Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

 PlayStation 4
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

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  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, 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 inThis 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.    … Expand
  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 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 whenA 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.… Expand
  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, 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 agreeThis 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.… Expand
  4. NihiRagnarK
    Nov 18, 2016
    8
    The basic idea of this game is quite interesting. Only the VR player sees the bomb and tries to defuse it with others' help.
    The overall mission design is satisfying. From the very beginning to 100% completion, you will always feel the tension and excitement in the game. You will not get bored when getting familiar with the manual because the hardest missions will require not only    The basic idea of this game is quite interesting. Only the VR player sees the bomb and tries to defuse it with others' help.
    The overall mission design is satisfying. From the very beginning to 100% completion, you will always feel the tension and excitement in the game. You will not get bored when getting familiar with the manual because the hardest missions will require not only communication but also fast operation, seamless cooperation, deduction and somehow guessing.

    The downside is that, VR does not take much place in the game, it only prevents the players with the manual seeing the bomb.    … Expand
  5. CloseTalker
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    My favourite PSVR game so far. Have only played it in a group of 4, but we all loved it and played it for hours on end, multiple times. Amazing value for a one-of-a-kind game. Well done Steel Crate.
  6. GlenGames
    Jan 31, 2017
    10
    A must have game for VR! You need two people to play this game which is great because for most VR games only one person gets to play at a time. The player with the VR must defuse the bomb and the other person uses the tv to read through a bomb manual. Communication is key! Lots of replay value.
  7. PedroNowicki
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Świetna gra żeby spędzić dobrze czas ze znajomymi podczas wolnego czasu.
  8. compmastr
    Oct 31, 2016
    3
    Very disappointed. The defuse manual is static. I expected it to update with every game so that it would absolutely require group interaction. Theoretically, a player could memorize the manual and play solo. Instructions should change. Online multiplayer would be nice as well by putting the defusal manual on the remote person's screen and talk over chat.
  9. Carl042
    Dec 20, 2016
    7
    Very fun family game that does have a tendency to frustrate. In good company this can be very fun but you have to be able to laugh at your mistakes. I thoroughly enjoyed but other members of the family, not so much.
  10. OldSilentHill
    Aug 5, 2018
    10
    If you are sorrounded by smart people and a good sense of humor, this game is a blast and a must buy for game nights or game days. I strongly recommend to print the manual and you can get translations in many languages over the web. The first night we spent 7 hs playing. The random bomb creation system makes it an endless game.
  11. pacific1
    Feb 5, 2019
    8
    I am going to give this an 8 because people seem to love it but be warned that you should not buy this if you have no one in mind to play it with (like me).
  12. iCampoRamil
    Oct 20, 2021
    8
    Un juego cooperativo curioso, está guay si lo juegas con amigos, dado que es obligatorio jajaja. Es para disfrutarlo, jugar de vez en cuando, echarte unas partidillas casuales, y seguro que lo disfrutas un montón.
    No hay mucho que contar, simple, fácil de entender, y súper chulo de jugar, sin ser nada del otro mundo, evidentemente, pero el concepto como tal, mola muchísimo.

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#12 Best PS4 Game of 2016

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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. 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.
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  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]
  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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