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Big Walk

We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Big Walk (7h 3m in total). The problem that came up most: carried items are easily dropped and hard to recover, in 4 of 8 streams.

8 Twitch streams · 7h 3m analysed · English, Arabic, Japanese · analysed in the week of 28 Sept 2026 · Steam page

Problems
57
Ideas
1
Highlights
25

Where the moments happened

Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.

  • Stream 1, 55 min analysed: 18 problems, 4 highlights.
  • Stream 2, 49 min analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
  • Stream 3, 36 min analysed: 19 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 4, 1h analysed: 12 problems.
  • Stream 5, 1h analysed: 13 problems, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 6, 1h analysed: 14 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 4 highlights.
  • Stream 7, 1h analysed: 15 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 8, 42 min analysed: 11 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 6 highlights.
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Problems (57)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up.

  1. #1Bugblocking

    in-game voice chat repeatedly drops out for some players

    2 of 8 streams · 7 moments

    7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #2Bug

    blindfold puzzle progress resets easily from a misplaced input

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #3Bug

    switch state in synchronized puzzle resets unreliably

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #4Bug

    stuck due to odd collision near the light rail track

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #5Bug

    lighting causes very high gpu usage and fan noise

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #6Confusion

    no way to tell which locations or items were already visited

    2 of 8 streams · 8 moments

    8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #7Confusion

    players struggle to find and navigate towards towers

    2 of 8 streams · 7 moments

    7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #8Confusion

    unclear whether walking is faster than tunnels or chairlifts

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #9Confusion

    purple puzzle variant looks identical but mutes voice chat

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #10Confusion

    similarly colored waypoint markers send players to the wrong location

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #11Confusion

    the split room button puzzle is hard to describe and gives no feedback

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #12Confusion

    two-handed throw and climb controls are hard to learn

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #13Confusion

    a locked gate requires a key the player doesn't have

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #14Confusion

    radios stop working inside the puzzle room

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #15Confusion

    pig collection puzzle placement rules are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #16Confusion

    piggyback carry mechanic player limit is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #17Confusion

    purpose of collecting face-shaped items is never made clear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #18Confusion

    blindfold puzzles require improvising a yes or no signal system

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #19Confusion

    unclear how the parkour challenge difficulty scales

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #20Confusion

    confusion over how to perform the drop kick move

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #21Confusion

    lobby invite code confusion when reconnecting friends

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #22Confusion

    unclear how to get painted like other players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #23Confusion

    unclear difference between the megaphone and radio items

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #24Confusion

    chairlift location is easy to forget

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #25Confusion

    unclear how to stand up after sitting down

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #26Confusion

    color customization station is confusing to use

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #27Confusion

    flashlight battery mechanic is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #28Confusion

    tutorial area loops back on itself unexpectedly

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #29Confusion

    unclear path leads players back to the starting spawn

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #30Confusion

    keyhole mechanic purpose is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #31Confusion

    unclear how to board the train

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  32. #32Confusion

    dash icon is mistaken for a low stamina warning

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  33. #33Confusion

    unclear how to put down or drop a held item

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #34Confusion

    collected head item interactions feel limited to shaking

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #35Frustration

    carried items are easily dropped and hard to recover

    4 of 8 streams · 8 moments

    8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  36. #36Frustration

    marked reward locations sometimes turn out to be empty

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  37. #37Frustration

    no way to track which puzzle buttons were already tried

    1 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  38. #38Frustration

    pink backpack collectible is hard to relocate for most of the session

    1 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  39. #39Frustration

    splitting up breaks voice chat and loses teammates

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  40. #40Frustration

    colored towers are hard to identify while navigating

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  41. #41Frustration

    fixed radio channels make voice-based identification puzzles frustrating

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  42. #42Frustration

    repeated heavy object carry puzzles feel tedious

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #43Frustration

    hardest puzzle island is reportedly rarely attempted by players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #44Frustration

    monorail crawl section feels unpleasant and claustrophobic

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #45Frustration

    players fall into chasms while crossing to towers

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #46Frustration

    a hazard zone distorts vision and voice comms

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  47. #47Frustration

    flashing light button-order puzzle is hard to coordinate

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  48. #48Frustration

    box-kicking vertical shaft puzzle restarts fully on any miss

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  49. #49Frustration

    sensitivity settings offer no fine increments and are hard to calibrate

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  50. #50Frustration

    player collision lets teammates shove each other around

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  51. #51Frustration

    tower puzzles start to feel repetitive

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  52. #52Frustration

    dark tunnels make it hard to see where to go

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  53. #53Frustration

    proximity voice chat range feels larger than expected

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  54. #54Frustration

    push and knockback force feels unexpectedly strong

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  55. #55Frustration

    no one in the party carries a light item at night

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  56. #56Frustration

    in-game radio chatter is too loud

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  57. #57Frustration

    run toggle control is easy to forget and needs holding by mistake

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

Suggestions and comparisons (1)

What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.

  1. #58Comparison

    dark god reconstruction mechanic feels like giant monster battles

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (25)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #59Highlight

    inventing a hand sign language for the puzzle is a highlight

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #60Highlight

    character appearance and voice-reactive face animation are charming

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #61Highlight

    kicking animation resembles real world afl football style

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #62Highlight

    texture quality on small carried character models stands out

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #63Highlight

    tunnel shadows create unintended horror atmosphere

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #64Highlight

    warning icon next to puzzle buttons helps identify correct ones

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #65Highlight

    flare provides useful visibility in dark areas

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #66Highlight

    plug collectible shape amuses players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #67Highlight

    pick up mechanic for players and creatures is a surprise discovery

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #68Highlight

    players react positively to fluffy creature fur design

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #69Highlight

    cosmetic badges like the pikachu badge get positive reactions

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #70Highlight

    firework location signal helps find lost teammates

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #71Highlight

    toggle sprint control is well received

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #72Highlight

    laser pointer item makes multiplayer puzzle communication much easier

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #73Highlight

    ominous atmosphere at the black orb gate is well received

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #74Highlight

    escalator-style platforming section lands as a memorable intense moment

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #75Highlight

    scenic lookout point view is praised

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #76Highlight

    excitement about an upcoming custom map and puzzle editor

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #77Highlight

    radio communication makes the split room puzzle enjoyable

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #78Highlight

    outside puzzle step requires a megaphone to relay instructions

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #79Highlight

    backpack rig cosmetic looks good

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #80Highlight

    trophy reward for completing collection feels rewarding

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #81Highlight

    crouch animation is seen as adorable

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #82Highlight

    kicking objects animation is well received

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #83Highlight

    stretchy arm reach mechanic surprises and delights players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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About this page

Speech was transcribed on our own machine and an AI model picked out the moments. Every item in the full report quotes the streamer's actual words, checked against the transcript; 133 of 134 candidate moments passed that check. Only counts and short issue titles are public. Quotes and streamer names stay in the private report.

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