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Big Walk review: co-op island puzzle game that teaches non‑verbal teamwork

Big Walk is a first-person, co-op-only puzzle game from developer House House and publisher Panic that emphasizes non-verbal communication between players. Teams explore a large island to solve environmental puzzles using emergent gestures—a single motion like wiggling both arms can convey multiple meanings. The reviewer played for roughly a dozen hours; the game launches August 4, 2026 for $20/£16 and is verified on Steam Deck. Its relaxed, exploration-first design removes explicit tutorial endpoints and directional prompts, making teamwork and communication the core gameplay loop.