The Witness

The Witness is a puzzle about a mysterious island. The lines on the panels follow non-obvious rules. The author of the game is known for another puzzle. Walking and observing are more important than speed. The game is played in first person without a map or menu. The reward for your work is new views of the island. Short solutions return to simple panels. Complex lines require silence and attention. The hero wakes up in an unfamiliar place without explanation. Solar panels in the garden teach you to look at the light. The panels teach the rules using simple examples. There are enough places on the island without a single clue. The secrets of the island are revealed through voices. Progress is visible in the completed panels. The game lasts tens of hours. The island is dotted with panels with lines and labyrinths. Decision rules are discovered through experience. Underground corridors hide complex sets. Some lines depend on sound or shadows. The spotlight opens secret doors. Simple examples lead to complex sets. Each zone has its own theme and color. The road to the top opens later. Not a single clue is written in words. The panels are hidden in rocks and under water. Hints are hidden in the environment and in audio recordings. The landscape is divided into gardens, rocks and dungeons. The more that is decided, the greater the access around the island. Gates in different places provide new access. Victory does not require collecting everything and everyone. Metal doors open on both sides. Some puzzles require you to return later. Each line sounds different when it's wrong. The garden and the temple teach different rules. This game is suitable for anyone who likes tasks without prompts.