Just finished Journey for the first time.

[SvennoJ]

I've played Journey from start to end at least 10 times, every time a different experience.

The longest play session was about 4 hours with someone who was just as interested as me at the time at exploring every part of each level and setting our own extra goals, for example reaching the top of the temple without raising the water once. We got stuck in the dark caves in an area where you're not supposed to be. We didn't give up until we finally found the way back and managed to sustain each others flight long enough to get back into the actual level area.

It's amazing how much you can communicate with a total stranger simply chirping back and forth, or use it to add to the background music. Doing a speed run, both with the white cape, almost never touching the ground is also an awesome experience.

You can see who you've played with at the end of the game and I've gotten into some conversations about the game that way. Although half the time it was in a language I couldn't even identify. Game of the year for me, I have the hard copy sitting on the shelf :)

I would play it again right now, if I weren't for Tokyo Jungle. Very addictive little gem. It's time to unlock the wolf.