Journey

 PlayStation 4
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2754 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 416 out of 2754
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  1. JudasKiss12
    Jul 22, 2015
    5
    It's a decent game, but it's less than 2 hours long and offers no replayability. The gameplay is solid, albeit extremely simple, and you can tell it's been designed to be played once and put aside. Not BAD, but not great.
  2. Spyros_spy
    Jul 18, 2016
    7
    It's a good game overall. Nice remaster, graphics look stunning and music too. Apart from that the game is too small for it's original price (I got it about 5 euros from ps store at a discount), doesn't offer anything interesting (my opinion) and can be confusing at the beginning. There is no menu, you can't pause the game while your character is sliding about. I would only recommend thisIt's a good game overall. Nice remaster, graphics look stunning and music too. Apart from that the game is too small for it's original price (I got it about 5 euros from ps store at a discount), doesn't offer anything interesting (my opinion) and can be confusing at the beginning. There is no menu, you can't pause the game while your character is sliding about. I would only recommend this game to people that want to play a game late at night that doesn't require much brain or thinking or scare them and before their sleep.… Expand
  3. t0mmyg
    Feb 3, 2017
    7
    Journey is more interactive art than a game. You don't really have any real challenge and the gameplay is simplistic. It does however have an outstanding art style and soundtrack. It's brief but poignant and somehow creates and emotional impact, especially when adventuring with a random co-op player.
  4. Vzhik
    Aug 19, 2016
    7
    Красиво, расслабляюще, но историей проникаешься как-то слабо. Ожидал большего погружения.
  5. Cro1225
    Sep 10, 2018
    5
    Pros:
    + Graphics
    + Soundtrack
    + Puzzles

    Cons:
    - Boring
    - Wouldn't classify this as being a "game" but more of an experience
    - Little to no replay value whatsoever

    Verdict: 5/10

    Artsy games like this are not worth your time or money. If you want to be emotionally invested, go watch a movie.
  6. ERRORCODE-20
    Jun 6, 2020
    7
    Why this game gets overwhelming praise is beyond me. Its a fine little game you can play for 2 hours and definitely has it's moments especially towards the end. it does a great job with environmental storytelling and is artistically beautiful but it doesn't do enough in my opinion to warrant anything higher than a 7. That's not to say it's bad though. It was a good time and I enjoyed it. IWhy this game gets overwhelming praise is beyond me. Its a fine little game you can play for 2 hours and definitely has it's moments especially towards the end. it does a great job with environmental storytelling and is artistically beautiful but it doesn't do enough in my opinion to warrant anything higher than a 7. That's not to say it's bad though. It was a good time and I enjoyed it. I just wasn't particularly blown away by anything.… Expand
  7. bersi84
    May 22, 2021
    5
    I would describe this game a atmospherical walking simulator as the main aspect feels to impact you visually and by audio experience. Besides that there is nothing to do at all. You wander through different regions until you have reached your destination. I mean, it is called Journey after all.

    To me I am one of the few it seems that couldnt appreciate this game. It felt even stressful    I would describe this game a atmospherical walking simulator as the main aspect feels to impact you visually and by audio experience. Besides that there is nothing to do at all. You wander through different regions until you have reached your destination. I mean, it is called Journey after all.

    To me I am one of the few it seems that couldnt appreciate this game. It felt even stressful to play because at times it is so low that it wasnt fun for me. I know all of this is supposed to ressemble the Journey etc but it is not enough to my liking. I played similar typed games that caught me a lot better.

    I think for many people that like calm atmospherical games this game might be interesting to discover. I personally cannot recommend the "game". It has no replay value, it is very slow. Playtime is around 1-2hrs. I got it with PS+ for free so I wanted to try it but for the regular price of 14.99 I dont see the price tag fitting. That is at least my very personal opinion. I can see why this game is fascinating for others so probably it is up to everyone individually to test it out and see whether it clicks or not.    … Expand
  8. 613th
    Jun 1, 2020
    6
    In my opinion not so great game, like all critics and players say. Yes, it is very beautiful in some moments, it is rather meditative sometimes, but there are nothing else. All this beauty and senses you have to find by yourself, and it is right, but i dont think that it's enough from game to give you only textures and music.
  9. MerodeTalks
    Jun 26, 2016
    6
    It's very hard to give a rating to this game. The thing is, it's not much of a game. You could try to categorize it as a puzzle game but it's not hard to notice that developers cared more about it's presentation and story (or rather its moral). You really have to approach it as a game-like experience.

    Yes, from the artistic point of view - it's great. Soundtrack is really good but    It's very hard to give a rating to this game. The thing is, it's not much of a game. You could try to categorize it as a puzzle game but it's not hard to notice that developers cared more about it's presentation and story (or rather its moral). You really have to approach it as a game-like experience.

    Yes, from the artistic point of view - it's great. Soundtrack is really good but nothing to write home about. I feel like this game would be a lot better if it wasn't that easy even towards the end. Puzzles don't really get much more difficult the longer you play and there could be a few more.

    As an artistic and emotional experience with moral - it's strong. As a game it's not very successful and I rate it as a game. If you can pick it up for up to 15€ - it's worth it.    … Expand
  10. BobbyJohnson
    Aug 17, 2016
    6
    Interesting idea - walk around doing nothing. Watch the views. Enjoy the atmosphere. Also quite boring when you get to think of it. But hey, I enjoyed it for a while.
  11. thecoon
    Jul 31, 2015
    6
    A decent game that challenges what a video game can be. I liked the environment, the scenery and the music. This is where the game excels, but apart from these things, it falls short in many areas I have come to expect from games. Specifically, there are no real challenges to overcome, no decisions to be made, no puzzles or mysteries to solve. In many ways this is a movie with some degreeA decent game that challenges what a video game can be. I liked the environment, the scenery and the music. This is where the game excels, but apart from these things, it falls short in many areas I have come to expect from games. Specifically, there are no real challenges to overcome, no decisions to be made, no puzzles or mysteries to solve. In many ways this is a movie with some degree of interactivity. It is beautiful, very short and somewhat unsatisfying. At least to me.… Expand
  12. Gurdur
    Aug 18, 2015
    5
    Really don't understand what all the fuzz is about. This is an extremely short (2 hours), mediocre game. There is nothing out of the ordinary here, apart from that it's heavily overrated. Disappointing.
  13. MadGear25
    Sep 12, 2015
    6
    Journey is a good indie game, with good visual, nice music, simple gameplay and unique atmosphere, but still this game is the most overhyped indie game ever
  14. Kurty
    Apr 12, 2020
    5
    I played through Journey on both PS3 and PS4, and I regret to say that I fail to see why this game is "universally acclaimed" and has such high ratings. It (sometimes) looks fairly nice, it may be poetic or philosophical or whatever, but as a game, it's nothing to write home about.

    There are several game design choices that don't make much sense and make the game frustrating or    I played through Journey on both PS3 and PS4, and I regret to say that I fail to see why this game is "universally acclaimed" and has such high ratings. It (sometimes) looks fairly nice, it may be poetic or philosophical or whatever, but as a game, it's nothing to write home about.

    There are several game design choices that don't make much sense and make the game frustrating or annoying. For example, the fact that you need to "recharge" your scarf to jump (until you get the white robes), or the sentinels/guardians (which are just annoying). The Snow level is also too long and annoying, with the character walking so slowly and getting pushed back by the blizzard.

    All in all, the game isn't horrible but I don't think it qualifies as a good game. An interesting "experience" maybe, for people who may be looking for such experiences in video games.

    Note for trophy hunters : This game is short and easy, and the trophies are fairly simple, but the multiplayer ones may prove to be tedious since you don't know who you're gonna get paired with and what they will decide to do.    … Expand
  15. Nath6349
    Dec 11, 2016
    6
    This is a nice and intriguing title with a unique gameplay. It successfully creates a story with no words.

    The way you do communicate is simple and effective as is the way the artwork and visions subtly provide information of a civilization which serves to generate more mystery about them. These are powerful touches and the gameplay is varied and solid. Aside from reliving a few well    This is a nice and intriguing title with a unique gameplay. It successfully creates a story with no words.

    The way you do communicate is simple and effective as is the way the artwork and visions subtly provide information of a civilization which serves to generate more mystery about them. These are powerful touches and the gameplay is varied and solid.

    Aside from reliving a few well crafted moments, there isn't much to be gained from replaying this game. The first playthrough was for the most part bemusing, it could be slow in parts but was generally enjoyable.

    This game is nice way to spend an evening or two, though that may be all.    … Expand
  16. Nathan1963
    Dec 13, 2015
    7
    First of all, this is a philosophical game, is not anyone will like or understand the object of the game, I finished it yesterday, I have open mind to "different" games like this, but I have to say that this game is not all what I expected or the media says is a masterpiece, 92 Metacritic is a lot to me, but the game has its qualities, the music, the visually beautiful and minimalist, butFirst of all, this is a philosophical game, is not anyone will like or understand the object of the game, I finished it yesterday, I have open mind to "different" games like this, but I have to say that this game is not all what I expected or the media says is a masterpiece, 92 Metacritic is a lot to me, but the game has its qualities, the music, the visually beautiful and minimalist, but it's all, you pass the whole game just walking, I know the name of the game delivers his proposal, a journey, but this journey don't excite.when I finished, I came to conclusion that this game is overrated.It is not a bad game,don't deserves a 0 score,but for me don't deserve a 10,it's a totally difererente experience of any game on the market, but is not all that criticism says.… Expand
  17. eded9999
    Apr 18, 2020
    6
    Cute but awfully short and simple.
    Visuals and art are good.
    Content is so little that this can barely be considered a game.
  18. ombranox
    Sep 12, 2015
    7
    Don't get me wrong, I love Journey. I really do. But this was a weak port. There's a visual downgrade (somehow...) from PS3 to the PS4 version. Nothing is as detailed, vibrant, or shiny in this version. And that is REALLY disappointing to me. The underlying game is basically the same, but it still can't hold up against the original version.
  19. Ryudo1986
    Oct 16, 2015
    7
    What made Journey for me was essentially that, the 'Journey' itself. I had issues with other players basically messing about and not following the direction of the game so I had a much better experience following my own path. The landscapes and environments are simply stunning, Journey wasn't a thought provoking social bonding experience for me but it was a beautiful and fresh game to play.
  20. yaqubian
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    I went into this completely blind, so I had no idea it was an online game until I googled 'what is the point if Journey' after finishing it and then also seeing list of players I met with, of which I only remember 2, I honestly thought these were just bots.

    First player I met was a bit after the start, but I had to take a **** so that person went away, and similar story with the others    I went into this completely blind, so I had no idea it was an online game until I googled 'what is the point if Journey' after finishing it and then also seeing list of players I met with, of which I only remember 2, I honestly thought these were just bots.

    First player I met was a bit after the start, but I had to take a **** so that person went away, and similar story with the others I met, 2nd guy came long after but is when I wanted to eat food so bye, bye and apparently met like 6 others but that must've been when I was afc.

    Anyways, I failed the multiplayer aspect of the game, didn't really enjoy the gameplay, or story (if there is one), but liked the visuals and loved the music so overall the experience was okay, no idea why I had to journey to an upside-down cameltoe, and honestly think it might have been better with a narrator just to understand what the hell was the point.    … Expand
  21. Peeto
    Oct 27, 2015
    5
    Boring, repetitive, one of the most overrated game. It has some art, but this is simply not enough. There is no reason to buy this game, I think. I understand, why it has to be hyped, but do not get fooled.
  22. consolfreak1982
    Jan 31, 2016
    7
    the game would EASILY deserve a 9 -
    IF IT DIDNT CRASH THAT OFTEN!!!!!
    Seriously, Ive hardly ever played a game that crashes that often before - in the 2 or so hours to complete it, I had several crashs forcing me to replay chapters over and over and over again which became not ony frustrating, but ruined what should be a coherent/fluid game experience. Graphics, Soundtrack, much has    the game would EASILY deserve a 9 -
    IF IT DIDNT CRASH THAT OFTEN!!!!!
    Seriously, Ive hardly ever played a game that crashes that often before - in the 2 or so hours to complete it, I had several crashs forcing me to replay chapters over and over and over again which became not ony frustrating, but ruined what should be a coherent/fluid game experience.
    Graphics, Soundtrack, much has been said about this stellar game, and it surely is one of the best the PS has to offer - but I consider those bugs almost game breaking - therefore my rating    … Expand
  23. pelaloco
    Aug 7, 2015
    6
    Acabo de jugar este juego en PS4... mi Dios que aburrido... me enganche por tanto comentario positivo y decidí realizar "el Viaje por 20 dolares..." que arrepentido que estoy, lineal, lento, aburrido y hasta tonto... sonido perfecto, gráficos bonitos pero el juego es muy muy aburrido, sin desafío de nada, un viaje a lo "desconocido".... jajajaja dejen de hacerse los cultos y sabiondosAcabo de jugar este juego en PS4... mi Dios que aburrido... me enganche por tanto comentario positivo y decidí realizar "el Viaje por 20 dolares..." que arrepentido que estoy, lineal, lento, aburrido y hasta tonto... sonido perfecto, gráficos bonitos pero el juego es muy muy aburrido, sin desafío de nada, un viaje a lo "desconocido".... jajajaja dejen de hacerse los cultos y sabiondos porque este juego es muy maloooooooooooo!!! ya se, ya se, soy un bruto ignorante que no entendió donde estaba la magia.. bueno si yo no lo entendí que alguien me explique la historia y cual es la idea general del juego (no la pavada de que es una experiencia personal y de eso trata el juego)… Expand
  24. CoNn3r_B
    Jul 29, 2015
    5
    Journey can be summed up in one sentence "Ohh look how pretty it is."
    Journey is designed to be a relaxing game which doesn't stress you with difficult gameplay mechanics or any gameplay at all. In that respect it succeeds but it is effectively an interactive movie, except this is shorter than a movie with only about 1.5 hours of "Game-play" I put gameplay in quotation marks because    Journey can be summed up in one sentence "Ohh look how pretty it is."
    Journey is designed to be a relaxing game which doesn't stress you with difficult gameplay mechanics or any gameplay at all. In that respect it succeeds but it is effectively an interactive movie, except this is shorter than a movie with only about 1.5 hours of "Game-play" I put gameplay in quotation marks because saying Journey has gameplay is like saying Ride to Hell had an engaging story. It IS relaxing and it IS pretty but that is it, there is no re-playability, no fun and interesting mechanics and no reason to really buy this unless you one of those artistic types who cares more about how something looks rather than how it works. You're just along for the ride and have no real control in the direction, I would have more fun by walking somewhere.
    This game gets an extra point from me because it was the only game that I fell asleep while playing, I felt fresh and rejuvenated the next day because I clocked in over 9 hours of sleep, so that's something. But in the end this isn't a game it's an interactive movie and not worthy of all its praise.
    5.5/10    … Expand
  25. DartMaul
    Aug 25, 2015
    5
    The game is good. But who needed a remastered? If you want to play all PS3 game, then you have to buy the AMAZING PS3... I bought the PS4 and all I got is replaying the indies that were on the PS3... That's not cool at all..
  26. MustafaTouny
    Dec 30, 2015
    6
    I'm totally disappointed !
    the game length is 2:30 H and the game-play need more details and mechanics. Despite of the beauty of the environment i haven't enjoy playing journey.
  27. itrain
    Aug 26, 2015
    5
    After the first couple of playthroughs of Journey the magic starts to wear away, the PS4 port of the game is slightly a breath of new air, not necessarily better, just different. The PS3 potential was seen through Journey when it came out and that was what made the relevance so much higher, however bringing it to PS4 the amazing visuals is well...expected. This is nothing special from theAfter the first couple of playthroughs of Journey the magic starts to wear away, the PS4 port of the game is slightly a breath of new air, not necessarily better, just different. The PS3 potential was seen through Journey when it came out and that was what made the relevance so much higher, however bringing it to PS4 the amazing visuals is well...expected. This is nothing special from the original, if you already own it for PS3, just play through that copy again. This was a strange move for the company to bring when it favorably could have been a sequel to Journey. The port generation is getting old to me, polishing up a Greatest Hits game that you may buy for $19.99 or lower and charging double is just bad business. Please do what Tearaway did, we loved Tearaway, they created a sequel...If Tearaway was ported to PS4 it would have been just the same...which doesn't exactly make my wallet shoot open. Journey is a very fun, amazing visual adventure, I am not rating the original PS3 version a 5/10, this is purely the port to PS4 and graded for the reasons I listed above.… Expand
  28. mrmustard
    Sep 18, 2015
    7
    Definitely worth a play but way too short - finished it in around 2 hours and took my time. Simple but satisfying to explore with diverse landscapes and no UI. Not much else to it. Cool game
  29. Sheep_198
    Nov 21, 2015
    5
    Average game. Deleted after 2 play throughs. World is not as pretty, not details to look at, not an artwork like Bloodborn. Co-op not as good as Bloodborne. Story is short and simple, nothing to reflect or ponder on, just plain common sense. But it does gives chill after first complete through. No Replayability, nothing exciting after test out the game. Feels like a rip off afterAverage game. Deleted after 2 play throughs. World is not as pretty, not details to look at, not an artwork like Bloodborn. Co-op not as good as Bloodborne. Story is short and simple, nothing to reflect or ponder on, just plain common sense. But it does gives chill after first complete through. No Replayability, nothing exciting after test out the game. Feels like a rip off after this short game, paid for nothing.… Expand
  30. Man-Rata
    Jul 27, 2016
    7
    Good:
    Beautiful
    Minimalistic Brings you right into the experience Seamless tutorial Nice multiplayer integration Bad: Very very short, took me exactly 40 min. to complete, checked walkthrough after missed 2-3 glowing spheres, which just give more jumping No dying No real action Took me almost half game to figure out triangle figures represented the white people in the stories    Good:
    Beautiful
    Minimalistic
    Brings you right into the experience
    Seamless tutorial
    Nice multiplayer integration

    Bad:
    Very very short, took me exactly 40 min. to complete, checked walkthrough after missed 2-3 glowing spheres, which just give more jumping
    No dying
    No real action
    Took me almost half game to figure out triangle figures represented the white people in the stories
    No reason for multiplayer, since they can help you jump, but no need    … Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#12 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#19 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 17, 2015
    80
    It’s a disgrace not to know this game. [10/2015, p.61]
  2. Forbes
    Oct 11, 2015
    100
    It’s a simple remaster, but it makes a work of art all the more beautiful and immersive.
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  3. games(TM)
    Sep 24, 2015
    90
    It’s as much a part of the PlayStation legacy as Ico is, as Shadow Of The Colossus is. Its place in PlayStation legend goes beyond its similar presentation and taps into something more sublime, something more exhilarating.
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