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Baby Steps Reviews Praise Punishing Walk for Heart, Humor and Smart Design

Critics single out leg-by-leg controls that make hard-earned progress feel worthwhile.

Overview

  • New reviews from Push Square and Siliconera describe a demanding physics walking sim that rewards patience with meaningful breakthroughs.
  • Movement hinges on manual locomotion, lifting each leg with the triggers and placing feet with the stick, leading to precise steps and frequent spills.
  • A semi-open climb features chapter campfires, alternate paths, and optional tasks like carrying items or keeping hats that can enrich story moments.
  • The experience blends improvised, absurd humor with a reactive ambient soundtrack, giving levity to repeated failure.
  • The PS5 and PC release is earning strong notices, with one outlet noting occasional bugs, and the game carries an M rating with an optional nudity filter.