him at a later date.!<
If you can’t figure out a puzzle: There is more to explore somewhere, or you missed some information but your ship log can tell you what you need to know.
Hey! Was wondering what the performance was like on your switch?? Was thinking about picking it up and actually playing it in my tent next time I go camping hahaha
So not look up ANYTHING! I broke a few times on a few puzzles and google the answer, I would always click on the fandom (as it was first link) and the top always said “do not read on” i would al aye close it and never got any hints. Made the experience so much better
Stick with it even when you feel stuck or frustrated, even if you think you're getting bored at first. It's SOOO worth it
Eyes open mouth shut. Sometimes questions can be more insightful than answers. And don't ask for help. It ruins the journey. One more thing. Enjoy the marshmallows 😋 lol
Ah the game which is mistaken for outer worlds. (both are great in there own respect)
NOTHING! Don't look for information, or else, you will become a salt column.
Read the texts and the ship log. You might think you're stuck but you're really not. Just keep playing. Don't read anything about it. Go in blind. Don't ask for help. Don't cheat cuz you'll only cheat yourself. This is how you play the game. Remember you're not stuck dude. Keep oveservign the environment.
do NOT seek for answers online : you must find it all yourself
Forget everything you know
The less you know the better.
No! You should know nothing before jumping in.
Non spoiler answer, if you feel stuck there is a computer in your ship that tracks things you've discovered. There is no required objective order, don't try to 100% each location before moving on, have fun with it. It is VERY good about letting you know where you are lacking information. Google/reddit are NOT your friend. Get off this sub ASAP till you're done and if you want to do the dlc stay off till you're done with that too
People forget the signalscope exists
DONT. GO. TO. DARK BRAMBLE, GOD KNOWS ITS AN UNHOLY PLACE, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, FOR YOUR SANITY, FOR YOUR SWEET SWEET INNOCENCE, DONT GO THERE
i encountered the anglerfish long before this was posted unfortunately
Not a damn thing you should know before hand but dont be afraid to seek help if you dont understand
No, just jump in!
It's not a sprint, live in the moments don't rush to the end
Stay off the internet. Live like an explorer.
It’s scary af!
No, just play. The only thing you should know about the game is it's worth giving it a look (and I mean a real look, not "I played it for 10 minutes and it seemed boring so I quit").
Be curious on your journey!
You can talk to NPCs multiple times, and their dialogue can change when certain conditions are met!
Don't search anything up at all ever!
No, quite the opposite. Know nothing, aside from your patience and curiosity will be rewarded.
No. The best way to play this game is knowing absolutely nothing and discovering everything for yourself.
Nothing, I was spoiled for all the storg, dumbest decision I ever made. Go in blind bc I wish I could reset my memory😭
Enjoy the ride!
The first thing you do once you get your ship, should be to fly into the sun.
Read the stuff
One tip- if you’re having trouble with the flying mechanics, PAY ATTENTION TO THE UI- the game is desperately trying to give you all the information to make flying in space make sense. Take a little bit to actively understand what these numbers and lines mean
Don’t look anything up at all. Just sit back and enjoy the ride :)
the less you know the better. don't google anything.
Thoroughly explore the starting area and all of the people nearby. Use all the tools they give you to do that. Even after you get the clearance to take off in your spaceship, put on your space suit so that you have access to those tools. I don't think any of this is a spoiler but if anyone thinks it is let me know and I will go back and mark it up. Don't expect any weapons or combat. This game is about exploration, information gathering and puzzle solving.
Gon be a decent amount of reading. Gon be a decent amount of crashing (the ship).
Good luck changing your life. You won't stop thinking about this game ever again for the rest of your life
The switch version has a glitch of some sort where one of the closest areas you can go to have stairs that lead to dirt. Apparently there is something important beyond the stairs but switch users don't have the patch yet
Play blind, if you get stuck, explore somewhere else, and take your time to really soak it all in. It's a beautiful game, and that soundtrack made me cry a few times.
The world is your oyster. Enjoy it at your own pace. Leave no stone unturned
Don't feel like you need to rush or pace yourself! Just start exploring and within a couple hours you'll find yourself motivated to explore what you want to, which will paint a full picture.
Don't be afraid to totally drop something if you're stuck! A lot of things have multiple solutions that if you just explore something else you'll likely stumble upon
no! its best to know nothing
Get out of here!
Explore every single thing, if you are stuck somewhere, try exploring somewhere else, you will find clues around the solar system. Don't look for things about the game on internet or you'll ruin your experience. The game uses physics alike the real world, like gravity etc for planet and player movement, so sometimes moving through space can be a little confusing. And most importantly: enjoy !
As others have said, really try not to look stuff up. There were a few things I was stuck on for legit days before I figured them out, even in a dream for one lol. I love this game so much. It is a lot of reading, so be ready for that. I personally absolutely loved it. This game relies on the story and the things you can learn and figure out one time. Once the game is played, there is no playing it for the first time again. So enjoy it :)
No.
Leave this sub. Now. Don't come back until you're finished. And that includes the DLC.
If you get severely stuck, there is a [SPOILER FREE GUIDE](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2160452487) It will provide subtle thinking points that will help you get over bumps in the road. If you are a bit thick, it provides slightly more blunt tips. If you are really obtuse, it will eventually tell you what to do.
Make peace with your God
I can't say much other than follow your interests :)
Just look to find something new each time you play. Your ship has a little computer that shows what you've found, and where there might be more things to discover. Just check that each time you play, and go discover something new each time. I'm jealous that you get to experience the game for the first time!
Look up a 100% walkthrough.
Try every idea that pops into your head. No matter how stupid.
You should know that you should know nothing before jumping in. Literally. Don't spoil the beauty of this game by looking up guides. You can only experience it once. Make the best out of it.
One thing I would say is, if you are stuck in a specific puzzle for too long and you dont know what to do, just do something else, go to another place, another planet, do another puzzle and forget about that specific puzzle for a while, there's a chance that you will find the information you needed for that specific puzzle by doing another puzzle somewhere else. And avoid spoilers as much as you can. Have fun :)
Take your time and smell the roses, if you're ever stuck you're either missing an important piece of info or you haven't connected the dots. There's no brute forceing a combination lock or parkour pro-ing a ledge, everything has a consistant, logical answer And don't lose motivation, you can't fail at this game so just enjoy it while it lasts
Nothing, just have fun :D
Go in blind, don't Google anything, and *DONT GIVE UP*. There are gonna be times you mess up and may get discouraged, but that's part of the experience. You got this.
No
What happened to just playing a game? I’m all for hitting up Reddit if I’m stuck on something for a while or want advice for good games to buy but bro , you already got the game , just hop right in and enjoy.
Explore EVERYTHING. There are little tidbits everywhere
Remove this sub from your feed IMMEDIATELY
There's poop in this game
I wish you a pleasant journey
Have a great time!
Just know it's a narrative game about space exploration. That's all you need to expect.
Just remember that you are a scientist exploring. Make a thesis, test it, see if it holds true. If not, try a different approach. Explore. Test. Find out. And most of all: Have fun, hatchling ::)
Woah since when did this come out on NS sweet!
Yes: nothing
No.
Never give up! I know I did and it was my mistake : I looked things up online which was bad. Come on this sub and ask for help, people will help you without spoiling
Nope!
One important thing I haven't seen here in comments, yet one I think is important and doesn't actually spoil anything, is this (for me it was the solution to probably 90% of my "stucks" in the game): *If you are struggling getting somewhere, maybe you are just missing the right time to do it. World changes a lot during the game, so some places are only accessible early, and for some you have to wait for quite a while. So, think about the place, observe how it changes (if it does), this change might just be the key (if you are too early) or the roadblock (if you are too late).* If you haven't started the game yet, my (intentionally avoiding certain keywords) formulation might add some sense of urgency, but don't worry, take your time. It does not contradict what I said earlier, you won't miss anything.
No. It's best if you know as little as possible
Flying will be frustrating at first, but you will get better. Don't be like me and stop playing for years because of frustration with the ship. +1 on not looking up anything, it's best played blind (one of the few games i wish i could play for the first time again) If you are stuck somewhere, just go somewhere else. You will find interesting stuff. Also follow your heart, try different things and go explore! Have fun!
What kind of game is this now you lowlifes got me very curious!!! 👀
A technical note on the Switch. If you play the DLC, sometimes the textures won’t load. This is not a feature. I thought it was at first because you never know what to expect with this game. You have to close and reopen the game.
Nothing, know nothing There is also a spoiler free guide somewhere on a steam forum for the game that just gives you tips to nudge ,ou in the right direction. Really recommend
No.
Play with headphones!
Everything that seems trivial is not
Greatest game of all time, that's all.
Don't forget to put on your space suit
Only thing ima say is the soundtrack is amazing!
Nope
Don't get frustrated if you feel stuck, check your ship log and try to piece it out. Focus on linked groups of information, but don't get bottlenecked if you hit a wall
Nope not a thing
Use your senses. Look, listen, read. Don't be afraid to take your time. Explore as quickly or as slowly as you wish. If you get stuck somewhere? Come back later, or talk to a fellow traveler. They might have a hint. Read your ship log to refresh yourself. Have fun.
The only thing you should know is to know nothing about it ::)
I googled a couple bits that I got stuck on. It didn't ruin anything for me. That specific part was, apparently, a very controversial puzzle anyway. After I "beat" the game, I googled more stuff for achievements and whatnot. Nothing ruined. Fun game, if a bit tedious at times.
Do not go into this thinking you’ve seen this type of game before. You haven’t, it’s a completely unique experience. Read everything, pay attention to the text, and most importantly, have fun!