Big Walk Breaks Records as Highest-Rated Day-One PS Plus Essential Title

Co-op puzzle adventure Big Walk, developed by House House, has achieved a historic milestone on PlayStation Plus Essential by becoming the highest-rated day-one release in the service's history. According to Metacritic, the game debuted with a critical score of 94, surpassing previous record-holders like Blue Prince. Critics praised the title for its highly focused cooperative mechanics, where proximity-based voice chat and spatial puzzle-solving create an exceptionally rewarding multiplayer experience. This remarkable critical reception places the game firmly in discussions for game of the year awards. Arriving nearly seven years after the developer's hit Untitled Goose Game, Big Walk has immediately established itself as a major success on PlayStation platforms.