The Journey Down: Chapter One

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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 31, 2018
    85
    Moving forward, any developer looking to create a point-and-click adventure would do well to look at The Journey Down as an example of the genre done right. My recommendation before you decide to pick up the first chapter is to ensure you’re committed to the long haul. By the end of the first chapter, you’ll be left wanting more, and it only gets better from there.
  2. GameSpew
    Nov 24, 2020
    80
    The Journey Down is an unexpected delight. While point-and-click games can often be frustrating, The Journey Down manages to remain fun and engaging throughout. Its excellently-told story, beautiful art design and humorous characters certainly help in keeping you hooked. If you love classic point-and-click adventure games, make sure The Journey Down is on your radar.
  3. Cubed3
    Aug 2, 2018
    70
    The Journey Down: Chapter One limits itself to simply laying down the premise of a promising narrative but, unfortunately, limits itself to just that and is altogether over fairly quickly. It does nothing else wrong in terms of gameplay or presentation, though, even if the choice of character art is a bit out of left field and hard to adjust to, at first. Player interactions with the humorous plot and colourful cast of NPCs are what build the sympathy towards Bwana, the protagonist, and his companions.
  5. Impulsegamer
    Jul 9, 2018
    70
    A slow-paced point and click adventure which pulls you in with its original setting and loveable characters and keeps you there with its level of challenge.

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  1. KlingonGamerYT
    Jul 27, 2018
    9
    its slow pace is typical of a Jamaican game lol ….yes its slow paced its fun I beat it in just over 2 hours its a blast I mean its reallyits slow pace is typical of a Jamaican game lol ….yes its slow paced its fun I beat it in just over 2 hours its a blast I mean its really good fun tricky at points and you wonder around a lot the games really good playing the whole trilogy at my pace...even slower means I appreciated the backdrops dialogue puzzles more its not overpriced like other games can be and the more point and click games with touchscreen the better its worth buying and you'll laugh a lot at the stupidity of the main characters in the game ..I hope there's another trilogy these guys are so much fun...I found myself clicking on everything just to get more banter...… Full Review »
  2. yitus
    Jun 27, 2018
    8
    I laugh a lot with this game. The main characters are very funny and to be a graphic adventure I appreciate that they have an ironic andI laugh a lot with this game. The main characters are very funny and to be a graphic adventure I appreciate that they have an ironic and sarcastic part. The main story is very curious. I do not usually play graphic adventures and I have to admit that this game I liked it a lot.… Full Review »
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