Joined: Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:09 am Posts: 1115 Location: Being The Great Juju
Journey
So this game looks nice. Discuss?
Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:39 pm
Miggles
Data Realms Elite
Joined: Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:39 am Posts: 4558
Re: Journey
So what's so great about it? All I see is some weird monk guy doing of whole lot of extremely interesting nothing.
Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:54 pm
Coops
Joined: Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:07 am Posts: 1545 Location: That small peaceful place called Hell.
Re: Journey
If you don't understand what it's about, then you don't deserve to play.
This game is beautiful and is well worth it. It is short though and doesn't take too long to finish (30 minutes to an hour of gameplay) but playing it over and over is just as great as playing it the first time. Journey has a soundtrack that is incredible, will take you emotionally, and gives an awesome experience.
A lot of these people though are soaked in mainstream FPS shooters and MMOs and can't appreciate a well made storyline or plot. This game is a perfect example of that and what people would think about it. Some people say "It's ♥♥♥♥ and boring" cause it's nothing but you exploring your way up to a mountain, where as others would say the opposite because they look at what else the game has to offer other than just the mechanics of the game.
All in all though, 10/10 from my view.
Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:01 am
Miggles
Data Realms Elite
Joined: Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:39 am Posts: 4558
Re: Journey
I don't own a PS3 and can't experience this game. I like ambient games, I just didn't realize what this one was about.
Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:35 am
Ragdollmaster
Joined: Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:09 am Posts: 1115 Location: Being The Great Juju
Re: Journey
Yeah, I've been hearing raving reviews from critics and friends alike. I have a bud on another forum who's usually not at all fazed by "emotion" in video games, and his response to the ending:
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Oh, and the ending. Wow. A not insignificant part of me wishes to slap myself across the face until I am cured of the desire to type phrases like "emotional experience", but, well... it kinda was.
The game looks utterly gorgeous and I really cannot wait to get my PS3 back and play it.
Miggles: It doesn't look exciting, but the reviews (and the fact that Kotaku praised it) alone should kind of hint that it's something special.
Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:37 am
TorrentHKU
Loose Canon
Joined: Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:07 pm Posts: 2992 Location: --------------->
Re: Journey
I sorta want to try it now. Even though it's one of those emotional art-type games. Too bad no PS3.
Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:48 am
Ragdollmaster
Joined: Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:09 am Posts: 1115 Location: Being The Great Juju
Re: Journey
Mooch off of a friend, it can be beat (once) within an hour or so.
Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:49 am
Natti
Data Realms Elite
Joined: Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:05 am Posts: 3878
Re: Journey
Dammit, why must they make these bloody console exclusives. I'd love to try that, but no PS3 here either.
Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:22 am
Benpasko
Joined: Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:26 am Posts: 1633
Re: Journey
This game is dumb. It needs more dakka.
Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:24 pm
Sothe
Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:34 am Posts: 2034
Re: Journey
Coops9753 wrote:
If you don't understand what it's about, then you don't deserve to play.
Confirmed for new Bastian-like fanbase
Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:19 pm
CrazyMLC
Joined: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:20 am Posts: 4772 Location: Good news everyone!
Re: Journey
Phew, sorry for the bump, but I just got to try this.
That said, I think this is the first game that I've ever really felt involved in - and I'm certain that it's the first game I've ever had arouse real emotion in me.
It really is just a great experience. I was really lucky to be able to play with one person throughout my journey, and he was a pro who knew what he was doing. He caught me where I stumbled.
The way the game unfolds itself to you is pretty spectacular. To put it bluntly, it's the most immersive game I've played to date. I recommend at least giving it a try.
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