Big Walk already fixing its biggest complaint

Big Walk Soars on Steam, But Co-op Players Face Audio Headaches

The co-op puzzle game Big Walk launched to a wave of excitement and has quickly established itself as a must-play title. Boasting nearly 50,000 concurrent players on Steam this morning and receiving “Very Positive” reviews, the game is already being celebrated by gaming outlets worldwide.

The core appeal of Big Walk lies in its unique premise: a walking adventure that requires communication. Players navigate puzzles while relying entirely on in-game proximity voice chat, steering clear of external tools like Discord. This design forces players to engage with their environment and each other in an immediate, spatial way.

However, as the community dives into the puzzle-solving, a recurring issue has surfaced in player feedback: audio difficulties. While the game’s design intentionally makes voice communication tied to physical distance—requiring players to be within a few yards to hear each other—some users reported that voices were often too quiet, making communication frustrating.

Negative reviews frequently pointed out that the default volume settings made hearing co-op partners difficult, with some players noting that even when standing close, voices sounded like whispers. Reviewers wondered why a game focused on walking and talking omitted multiple volume sliders, complicating the experience for some.

This friction highlights a common challenge in developing immersive multiplayer experiences: balancing intentional design with player expectation. The spatial audio system, designed to emphasize problem-solving over simple conversation, unintentionally created a bottleneck for players who needed clearer communication.

The developers at House House have acknowledged these issues and responded directly to the community on Steam. They understood that while the game encourages players to get quieter as they move further apart, it doesn’t account for various setups where voice levels are simply too low.

“We understand that some people are having a problem where their friends’ voices are too quiet in the game. Sorry about this!” stated the developers, confirming they are actively working on a fix.

While the exact solution—whether it involves adding multiple volume sliders or boosting voice levels—is still forthcoming, players have found immediate community solutions. A mod is already available on GitHub that introduces a separate voice volume slider to the menu, allowing users to adjust their communication settings and crank up voice levels as needed.

Big Walk remains an exciting title for co-op puzzle fans, successfully blending immersive walking mechanics with social interaction. With developer attention focused on refining the audio experience, it looks like this adventure is just getting started.