Journey

 PlayStation 3
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1591 Ratings

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  1. GameMan2005
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    An incredible experience with a gripping narrative that is told all throughout with your actions and a great soundtrack backing it.
  2. edxtan
    Jun 12, 2023
    8
    The human interaction in Journey adds another layer to the storytelling that makes every playthrough different.
  3. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    8
    Journey was interesting lightweight game for the ps3 console. Very climate graphic and music
  4. MadIsAdopted
    Jan 2, 2023
    5
    I can't help but call this... Hmmm, game, painfully mediocre at least
    It isn't a revolutionary product of mastermind like Ico or Shadow of the Colossus
    It isn't a fascinating visual experience like Gris or any other later game. Moreover, the design feels very repetitive and boring. It isn't a marvelous gameplay-visual narrative game like The Unfinished Swan It isn't a genius and    I can't help but call this... Hmmm, game, painfully mediocre at least
    It isn't a revolutionary product of mastermind like Ico or Shadow of the Colossus
    It isn't a fascinating visual experience like Gris or any other later game. Moreover, the design feels very repetitive and boring.
    It isn't a marvelous gameplay-visual narrative game like The Unfinished Swan
    It isn't a genius and dramatic existential journey like Everybody's gone to the Rapture or What Remains of Edith Finch.
    It isn't a fun game like everything listed above.

    And, of course, showing the flow of lifetime through changing seasons is very innovative and deep.

    I guess it's completely fine for its average player though    … Expand
  5. BrianDavid94
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of coursed influenced by my personal opinions.

    (10)Outstanding. A truly elite title that is nearly perfect in every way. This score is given out rarely and indicates a game that cannot be missed.

    I initially stayed away from this game. I didn't think I would be interest in this sandbox world filled with silence. I'm glade I decided to give this game a try. This game may be short but it has a massage to share. It's a journey to find the meaning of life, never ending life.    … Expand
  6. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Journey is a magnificent and emotional experience that can rarely be found in downloadable games.
  7. chrisdan23
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
    Journey als Spiel, oder besser als Erfahrung, ist ein Titel, den man eigentlich nicht in einem Wertesystem mit anderen Spielen vergleichen kann. Mit vielleicht gut zwei Stunden Spielzeit ist der Titel viel zu kurz, in seinem Impact jedoch kaum zu überschätzen. Der Ausnahmetitel von thatgamecompany, der im Dreiergespann der sogenannten "Flow Trilogie" exklusiv mit Sony für die PlaystationJourney als Spiel, oder besser als Erfahrung, ist ein Titel, den man eigentlich nicht in einem Wertesystem mit anderen Spielen vergleichen kann. Mit vielleicht gut zwei Stunden Spielzeit ist der Titel viel zu kurz, in seinem Impact jedoch kaum zu überschätzen. Der Ausnahmetitel von thatgamecompany, der im Dreiergespann der sogenannten "Flow Trilogie" exklusiv mit Sony für die Playstation entstanden ist, verwehrt sich nämlich einem Genre und auch dem Vergleich mit anderen Titeln. Am ehesten beschreiben kann man den Titel vielleicht als Koop 3D Puzzle Plattformer - wird dem Spiel so aber kaum gerecht. Letztlich sind es drei Wesensmerkmale, die den Titel so besonders machen. Da ist zum einem eben dieser "Flow" den das Spielgefühl ausmacht. Irgendwo zwischen Laufen und Fliegen angelegt, schweben wir durch die Areale der wundersamen Welt von Journey. Was uns zum fantastischen Design und Stil der offenen Areale führt. Wenige Spiele sind stilistisch so catchy und beeindruckend inszeniert wie thatgamecompanys letzter Playstation Exklusivtitel. Das aber vermutlich wichtigste Merkmal des Spiels ist dessen innovativer Koop Ansatz. Man erlebt sein kleines, intensives Journey Abenteuer nämlich nie allein, sondern mir einem Online Partner, was der eigentliche Kunstgriff des Titels ist. Die Idee, die intensiven Momente, die Journey aufbaut mit jemand unbekanntes zu teilen, mit dem man auch nur rudimentär im Spiel kommunizieren kann, das macht die ganz besondere Erfahrung des Spiels wesentlich aus. Journey ist sicherlich eines der innovativsten Konzepte der Videospielegeschichte und sicherlich eine der tiefsten Erfahrungen, die man als Spieler machen kann. Auch wenn das Spiel mit gerade einmal gut zwei Stunden sehr kurz ist macht es das was es will in Perfektion und hinterlässt nachhaltig Eindruck. Etwas, das man nicht von vielen Videospielen sagen kann.… Expand
  8. hydroquaqua
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    _не встречал такой игры где одновременно есть всё и нет ничего, жизнь, смерть, дружба, одиночество, ковры и враги, безграничное чувство свободы, как наикрасивейшая пустыня, конечно же цель! - это наше предназначение которое мы должны исполнить

    _i have never seen such a game where there is everything and nothing at the same time, life, death, friendship, loneliness, carpets and enemies,    _не встречал такой игры где одновременно есть всё и нет ничего, жизнь, смерть, дружба, одиночество, ковры и враги, безграничное чувство свободы, как наикрасивейшая пустыня, конечно же цель! - это наше предназначение которое мы должны исполнить

    _i have never seen such a game where there is everything and nothing at the same time, life, death, friendship, loneliness, carpets and enemies, a boundless sense of freedom, like the most beautiful desert, of course, the goal! - this is our mission that we must fulfill    … Expand
  9. GameBroZ
    Jun 29, 2021
    9
    Walking simulator but its damn good edition.
    That's all i will say, every gamer needs to try this masterpiece!
  10. HTGamer
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    Journey is the ultimate art game. The player controls a robed figure on a journey through a desert towards a distant mountain, which can be seen from the beginning. Gameplay is very limited, there are no puzzles to solve nor enemies to shoot, but the beauty of the game is its vistas and the experience of meeting random strangers online and marching forward together. It's possible to meetJourney is the ultimate art game. The player controls a robed figure on a journey through a desert towards a distant mountain, which can be seen from the beginning. Gameplay is very limited, there are no puzzles to solve nor enemies to shoot, but the beauty of the game is its vistas and the experience of meeting random strangers online and marching forward together. It's possible to meet another random player from the beginning and finish the game together if they don't separate. Upon reaching the cold mountain traversal becomes more difficult and then the final act is an awesome combination of fantastical vistas and music, unmatched by any other game I've played since. This game lasts 3-4 hours, but you should do yourselves a favor and play this game even if it is rather short. It's quality that matters, not quantity.… Expand
  11. soahknam
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    I played it when it came out. do not seek criticism, and this caused that his art impressed me in addition to the feeling that this game gave me, feelings that make me remember that video games are not always games or fun, many times there is art in them.

    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Music: 10
    Visuals: 9

    Personal Score: 10 >>> A MASTER PIECE
  12. clem666
    Apr 1, 2021
    9
    Only few games can claim to be as contemplative and surprisingly deep. 'Journey' offers us a way to navigate through the story of a lost civilization. You will have to give sense to it by the mean of drawings and engravings. You embody a small and attractive character who has to face numerous challenges to reunite some mysterious pieces of puzzles. You will have to solve riddles in orderOnly few games can claim to be as contemplative and surprisingly deep. 'Journey' offers us a way to navigate through the story of a lost civilization. You will have to give sense to it by the mean of drawings and engravings. You embody a small and attractive character who has to face numerous challenges to reunite some mysterious pieces of puzzles. You will have to solve riddles in order to deal with strange mythologies. The game is graphically beautiful, with some marvelous lights effects and effects on the sand you walk on. You will cross the path of intriguing monstruous creatures that will make you feel tiny and helpless.

    The fact that you can play with online strangers is great. Together you can make your own journey and realize that you are not the only one playing this masterpiece. The soundtrack is amazing: often calm and chill but also grandiose. Let's embark for an epic, a moving and questionning journey.    … Expand
  13. gotterpotter56
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Искал расслабляющую игру- вот и нашел! Красивая игра с невероятными пейзажами и с легкий геймплеем. Сюжет тоже есть, но над ним нужно подумать чтобы понять (как по мне каждый должен по своему понять сюжет этой игры).
  14. prussii
    Dec 31, 2020
    8
    Games like Flower or Abzu typically are boring to me but with Journey it was different. It has been a wonderful experience full of strong emotions, astounding visuals and music. Although you can easily beat it in one sitting (I recommend it), you'll definitely remember it for a long time.
  15. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    The title doesn't lie, this game truly is an amazing Journey. It might not be focused on combat or difficulty, but it's a chill and gorgeous experience that'll have you on edge 'til the very end.
  16. MilkomedaMusic
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    *Masterpiece*
    Unique game, can't be compared with any other. Amazing ambience, the emotion, the flow, the learning, etc...
    A special attention to the soundtrack, absolutly perfect and amazing.
    This game is an experience, not an entertainmentt.
  17. WS3000
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Lindíssimo o jogo, trilha sonora, ambientação, jornada em co-op divertidíssima
  18. INU4SH4
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Journey is a straight-forward game. The title tells it all. You are a being that journeys through a harsh desert. Some people could resume the gameplay to simply "moving forward" and label this as a walking simulator and on the surface, and it might be that, but it's also so much more.

    This is a "show, not tell" story at its best. Journey doesn't grab the player's hand and explain all    Journey is a straight-forward game. The title tells it all. You are a being that journeys through a harsh desert. Some people could resume the gameplay to simply "moving forward" and label this as a walking simulator and on the surface, and it might be that, but it's also so much more.

    This is a "show, not tell" story at its best. Journey doesn't grab the player's hand and explain all the facts, Journey tells you a story with no words through symbolism and visual cues. If you're looking for a deep and magic adventure, you came to the right place. No other game will ever replicate the feeling of finishing Journey in a single sitting with a random player that doesn't even speak your language.

    The graphics haven't aged a day as well. Still looks as beautiful as it ever looked on release.    … Expand
  19. BluckPeridot
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, i simply love everything about it, from the visuals to the simple yet amazing cloth mechanic, not saying that's anything revolutionary, but it simply fits the game perfectly.
    I have made an account solely to rate this game a 10/10
  20. Zetastein
    Feb 1, 2020
    0
    Overall the reviews on this game are just random and its a really bad journey
  21. Jyadaus
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    Journey, is different. It is really impossible to describe this game. Because even I feel different every time I play. Even the multiplayer option makes this game great. It is a wonderful feeling to establish sincerity with people you do not know or talk and try to progress with them in this game. Does anyone like this game?I do not think so. But I recommend this game to everyone.
  22. Empyrea
    Oct 22, 2019
    8
    This is a short artistic game where the music and the visual beauty are the best. It took me almost 2 hours.
  23. saddiknin
    Jul 18, 2019
    2
    this is an android game, how do they rate it so high, beautiful? not much, game-play? holding up bottom forever, and it is just 3 hours long, i played 30 min and am done
  24. drlowdon
    Dec 31, 2018
    9
    Having been contracted by Sony to create three downloadable titles for their newly launched PlayStation Plus service, Thatgamecompany released Flow in 2006 and Flower In 2009. These games had some nice ideas but were essentially little more than tech demos. Despite its difficult development their third title is however something special indeed.

    Journey opens with a cloaked figure    Having been contracted by Sony to create three downloadable titles for their newly launched PlayStation Plus service, Thatgamecompany released Flow in 2006 and Flower In 2009. These games had some nice ideas but were essentially little more than tech demos. Despite its difficult development their third title is however something special indeed.

    Journey opens with a cloaked figure awakening in the desert, heading to the top of the nearest sand bank you are greeted by a mountain shining in the distance. Instinctively you know that's where you should be heading, your journey has begun...

    Other than a few simple puzzles Journey features very little traditional gameplay. Instead it is the visual and audio design, alongside the brilliantly implemented online multiplayer, that combine to make for a truly memorable (and at times even emotional) experience. At around two hours in length it doesn't take long to play through but Journey well and truly ends the debate as to whether or not video games can be considered an art form.    … Expand
  25. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  26. Edda1801
    Jul 22, 2017
    8
    This is a game like no other. It's very artistic and I would even say musical. It uses no language and no real guide but it somehow just works. I enjoyed it and would recommend it just because it's so different.
  27. Alvokun
    May 27, 2017
    10
    Journey is a unique experience in all senses, and one of the greatest indie video games ever made. i do not know if it deserves a perfect mark, but the sensation that remains when you finish it is definitely that of a flawless game.

    The artistic design is breathtaking and the different landscapes look incredible even on PS3. The music also fits quite well, and the vital message beneath    Journey is a unique experience in all senses, and one of the greatest indie video games ever made. i do not know if it deserves a perfect mark, but the sensation that remains when you finish it is definitely that of a flawless game.

    The artistic design is breathtaking and the different landscapes look incredible even on PS3. The music also fits quite well, and the vital message beneath is beautiful indeed. As many good pieces of art do, Journey suggests and evokes emotions. Concerning gameplay, there are also some secrets to replay the game, and, above all, you can play the whole game online.

    Regarding its supposed short length, I disagree with those saying that two hours is too little considering its price (I bought it when discounted, in any case). Journey lasts what it has to last, a short period of time; otherwise, the experience would not be the same. Playing it in just one session is precisely one of the best points, in my opinion. It makes no sense reviewing the game badly because of that.

    Journey is really worth playing.    … Expand
  28. LifeHistory
    Apr 20, 2017
    8
    Very cool idea of a game and you have to play it online to enjoy the full experience because that's how the game was originally meant to be played. You will have a magical and fun journey that you will remember for a long time.

    Good music and art style and the idea of the game is whats makes it so unique from any other game.
  29. dabyd1304
    Jan 11, 2017
    8
    Hay muchos lanzamientos que son catalogados como experiencias en lugar de videojuegos. Buscando con esta definición otorgarle un valor que no se corresponde con los productos recordados por todos como grandes videojuegos. Normalmente la gente lo utiliza para referirse, de forma despectiva, a aquellos juegos que no consideran correcto su precio por alejarse de los estándares.

    Sin estar    Hay muchos lanzamientos que son catalogados como experiencias en lugar de videojuegos. Buscando con esta definición otorgarle un valor que no se corresponde con los productos recordados por todos como grandes videojuegos. Normalmente la gente lo utiliza para referirse, de forma despectiva, a aquellos juegos que no consideran correcto su precio por alejarse de los estándares.

    Sin estar más en desacuerdo por esta absurda disputa, Journey no solo es un magnífico juego. Se trata ademas de una experiencia notable. Tiene el impacto visual y sonoro que necesita, las mecánicas, el feeling, el ritmo y la duración adecuada. Hay pocas cosas que sobren o que falten.

    Personalmente, el guión no me ha impactado tanto como lo ha hecho con otras personas. Y aunque no lo haya hecho, si que me parece un notable claro en este apartado. Es tanta la personalidad que tiene Journey, es tanta su calidad como producto, tan mimado en sus detalles y tan bonito, que es una experiencia para recordar con creces. Y uno de los mejores juegos de PS3.    … Expand
  30. aliasalias
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    Journey is by far the best game that I have ever played. Never before has a game given me such a strong emotional response and attachment than Journey has. The graphics and music are stunning, the game mechanics are fluid and fun (especially the flying aspect of the game). But more so than that, what really draws me back to Journey week after week is the fact that you make an emotionalJourney is by far the best game that I have ever played. Never before has a game given me such a strong emotional response and attachment than Journey has. The graphics and music are stunning, the game mechanics are fluid and fun (especially the flying aspect of the game). But more so than that, what really draws me back to Journey week after week is the fact that you make an emotional connection with other players. It is very relaxing to play Journey after a long work day, and to be able to help out or travel along with an anonymous companion. I've purchased triple A titles and spent close to $50 on other PS4 games before, but none of them captivated me as much as Journey did, and I still continue to play Journey even after a year of owning it.… Expand
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#2 Best PS3 Game of 2012
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#4 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2012
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#3 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2012

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 78 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 78
  3. Negative: 1 out of 78
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Mar 22, 2013
    100
    An ethereal, innovative, emotional cooperative experience, thatgamecompany’s Journey is one that any PlayStation 3 owner should take.
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  2. Console Monster
    Sep 20, 2012
    95
    If there was ever a game deserving of the word beautiful in it's description, it's Journey. The game is stunning to look at, satisfying to play and oozes atmosphere from every angle of its dynamic story and immersive world. Sure it's short by regular game standards but Journey is not a regular game. If your ready for an experience that will surprise you, move you and stick with you for many years after its done, then maybe this is the Journey for you.
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  3. Hyper Magazine
    May 14, 2012
    90
    Clever, emotive, and easily the best downloadable game so far this year. [June 2012, p.58]
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