Journey is one of those exceptional games that makes for an unforgettable experience. Beautiful art direction and graphics were twinned with a grammy-nominated soundtrack and an intriguing multiplayer concept to create the most memorable game of the year.
Even though Journey doesn't last very long, you'll be mesmerized the entire time. There's a feeling of awe that comes with traversing the different environments in the game, as you slide majestically along the sands, sunlight pouring through between the columns of deserted structures.
Not content to complacently rest on a single emotional note, there are sections of Journey that throw you headlong into positions of helplessness and powerlessness, something rarely explored in the medium. It's an emotional rollercoaster right up to (and including) the finale - a finale which brought many to tears.
All that and more is why Journey is our Game of the Year for 2012, and the first download-only title to ever claim the title.
Congratulations, ThatGameCompany, and here's to another great year of gaming to come in 2013.
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