The Witness

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:video_game
gptkb:film
gptkbp:art_style minimalist
3 D
gptkbp:awards gptkb:D._I._C._E._Award_for_Outstanding_Achievement_in_Game_Design
gptkb:D._I._C._E._Award_for_Outstanding_Achievement_in_Design
gptkb:BAFTA_Games_Award_for_Best_Game
gptkb:BAFTA_Games_Award_for_Game_Design
gptkb:Best_Indie_Game
gptkb:Best_Game_Design
gptkb:Best_Art_Direction
multiple awards
Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing
Golden Joystick Award for Best Indie Game
BAFTA nomination for Best Editing
Most Innovative Gameplay
gptkbp:box_office $68 million
Top 10 in 1994
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Barbara_Barrie
gptkb:James_Mc_Callion
gptkb:Robert_F._Simon
gptkb:Murray_Hamilton
gptkb:Mildred_Dunnock
gptkb:William_Hickey
gptkb:Eileen_Heckart
gptkb:John_Mc_Liam
gptkb:John_Mc_Giver
Ruth White
gptkbp:challenges trophies
achievements
hidden puzzles
gptkbp:character gptkb:Rachel_Lapp
gptkb:Police_Department
gptkb:Frieda
gptkb:John_Book
Samuel Lapp
Amish Man
Captain Pollard
Detective John Schaeffer
Moses Lapp
Mrs. Lapp
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Robert_L._Morrison
gptkb:John_Seale
gptkbp:collects achievements
hidden areas
audio logs
puzzle solutions
environmental clues
hidden puzzles
gptkbp:community active modding community
gptkbp:community_events gptkb:ice_hockey_team
fan art
discussion forums
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception Positive reviews
positive reviews
highly acclaimed
gptkbp:cultural_impact Portrayal of law enforcement
Amish community representation
Discussion of violence in society
Exploration of Amish life
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Jonathan_Blow
gptkb:Braid
over 7 years
gptkbp:difficulty varied
variable
gptkbp:director gptkb:Peter_Weir
Peter K. Haffner
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
gptkb:Horizon_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Robert_L._Morrison
gptkbp:editor gptkb:William_M._Anderson
gptkbp:engine gptkb:aircraft
Custom Engine
gptkbp:environment open world
varied biomes
gptkbp:features multiple endings
no dialogue
hidden areas
no combat
over 650 puzzles
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:CEO
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:CEO
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:New_York
gptkb:Pennsylvania
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:2013
gptkbp:game_engine gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:game_features open world
exploration-based
no combat
gptkbp:game_length approximately 25 hours
gptkbp:game_mechanics gptkb:musician
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:software
critical thinking
trial and error
analytical skills
audio cues
creative thinking
deductive reasoning
problem-solving skills
self-directed learning
logical reasoning
puzzle solving
self-discovery
player engagement
visual cues
observation skills
pattern recognition
visual storytelling
spatial awareness
hidden secrets
interactive objects
intuitive design
visual puzzles
logic puzzles
player choice
spatial reasoning
environmental puzzles
non-linear progression
mental challenges
puzzle variety
timed puzzles
cognitive challenge
dynamic puzzles
interaction with objects
puzzle complexity
environmental clues
cognitive challenges
color-based puzzles
line puzzles
exploration-based learning
exploratory gameplay
immersive puzzles
line drawing puzzles
thought-provoking challenges
contextual puzzles
narrative discovery
symbolic puzzles
visual challenges
gptkbp:game_modes single-player
gptkbp:game_world open world
gptkbp:gameplay gptkb:spacecraft
puzzle solving
puzzle-solving
first-person perspective
gptkbp:genre gptkb:High_School
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:film
gptkbp:graphics stylized
gptkbp:has_gameplay_element environmental storytelling
gptkbp:has_lore philosophical themes
scientific concepts
mysterious backstory
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:DJ
gptkb:collection
gptkb:film
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Witness
gptkbp:in-game_items clues
visual puzzles
audio logs
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:The_Talos_Principle
gptkb:Antichamber
gptkb:Braid
gptkbp:influenced_by Western philosophy
Eastern philosophy
gptkbp:influences gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Fez
gptkb:science
gptkb:Myst
gptkb:artwork
Amish culture
crime drama genre
Witness protection themes
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:science
gptkb:Myst
gptkb:artwork
Real-life events
island exploration
Cultural contrasts
Amish community practices
gptkbp:inspired other puzzle games
gptkbp:inspired_by real-world locations
gptkbp:is_influential_in puzzle genre
narrative design
indie game movement
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Influential crime thriller.
gptkbp:merchandise gptkb:award
gptkb:soundtrack
gptkb:artwork
art books
soundtrack albums
gptkbp:multiplayer gptkb:none
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:music gptkb:Maurice_Jarre
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Richard_Einhorn
gptkbp:narrative_style minimalist
non-linear
visual storytelling
island exploration
environmental storytelling
philosophical quotes
gptkbp:number_of_teams gptkb:none
optional
first-person
self-discovery
non-linear gameplay
unnamed protagonist
Unnamed protagonist
player-driven exploration
gptkbp:platform gptkb:PC
gptkb:Xbox_One
gptkb:CEO
gptkb:Play_Station_4
gptkb:operating_system
gptkbp:plot A murder witness goes into hiding in an Amish community.
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
Haffner Productions
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Thekla,_Inc.
gptkbp:puzzles varied
visual puzzles
logic puzzles
environmental
grid-based
drawing lines
line puzzles
line-drawing
gptkbp:rating gptkb:R
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1994
gptkb:2016
2016-01-26
January 2016
January 26, 2016
gptkbp:release_platform gptkb:PC
gptkb:Epic_Games_Store
gptkb:CEO
gptkb:Mac_OS
gptkb:operating_system
gptkb:Steam
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1964
gptkbp:remake gptkb:CEO
gptkbp:runtime 112 minutes
90 minutes
gptkbp:sales over 1 million copies
over 500,000 copies
over 100,000 copies in first week
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Pamela_Wallace
gptkb:William_Kelley
Peter K. Haffner
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:none
none announced
gptkbp:setting gptkb:island
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:Maurice_Jarre
ambient
no traditional music
composed by Jonathan Blow
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Kelly_Mc_Gillis
gptkb:Harrison_Ford
gptkbp:stealth_features gptkb:battle
gptkbp:theme gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:themes gptkb:military_base
understanding
perception
self-discovery
enlightenment
gptkbp:updates post-launch content
gptkbp:user_experience immersive
gptkbp:user_interface minimalistic
gptkbp:user_reviews Metacritic score of 87/100
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Agatha_Christie
gptkb:The_Night_Circus
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Yoshitomo_Nara
gptkb:Portal_2
gptkb:Braid
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3