Journey

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2754 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 416 out of 2754
  3. Negative: 223 out of 2754

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  1. alexnikolov667
    Aug 19, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The ending killed any chance that I'll ever boot up this game again.

    ---{ Story }---
    You're a lil dude wandering the desert and some ancient ruins, on the way discovering what happened to a lost civilisation i guess.

    ---{ Gameplay }---
    This is at best a walking simulator with light platforming. The reason I've given a low score is the end. You make your way through most of the game and when your each the mountain at the end your lil dude gets cold and loses his scarf and starts walking slowly, and... it's so bloody slow. I keep reading how it's supposed to portray the hardship of old age, or the struggle or whatever, but it DOESN'T because you're SITTING at HOME, PRESSING a BUTTON. For TEN. MINUTES. And quite frankly that's some hipster ****

    ---{ Graphics }---
    Very pretty, cool art style, lighting was nice.

    ---{ Audio }---
    Amazing. The music changes with what you do, love that.

    ---{ Difficulty }---
    None whatsoever.

    ---{ Grind }---
    There are some collectables.

    ---{ Bugs }---
    None that i could find.

    ---{ PC Requirements }---
    Max settings on an i5-9600K and an RTX 2070 = constant 60fps.    … Expand
  2. houjo2000
    Dec 6, 2015
    1
    Dull and pointless sum up the game. It looks OK for an indie game, but it could have come out two game generations ago. It's short, there's no replay value and there's very little first time play value.

    This game has high reviews purely for one reason- people view it as abstract art, not a game. If you want to spend a few hours admiring art- by all means, you might consider this game a    Dull and pointless sum up the game. It looks OK for an indie game, but it could have come out two game generations ago. It's short, there's no replay value and there's very little first time play value.

    This game has high reviews purely for one reason- people view it as abstract art, not a game. If you want to spend a few hours admiring art- by all means, you might consider this game a ten.

    If you're looking for an actual game to play though- this one's a 2/10. Don't waste your time.    … Expand
  3. jwewan
    Aug 27, 2015
    1
    I have played this game on playstation 4 and 3 and I don't know why is getting so much positive stuff! It's not that good its only like 2 hours long and at times it can be really boring!
  4. doteweb
    Dec 26, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thiet ke, ho tro, quang cao truc tuyen, dang ky ten mien va cho thue luu tru. Tu van thiet ke theo yeu cau.
    Thiet ke, ho tro, quang cao truc tuyen, dang ky ten mien va cho thue luu tru. Tu van thiet ke theo yeu cau.    … Expand
  5. wouldyoukindly
    Sep 10, 2016
    1
    I like art, story and meaning beyond just gameplay but this game is such a disappointment for me. I don't understand why all the love it got from the critics. There are some pretty parts but overall a dull boring game. It tool me about 1 1/2 hours to complete and I could not wait for it to be over. Don't buy but give it a try since it's free on PS4 this month and see if you agree.
  6. spesini
    Oct 9, 2016
    1
    Thank god I didn't buy this game. If I didn't get it for "free" (PS+) I wouldn't even buy it. But since I got it for free, why not to try it. And I was disappointed. I don't know if I didn't get the story and the whole game or something, but it was an incredibly boring experience. And the snow section. Oh god, the snow section. That has to be the most boring and frustrating section of aThank god I didn't buy this game. If I didn't get it for "free" (PS+) I wouldn't even buy it. But since I got it for free, why not to try it. And I was disappointed. I don't know if I didn't get the story and the whole game or something, but it was an incredibly boring experience. And the snow section. Oh god, the snow section. That has to be the most boring and frustrating section of a video game ever. Which is kinda funny, because you can't even fail this game.… Expand
  7. manlyangel
    Apr 24, 2020
    1
    After years of reading rave reviews and suggestions that Journey is "one of the greatest games ever made", I finally played this game and I feel like I'm taking crazy pills because it's one of the most bland, boring, unrewarding experiences I've ever sat through. It's visually pretty enough, and the music is very nice. But aside of that I have nothing good to say about it. It's horrible asAfter years of reading rave reviews and suggestions that Journey is "one of the greatest games ever made", I finally played this game and I feel like I'm taking crazy pills because it's one of the most bland, boring, unrewarding experiences I've ever sat through. It's visually pretty enough, and the music is very nice. But aside of that I have nothing good to say about it. It's horrible as a game. The gameplay is mostly walking forward and nothing else. There's no real challenge, no bosses to overcome, no real puzzles or problems to solve, no story or plot to be had, and it's extremely short, it took me less than two hours to finish.

    I don't recommend it, and I cannot understand the hype and critical acclaim surrounding it.    … Expand
  8. HuytonLayne
    Nov 6, 2016
    1
    Ever play a poor game with fantastic graphics(Crysis)? Ever play a fantastic game with poor graphics but you go so engrossed in the game that you ignored the visuals? This is neither.
    If this game was made by a student, alone, you probably congratulate said student on churning out ok work. But it's so devoid of gameplay, it's a glorified walking simulator with very basic graphics and a    Ever play a poor game with fantastic graphics(Crysis)? Ever play a fantastic game with poor graphics but you go so engrossed in the game that you ignored the visuals? This is neither.
    If this game was made by a student, alone, you probably congratulate said student on churning out ok work. But it's so devoid of gameplay, it's a glorified walking simulator with very basic graphics and a "story" that's meh. If I wasn't a trophy fiend this would have been dropped within 5-10 minutes of play and deleted.    … Expand
  9. ffabrao
    Dec 2, 2016
    1
    I decided to give this game a try after I saw all the positive reviews.
    First few minutes of game and I was feeling dumb and wondering if I really understood how to play the game.
    If the graphics are supposed to be the highlight of this game, there must be something wrong. Saying this game is an art is like taking a bulk with 10 different inks, throw it on a frame and sell it for 1    I decided to give this game a try after I saw all the positive reviews.
    First few minutes of game and I was feeling dumb and wondering if I really understood how to play the game.

    If the graphics are supposed to be the highlight of this game, there must be something wrong. Saying this game is an art is like taking a bulk with 10 different inks, throw it on a frame and sell it for 1 million dollars.

    This game is horribly boring and completely pointless, it may cure your cancer and give you three more in exchange.

    If games could catch diseases, AIDS is the only positive thing this game would have.

    Waste of money. Stay away from this unfinished, boring abomination.    … Expand
  10. jdvb00
    Oct 30, 2017
    1
    i have no words to describe how bad is this game very bad story at the beginning you can already imagine what is going to happen at the final and it isnt as open as people say i couldnt find a meaning that fits with the game
    i have imagine a lot of meanings that can fit more or less with the game but theres no one that you can say "wow simply an amazing ending a beatiful meaning i    i have no words to describe how bad is this game very bad story at the beginning you can already imagine what is going to happen at the final and it isnt as open as people say i couldnt find a meaning that fits with the game
    i have imagine a lot of meanings that can fit more or less with the game but theres no one that you can say "wow simply an amazing ending a beatiful meaning i didnt hope that" i have read a lot of meanings and stories created by people but simply dont fit with certain details of the game
    after all good artisitic design and music    … Expand
  11. srinu634
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    One of the most hyped games ever. There are not dialogues. There are games with better graphics than this game. It felt more like a walking simulator than an actual game. I do not understand the hype. I don't feel it poetic either. It's just a game where I had to walk for 2 hours doing nothing. May be others might have loved it, but, for me , personally, this game is way over hyped.!
  12. Bricktop182
    Oct 29, 2020
    1
    How this game got a 10/10 is a mystery. It is absolute junk. Don't waste your time
  13. Ghoster
    Oct 11, 2016
    0
    Stopped playing at tutorial. This game looks too boring to be true. Maybe later there is some sense, but from start it's boring you will fall asleep...
  14. GTherion
    Jun 21, 2019
    0
    overated game, finished it before i could even figure out the controls and what i was supposed to be doing.. lol
  15. Gunther123
    Nov 10, 2015
    0
    Most overrated game ever. Seriously, people's standards have dropped so low that we accept a boring POS game where you run around in a desert collecting scarfs. Yeah I'm glad I wasted money on this junk.
  16. lordaeron1
    May 18, 2018
    0
    This game is so short that when it ends, you're going to scratch your head and ask... was that it? what happened? what's going on? is there more? There is none.

    this game is slowing your progression by using cheap mechanics (with no reason what so ever). Snow, Sand, Wind. if you remove this you will beat the game in 20 minutes. (maybe less) this game taught me an important lesson, I    This game is so short that when it ends, you're going to scratch your head and ask... was that it? what happened? what's going on? is there more? There is none.

    this game is slowing your progression by using cheap mechanics (with no reason what so ever).
    Snow, Sand, Wind. if you remove this you will beat the game in 20 minutes. (maybe less)

    this game taught me an important lesson, I will sure to remember it for a long time.
    Never read Positive and mixed reviews only, Read Negative review they are the important information.

    If this was a free game I wouldn't play it either. very sad that I bought into the hype train.

    If having fun, Story, Gameplay, a basic game at least. if you value your time and all the above...
    Stay away from this abomination (can't call this a game even) like FIRE!    … Expand
  17. User3
    Jul 27, 2017
    0
    Ranks very highly on the list of most boring games I've ever played. Terrible graphics, annoying co-op and puzzles that are either babyish or impossible.
  18. evilfrog
    Oct 22, 2016
    0
    I can't believe how over hyped this slow walking simulator is. incredibly boring. couldn't stand playing it for more than 10 minuets. people talk about art and inspiration because on one sunset scene, so what , other games like the witcher3 and MGS5 look 1000 times better . this garbage is aimed at hipsters who pretend to be artistic and try to find meaning behind boring nonsense .
  19. guille_rv
    Sep 11, 2016
    0
    This is not a game. It is a dull and boring 90 minute film. I do not understand the hype. There is no challenge, no story, nothing... Thank god I did not pay for it. I would not recommend it even for Play Station Plus players who can get it for free this month.
  20. lucasl1990
    Oct 19, 2017
    0
    Short boring and not as pretty or touching as described. Bad game. not worth the cost. Literally 0 Replay value. Feels like a waste of time when done.
  21. feather7
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    Really?!!! This is game? No way. This is Nothing with big "N". I like play RTS, FPS, Adventure but this is only nothing. I dont understand this Score. Dont waste time with nothing. Concrete genie is much more better. Because it is Game.
  22. Chempion1
    Oct 5, 2020
    0
    Видал я дерьмо, но такое!
    Купил я эту поделку в конце 2015, начитался "отзывов", игра года и т.д. Я честно её прошел, наверное, посидел, подумал, а что это ваще такое? За что я деньги отдал? (хорошо скидка была 80%). Это поделка на коленке, без сюжета, без.... да без всего!
    Я искренне не понимаю, почему эту парилку игрой называют? Может я от моды отстал, но называть это "игрой года"?    Видал я дерьмо, но такое!
    Купил я эту поделку в конце 2015, начитался "отзывов", игра года и т.д. Я честно её прошел, наверное, посидел, подумал, а что это ваще такое? За что я деньги отдал? (хорошо скидка была 80%). Это поделка на коленке, без сюжета, без.... да без всего!
    Я искренне не понимаю, почему эту парилку игрой называют?
    Может я от моды отстал, но называть это "игрой года"? Если это ига года, то Minecraft графика тысячелетия.
    Это моё личное мнение.
    Кстати русской озвучки не хватает ;-))    … Expand
  23. Zetastein
    Feb 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall the reviews on this game are just random and its a really bad journey… Expand
  24. Spootnik
    Apr 17, 2020
    0
    What a load of nonsense! This is the proof that critics are not reliable and people need to say good stuff about something weird just to feel that they "understand art" ! What a waste of time...
  25. HideiousLove
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I want to like this game but I can't, game is too damn boring, looks cool but it has nothing else.
  26. Lgonzalomv
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Muy aburrido, escenarios pobres, historia nula, personajes sin sentido, online mediocre sin posibilidad de comunicación real con otros jugadores
  27. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 18, 2021
    0
    Just put an audiobook playing, trust me, you'll have a better experience than this absolute waste of money.
    I understand some people are desperate to have video games be considered as art, but you can get this exact same experience of immersion and wonder, even more and better actually, in games like Genshin Imapct. It doesn't have to be an "artsy" game to make you feel immersed, and to    Just put an audiobook playing, trust me, you'll have a better experience than this absolute waste of money.
    I understand some people are desperate to have video games be considered as art, but you can get this exact same experience of immersion and wonder, even more and better actually, in games like Genshin Imapct. It doesn't have to be an "artsy" game to make you feel immersed, and to be honest, it's shameful to even think that games are art when they're so much more than that.

    This game is just pressing the joystick forward and jumping. It has no philosophical or intrinsic meaning at all, that's just a veil that people put in front of them willingly to pretend their experience was anything but that of pushing a joystick forward. Marketing really does work, eh?    … Expand
  28. JackalLGC
    Aug 8, 2020
    0
    This game is really good.Amazing music, and level design.The most powerful feature of the is the concept art tho,simple and stunning.There is no specific story but anyone can come with this his perspective of story.The only reason i gave this game 8 is the challenges,there are none in this game,is more about a walking simulator but an beautiful one.As is said,soundtracks combined with theThis game is really good.Amazing music, and level design.The most powerful feature of the is the concept art tho,simple and stunning.There is no specific story but anyone can come with this his perspective of story.The only reason i gave this game 8 is the challenges,there are none in this game,is more about a walking simulator but an beautiful one.As is said,soundtracks combined with the graphics gives you emotions.Its a must to play game.Well done,thatgamecompany!… Expand
  29. Skapple
    Oct 16, 2020
    0
    i played it one time and it's not so good, i got it for free, yes it's relaxing but only for one time, not worth it
  30. Red-Eyes
    Oct 7, 2020
    0
    Worthless game I've ever played in my life, I'm dead serious. You just walk from point A to point B in a desert, sometimes there are ruins around and a dude joins you to overcome the tasks (and by tasks I mean: WALKING). A complete joke! I got this trash as the free game of the month at PS Plus and even then I feel like I was cheated. Just another proof the "CrItIc ReViEwS" section is aWorthless game I've ever played in my life, I'm dead serious. You just walk from point A to point B in a desert, sometimes there are ruins around and a dude joins you to overcome the tasks (and by tasks I mean: WALKING). A complete joke! I got this trash as the free game of the month at PS Plus and even then I feel like I was cheated. Just another proof the "CrItIc ReViEwS" section is a bunch of guys who received money to praise a game.… Expand
  31. marquesi
    Mar 14, 2021
    0
    this game is a master peace, anything to say, just play and feel aaaaaaaaaa
  32. MrNorth
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Boring walking simulator like, you just move slowly on the map and it doesn't add anything attractive in therms of gameplay, i'm glad is short.
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2015
12
#12 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
19
#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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