Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. DarkStation
    Oct 19, 2016
    100
    I’ve played a lot of the launch lineup for Playstation VR but nothing has come close to the amount of fun that I’ve had with Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes. It’s one of the few VR experiences that can be even more fun for people without the headset on.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Nov 27, 2016
    90
    Positively hypnotic in PS VR, this is an ideal showcase for your new virtual reality kit. [Christmas 2016, p80]
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 21, 2016
    90
    With no player limit, only one headset required and endless replay value, this is the perfect VR party game. [Dec 2016, p.92]
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  5. games(TM)
    Nov 19, 2016
    90
    One of the most inventive uses of VR so far...A unique and entertaining social VR experience. [Issue#180, p.48]
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  6. PlayStation Country
    Oct 23, 2016
    90
    Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a unique and fundamentally excellent party game. It is a rare example of a game in which failure can be as much fun as success. If you have friends over regularly or have people over party chat that don’t mind reading a manual then there are few cooperative experiences that can beat it.
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 16, 2016
    85
    A very smart use of a new technology; it was executed very well, it’s simple to play, and it is fun for everyone. There is a nice progression of difficulty with more complex modules appearing with more frequency over time, and then again with the introduction of needy modules (they can’t be finished or solved, but require constant attention throughout your allotted time).
  8. 4P.de
    Dec 9, 2016
    82
    If you’re surrounded by the right group, this is tremendous fun, where the innovative connection of communication and teamwork is the key to success.
  9. PlaySense
    Nov 12, 2016
    80
    The ideal party game for PlayStation VR, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes scores with its original concept and enjoyable multiplayer.
  10. Push Square
    Oct 18, 2016
    80
    Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes utilises the PlayStation VR headset superbly to create an excellently immersive, couch co-op experience, with tight controls that make it easily accessible for new players. The gameplay is enjoyable, and there is plenty on offer in terms of replayability to keep you coming back for more.

Awards & Rankings

12
#12 Best PS4 Game of 2016

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 64
  3. Negative: 12 out of 64
  1. shondo
    Oct 16, 2016
    9
    This game is an amazing party game that any number of people can participate in. The fact that the manual holders can use the tv screen,This game is an amazing party game that any number of people can participate in. The fact that the manual holders can use the tv screen, computer, paper, or phone is very useful. It's a game centered around communication and cooperation. The controls are very intuitive, the game play is fast and tense, and you can creatively get extra levels of immersion by doing stuff like playing in different rooms with phones on speaker mode.

    The only thing that keeps this game from being a 10/10 is the lack of a single player option. But, since the frantic communication is where most of the enjoyable gameplay comes from, so it isn't missed too much.    … Full Review »
  2. PSVRGamer
    Oct 15, 2016
    8
    A great game to play with friends.The intensity really ramps up when the countdown gets lower and lower and bombs get harder and harder toA great game to play with friends.The intensity really ramps up when the countdown gets lower and lower and bombs get harder and harder to diffuse.The social screen function works well for the manual and you soon get used to using it after a few goes.Unfortunately there's no way to play on your own so it does render the game useless if there's no one to play with, but it's tons of fun when there is.… Full Review »
  3. Samsonatlanta
    Nov 12, 2016
    9
    This game is extremely good, and the one negative reviewer doesn't know what he's talking about. The manual is on bombmanual.com (I think,This game is extremely good, and the one negative reviewer doesn't know what he's talking about. The manual is on bombmanual.com (I think, just look it up). Also, memorizing the manual? There's NO POSSIBLE WAY to do that. You would have to memorize 23 pages of complicated venn diagrams, lists, and sets of 50+ words. It's a wonderful game I've played on PC and now PS VR. However, I do agree that some variety in manual types would be great.… Full Review »
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