I purchased Journey 2 days ago, and played it yesterday. It is a really short game but I went in knowing that so it did not bother me. thatgamecompany succeeded in achieving their vision. This game is really a work of art. The way the sand reacts to your every footstep is amazing, the visuals are beautifully rendered. It really is a gorgeous game with a simple premise, reach the mountain top. There are no HUD clues, maps, or arrows pointing you in the right direction, rather they use subtle hints in the environment to push you forward, that and the fact that there is an overbearing mountain in the distance. The story is conceptualized beautifully without the use of a single word. The music is SO moving and really plays with your emotions. From the first time you come across a stranger and start singing and dancing with each other, to surfing through the sands through ancient structures, and from cautiously treading dangerous grounds, to the overwhelming and seemingly endless struggle to reach the mountain top - this game is masterfully created and realized.
If you don't mind spending $15 for 2 hours of really immersive gameplay, then pick this up and appreciate its beauty. I also believe that the game was unique and enjoyable enough that it easily warrants a second playthrough. I really liked flower; however, Journey is the game that has made me a true supporter of thatgamecompany.
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