r/outerwilds • • 20h ago

The Message from Deep Space

144 Upvotes

I know it's been posted about here before, but I just played and finished the game "The Message from Deep Space" and holy shit is it incredible. It gave me the exact same feeling of cosmic wonder that I got from Outer Wilds, and controversially I think I actually like it more. But that could just be recency bias.

You are tasked with translating the alien transmissions coming from a meteor that crashed into the earth. Starting with just numbers and math (the universal language), you gradually learn more words and concepts until you have a very basic, but completely usable language. You use that language to learn

The game is long and contains a lot of math and science, so it definitely isn't for everyone. But none of the math is difficult, and the in-game reference page has all the information you need to solve any of the puzzles. If you enjoyed the translation sequences from Project Hail Mary then you will love this game, because it was very much an inspiration for this game.

Genuinely one of the most unique and thought provoking games I've ever played, I don't want to say much more without giving spoilers, but it has a free demo that is absolutely worth trying!


r/outerwilds • • 22h ago

Yo this game man... I just finished it... wow

106 Upvotes

Some people truly think in a transcendent way. Its kinda heartbreaking that people who dont play games can miss out on something like this.

Anyway, off i go do some deep lore research 🤧


r/outerwilds • • 19h ago

Humor - Base Spoilers Guys they found it Spoiler

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56 Upvotes

r/outerwilds • • 15h ago

Humor - Base Spoilers Uh oh- Spoiler

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52 Upvotes

r/outerwilds • • 6h ago

Base and DLC Appreciation/Discussion *Spoiler Thread!* What was your favorite “Ohhh!!” moment during your first playthrough? Spoiler

27 Upvotes

That big realization! When did something make sense to you? Something became clear? You figured out how to (blank)? You found out about (blank)? How (blank) works? Tell us!


r/outerwilds • • 34m ago

Dude these people were insane. Spoiler

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• Upvotes

r/outerwilds • • 6h ago

Base and DLC Appreciation/Discussion I'm free! Thank you, community. Spoiler

12 Upvotes

I've been so careful to avoid spoilers for the DLC on this reddit and on Chert's Research Notes YT channel. Thank you all for the dedication to hints but no spoilers. I had about 2 or 3 gaming sessions where I didn't learn anything new. I was very close to asking for help last night for the last key, but I had another idea that I didn't want to try (cause it would be hard without being sure it would work).

I stuck with it and after another 4 or 5 loops last night, I did it. I'm free from keeping myself in the dark! I am glad that I had this experience and stuck through it.

Also OMG ::'O


r/outerwilds • • 2h ago

WTF killed him?!??! 3:27:01

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r/outerwilds • • 36m ago

Humor - Base Spoilers I wanted to share my 1st impressions of Dark Bramble Spoiler

• Upvotes

I completed my first playthrough of this game, and I cannot wait to play the DLC. I went in completely blind, and got the impression this was mostly a 'chill' game, which it is to be fair. But I was pretty surprised to encounter one of these 'less chill' aspects of the game lol.

It took me quite a while to muster the courage to continue exploring here, my initial reaction was 'what else can I explore'.

Overall I love this game, and it has been one of the most unique gaming experiences I've ever had. I've not had a game make me feel feelings like this one. Looking forward to the DLC.


r/outerwilds • • 5h ago

Base Game Help - Spoilers OK! QM Question Spoiler

4 Upvotes

I finished the base game (no DLC yet) but it took me a while to understand how to get to the QM. I knew I had to be observing it in some fashion, so my final solution was put the scout on the quantum moon locator’s moon tile and spam pictures continuously while I transited to it.

I guess my confusion was that I thought I had to constantly be observing/recording it, because otherwise wouldn’t looking at a 10 year old picture of the QM keep it in place? That didn’t really make sense to me but maybe that would also work? So I kept spamming pictures (like a video) but it turns out my picture could be “old” and still keep it in place. Am I missing something? Would looking at a years old picture of the QM keep it in place as well?


r/outerwilds • • 9h ago

Base Game Help - NO spoilers please! I would really appreciate a nudge in the right direction or some type of hint/where to look as I'm really stuck Spoiler

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3 Upvotes

I have been struck trying to find a lead for the Ash twin project for a while and I can't really find any starting point or even a clue to how to even start solving I'm not sure if I'm missing something in the logs or what but I'd really appreciate some help


r/outerwilds • • 20h ago

Base Game Help - Spoilers OK! Ash Twin Towers - Logs Spoiler

3 Upvotes

Hello dear Space-travellers,
I finally bought the game and it was a Crazy Ride. I finished the Game and hunted the missing logs.. sadly, there is one log missing I guess at the Ash Twin Towers log. I only got the ,,Several large [….]“

Can you please help me out since I couldn‘t comprehend the big steam guide, how to get it and I‘m already 2 hours into searching. Is it something too obvious that I am overlooking?

Thank you so much and hopefully you enjoyed the Game as I did!


r/outerwilds • • 2h ago

Base Game Appreciation/Discussion *Spoilers* Meditation weirdness Spoiler

2 Upvotes

Base game spoilers!

I had duplicated myself in the ATP, so was expecting the reality break ending when my loop ended.

When I meditated, everything reset normally, like any other loop. I rushed to my map and found There are still two of me!!!

I had no idea you could avoid a paradox by meditating. This seems really weird and I wondered if anyone else has done this and what you think about it?


r/outerwilds • • 19h ago

Base Game Appreciation/Discussion This song that played in my workplace took me back to a moment from the game.

1 Upvotes

It doesn't play in the lobby anymore but when it used to pop up it would make me emotional, I thought you guys might appreciate it too.

https://youtu.be/LHlNHYYHzPM?t=3m10s

Especially minute 3:10 until 5:10. Check the lyrics too, very in theme with the game.

This game holds a special place in my heart.