Robinson: The Journey

 PlayStation 4
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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 94 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 15 out of 94
  3. Negative: 24 out of 94
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  1. justplainlucas
    Nov 17, 2016
    0
    I am so infuriated with this game. There are game breaking glitches that prevent you from progressing and any game that causes me to restart gets major points taken off. I now have to start it over a THIRD time after I found out the game never registered one of the key items I scanned. It let me go on and explore two other areas completely before I found out I was unable to progress,I am so infuriated with this game. There are game breaking glitches that prevent you from progressing and any game that causes me to restart gets major points taken off. I now have to start it over a THIRD time after I found out the game never registered one of the key items I scanned. It let me go on and explore two other areas completely before I found out I was unable to progress, and because of the fact that this game moves SO SLOWLY, I'm even less inclined to start over again!

    Do not be seduced by the absolutely gorgeous visuals. This game is uneventful, uninspired and boring. Every piece of gameplay has been done by other games, and far better as well. Really disappointed.    … Expand
  2. destinyfan1
    Jan 21, 2017
    7
    positive

    +some good puzzels
    + best graphics on vr
    + lika is freaking cute
    + walking with dinasours
    negative
    - to less explanation
    - some bad puzzels
    - climbing climbing......
    still one of the better vr games
  3. Knightofcell
    Nov 14, 2016
    8
    Very immersive game, puzzles are a little bit simple but seeing as the game puts you in the shoes of a young boy it makes sense. Seeing the dinos and environment were pretty impressive and up there with the best VR I have personally experienced. No motion sickness for me from the base setup but you can make changes to the movement and that is when i felt a bit of VR sickness(no where nearVery immersive game, puzzles are a little bit simple but seeing as the game puts you in the shoes of a young boy it makes sense. Seeing the dinos and environment were pretty impressive and up there with the best VR I have personally experienced. No motion sickness for me from the base setup but you can make changes to the movement and that is when i felt a bit of VR sickness(no where near what I got from jumping around in VR Worlds Scavenger, though but I did switch back to default at the first signs of sickness). I would say if you only buy digital on PSN wait for a price drop or a sale as they have it for 59.99 and phisical stores have it at 39.99. Also ignore the troll reviews like "Balayant" who claims they gave a 0 because they paid $80 for the game, just because they got ripped off and didn't research the price doesn't make it a 0 game, I'm not saying they don't have a reason to be upset but to me a 0 means there is no value at all to a game, even if I paid $80 for this i would give it a 1 or 2 because it does provided a decent experience.… Expand
  4. co2good
    Nov 11, 2016
    10
    Best looking VR Game. I enjoyed every second of Robinson.
    I didn´t had any motion sickness at all. I like Laika and HIGS and would like to see more. Well done Crytek.
  5. gtsrider9
    Mar 12, 2017
    7
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game. The graphics while good, were also held back by texture pop-ins and a bad draw distance. Up close though the dinosaurs really shine. The campaign only took about 5-6 hours, which is short but u can buy it used for about 30$ at Gamestop and trade it back in a few days later for over half of what you paid. SO it was well worth it to me. My kids were in AweI thoroughly enjoyed this game. The graphics while good, were also held back by texture pop-ins and a bad draw distance. Up close though the dinosaurs really shine. The campaign only took about 5-6 hours, which is short but u can buy it used for about 30$ at Gamestop and trade it back in a few days later for over half of what you paid. SO it was well worth it to me. My kids were in Awe watching me play. It definitely does a good job of immersing you. I had no motion sickness at all. The puzzles were easy. The final 45 minutes were pretty intense. Theres not much indication on where to go but all you have to do is explore and youll easily find your objectives as it does tell you your objectives. Character does move a little slow and i wish there was more for the pet dino to do. I wouldnt have minded some actual cutscenes and some more interactions with the dinosaurs as they are the stars here but overall a solid game. I hope they make a sequel and improve upon its mistakes.… Expand
  6. GuybT23
    Feb 9, 2018
    6
    Many games for PS VR are passed off as such and instead are Demos or style exercises. Even in this case I do not feel like I can talk about a whole game. Very nice and immersive, some smudging of gameplay in some interactions, when it starts to become interesting ends. Crytek does quality things however in general and at the plot level we are far from triple A game.
  7. kch3691
    Dec 28, 2017
    5
    Robinson: The Journey is a VR story driven adventure that I really wanted to like but it ultimately had to many problems. Game breaking bugs made me walk away from this on.
  8. kk84
    Nov 10, 2016
    5
    I had really big hopes for this but i dont think its worth the price. The game is a beauty but gameplay is not that fun. the in-game activities are trivial. It makes me feel like im 5 year old. The controls are not that well and robin walk way to slow. So much potential but the game isnt that fun. I really wanted to like it because i love dinosaurs but sadly it didnt lived up to my expetations.
  9. Ickeris
    Nov 8, 2016
    10
    Bought this today, it's pretty amazing, but I put it on the fluid camera for turns and after a while I was covered in sweat and had to take meclizine for motion sickness. Besides that, this game is amazing. When you scan the things you can go in the touchpad screen and look at them in a 3D environment... it's beautiful.
  10. Holgerm
    Nov 9, 2016
    10
    It's one of the best looking VR game so far. Leaving the Pod for the first time and looking around is amazing.
    Really no motion sickness for me, I think they found a nice solution.
    I have the feeling this is the first "real" game for the PS-VR while other games often feels like Demos.
  11. Flypaper
    Nov 14, 2016
    9
    My son, 9, and I are having a blast with this game. Its the prettiest game on ps vr right now and immerses you in its scifi mixed with jurassic world. I played it on a full stomach the first time and it make me about hurl, but havent had anymore problems with motion sickness since. If you are susceptible to vr sickness this is one to avoid. But if not its a great change of pace from theMy son, 9, and I are having a blast with this game. Its the prettiest game on ps vr right now and immerses you in its scifi mixed with jurassic world. I played it on a full stomach the first time and it make me about hurl, but havent had anymore problems with motion sickness since. If you are susceptible to vr sickness this is one to avoid. But if not its a great change of pace from the usual open world cookie cutter games out right now. Looks good, plays good. I dont think this game is going to be as short as they're saying, but Im never one to speed run.… Expand
  12. somma2000
    Dec 15, 2016
    0
    The controls are a nightmare. It's baffling how a developer can be brazzen enough to release such an unfinished product and charge 60 Dollars for it. Absolutely unplayable.
  13. Unbiased_Critic
    Nov 13, 2016
    9
    I recommend playing standing with all comfort settings off. Don't use the right analogue, shut your eyes briefly when grabbing a surface to climb, and you shouldn't ever get motion sickness. The game is engrossing, it pulls you in, and doesn't let go. Each area is distinct, and you'll have multiple occasions to interact with the dinosaurs. Robinson also happens to be one of the longerI recommend playing standing with all comfort settings off. Don't use the right analogue, shut your eyes briefly when grabbing a surface to climb, and you shouldn't ever get motion sickness. The game is engrossing, it pulls you in, and doesn't let go. Each area is distinct, and you'll have multiple occasions to interact with the dinosaurs. Robinson also happens to be one of the longer games with a narrative available for VR and knowing it won't be over in an hour certainly helps with the immersion. There are multiple paths to reach objectives. The sound and art design are great. I have to admit I was lucky enough to buy at a discount from Amazon who either discounted the game as a preorder bonus, or messed up the price, so, I don't feel cheated by the length of the game. To keep this critique short, Robinson is NOT a VR system seller, but is a must buy if you have PSVR, especially at $40. As It IS one of the most fleshed out experiences in VR, and a fun, lighthearted adventure you'll want to come back to If VR is your thing.… Expand
  14. EddieV115
    Nov 10, 2016
    10
    I had the game a week early, thanks to Best Buy breaking street date. I was so excited about this game, and couldn’t wait to play. And, when I did… I absolutely loved it! I expected glowing reviews on the games “official release date. But, instead I was stunned by the negative comments. Okay, I have to be honest- at first I had issues with motion sickness, but… Thanks to some in-gameI had the game a week early, thanks to Best Buy breaking street date. I was so excited about this game, and couldn’t wait to play. And, when I did… I absolutely loved it! I expected glowing reviews on the games “official release date. But, instead I was stunned by the negative comments. Okay, I have to be honest- at first I had issues with motion sickness, but… Thanks to some in-game options "comfort settings" and taking breaks between plays I got used to it. And, man is it worth it! The feeling of atmosphere and detail is incredible! Everywhere you look there’s insects and creatures scurrying about. Pterosaurs flying above you. And, of course the dinosaurs! I think this is as close as it gets to see a live dinosaur. There was nothing like the feeling of being in the middle of a stampede of Brachiosaurs! Or… trying to sneak past Velociraptors without them seeing you. Don’t listen to the critics… Buy this game, it is one of the best VR experiences!… Expand
  15. robdot
    Nov 9, 2016
    1
    I tried playing this twice for about 20 minutes each time, nausea and dizziness made me quit both times. And this nausea lasted for a long time after quitting. I have many psvr games, like Batman,but they don't have have the same movement system. For me this game was unplayable,and I'm lucky my GameStop refunded it for me.
  16. Philip1961
    Nov 9, 2016
    10
    THIS blew me away!!! .i recomend this game,to me vr is the future.
    The graphics blew me away,its like your there,and when you first see dinosaurs WOW!!!

    Ps well done trump!!
  17. joebotz
    Nov 10, 2016
    10
    Ok here is the truth about this game. The first hour is Boring and needed some more adventure. The VR graphics are completely immersive once you enter the tar pits but you realize how good the game is once you enter the jungle. It's a slow build maybe too slow but the experience in the jungle and beyond saves the day. This game needs a sequel plain and simple. A must buy and experience.
  18. Balayant
    Nov 10, 2016
    0
    So i made an account specifically so i could review this game. Ive never been moved to write a review on this site before even though i use it quite frequently to get an accurate picture of a video game's quality before i buy since games these days cost a pretty penny. So im hear to add my score to the user reviews in order to more accureately reflect Robinson The Journey. Paying 80So i made an account specifically so i could review this game. Ive never been moved to write a review on this site before even though i use it quite frequently to get an accurate picture of a video game's quality before i buy since games these days cost a pretty penny. So im hear to add my score to the user reviews in order to more accureately reflect Robinson The Journey. Paying 80 dollars for this game amounts to actual theft. I've owned a PSVR system for a couple weeks now and through all the variety of games that are on offer i've become pretty familiar with it and feel pretty confident in my abilities in the VR world. Robinson They Journey, however, has decided that its customers need their hand held the entire length of the experience. Theres not one moment where you dont actually feel like youre being treated like a small child who is learning everything for the first time: Robin walks too slow, the in-game activities are trivial. The game could have been made into some kind of guided dinosaur tour and probably would have been more effective. So maybe if this is your first VR game then it might work... however with much better and cheaper games available, that most likely wont be the case. Also i've never seen a VR game where your character's hands are -fixed in one position- and not synced with controller movement... that was a huge mistake that works against the immersion that Crytek so very much advertised. Its clear the the developers spent way too much time focused on graphics (which trully arent more impressive than some of the other, simpler polygon stuff we're seeing in other games) than actual game design / gameplay! I've gotten more enjoyment out of some games that cause less than half the price such as: Windlands, Super Hyper Cube, Danger Ball, Thumper, Eagle Flight. So please, fellow User, do yourself a favour and save your 80 dollars for several other games that offer so much more.… Expand
  19. Flipvan
    Nov 13, 2016
    2
    Graphics are decent for VR but the things in the distance are limited by the tech which makes them blurry and limits its "graphic" rating for me. As some people have already mentioned, it truly makes you feel like they built this game for a toddler. The puzzles are trivial yet at the same time some of the tasks are painstaking due to almost no guidance, you will be constantly saying whatGraphics are decent for VR but the things in the distance are limited by the tech which makes them blurry and limits its "graphic" rating for me. As some people have already mentioned, it truly makes you feel like they built this game for a toddler. The puzzles are trivial yet at the same time some of the tasks are painstaking due to almost no guidance, you will be constantly saying what the hell am I supposed to do or where am I supposed to go. I believe the movement is by far the worst part. Moving forward is unbelievably slow, I'd compare it to being in crouch mode for other games and this makes travel horribly tedious. Turning your body is insanely fast compared to moving forward which is one of the reasons I believe is the cause of most of the motion sickness issues and there is no way to adjust the speed. This game is quite high up there on the nausea scale. I haven't had any problem with any other game and that could be because most are in fixed position but this one was horrible on my stomach. Even if you have no nausea issues with this game, it still doesn't deserve a high score because it is just too boring. I truly hope this is not what we can expect the typical game for VR to be or it is surely dead before it has even had a chance to begin.… Expand
  20. teg
    Nov 9, 2016
    5
    It's a fun game, definitely. The visuals are great and the scale is fun to see. However, I was sweating about 20 minutes into it and had to take frequent breaks to avoid throwing up. Seriously, it's the only reason this isn't rated a 9 or 10 from me.

    The sick feeling comes into play I THINK because of the way the camera and controls work. You can look to your left and right, all the way    It's a fun game, definitely. The visuals are great and the scale is fun to see. However, I was sweating about 20 minutes into it and had to take frequent breaks to avoid throwing up. Seriously, it's the only reason this isn't rated a 9 or 10 from me.

    The sick feeling comes into play I THINK because of the way the camera and controls work. You can look to your left and right, all the way around you even. However, you can also use the right thumbstick to turn. This turning mechanism has two settings; fluid and pie chart. Fluid actually is the worse of the two, as your actions with your head plus the spinning makes it nauseating. Pie Chart is basically quick instant turns in 30 or so degree angles if you tap left or right on the right thumbstick. Pie Chart will make you less sick, but still feel extremely awkward.

    I think this is worth the buy if you have the money. 40 dollars is a lot to some but a night out to another. It's worth it for the wow factor IMO.    … Expand
  21. Joshua123
    Dec 26, 2016
    9
    I'm a sucker for dinosaur games, really. I DID get sick once or twice, not from the game, but probably from the heat... ANYWAYS! It starts off rather small and simple with it's VR experience, but it gets even more immersive once you enter the Tar Pits. Plus, Laika is just as cute as a button. Especially for a baby Tyrannosaurus. If you have time, you'll want to check this out.
  22. vermeer82
    Apr 24, 2017
    0
    This game is my biggest disappointment among the dozen PSVR games I own. Very high price, expected some breathtaking action with dinosaurs, but found a very slow paced puzzle game. Seriously, it is so slow and linear that it becomes quickly boring. Try Windlands instead, and you will be shocked at the difference of pace and locomotion.
  23. bhelix
    Nov 29, 2016
    1
    Ok, so MAJOR WARNING, the motion sickness in this game, makes it unplayable, I tried for an hour, and I felt sick and like throwing up for the rest of the afternoon. And apart from that, the game honestly is boring. I wish I could say different, because I really wanted to like it.
    If you experienced any slight motion sickness with any other VR game, trust me, don't buy it.
  24. Voodoo123
    May 9, 2018
    6
    +Beautiful graphics
    +Excellent variety of on screen wildlife
    +Interesting environments +Some impressive interactivity -Very frustracting puzzle design -High asking price for such a short game -Lack of move controller support massively takes away the feeling of immersion this game was designed for Ultimately I felt crytek should have at least given the option to remove some of the    +Beautiful graphics
    +Excellent variety of on screen wildlife
    +Interesting environments
    +Some impressive interactivity
    -Very frustracting puzzle design
    -High asking price for such a short game
    -Lack of move controller support massively takes away the feeling of immersion this game was designed for

    Ultimately I felt crytek should have at least given the option to remove some of the puzzle gameplay / climbing mechanics to be just a calm, vr walking siimulator but the gamification here is blatant and full of bloated filler and so taints the experience I had. At full asking price I'd say its not worth it but at a discount i'm sure you would get something from this experience!    … Expand
  25. User461
    Nov 11, 2016
    10
    The visuals in this game are amazing. I definitely recommend this game and actually I wish the game was longer! The critic reviews on this are misleading to say the least.
  26. pacific1
    Feb 5, 2019
    8
    I played this when it first came out and the dinosaurs blew me away. They are incredible. That being said it's not the greatest game in the world, but in this case it is worth it just to see the dinosaurs.
  27. Aver1975
    Feb 20, 2021
    0
    My stomach is still in a bud situation .
    Boring boring boring .
    Don’t buy it .
  28. jgb121
    May 6, 2021
    10
    incredible experience to explore, with great graphics for virtual reality on ps4.

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64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 46
  3. Negative: 1 out of 46
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 28, 2017
    50
    In a budget game, the occasional dino delights would be worth a punt – Crytek has crafted a sumptuous world that oozes effortless depth courtesy of PS VR. [February 2016, p78]
  2. games(TM)
    Jan 27, 2017
    60
    High on spectacle, low on substance. [Issue#182, p.83]
  3. GamePro Germany
    Jan 20, 2017
    71
    Impressivly atmospheric VR dinosaur experience with great visuals, but with a disappointing amount of content and a story without depth.
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