Journey

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  1. DapperNapkin
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Looking to change up the pace? Start Journey, turn up the ambience, and let yourself go.

    If you want a unique, "minimalist" gaming experience that ranks closely with the likes of legendary games like 'Shadow of the Colossus' or 'Ico' then look no further. While Journey is short (a playthrough maxes out at 2 hours at best) it is made so intentionally. Here's why: by picking up the controller and beginning your adventure, you're going to have a moment in a similar vein to an attraction at a theme park -- an experience. Enjoying the visuals, the peculiar mechanics, and the underlying mythos of a world that sunk itself into sand over ages of war is key, as the game is tightly crafted with a goal to be emotionally engaging.

    The single player experience is of course, natural and enjoyable. However, thatgamecompany (the developer of Journey) created an online function that separates it from the dozens of art house experiences in the gaming market. It is both fortunate and unfortunate that this feature had to be revealed, because my first time playing I had no idea the other Journeyer I encountered was a real person until the credits rolled. That was a magical experience because the game puts you together without any inkling of what is happening, who this is, and what you are to do together.

    Beneath the mystery and especially the sparse game controls, lies a surprising amount of things to learn and do. The mechanics of the cooperative function aren't taught to you -- you need to discover them with your partner. While much of what you can do with the other player is optional, learning them together (or teaching them, if you already found them with another partner) is an absolutely endearing "hidden" feature to the game.

    Deeper than it seems to let on, Journey is simply a game that everyone needs to try once. If you're skeptical of spending the money on it, do what you can to play it elsewhere first. Gameplay videos don't do it justice, you've got to try it for yourself.

    Not everyone is going to appreciate what Journey has to offer, but by playing a solid run with a partner that you've learned to communicate with in your own way, you'll see a piece of gaming history that is sure to inspire many countless improvements and spiritual followers. Without a doubt, Journey has taken a broad step to redefine what it means to feel, discover, and appreciate while you play video games. I give Journey a 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  2. Azgar5991
    Aug 5, 2015
    8
    A great game to be remember forever, for being diferent what we are used to play, nice experience. This game surprise, a diferent way to play, that make me feel happy, we get boring some times from shooter games as Call of Duty or GTAV, this one catch me because of that a diferent way to play, awsome graphics and many things to explore.
  3. bobbsyw
    Sep 25, 2017
    8
    Very simple, very beautiful, and very well made. It's also very short, but that's a minor complaint for a game that you can pick up for a few quid. Well worth a few hours of you time.
  4. Gwyndolin
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    As much as I loved this game, I could not give it a 10.
    The first run was very memorable and breathtaking. It was just too short. I hate myself for saying this because I do not like to rate a game on its size...especially a $15 game. I was awed and mesmerized for 2 hours, at the end of the journey, I was simply not satisfied...
    Part of that for me was probably because the actual    As much as I loved this game, I could not give it a 10.
    The first run was very memorable and breathtaking. It was just too short. I hate myself for saying this because I do not like to rate a game on its size...especially a $15 game. I was awed and mesmerized for 2 hours, at the end of the journey, I was simply not satisfied...
    Part of that for me was probably because the actual platforming gameplay itself did not offer me replay value, yeah sure I wanted to collect the stuff I missed but I felt the magic was gone after the first play through.
    That said, the $15 and 2 hours spent on this game was absolutely worth it.    … Expand
  5. Bastrix
    Dec 22, 2015
    8
    It's difficult to define Journey, it's so different from anything else. I can understand people who say it's overrated / boring, because it's so unique. Players who just play shooters / action action games might not enjoy this gameplay since it has absolutely nothing to do with most games. It won't provide the "adrenaline", fast paced intense action.

    Beautiful simplistic original    It's difficult to define Journey, it's so different from anything else. I can understand people who say it's overrated / boring, because it's so unique. Players who just play shooters / action action games might not enjoy this gameplay since it has absolutely nothing to do with most games. It won't provide the "adrenaline", fast paced intense action.

    Beautiful simplistic original graphics combined with elegant smooth music and a mute story that could represent the meaning of life. That's my best attempt to describe journey.    … Expand
  6. Lightf00t
    Aug 12, 2015
    10
    This is the sort of game I love. You just won't get this sort of experience from the big software companies--they will focus on making the most profits by appealing to the unwashed masses. Digital downloading has created an ideal environment for small developers to create imaginative titles like this, keeping the costs down via digital.

    The game I'd compare this to would be Shadow of    This is the sort of game I love. You just won't get this sort of experience from the big software companies--they will focus on making the most profits by appealing to the unwashed masses. Digital downloading has created an ideal environment for small developers to create imaginative titles like this, keeping the costs down via digital.

    The game I'd compare this to would be Shadow of the Colossus (SOTC). While not as good as SOTC, it's not that far off. You have to factor in that this is a shorter game with a smaller price tag. So I'm awarding it a 10/10 bearing that in mind. If it had been twice as long, it could very well have equalled SOTC.    … Expand
  7. seaneagles
    Aug 14, 2015
    10
    When i brought this game on ps3 i was totally sucked into a game which is remarkable. Now i am playing it on ps4 and have that same buzz all over again.
    Simply fantastic.
  8. Memulatron
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    To quote the great and talented Christopher Walken, "Wow. Wowie-wow-wow-wow."

    This game is beautiful for several different reasons. Reason 1: It looks beautiful. The art style is breathtaking, the desert sand shines radiantly in the sun, and all the animations are natural and fluid. Reason 2: The soundtrack is incredible. It's an amazing totally orchestrated set of songs that fit in    To quote the great and talented Christopher Walken, "Wow. Wowie-wow-wow-wow."

    This game is beautiful for several different reasons. Reason 1: It looks beautiful. The art style is breathtaking, the desert sand shines radiantly in the sun, and all the animations are natural and fluid. Reason 2: The soundtrack is incredible. It's an amazing totally orchestrated set of songs that fit in perfectly with each level in the game. Reason 3: It makes you think. There aren't a whole lot of games that make you think out there. But this one makes you think about existence without a single word of dialogue in the game. The game's story is entirely portrayed through imagery. It's an incredibly simple and slow game, which may be a turnoff for some people, but if you give Journey a chance and take it for what it is, a journey through existence, it will make you feel things you never thought a person could feel.

    I may be exaggerating slightly, but you know what, so are the negative reviewers.    … Expand
  9. YoloMcSwag
    Sep 28, 2015
    9
    This journey of yours may be emotional and heartbreaking like it did three years ago, but it'll always be a beautiful journey you'll never forget.

    *A 9.5 from me, as the PS4 version doesn't seem to take full advantage of the PS4's technical capabilities, but still an outstanding game that stands the test of time. You'll not regret playing this if you've missed out on last gen's.
  10. Vinnie0003
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    Journey is a beautiful gaming experience, its arts in its pure form, I recommend the use of a good headset and don't let it go of the controller until you finish your experience. The simplistic concept the amazing sound and game mechanics is an achievement that I wish in most video gaming entertainment could make nowadays. Is Thatgamecompany greatest achievement so far!!!
  11. Ammer1981
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    Is it a game? Is it a piece of art? Is it new age or meditative? It is all of that plus more.
    Mostly forget about what you know about nowadays gaming, fast pace bullets or hardcore RPG grinding.
    Sit back and turn up the volume of your speakers, observe and feel the experience .. I would call this more of an experience than a game but a very intense and beautiful one, unique of it's    Is it a game? Is it a piece of art? Is it new age or meditative? It is all of that plus more.
    Mostly forget about what you know about nowadays gaming, fast pace bullets or hardcore RPG grinding.
    Sit back and turn up the volume of your speakers, observe and feel the experience .. I would call this more of an experience than a game but a very intense and beautiful one, unique of it's kind..
    The visuals are stunning and the Journey brings you to another state of mind. It can turn out different every time you play. Mostly i did watch my friends play this from the corners of my eyes in the PS3 era but i did buy The remaster on PS4. I can truly say that i you haven't played this, this is the best chance and version for the very best experience. A work of beauty really!    … Expand
  12. GreenMachineG
    Dec 9, 2015
    8
    Journey is a masterpiece of art and emotion, but I do not think it hit me as hard as other people. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was great to sit down for 2 hours and play through a game start to finish and feel so much for the character in such a short amount of time. I found myself doing a lot of smiling and I felt very into the world I was travelling through. I personally however did notJourney is a masterpiece of art and emotion, but I do not think it hit me as hard as other people. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was great to sit down for 2 hours and play through a game start to finish and feel so much for the character in such a short amount of time. I found myself doing a lot of smiling and I felt very into the world I was travelling through. I personally however did not feel nearly the emotion a lot of others did. I do not know why, but the end didn't hit me very hard, and in fact almost felt a little anti-climactic. I was happy, but not elated. It also didn't help my play-through that the other players I came across kind of ran off and did their own things. The art style is beyond beautiful, and very appealing to the eye, and the game play is fun and simple. I would recommend this game to anyone.

    8.1/10    … Expand
  13. chillaxer
    May 1, 2016
    8
    I don’t even think this counts as a “game”. After 5 minutes I thought it was complete garbage. I decided to play it through though as I knew it was a short game. After I was done, I wanted to play it again. The aspect of meeting a “companion” and journeying together is an interesting concept.
  14. NihiRagnarK
    Apr 10, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't read any reviews before you enjoy the game!

    It is quite an emotional experience. You sometimes coop with some random guy online and sometimes walk alone the way all by yourself. The experience is utterly different.

    At first, I even don't know that this game is a multiplayer game. I thought I started with some 'NPC' that acted weird and funny    … Expand
  15. Kimomarudotcom
    Jul 23, 2015
    4
    I almost fell asleep playing this. Not exciting. Some of the positive reviews praise this game's symbolism, that it's a metaphor for something existential - whatever. I don't get it. It's very pretty, but it mostly plays itself. It's like Sonic the Hedgehog.
  16. mcpop
    Jul 27, 2015
    3
    ok ,ok ,ok e uma obra de arte mas poxa vida eles tiraram o essencial de um game a dificuldade todo game desde aqueles tempos do atari tem que te pelo menos um pouco de dificuldade e nesse game vc não tem nenhum inimigo pra enfrentar e o pior de tudo vc não tem como morrer e com isso vc tbm fica sem qualquer um obstaculo eles fizeram uma obra de arte e não um jogo e tenho de avaliar isook ,ok ,ok e uma obra de arte mas poxa vida eles tiraram o essencial de um game a dificuldade todo game desde aqueles tempos do atari tem que te pelo menos um pouco de dificuldade e nesse game vc não tem nenhum inimigo pra enfrentar e o pior de tudo vc não tem como morrer e com isso vc tbm fica sem qualquer um obstaculo eles fizeram uma obra de arte e não um jogo e tenho de avaliar iso como um jogo não é , resumindo:obra de arte : 9.8 e game : 2.0… Expand
  17. MassRelay
    Aug 26, 2015
    8
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.

    As of writing, August 27th 2015 this game is broken. I've gone through 13 crashes during this 2 hour long game forcing me to restart chapters (one chapter I had to do 6 times before I could complete it without the game crashing) I tried deleting and reinstalling the game which did not work. After suffering through the crashes, and replaying chapters over and over    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.

    As of writing, August 27th 2015 this game is broken. I've gone through 13 crashes during this 2 hour long game forcing me to restart chapters (one chapter I had to do 6 times before I could complete it without the game crashing) I tried deleting and reinstalling the game which did not work. After suffering through the crashes, and replaying chapters over and over that loved to crash near the end of the chapter, not the start, or beginning, but the bloody end. I have to say the game is stunning, it's nearly a masterpiece for what it is, a journey, albeit a short one, but a beautiful one that should not be missed. That being said, until there is a patch and the issues are resolved, save your money so you can experience this game start to finish without issues because it does hinder the experience. Not only that, but developers who release broken products and do not fix them in a timely fashion do not deserve your hard earned money. Research first, make sure the crashes are fixed, if not. Move on and wait for it to hit PS+.    … Expand
  18. moisaras
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    Anyone who gave this game a score less than 10 must have not played it yet.
    This is a last chance to play one of the greatest games of all time, do it, you won't regret it.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. GamingDrake
    Aug 15, 2016
    2
    Simply put if you like walking simulators and pretty visuals then you will like this game because there is nothing else to it. The only story is by what you see, the only gameplay is walk and jump that is it. There is zero reason to play this game a second time. Its not a game its an un interactive movie
  22. DragonEye1201
    Sep 12, 2016
    10
    I've heard of Journey before but I didn't know anything about it. So this is a review about the game which I played for the first time on ps4 and NOT a review about how they changed it when it came on ps4.
    NO SPOILER SECTION:
    So this is a game in which you go on a journey of your own(no **** The graphics are simple yet interesting and beautiful, especially in some parts of the game where    I've heard of Journey before but I didn't know anything about it. So this is a review about the game which I played for the first time on ps4 and NOT a review about how they changed it when it came on ps4.
    NO SPOILER SECTION:
    So this is a game in which you go on a journey of your own(no **** The graphics are simple yet interesting and beautiful, especially in some parts of the game where the reflection of the sun is shown on the sand. The game is long enough for you to get really deep into it and short enough so that you don't become bored. The mechanics are simple and really fun to play with. The story is intense even tho no one says a word. Everything is easily understandable and really beautiful and fun. The game runs smoothly and without bugs. The only and i repeat THE ONLY bug I found is that when the game got out of the cutscene my character stood up and then sat down again. And that's it. If you are thinking of buying this game I highly recommend it. You won't regret it.
    SPOILER SECTION:
    So I didn't know a single thing about this game. When I saw some pictures I thought it is yet another platformer. The part that especially blew my mind was the multiplayer, I thought this was a single-player game. For first 10 minutes of multiplayer I thought that it was an NPC, and not a person. Other players move so smoothly that you won't even think that it's a person(like me). I played the game once and haven't found a troll in the game(multiplayer). Every player I played with was cooperative and fun to play with. When the final cutscene was showing all the places I felt blown away. As I was seeing all the places I past I felt like I was watching a journal of a perfect story. Something so simple just blew my mind. From graphics to multiplayer and story everything just blew my mind. I was stunned by the quality of the game and I don't know if it's just me.
    FINAL REVIEW:
    JOURNEY IS A DIFFERENT TYPE OF GAME. SOMETHING THAT HAS TO BE PLAYED IN ORDER TO FULLY UNDERSTAND WHY IT'S GETTING ALL THE HYPE AROUND IT. SOMETHING THAT IS JUST SO SIMPLE BUT YET SO PERFECT. UNFORTUNATELY AFTER THE FIRST PLAY, YOU CANNOT PLAY IT AGAIN WITH THE SAME FEELING. IT'S JUST THE GAME THAT IS BEST PLAYED WITHOUT ANY KNOWLEDGE OF IT AND IN WHICH THE FIRST TIME IS THE BEST.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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...
  26. 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
  27. 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 .
  28. NinjaLandGameYT
    Jul 23, 2015
    9
    Journey - Hero's life Arc

    + Interesting Art and environments + Amazing Score and emotional soundtrack + Game expresses a variety of emotional areas + Pretty to relax and play, and look at -/+ It's about 4 hours long, but you can replay with other random players online - The game is quite linear, not much player choice Overall - Not the most long lasting extensive gameplay    Journey - Hero's life Arc

    + Interesting Art and environments
    + Amazing Score and emotional soundtrack
    + Game expresses a variety of emotional areas
    + Pretty to relax and play, and look at

    -/+ It's about 4 hours long, but you can replay with other random players online

    - The game is quite linear, not much player choice

    Overall - Not the most long lasting extensive gameplay ever, but still highly recommended that everyone who enjoys the art of video games. Most likely will play it a couple times and on special occasions.
    A must play at least once for every true gamer.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. ladyCareyes
    Jul 23, 2015
    9
    Journey is the kind of game that teaches you the essentials of beauty. A few express such deep feelings!
    At the time I started playing the game I was not surprised enough by the visuals! I was struggling to walk as fast as I could in the punishing dunes. As my journey continued, I started noticing an emergent satisfaction with the conceptual art; my surroundings were astonishing! And the    Journey is the kind of game that teaches you the essentials of beauty. A few express such deep feelings!
    At the time I started playing the game I was not surprised enough by the visuals! I was struggling to walk as fast as I could in the punishing dunes. As my journey continued, I started noticing an emergent satisfaction with the conceptual art; my surroundings were astonishing! And the music which is the feature I loved the most about the game is superb! I was also attracted by the constant changes in the atmosphere, every aspect of nature is so well balanced to bring such a comforting setting! The blinding sandstorms, the windy currents, the flashy reflection of the sunlight in the golden-like sand, the coldness in the dark caves, the freezing blizzards, and above any natural interpretation, I could stand adoring the harmonious magic that surrounds you when flying the skies!
    Journey is a passive game which doesn't demand that much tactics or awareness, it's all about enjoying the views. I didn't know that until too late when after a couple of tries I was frustrated on the peacefulness of the setting. At the middle of the game I paused (which you actually can't, the character just sits down staring at beautiful place in which he/she is) and breathed for a moment, accepting the fact that this game isn't for speedruns, neither accomplishments. "It's all about enjoying the view" I repeated myself.
    I finally reached my destination, amazed by the conclusion, it couldn't end better. This is when I realized the game has it's purpose, to make the player seek the mountain because he's/she's commended too, but at the very end of the game, each one of them had his/her personal reasons, making all the game an analogy in which everyone seeks "his/her mountain".
    Another big surprise at the end of the game [NO SPOILERS] was the message after the credits saying: "Players met" and then I realized I wasn't there alone, those anonymous characters showing up randomly where actually people online playing aside me! I was astonished .
    If everything I just said isn't enough to grant this game a solid score, I'll leave my impression open to discuss. I started hating the game, criticizing reviewers by their lack of objectivity by thinking "maybe they were all high", by the end of the journey I proved my self wrong, this game has a long-run crescent satisfaction, full of surprises that you may not even notice until you are dinning, or working, or reviewing.
    Games like this remind me that guns, wheels and game balls aren't the only genders out there. There should be more devs interested in representing life as its own, as beautiful as it is, as beautiful as Journey is.    … Expand
  31. 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.
  32. Turbodowg
    Jun 24, 2017
    9
    When I first played Journey on the PS3, I couldn't get into it. I didn't get the point. It felt slow and unnecessary. So I gave it a poor review and moved on. It was free on PS+ for the PS4 last year, so I downloaded it and kept it tucked away in the games library, until after completing Nier Automata and needed something to fill the gap between the next big game.

    So I started to play.    When I first played Journey on the PS3, I couldn't get into it. I didn't get the point. It felt slow and unnecessary. So I gave it a poor review and moved on. It was free on PS+ for the PS4 last year, so I downloaded it and kept it tucked away in the games library, until after completing Nier Automata and needed something to fill the gap between the next big game.

    So I started to play. Taking in the visuals, the sound, the atmosphere and suddenly it clicked. Journey is what it says on the box, a Journey. It's not about anything more than reaching your spiritual destination and taking in the wonders along the way. The game is a build up to a beautiful and mesmerising last act complemented by a haunting and moving soundtrack that (if invested in the game) can bring you to tears by the end. The sound track builds from calm flutes and woodwind instruments to a beautiful flowing and powerful crescendo using a wide variety of classic western and eastern instruments. The soundtrack as a standalone is worth purchasing.

    Journey really is a special experience.

    Journey is a piece of digital art, an experience. A small bit of escapism from reality. It is a relaxing experience, refreshing and thoughtful. Many modern games are all about stress: fast reactions, battles, violence and explosions. Journey is a rare break from the norm, a moment of relflection and peace. After playing I felt content, happy and warm.
    Along my Journey I met other players in the world I traveled with some for a while and simply sat down and reflected with others, one I communicated with through sounds, it was a very unique experience.

    The graphics are stunning at times, they are simple but the use of color and lighting add an artistic depth to the imagery that leaves a lasting impression. At one point the camera changes to a side angle while sliding down a sand dune into an ancient building, the sun is setting and the light shimmers off the ground making it look like water, if you took a screen shot and printed it, it would make a gorgeous framed picture.

    As a game, it's basic, there's no skill needed but that's not the point, it's more like an interactive piece of art, the trophies are annoying, It's unfair to throw in silly trophies like finding 10 creatures or a desert flower. It breaks the experience and I didn't want it to be broken for the sake a boring collection trophy.

    Journey needs to be judged different to the normal game type. That's why I can happily give the game a 9. Compared to masterpieces like The Witcher 3 or Dark Souls this may seem strange to rate a two hour game a 9, but in it's own category it achieves brilliance.

    Journey will be one of those games you will mention when discussion games as art and will stay with you as a a great gaming memory.    … Expand
  33. 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!
  34. 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
  35. 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..
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. I_zakharov
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    Браво Создателям! Язык не поворачивается назвать этих людей разработчиками )). За последнее время я так устал от всех этих ААА открытых миров, от невероятных масштабов современных игр. Journey проходится за 3-4 часа, но остаётся в памяти надолго. Видеоигры как искусство - веяние отчётливое, но далеко не всем студиям по силам забраться к вам в душу. Спасибо!Браво Создателям! Язык не поворачивается назвать этих людей разработчиками )). За последнее время я так устал от всех этих ААА открытых миров, от невероятных масштабов современных игр. Journey проходится за 3-4 часа, но остаётся в памяти надолго. Видеоигры как искусство - веяние отчётливое, но далеко не всем студиям по силам забраться к вам в душу. Спасибо!
  40. Zidane_Mina
    Mar 22, 2016
    10
    Journey sure lives by its name. This is more of an insight to many things spiritual and human than it is a game. You wont find bosses, neither platforming sections or many of those long held videogames tropes, and that would surely turn some people off, regardless, Journey is an unique experience in the media, and being unique nowadays in this industry is a landmarking achievement. By theJourney sure lives by its name. This is more of an insight to many things spiritual and human than it is a game. You wont find bosses, neither platforming sections or many of those long held videogames tropes, and that would surely turn some people off, regardless, Journey is an unique experience in the media, and being unique nowadays in this industry is a landmarking achievement. By the end, and if you like these sort of experiences, as a gamer you won't know if you finished Journey, or Journey finished you, and no many amount of games can claim such a feat.… Expand
  41. Golden-Chicken
    Jul 24, 2016
    10
    This game is simply amazing! One of the best games ever made. Also a technical achievement. By far the prettiest looking indie game ever made too. And it's been 4 years. (already)
    You just have to play it to understand why that is. Also keep in mind, you have to go in to this game with zero expectations. Go in with a completely empty mind, it will make it all much more immersive. It did    This game is simply amazing! One of the best games ever made. Also a technical achievement. By far the prettiest looking indie game ever made too. And it's been 4 years. (already)
    You just have to play it to understand why that is. Also keep in mind, you have to go in to this game with zero expectations. Go in with a completely empty mind, it will make it all much more immersive. It did for me at least.
    5/5
    10/10
    100%-100%    … Expand
  42. Echoes
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    Amazing experience, a piece of visual and musical art, was almost crying at the end, enough said!
    Play it alone, with high volume or headphones and let yourself go on this Journey!
  43. fijiboy
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    journey is a puzzle platformer, and as the name implies, its about a journey that the player goes on for reasons that aren't immediately clear. The game really focuses on making the puzzles in the game add context to the world and story, favoring visual storytelling over a narrative. The game does an incredible job at evoking emotions through the way you interact with the world and otherjourney is a puzzle platformer, and as the name implies, its about a journey that the player goes on for reasons that aren't immediately clear. The game really focuses on making the puzzles in the game add context to the world and story, favoring visual storytelling over a narrative. The game does an incredible job at evoking emotions through the way you interact with the world and other players you may, or may not see in the game as they go on their own journey. As I progressed through the game, I found myself so in the moment all the way through and I didn't want to stop playing, and when I finally got to the end, I was almost sad that it was over. This game is the embodiment of the expression, "its about the journey, not the destination." an expression that people may or may not agree on depending on your view on life, but after playing this game, I'm sure you will believe it. there are lots of games that have gotten me to tear up a little bit out of sadness, but very few have ever got me to shed tears of joy. This game does everything it sets out to do perfectly without a single flaw in my eye. for those looking for a challenge or steller gameplay, you wont find it here. For those looking for a meaningful and unforgettable experience, play it. not to say the game play isn't good, it adds a lot to the game, very relaxing and feels very natural, but its not the reason the game is so good. The reason this game is so great is because of how well it evokes emotions with such a simple story and game mechanics, relying on its visuals and the context of the player's role within the world. If you enjoy this game as much as I do for these reason's I would highly suggest playing other games like shadow of the colossus and Ico on playstaion 2 or the ported version of these games on playstation 3. I cannot praise this game enough for being so simple and yet leaving such a huge impact on me. I don't think everyone is going to necessarily get what I got out of this game, because the enjoyment of this game is completely based on how much the game resonates with you. If the game doesn't speak to you then all your left with is the gameplay which is fun and relaxing but in itself nothing really special. This isn't really a flaw, because it is pretty clear that this game was meant to be looked at as a piece of art. Even though the Mona Lisa is undeniably one of the greatest paintings in the world, it literally means nothing to me and that's fine, if this game means nothing to you that's also fine, but you cant deny that it is one of the most beautiful games of the last generation of consoles.… Expand
  44. Dandanger
    Aug 20, 2015
    9
    So I've seen the term "walking simulator" being thrown around quite a bit primarily concerning games with minimalist game design. The thing is there are games that engage you enough with the gameplay as well as story, and this is one of the only ones that actually succeed at doing so.

    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is too slow of a burn to engage the players, Ether One doesn't have a    So I've seen the term "walking simulator" being thrown around quite a bit primarily concerning games with minimalist game design. The thing is there are games that engage you enough with the gameplay as well as story, and this is one of the only ones that actually succeed at doing so.

    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is too slow of a burn to engage the players, Ether One doesn't have a good enough story and payoff to validate the memorization and constant retreading. Journey may be shorter than these and other games similar to it, but the major difference is that Journey is enticing and made my smile.    … Expand
  45. Nachipants
    Apr 18, 2016
    10
    Only managed to pick this game up recently but I have to say I'm totally blown away by it. This game perfectly captures how attached you can get to characters in the game that utter nothing more than just sounds. The vast open world that goes from peace and fun to dark and scary is just amazing. The multiplayer is something else. Whether you meet a stranger that helps you complete certainOnly managed to pick this game up recently but I have to say I'm totally blown away by it. This game perfectly captures how attached you can get to characters in the game that utter nothing more than just sounds. The vast open world that goes from peace and fun to dark and scary is just amazing. The multiplayer is something else. Whether you meet a stranger that helps you complete certain tasks or you helping another is just something that doesn't get old. I highly recommend it and just can't stop playing it over and over again… Expand
  46. hoppypoppy1
    Aug 5, 2015
    10
    Beautiful, beautiful game! Truly a perfect work of art! I read a review that talked about how this game is boring and all you do is walk on sand. So I guess this game is not for shallow, uneducated, or ignorant people. It touches on philosophy, spirituality, and beauty! It was beautiful in 2012 and is beautiful now. Definitely worth the $15 bucks on PS Store!
  47. Termin8ter
    Aug 12, 2017
    9
    Beautiful soundtrack, breathtaking art style and visuals. Even though the plot of this short game is very mysterious and definitely requires some digging to piece together, the sheer experience that this game delivers without a single line of spoken dialogue (A lot like Brothers, actually) is incredible and needs to be praised. Buy this game, or at the very least rent it. You won't regret it.
  48. Colaflare
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Short games rarely warrant full marks or raving reviews, and you'll probably read that this game is something you have to experience to fully understand why subtle gameplay and well executed sound design led this to win several game of the year awards - it is precisely that. An experience, and it shocked people that a video game can inspire strange reactions and emotions. A lot of this isShort games rarely warrant full marks or raving reviews, and you'll probably read that this game is something you have to experience to fully understand why subtle gameplay and well executed sound design led this to win several game of the year awards - it is precisely that. An experience, and it shocked people that a video game can inspire strange reactions and emotions. A lot of this is subjective, but Journey has demonstrated that gaming as a legitimate artform can unravel emotions without a need for strict narrative or complex gameplay… Expand
  49. jjsalas
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, period. It's, probably, the most beautiful game experience ever created. There is nothing compare today to Journey, it's more than a game, it's art.
  50. 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
  51. ilushka
    Jan 5, 2017
    3
    Relaxing game. But only for 2 hours. Simple gameplay, not differently. Price of this game is $0. Good that sony give us it on ps plus, the game is not worth a penny.
  52. Obomrapaz
    Aug 23, 2015
    9
    Os Gráficos podem não ser o pico do game além do mais ele é apenas uma remasterização, mas ele ainda mostra a mesma identidade. Eu achei que a adaptação para o ps4 não poderia ser melhor para um game como esse.
  53. 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
  54. SuperDuck23
    May 28, 2017
    10
    Following on from Flow and Flower, it is clear that thatgamecompany have learnt to utilise what was good about their games because Journey is absolutely fantastic. It's a masterful combination of gameplay, art, music, storytelling and pure emotion that should be recommended to everyone.
  55. Jarbear28
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    This game changed my life. I couldn't stop thinking about the detail and the symbolism of the game for weeks. A game has never made me feel this way before. I will play it again and again. My children will play it again and again. A must play, and a must own. I would recommend a PS4 just for this game.
  56. Grant_Mackin
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    Why are you still looking at reviews? GET THIS GAME ALREADY!

    Pros: -Jaw-dropping graphics and animations -Unreal colors and hues -Amazing Musical scores -Great cooperation concept with complete random strangers -Compelling story and hidden notes throughout -Fun and replay-worthy achievements -High replay value (especially for online playthroughs) -Fun flying, sand-sliding, and    Why are you still looking at reviews? GET THIS GAME ALREADY!

    Pros:

    -Jaw-dropping graphics and animations
    -Unreal colors and hues
    -Amazing Musical scores
    -Great cooperation concept with complete random strangers
    -Compelling story and hidden notes throughout
    -Fun and replay-worthy achievements
    -High replay value (especially for online playthroughs)
    -Fun flying, sand-sliding, and calling-out game mechanics that work exceptionally well

    Cons:

    -Absolutely none, other than that the game can be beaten in an hour - if you know what you're doing - which is a little short

    Worth every penny and absolutely worth your time to play through AT LEAST once, if not more than once (for an achievement, wink).    … Expand
  57. Gamer2068
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    I came across this game without knowing anything about it. So glad I did. It was powerful and moving. It made me discover a new genre of games I didn't know much about. I recommend good headphones or stereo, dark room and no distractions in the room.
  58. 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
  59. dypsomaniart
    Jul 30, 2016
    10
    after grinding away on metal gear phantom pain for a week, i needed a break. Thought I'd try this game and it was an absolute surprise pleasure. A totally enjoyable way to spend a saturday afternoon, I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasurable experience from gaming.
  60. Xinra68
    Jan 25, 2016
    9
    Journey is one of the most interesting games I've played on the PS4. It has a quieting and somber atmosphere that also bodes mystery, and a bit of sadness along the way. The music and game mechanics made finishing the story one of the most memorable of my gaming experience. I loved immersing myself into this fantasy realm, and learning the secrets of it as I ventured toward the mountain ofJourney is one of the most interesting games I've played on the PS4. It has a quieting and somber atmosphere that also bodes mystery, and a bit of sadness along the way. The music and game mechanics made finishing the story one of the most memorable of my gaming experience. I loved immersing myself into this fantasy realm, and learning the secrets of it as I ventured toward the mountain of light. While this game is very short, I found myself playing it again to experience the surreal & emotional journey.… Expand
  61. CriticsCave
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    I just completed Journey and I am in shivers. No game has ever been so beautiful and full of meaning. ThatGameConpany is on a journey to huge success, and the step up from flower to journey suggests amazing things for them in the future. Fantastic game.
  62. Elvis_Llama
    Feb 6, 2016
    9
    I generally like artistic games, and I did like Journey...just not as much as I thought I would. Maybe I built it up in my head too much. That being said, it is a beautiful game. The true beauty of the game comes after you beat it, when you start to think, "what was that?" I would really recommend reading what some theories on it - especially the "dying/death" one.
  63. ChrissyBoy6661
    Oct 5, 2016
    9
    I was watching a let's play of the game, and it looked phenomenal. I clicked off the video as to avoid spoiling it, I glanced at IGN's review, bought the game & don't regret it. On my journey I slowly encountered players, eventually becoming four members strong. We explored together, and went on to complete the game. Truly, an entrancing experience, with a beautiful visual appeal and someI was watching a let's play of the game, and it looked phenomenal. I clicked off the video as to avoid spoiling it, I glanced at IGN's review, bought the game & don't regret it. On my journey I slowly encountered players, eventually becoming four members strong. We explored together, and went on to complete the game. Truly, an entrancing experience, with a beautiful visual appeal and some of the most meaningful multiplayer, though the game ended in a very short time, but I think it was worth it.… Expand
  64. njanik4721
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    So I have wanted to play this game for a long time, but I waited, I have seen it on sale countless times, but I waited, finally I picked it up when it was free for ps plus, and I am honestly sorry I waited so long. Journey is without a doubt the most beautiful gaming experience of my life
  65. 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
  66. ramayan
    Sep 30, 2016
    9
    Loved it. The game is beautiful, serene, and invokes so many emotions in me i didn't even know i had. Only gripe was that it was too short, but again, great for replay ability.
  67. ConnorR
    Oct 15, 2017
    8
    79/100
    Journey is a game that tells it's tale with a grandiose, beautiful, & bittersweet soundtrack & setting. The game was designed to cultivate a feeling during it's conception, which might explain the flatly underutilized gameplay aspects of Journey.
    The gameplay is mundanely plagued with "puzzles" that lack depth of thought & platforming that is just as equally planned with a lack    79/100
    Journey is a game that tells it's tale with a grandiose, beautiful, & bittersweet soundtrack & setting. The game was designed to cultivate a feeling during it's conception, which might explain the flatly underutilized gameplay aspects of Journey.

    The gameplay is mundanely plagued with "puzzles" that lack depth of thought & platforming that is just as equally planned with a lack of meticulousness. I can't help but wonder if the developers could have made the environments a little more interactive, but as it stands the game is inclined more to wonderful visual sequences rather than gameplay.    … Expand
  68. angraholyland
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece. If you are looking for a immersive experience this is your game. Lovable soundtrack and excellent graphics. One of the most enjoyable game of all time.
  69. BlakDak666
    Jun 7, 2017
    9
    Journey is an experience that few games can match when it comes to emotional gravitas and feeling. It's not a hard game, a beat-em up, or anything that defines a more violent construction of what gamers see in triple-AAA titles, but rather a deep philosophical trip that allows players to develop their own ideas on the game. Anyone can play this game with a universal system of how it playsJourney is an experience that few games can match when it comes to emotional gravitas and feeling. It's not a hard game, a beat-em up, or anything that defines a more violent construction of what gamers see in triple-AAA titles, but rather a deep philosophical trip that allows players to develop their own ideas on the game. Anyone can play this game with a universal system of how it plays out, tells its story and adds a co-op system that never intoxicates players with chatting. Despite its 2-3 hour time, It still nails the artistic style, music and emotions that still put itself on a pedestal for how art games shine even above conventional ones.… Expand
  70. DanBenevenuto
    Jun 5, 2018
    5
    Journey has a different atmosphere on Its gameplay. You certainly will love this game, Journey has nice graphics, the soundtrack is amazing, the game is linear but great. It's a short game, but Journey is absolutely one of the best ps4 games !
  71. Panzidane
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    Ow... Now I remembered the first time I have played it. Magical... just magical. This game is beautiful, and can get your attention. I strong agree this is the best PS3 game, and one of the bests of PS4. Just play and see it.
  72. Hunterrified
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    Fantastic game with astounding visuals and a unique implementation of multiplayer components.
    Controls feel fluid and responsive and took no time to get used to.
    Worth the asking price !
  73. siphus007
    Oct 8, 2017
    10
    I knew this game existed and was out there... But finally stumbling upon this on the PS4, it became 1 of the only games I've played that was somewhat life-changing. The less you know the better. Try it some day. Play it straight through if you can. Very memorable, and one of my favorites of all time.
  74. Rustaman
    Jul 13, 2017
    10
    A fantastic mix of different emotions, unusual NSA, unlike each other levels, each with its own atmosphere, a magnificent realization of desert and sand, enchanting music, which fits perfectly into what is happening on the screen. It's not just a game - it's upscale, professionally created artwork! The only disadvantage of this masterpiece, unfortunately, fleeting..
  75. twinky4746
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    Journey: is like... uh... ok for example Journey is like a piece of art work, you study it, it looks really well made, captures your eye, and you move on. I'm not too sure what to think of Journey, it feels like an adventure that you experience when you get to your final destination. It took me 1 full hour to get to the final destination and I thought there was going to be more to it butJourney: is like... uh... ok for example Journey is like a piece of art work, you study it, it looks really well made, captures your eye, and you move on. I'm not too sure what to think of Journey, it feels like an adventure that you experience when you get to your final destination. It took me 1 full hour to get to the final destination and I thought there was going to be more to it but it leaves me hanging "what kind of game is this?" honestly your going to have to play this game for your self because I'm not too sure what Journey is about. Though it feels like that's the point of this game, a Journey you experience. This is something that I thought nothing In the beginning, but incredible at the end...… Expand
  76. Emrys89
    Feb 13, 2018
    9
    This is the best game ever. A mist have. The gameplay is easy and the atmosphere wonderful as you play it.
  77. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
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  78. IloveIndie
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Artılar
    +Akıcı mekanikler (2.5)
    +İyi müzikler (2)
    +İyi sesler (2)
    +Mükemmel atmosfer (4)
    Eksiler
    Oyun süresi istediği fiyatla karşılaştırıldığında biraz kısa kalıyor (2.5)
    Puan: 10/10
    -IloveIndie
  79. Phuz
    Sep 27, 2018
    2
    This was a game I was excited for. Quite frankly it is rubbish. Gameplay boring, art not as good as I expected, atmosphere rarely. A plod along short waste of time, flower was the same. If you want a basic puzzle game to plod through with nice art then Brothers Tale of Two Sons is amazing and wipes the floor with this junk on every level. I only gave a 2 instead of 0 because the otherThis was a game I was excited for. Quite frankly it is rubbish. Gameplay boring, art not as good as I expected, atmosphere rarely. A plod along short waste of time, flower was the same. If you want a basic puzzle game to plod through with nice art then Brothers Tale of Two Sons is amazing and wipes the floor with this junk on every level. I only gave a 2 instead of 0 because the other piece of junk Abzu is worse, therefore I can't give this worst possible score.… Expand
  80. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  81. Stefan711
    Jan 12, 2019
    8
    This is game that i really enjoyed in the similar way that i enjoyed flower. Great relaxing game with interesting art style but don't play it if you want more traditional gaming experience because for this game you need to be in the right set of mind.
  82. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
    9/10 ...................................................................-..
  83. Wweald
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
    Amazing aesthetic, game play was fun for something as simple as it is. The world and "story" are interesting. I like it a lot but it doesn't have anything that would push it to masterpiece status personally.
  84. joel_tdl
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    Un Viaje Para Dos.

    JUGABILIDAD: El concepto de Journey es interesantísimo. Somos emparejados con otro jugador, del que no sabemos ni siquiera su nombre de usuario, y debemos hacer nuestro viaje con él o ella. Es extraño cómo el juego es capaz de crear un nivel de compañerismo tan profundo con alguien con quien no puedes comunicarte y que acabas de "conocer". Es extraño la fuerza del    Un Viaje Para Dos.

    JUGABILIDAD:
    El concepto de Journey es interesantísimo.
    Somos emparejados con otro jugador, del que no sabemos ni siquiera su nombre de usuario, y debemos hacer nuestro viaje con él o ella. Es extraño cómo el juego es capaz de crear un nivel de compañerismo tan profundo con alguien con quien no puedes comunicarte y que acabas de "conocer". Es extraño la fuerza del lazo que puedes hacer, en cuestión de segundos, con una persona de la cual no volverás a saber nada.

    En mi partida, la persona en cuestión ya conocía los "secretos" del mapa y tengo que confesar que dejarme guiar por alguien más, y el esforzarme por no "fallarle" a ese desconocido, ha sido una de las experiencias mas increíbles en mi vida como jugador. Si me lo hubieran contado no lo hubiera creído.

    Eso es lo mejor y lo principal, de ahí en fuera la jugabilidad es muy simple: en pareja, debemos explorar unas zonas hermosas en busca del santuario al que debemos llegar para seguir avanzando. Podemos avanzar con el joystick, saltar, volar durante pocos segundos.
    Hay un par de áreas que debemos cruzarlas deslizándonos por la arena, y han sido especialmente divertidas. En algunas otras seremos empujados por el viento, frenados por la nieve, o cazados por destinas criaturas. Todo, claro está, sin separarnos de nuestro compañero.

    GRÁFICOS:
    Visualmente deslumbrante, el juego presenta un estilo minimalista con una paleta de colores acertada. Todo está dibujado de tal forma que el mapa se siente gigantesco (claro que no lo es), y la exploración y el avance son un deleite, así como los juegos de luces y los escenarios en sombras

    La parte final del juego... wow.

    SONIDO:
    Una banda sonora de 10, todos los momentos están ambientados de forma espectacular. En éste juego en particular, la música juega un papel de gran importancia. A través de ella es que experimentamos los sentimientos que el juego busca transmitir, y creo que el soundtrack es en gran parte la razón de que desarrollemos ese lazo tan importante con el otro jugador.

    Una vez más lo digo: la parte final... wow.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    Journey es un juego único. ¿Podría haber ciertas inspiraciones? Probablemente, en lo personal me hace recordar juegos como SOTC, pero su concepto es especial. Muy especial.    … Expand
  85. Lelouch98
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    A game with no dialogue, no words, not even a sound resembling speech coming from any of the characters, it wasnt even that long, and it made me cry.
    its so beautiful, its just that one game you'll never forget and when you hear of it, or see it again, you just smile and remember it because it was that great.
  86. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Game with an incredible artistic section, the truth is I am surprised because I did not know this game and I played it at once. To put a snag, I do not like to rate a game 'by weight' but it was too short. However, recommended.
  87. Halcyon_Storm
    May 22, 2020
    9
    Journey is a short yet delightful experience that will most certainly entertain any player for a few hours. The game is simplistic and minimalistic in many ways, yet still managed to entertain me for its full duration. You play as a shrouded, red-cloaked figure who embarks on a journey through a vast desert landscape. You traverse through a number of different environments in order toJourney is a short yet delightful experience that will most certainly entertain any player for a few hours. The game is simplistic and minimalistic in many ways, yet still managed to entertain me for its full duration. You play as a shrouded, red-cloaked figure who embarks on a journey through a vast desert landscape. You traverse through a number of different environments in order to reach the top of a nearby mountain, which is the destination of your journey. The multiplayer aspect of this game allows you to see other players also embark on their journeys towards the same goal. You cannot talk or interact with them, but you may choose to join them, and complete your journey together.
    The game is undeniably beautiful, and while playing I found myself pausing multiple times, simply to look around and take in the wide landscapes around me. Each level contains collectibles called Symbols, and secrets called Glyphs, which are a joy to find and collect. The reward for doing this is equally satisfying.

    Journey only sets out to do a few things as a game, but it perfectly nails all of those points. My only gripe with the game while playing was that it could sometimes be a bit tedious to walk long distances, to get from one side of a level to another. Especially in the third desert level there are some long walks that take some time. However, other than that, I do not regret my time spent playing this game in the slightest, and I look forward to revisiting it once more at a later time.    … Expand
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. Bricktop182
    Oct 29, 2020
    1
    How this game got a 10/10 is a mystery. It is absolute junk. Don't waste your time
  92. Ferrier
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Best game experience ever played. Innovative, beautiful and enjoyable flying.

    Played more than 5 times.
  93. Mindkiller7522
    Dec 22, 2021
    6
    I can see why this gets positive reviews, for sure. The graphics for the environments are often amazing and the music is incredible. I also really liked that the puzzles are fairly easy and the game is not overly long. But I'm not a huge fan of the inferred and artsy story. That is very specific to me, so most people will (clearly) love it and I would never argue with that. I felt the sameI can see why this gets positive reviews, for sure. The graphics for the environments are often amazing and the music is incredible. I also really liked that the puzzles are fairly easy and the game is not overly long. But I'm not a huge fan of the inferred and artsy story. That is very specific to me, so most people will (clearly) love it and I would never argue with that. I felt the same way about Ori and the Blind Forest (Although this isn't nearly as difficult). Beautiful art and music, but a story that tries to be emotional by giving you no dialogue and explaining the whole thing visually.… Expand
  94. xispo
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    This is the last game I played in which I had a truly joyful gaming experience. Beautiful to look at, fun to play and just all around sublime. If you can't find fun or some delight in playing this, then you are likely dead inside.
  95. Harvo
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    Masterful storytelling. Not a single word was needed to tell the story, the environment and music did more than enough.
  96. LastNinja1987
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    Wonderful game. The only down side is that it ends! I can highly recommend the game, it is well worth its price point and relevant even years after its release.
  97. memus
    Feb 8, 2018
    8
    The game is visually and aesthetically stunning. All this single tint colors work perfect. Also, I like the general arc of the story and the way they incorporated companions (it can be frustrating sometimes due to lack of communication, but the point devs are trying to make is cool).
    However, gameplay wise it feels a barebones version of Uncharted game without shooting. Which sometimes    The game is visually and aesthetically stunning. All this single tint colors work perfect. Also, I like the general arc of the story and the way they incorporated companions (it can be frustrating sometimes due to lack of communication, but the point devs are trying to make is cool).
    However, gameplay wise it feels a barebones version of Uncharted game without shooting. Which sometimes works and sometimes feels like a PS2 era game.
    Also, stylistically the game isn't coherent enough. It's a mesh of Shadow of the Colossus, Zelda Breath of the Wild and INSIDE. And all this other games felt much more fresh and directed in their design.
    So, whatever. It's a great 2-3hr game. Which doesn't overstay its welcome. And at peaks it transcends to pure joy. But 50% of the game you can see a gamedesigner's work through stitches. It's still a product of love.    … Expand
  98. p1menta
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    dude, wtf is this???
    what a magnificent journey (pun very intended)
    it's beautiful (and short) enough for you to want to finish more than once in a day. it's not a game, it's really an experience. more than most anything i've ever did. it kind of reminds me of shadow of the colossus without the colossus? i don't even know what to say about it, i just wish i ahd played this sooner.    dude, wtf is this???
    what a magnificent journey (pun very intended)
    it's beautiful (and short) enough for you to want to finish more than once in a day.
    it's not a game, it's really an experience. more than most anything i've ever did.
    it kind of reminds me of shadow of the colossus without the colossus? i don't even know what to say about it,
    i just wish i ahd played this sooner. i've only found 2 people going through their journeys, it must have been even cooler bumping with more people around one of the most brilliant and beautiful worlds ever created    … Expand
  99. FreedomFighters
    Apr 18, 2020
    7
    I’ve had a fleeting interest in “Journey” for quite some time now. If you guys have followed my game reviews up to this point, you know that I’ve enjoyed indie games like “RiME” and “Fe” a lot, and I’ve heard that games like those possibly may not exist without “Journey” (in fact, many previous said that “RiME” pretty much wore the “Journey” influence on its sleeve, and now that I’veI’ve had a fleeting interest in “Journey” for quite some time now. If you guys have followed my game reviews up to this point, you know that I’ve enjoyed indie games like “RiME” and “Fe” a lot, and I’ve heard that games like those possibly may not exist without “Journey” (in fact, many previous said that “RiME” pretty much wore the “Journey” influence on its sleeve, and now that I’ve played both, I can see it), and if nothing else, “Journey” seemed like a game that had quite an impact on several modern games, specifically several indie games today. Recently, the game became free on the PlayStation 4, and morbid curiosity got the best of me. I wanted to give the game a shot, and see if I can feel its influence in games like “RiME” and “Fe.” And I most certainly did, but…is it wrong that this game left me somewhat conflicted? Did playing games like “RiME” and “Fe” beforehand morph my perspective on this game, given that I’d already experienced what it had to offer in other titles? I’m not sure, but I definitely walked away from this feeling conflicted.
    Don’t get me wrong, “Journey” does a lot of things amazingly, specifically in regards to its art design. This game has been talked about quite a bit in how it pushes the “gaming as an art form” debate, and I can totally see why: the visuals are absolutely stunning, the sweeping landscapes are quite a wonder to behold, the score is pretty beautiful, and there are plenty of genuinely thrilling moments in the game. The writing and the way it’s presented with no words is fantastic as well, I think the game is perfectly accessible and easy to get into, and I think the way the game uses multiplayer, where you come across a player that’s randomly connected to your game, is really intuitive and it adds to the emotion that the game works to elicit. In regards to the experience, I can absolutely say that “Journey” is fantastic, and it’s something well-worth experiencing. In fact, you’ll probably be talking about it a lot even after playing through it once.
    All that said, the game is held back to me because, while it’s a fantastic “experience,” I can’t say it’s great as a “game.” In fact, I’m not sure I can totally even categorize it as a “game.” There’s interactivity to it, sure, but the gameplay as a whole is very minimal, and I think that can be the game’s biggest pratfall. The developers of the game were clearly more focused on the artistic wizardry and sophisticated storytelling with this game, which is fine, but I’m personally a “gameplay first” player, and when the gameplay doesn’t stand as tall as said sophisticated story, I think it falls a bit short. I get it, it’s called “Journey” because, of course, it’s not about the destination, it’s about the “Journey,” and that’s fantastic, but with the lack of interactive, short length, and overly-easy gameplay, I found myself wondering if all of this could’ve worked well as an animated short project, or as a stage orchestra with the visuals of the game playing in the background, as opposed to a game. And, while I didn’t want my praises and critiques to be comparisons to “RiME” and “Fe,” since it’s important to judge the game on its own merits and not by comparison, I want to bring them up for a minute, because I think the reason why I enjoyed games like “RiME” and “Fe” as much as I did is because, yes, they are also great experiences with beautiful art design, but I personally also felt engaged with the gameplay in both of those titles, and I felt like they both remembered that they were games just as much as they were experiences. With “Journey,” though, it’s all about the experience, and the gameplay feels tertiary to it all, unfortunately.
    Overall, I wanted to love “Journey,” and honestly, as an experience, it’s fantastic. Hell, the artistry of the game kinda makes me want to go back and play it again. But, from a gameplay perspective, the game doesn’t match up as well, and it doesn’t feel like the “masterpiece” that I’ve been told it is. Gameplay aside, I definitely recommend that you, if nothing else, experience “Journey” in some way. If it’s by way of watching a YouTube video, watching a friend play, or just doing some general research on it, I absolutely recommend you experience the game. Just make sure you know thyself and what you like in a “game” before picking up a controller and playing it.
    Final rating: 7 out of 10 “Good”    … Expand
  100. Klotz
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    This is a prime example of a good idea executed well. Beautiful visuals and music, good controls and a great gameplay flow. Would probably rate it even higher but it's so damn short - will take you about 1 - 2 hours to complete, depending on your playstyle.
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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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