House House, the indie studio famed for the charming Untitled Goose Game, unveiled its new cooperative adventure, Big Walk, on August 4. The title has quickly become a fan favorite, but it comes with a significant limitation: the experience is strictly multiplayer, requiring anywhere from two to twelve players to progress. Because the game’s mechanics hinge on teamwork, solo play is impossible, and there is no built‑in matchmaking or public lobby system to pair strangers together.
Consequently, the Big Walk subreddit has become a bustling hub of players searching for teammates. A single thread already boasts over 200 requests, while the rest of the forum is cluttered with shared game codes, time‑zone‑specific group inquiries, and generic “Wanna play?” posts—especially frustrating given the game’s recent launch on a weekday.
“Am I the only one worried about the lack of public lobbies?” asks user byu/Chu_Pushistov in the community discussion.
Contrary to its pastel, blob‑laden aesthetic that might make you think it’s a quick $5 title you’ll finish in an hour, Big Walk actually demands a more substantial commitment. Early estimates put the campaign at roughly 15 hours, meaning players will need to schedule multiple sessions with the same group—something that public lobbies simply can’t accommodate.
It’s refreshing to see Big Walk encouraging players to forge friendships beyond the game’s boundaries, compelling them to coordinate offline. The sense of camaraderie that blossoms in the first hours after launch is heartening, as gamers collectively name and explore the enigmatic blobs that populate the world.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why does Big Walk require at least two players and have no solo mode?
Big Walk is designed around cooperative gameplay mechanics that rely on teamwork to solve puzzles and progress through the story. The developers intentionally made the experience multiplayer-only to emphasize collaboration and social interaction, so there is no built-in solo mode.
Without matchmaking or public lobbies, how can players find teammates to play Big Walk?
Players need to rely on community-driven methods. The Big Walk subreddit and other forums host threads where users post game codes, time‑zone‑specific requests, and general “Wanna play?” posts. Players can join these threads, coordinate schedules, and share codes to form groups.
What challenges do new players face when trying to start a game of Big Walk if they don’t already have a friend network?
New players may struggle to find teammates because the game lacks an in‑game matchmaking system. They must actively search community forums, join existing groups, or wait for others to invite them. This can delay gameplay and limit the game’s reach among players who don’t have an established friend list.
News Source: Kotaku
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