Please, Don’t Touch Anything Introduction:
"Originally known as 'Please, Don't Touch Anything,' this video game falls into the puzzle genre. It was developed by the independent Russian game studio called Four Quarters and was published by two companies, Bulkypix and Plug In Digital. The game first saw the light of day on March 26, 2015, when it was released on the gaming platform Steam. It was made available for players using Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Later, on October 21, 2015, it was launched for iOS devices.
Subsequently, there was a remake of the game that came out with support for virtual reality, titled 'Please, Don't Touch Anything 3D.' This version of the game was developed in collaboration with Escalation Studios and was released on December 7, 2016, for Steam on both Windows and Mac OS X. An enhanced edition of 'Please, Don't Touch Anything' was also released for the Nintendo Switch on November 22, 2018, featuring updated graphics and providing additional solutions to the game's challenges.
Gameplay:
The premise of the game is that players take on the role of the main character, who finds themselves trapped within a mysterious room. This predicament occurs when their colleague decides to take a bathroom break, leaving them alone with a perplexing dilemma. In front of the player stands a control panel, which they are explicitly instructed not to touch. However, the game's progression relies on the player's willingness to defy this directive and manipulate the panel. To navigate this enigmatic task, players must carefully study an instructional poster within the room. It is through this poster that they can decipher the methods for interacting with the control panel. The game offers a multitude of different endings, with each achieved through various combinations of actions.
Critically, the game received generally positive reviews according to the aggregate review site, Metacritic. Tyler Wilde, writing for PC Gamer, described the game as an 'enjoyable little puzzle box.' However, he noted that it lacked depth in its narrative compared to other games like 'Papers, Please' or 'The Stanley Parable.' Rob Rich of Gamezebo praised the game's pleasant art style but criticized the puzzles for their obtuseness and found fault with the overall gameplay, which he deemed somewhat lacking in substance. Alysia Judge of Pocket Gamer UK awarded the iOS version of the game a Silver Award, appreciating its fun gameplay presented in a charming pixel art style. Finally, Jed Whitaker of Destructoid regarded the VR remake as a great value for its price, promising players both laughter and jump-inducing surprises during gameplay."