Old Man's Journey

 Switch
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 43
  3. Negative: 9 out of 43

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  1. Switchindiefix
    Feb 26, 2018
    8
    All in all, Old Man’s Journey is a fantastic game that I thought would be a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch. Broken Rules heard my prayers and brought their beautiful game to a new platform and did an excellent job of adapting their mobile gem to the Nintendo Switch. The game is stunning! Never have I ever cried out in joy at the sight of a video game before, nevertheless, Old Man’sAll in all, Old Man’s Journey is a fantastic game that I thought would be a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch. Broken Rules heard my prayers and brought their beautiful game to a new platform and did an excellent job of adapting their mobile gem to the Nintendo Switch. The game is stunning! Never have I ever cried out in joy at the sight of a video game before, nevertheless, Old Man’s Journey made me do it (the first boat scene above). Sure it may be short, but for me that wasn’t a problem. It has a wonderful art style, a beautiful story and deceiving music making it well worth its price tag.

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  2. dugan
    Mar 31, 2023
    9
    What a great adventure! This game is more story than game. The game play is not too difficult. The story and visuals are excellent. And I bought the soundtrack.
  3. ResetButton
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    This game is totally chill and great as a wind down before going to bed. It’s easy, but just enough challenge to keep me engaged. The art, music and design creates a mellow space that I enjoyed spending time in. If you’re expecting a challenging brain-twister, look elsewhere. This game doesn’t try to be that either. It got a lot of heart and I was 100% satisfied by the end.
  4. JAG7
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    Beautiful charming story! It’s a lesson of life and treasuring what’s important: family. The old man learned it the hard way. But the message was a well presented. Visuals are also beautiful. Relaxing game
  5. Waces
    May 3, 2023
    8
    Highly recommended small game. The whole game can be finished within 3 hrs but it worth to buy because of the setup. The graphic is superb,the music is good as well,but a bit repetitive. The story is simple but beautifully. Packed with emotions about life. The puzzles are well balanced,not too easy/not too hard,so it's more likely a journey than a game.
    If you can catch it on discounted    Highly recommended small game. The whole game can be finished within 3 hrs but it worth to buy because of the setup. The graphic is superb,the music is good as well,but a bit repetitive. The story is simple but beautifully. Packed with emotions about life. The puzzles are well balanced,not too easy/not too hard,so it's more likely a journey than a game.
    If you can catch it on discounted price it's a no brainier to buy.    … Expand

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#82 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 25, 2018
    80
    One of the most accessible, pleasant and comforting games to ever hit a Nintendo console. [Issue #33 – May/June 2018, p. 23]
  2. FNintendo
    Apr 12, 2018
    80
    Old Man's Journey is an interesting work with a captivating plot and a magnificent visual component that will immerse its players in a unique experience. Its lifespan may feel too short but the quality of the game's design and the challenges presented will be more than welcome by the players and make Old Man's Journey a game that has gained its place in the growing catalog of the Nintendo Switch.
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  3. Switch Player
    Mar 26, 2018
    70
    Old Man’s Journey takes form as a simple and short point and click adventure, which doesn’t offer much variety when it comes to gameplay or puzzle design. Still, if a superb art style and poignant narrative is enough to keep you interested, then it’s definitely a worth acquisition.
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