Whether you like Journey or not, there's no denying that the game and its spiritual atmosphere has had a big impact on many a player. thatgamecompany's wildly successful PlayStation 3 title made a huge splash when it originally launched in 2012, and since then, its PlayStation 4 re-release has managed to inspire all over again.
Featuring in what appears to be a new YouTube series from the official PlayStation channel, Journey and its far-reaching appeal is the focal point of this episode of Makers & Gamers - and it's a good watch. The ten-minute video goes over the game's development, with studio co-founder Jenova Chen giving some insight into the concept behind the release, while also detailing what Journey means to Sophia Ouellette - a gamer who ended up visiting the developer and meeting the people whose work had a meaningful effect on her life.
All in all it's a rather touching little documentary, and one that may perhaps make you think differently about games like Journey and how they're perceived. Give it a look, and then let us know if Journey means much to you in the comments section below.
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There are not many games that make me smile with joy when I play them but Journey is one of them.
Journey is on my top ten all time gaming list. I got it the day it released on PS3. I had seen it advertised on the PSN by chance a month or so earlier and decided to make it a day one buy. I was not ready for the greatness that ensued afterward. I memorized the entire game, every nook and cranny and frequently returned to don my white robe and help others along the way. The visuals, the sound, the atmosphere, the controls and the feeling are all SUPERB. It is hands down the best Indy ever made in my approximation, and one of the best games overall period.
@dryrain you should try Tearaway on Vita if you haven't already
Journey did more or less absolutely nothing for me......I thought Flower was a much better experience.
After I finished Journey I had to basically sit back and let that 4-5 hour stretch just soak in. An incredible game that I will have no problem playing through again in the future
@SonyInfinity
Yes, I've noticed a less vocal but still sizeable group of people who thought little of Journey, while others claim they were on the verge of tears.........somebody should do a psyche study on it.
I thought Journey was a masterpiece of gaming. I found Flower boring and couldn't force myself to keep playing.
Turok: The Dinosaur Hunter >>>>>>> Journey
You know, I played Journey for the first time recently and it didn't do anything for me but as time has passed I have thought about it more. I think my head wasn't in the right place when I played it. I think I shall revisit it a few more times.
I didn't know much about Journey leading up to its release, just saw what looked to be a beautiful looking indie to help me shake up the types of games I usually played. I preordered it on PS3 & got it a week early, and it absolutely blew my mind. I beat it 3 times in one sitting the first night, & it automatically became one of my top 5 favorite games ever. I recommend it to everyone who has a PS3/PS4, and I replay it myself every few months. never felt as emotionally connected to a game, it made me feel something different each time I finished it. as close to a masterpiece as it gets
My kids like playing games, but for the most part that's Minecraft or Mario kart. Journey was a game I found striking and beautiful and one that my kids wanted to play. Not just one they wanted to play but one they could complete (both being quite young) and it was great to witness their elation in reaching the climax of something they were emotionally invested in like that. I still remember the first game I completed on my own, and I hope they remember this one with the same joy.
Chances of Journey 2?
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