Journey

Greetings from Lithuania.

"Journey" (2012) is a gorgeously looking VG, the one you kinda don't play but rather experience. I've played just once but i will definitely will return to it. It works superbly cool if you wan't something to play just to relax and simply enjoy - there are no gore, no action, no blood - it is different experience which i loved.

Overall, "Journey", even first played now in 2016 is amazingly looking VG that everyone who is tired of all shooters must play at least once. It has beautiful to say the least visuals, great music and multiplayer is absolutely unique. What A Beautiful Journey.

A game that I thought would be OK at best truly blew me away. This game is the personification of calmness, and I could play this game hundreds of times, and still enjoy it. It has a beautiful art-style, any screenshot of the game worthy to be placed in an art museum. The game, when you think about it, is a puzzle game, but serves so much than that. The prospect of travelling with someone that you'll most likely never meet again is a bittersweet situation, and it keeps you dedicated till the end. The soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal, and I see why it was nominated a Grammy. The music adds so much vibrance, and, sometimes, tension. It might be a dull, lifeless walking simulator to some, but to me, it's an absolutely immersive game.

I don't know how they did this, but the sand in this game looks better than real sand.

"Journey" was full of surprises for me. Somehow I thought the whole game would take place in the desert, and because I don't like deserts, I was somewhat hesitant at first. But I was proved wrong by "thatgamecompany" in terms of limited environment and climate.

It has beautiful graphics. Especially the lighting is outstanding. The environment responds to your movements and actions, and the interaction with the NPC is really fluid. The soundtracks are fitting, though some felt rather dull. The partner based multi-player is well implemented, and it feels really great to go through the whole journey with the same partner. At times you teach each other, show hidden paths to symbols and glyphs.

What really makes "Journey" such a jaw-dropping experience must be the pacing. In my opinion, the progression of the events makes the game truly similar to "real life". The game doesn't hold your hand, even though there's no complex puzzles whatsoever, you have to figure out what you have to do on your on if a partner does not guide you, which makes it a joy to explore and observe.

Recommended for: People looking for a relaxing, enlightening and peaceful experience.

Journey is well about a journey to the summit of a large mountain. If you play online you will be able to travel with companions that will help you along your way.

This is a rather short game but it is well worth it. The sounds heard are very tranquil and soothing. Even watching the sand flow beneath your feet is a pleasurable experience as you make your way up hills and through the wind. The structures and environment are impressive to say the least as I found myself pausing just to gaze at the beauty before me. Now the reason I am focusing on this aspect of the game is because the visuals are the main selling point. There is little combat or a big engrossing story the goal of this title was to be aesthetically pleasing.

If you are looking to get into gaming but are not used to handling controls, then this would be a good starter game. Only a few buttons are utilized and there is no need to learn combos or have very fast reaction time. This may not be for people who enjoy the heavy action genre as this game is set at a slower pace.

I really enjoyed this game and will be looking forward to my next journey in the future.