That's you!

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That's you! is a party game for up to six players, developed exclusively for the PlayStation 4 by the English development studio Wish Studios . It is the first video game , which is the link supports mentioned system in which not the controller , but a smartphone or a tablet computer with Android - or iOS - the operating system as an input device is used to control. That's you! was first presented at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2017 in Los Angeles and was released worldwide on July 5, 2017.

requirements

In addition to downloading or purchasing a physical version of the game for PlayStation 4, an additional app must be installed, which is available free of charge in the Google Play Store for Android operating systems or in the App Store for devices with iOS operating systems. It is also necessary that all devices are in the same WLAN network so that communication between the game console and smartphone or tablet is guaranteed.

Game flow

With That's You! is a party game in which up to six players are asked to rate their friends by answering questions. The game is divided into several rounds, which are located in different subject areas with several sub-categories, for example cooking, island life or going out. For example, it should be clarified who is considered to be the worst cook by the group or who is most likely to survive in the wild. In each round, one player becomes the focus, so that all other players have to answer questions about his behavior in a specific situation. By means of voting, points are awarded to those who have mostly chosen the right teammate. If you are sure of an answer, you also have the option of using a joker and thus doubling your points. The game contains approx. 1000 ready-made questions, more can also be added by the players themselves. Different interactions such as drawing a teammate or taking selfies loosen up the game. The app also has a "Share" mode that can be played without the PlayStation 4. Here, a previously taken photo on a specific topic is to be edited with a drawing function. After 30 seconds the smartphone or tablet is passed on and the next player continues to draw at the same point. At the end, the final picture can be shared via various social channels, such as Facebook .

reception

First reports in the trade press speak of a simple concept, also suitable for occasional gamers, which ensures successful entertainment, especially when playing with several people.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. http://www.wishstudios.co.uk/ Homepage Wish Studios
  2. https://www.playstation.com/de-de/games/thats-you-ps4/ A party game in which everything revolves around you
  3. http://www.pcgames.de/Sony-Firma-15716/News/Sony-stell-Playlink-vor-Smartphone-und-Tablet-als-Controller-1230548/ Sony introduces Playlink: smartphone and tablet as controllers
  4. http://derstandard.at/2000059608109/Playstation-Playlink-ausprobiert-Sonys-Angriff-auf-die-Masse Playstation Playlink tried out: Sony's attack on the crowd
  5. https://www.playstation.com/de-de/games/thats-you-ps4/ Get to know your friends completely new
  6. https://www.netzwelt.de/sony-playstation-4/161213-smartphone-ps4-controller-nutzen-sony-etzt-playlink.html Sony introduces PlayLink
  7. http://www.pcgames.de/Playlink-Thats-You-Spiel-61125/Specials/Preview-Playlink-Thats-You-Hands-on-Vorschau-zu-Sonys-Partyspiel-1231945/ Hands-on preview to Sony's party game