We Were Here Forever

We Were Here Forever

May 10, 2022

PlatformerPuzzle PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

You and your fellow prisoner are trapped in the realm of Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? To escape, you must explore the sinister castle for puzzles and plot your escape together. Secrets and riddles are hidden in the shadows. Just be aware that nothing …

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Adam Cook God is a Geek May 2022
65.0 /100

"We Were Here Forever is a fun, challenging co-op puzzler, but it&s;s too long and has too many obtuse puzzles to easily recommend to everyone."

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Adam Ryan WellPlayed May 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"We Were Here Forever is a fun, cooperative puzzling experience that unfortunately outstays its welcome with a bloated runtime and an infuriating amount of backtracking."

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums May 2022
81.0 /100

"We Were Here Forever is a phenomenal experience that you and an online friend will thoroughly enjoy, especially if you&s;re into escape rooms. Its puzzles are elaborate, challenging, and, most of all, superbly rewarding even when they&s;re a bit frustrating."

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Ben Lombardo GamingTrend May 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

68.0

"We Were Here Forever is a step back from the rest of the series. It&s;s hard to find the motivation to keep playing when you&s;re completing the same puzzle three, sometimes four times. Quantity doesn&s;t mean quality, and when you&s;re …"

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Claire Ferrin cublikefoot May 2022
80.0 /100

"We Were Here Forever is the best in the series yet. At double the length, it brings all the crazy puzzles that the series has become known for, just bigger and better."

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Daymon Trapold Hey Poor Player May 2022
80.0 /100

"I really enjoyed my time with We Were Here Forever. Sure, I played it during finals at school and after long, long days at work, so my brain frequently was already overworked, and sure, I had to laugh at myself …"

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Dominic Sheard DarkZero May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"This review is for We Were Here Forever, though, and with that in mind it should be noted that there are not many games like this, ones that rely on communication and asymmetrical puzzle solving."

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Drew Sherratt VGamingNews May 2022
80.0 /100

"Gaz and I have known each other for decades and have played a lot of puzzlers together over the years, but we both agreed that We Were Here Forever stood out as one of our most enjoyable experiences. The creepy …"

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Eric Switzer TheGamer May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"It’s an easy recommendation for any one already invested in the series, but to the five million couples that played It Takes Two last year: We Were Here Forever should be your next co-op adventure. As the longest and most …"

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Ersin Kılıç Merlin&s;in Kazanı May 2022
76.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"If you are looking for a Co-op puzzle game that you can play with your friend, We Were Here Forever is a production that will satisfy you."

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Franz Anthony Galeon Sirus Gaming May 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"We Were Here Forever is a title that stands out on its own. I for one was in awe of what this game has to offer, from its strange story to the various challenges the game throws at you. Fully …"

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Gary Sheppard GameGrin May 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"A good game that suffers from a few balancing issues in places and some frustration bugs. Nonetheless, still a solid and fun co-op experience."

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Jakub Kadlus INDIANTVCZ May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"We Were Here Forever is an excellent example of how cooperative two-player games should be made. Great puzzles combined with an exciting environment that won&s;t get tired, amazing graphics, and a significant audio component. More of a shame is the …"

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Mario Ricerni STWGames Italia May 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

70.0

"We Were Here Forever is the latest effort from a team that has listened to feedback to improve and balance its priorities, undertaking a more ambitious project than ever. With solid and fully matured gameplay, this chapter in the series …"

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Matt Kowalski Niche Gamer May 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"We Were Here Forever was a great experience even if the ending was devastating. The game’s puzzles are thought-provoking and each side of the puzzle has its own feel; you will need to play the game twice to experience each …"

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Mirko Rossi MondoXbox May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"We Were Here Forever is the most ambitious and most successful title in the co-op puzzle series, capable of delivering a one-of-a-kind cooperative experience thanks to a long series of puzzles perfectly integrated within the story. Too bad about the …"

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Mitchell Saltzman IGN May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

25.0

"If you&s;ve got a like minded friend who loves puzzles and escape rooms as much as you do, We Were Here Forever is a very special game with a 12 hour co-op campaign full of some of the most clever …"

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Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe May 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"We Were Here Forever gives no quarter in its cooperative puzzling, fully trusting players to get on with it and work together. At its peak, the wondrous structure of this game is simply sublime, and perhaps the most invested I&s;ve …"

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Nikolaos Daniilidis RageQuit.GR May 2022
86.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"Despite a complete lack of competition, Total Mayhem Games delivers a successful and satisfying sequel to the We Were Here series. It&s;s worth a try for all fans of the genre, no matter how alien the idea of an online …"

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Peter Szpytek DualShockers May 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

52.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

57.0

"We Were Here Forever has some good ideas but stumbles into unbalanced puzzles that leave one player standing around and sounding like Darth Vader in their walkie-talkie."

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Pietro Iacullo The Games Machine May 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

70.0

"We Were Here Forever is essentially a Non-Fungible-Escape Room. Playing with a friend means trying to explain what is happening to you, while at the same time you have to deduce from his (or her) words hints and clues that …"

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Sam Harkin Checkpoint Gaming May 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

82.0

"Transitory issues aside, We Were Here Forever is, at least at the time of writing, my favourite game of the year thus far. At times it frustrated, but all that did was make the completion of its various brain teasers …"

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Stefan L TheSixthAxis May 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"We Were Here Forever certainly grew on us the more we played, with some great brain-teasing puzzles that really make the most of the split player perspectives (though we did give up on the walkie-talkies)."

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Sylvano Witte Play Watch Read May 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"We Were Here Forever does exactly what its previous three predecessors have done: immerse you in complex puzzles and lots of communication. Together with someone else you have to unravel the secrets of Castle Rock. We Were Here Forever looks …"

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Vicky Wainwright GameByte May 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

38.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

72.0

"We Were Here Forever represents the growth of its developers – the franchise has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a school project and it’s brilliant to see just what this indie studio is capable of at …"

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