Old Man's Journey

 PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. GameStar
    Jan 2, 2018
    80
    Touching and atmospherically dense story that impresses with simple innovative puzzle mechanics and great picture-book-like presentation.
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Aug 17, 2017
    80
    A brief, gentle puzzle adventure tinged with melancholy. [Issue#264, p.71]
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  3. Destructoid
    May 21, 2017
    80
    Simplicity is the biggest strength of Old Man’s Journey. It doesn’t require you to be a genius or a master gamer, but to have a penchant for something more oft-kilter. That it manages to be a satisfying experience all without saying a single word is remarkable and definitely worth a look.
  5. Polygon
    May 18, 2017
    80
    Old Man’s Journey is sweet, meandering and undemanding, a pleasant while-away that's full of feeling, at least for as long as the journey lasts.
  6. The Overpowered Noobs
    May 16, 2017
    80
    In the brief time it takes to complete it, Old Man’s Journey plays out the calm yet deliberate journey of an aging man, set to right the wrongs of his youth. Here is a title that shines a positive philosophy onto a player’s path, reminding us that not everything about life must be hard and complicated. The Old Man’s Journey made me cry, but it also left me with a smile.
  7. CD-Action
    Jun 30, 2017
    70
    Looking at charming, detailed hand-drawn environments is pure pleasure and the game’s simple story about priorities, plans and hopes is truly touching. [07/2017, p.42]
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  8. Meristation
    Jun 5, 2017
    70
    A beautiful adventure with a superb presentation, great visuals and music, but a bit thin on content.
  9. Eurogamer Italy
    May 26, 2017
    70
    Short and a little too much flat gameplay wise, Old Man's Journey is a game which everyone who's looking for a simple puzzle adventure with a touching story should try. It will make you laugh and probably cry but in the end you'll enjoy every single second spent with this adorable old man, despite the obvious flaws.
  10. Cubed3
    Mar 13, 2018
    60
    Old Man's Journey is such a gorgeous looking title, complete with a beautiful soundtrack. Those aspects are then draped over a moderately engaging puzzle idea, and comes with a story that aims to be touching, but will leave many feeling either apathetic to the theme, or actually frustrated by the progression of the old man's life and foolish choices.
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  1. Eurogamer
    May 19, 2017
    This ruminative travel game is beautiful, poised, and a little predictable.
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    May 18, 2017
    Old Man’s Journey is a game with all of these prickles of delight but where the interstitial matter often feels humdrum. It’s short enough that you can still pick those delights out even if you’re not satisfied with the rest of the interactions, but you can’t help but wonder, what if it had found a way to make the whole thing shine?
  3. The Verge
    May 18, 2017
    It’s never especially challenging. At no point did I find myself stuck on any given puzzle for more than a minute or two. But the interactions are playful and charming, and their tactile nature makes an otherwise simple experience feel much more engaging and meaningful.

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 52
  3. Negative: 7 out of 52
  1. RadioboyMeta
    May 21, 2017
    0
    This is one of the worst games I've ever player.
    Bad story: I've read some people saying the story is touching? So a story about an egoist    This is one of the worst games I've ever player.
    Bad story: I've read some people saying the story is touching? So a story about an egoist person that abandon the wife with a little kid is now touching. I wanted the old man to suffer. The message of this game is SO WRONG.
    Gameplay: Inconsistent mechanic. It is easy in a bad way. It is easy because it is not well designed.
    Sound: A four time short melody that repeats again, again, again, again, again. It is not even well composed.
    I thought the videogame industry was more mature than this. An eye candy videogame that is really bad.    … Full Review »
  2. Chemiker
    Jan 28, 2023
    7
    Игра на полтора часа, в жанре поинт клик, с загадками. Загадки тут скорее 1-2 штуки разновидности, двигать холмики, и тем самым идя дальше,Игра на полтора часа, в жанре поинт клик, с загадками. Загадки тут скорее 1-2 штуки разновидности, двигать холмики, и тем самым идя дальше, методичный геймплей, кому то может не зайдет, но кому то зайдет, все мы разные. Я скорее отношусь где то по середине, мне игра очень понравилась, рисовкой, в конце я понял наконец куда мы пришли, и последствия, немного стало грустно, музыка прям подходит к рисовке. Ну как и принято в жанре поинт клик, важными чертами рисовкой и муз. сопровождением игра справилась, загадок бы, но все таки думаю правильно разработчики все сделали.… Full Review »
  3. J1mT
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    Very cute game. I loved the artwork and the music. The story and puzzles were fine and kept the game going, the atmosphere of the journey andVery cute game. I loved the artwork and the music. The story and puzzles were fine and kept the game going, the atmosphere of the journey and the landscape was really outstanding and made the whole experience to something special… Full Review »
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