Please, Don’t Touch Anything

by Four Quarters, ForwardXP

The Developer Says...

A brain-racking game about bathroom breaks, screwdrivers and nuclear explosions.

Keywords

button-pushing simulation
brain-racking puzzles
cryptic enigmas
cause-and-effect relationships
trial-and-error exploration
logical thinking
button-pressing challenges

Players Like...

❤ Puzzle-Solving Challenges Players to Think Outside the Box

The core gameplay loop revolves around experimenting with the various buttons, levers, and other interactive elements on the control panel to uncover the game's 25 different endings. Players must engage in a trial-and-error approach, making intuitive connections and thinking outside the box to progress through the increasingly complex puzzles.

❤ Creative and Rewarding Puzzle Design

Reviewers widely praise the creativity and challenge of the game's puzzles. The solutions often feel just out of reach, requiring lateral thinking and a willingness to try unconventional inputs. The difficulty curve starts relatively manageable but gradually increases as players encounter new, more complex puzzles. While some found certain puzzles too cryptic or frustrating, the general consensus is that the challenge level is well-balanced and highly rewarding when solved.

❤ Satisfying Sense of Discovery and Experimentation

A significant draw of the experience is the joy of stumbling upon new interactive elements or unexpected outcomes when manipulating the control panel. The game encourages a curious, exploratory mindset, with players frequently highlighting the satisfaction of uncovering hidden clues and references through thorough investigation.

❤ Compelling Replayability with Varied Endings

The 25 unique endings, which range from humorous to bizarre and often contain clever nods to pop culture and other games, provide a strong incentive for players to revisit the game and try new approaches. The process of unlocking these different conclusions is seen as a compelling loop, constantly driving players to uncover the next hidden solution.

❤ Collaborative Problem-Solving Encouraged

Several reviews note that the game lends itself well to collaborative play, with players bouncing ideas off each other and working together to solve the more challenging puzzles. The lack of an in-game hint system also encourages players to turn to online resources and community discussions, fostering a sense of shared discovery and problem-solving.

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