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Journey Reviews Thread
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This is true if the publisher and developer want the same thing, but presumably Sony don't want their next game, in which case if they did own them, they'd be making a game they otherwise wouldn't have chosen to, that's like the antithesis of what spurs great games.
sublimit
Banned
I think Sony is known for giving (way too much) creative freedom to devs that have proven themselves (see Team Ico.)
That's like the one example, maybe PD too. For the most part they get told what they're making, SSM wanted to make GoW2 for PS3 for example. If Sony doesn't want TGC's 5th game, I don't see why they'd pay for it.
cramoss
Member
Same here but man, those are some good scores. I'm hyped again.
I'm a slow gamer who wants to explore as much as possible at my own pace. Will i lose a lot of the Journey experience if i decide to do the first playthrough alone and then replay it in multiplayer (meeting up with other people)? Is the core essence of the game the co-op? Is there anything at the end which will make the 2nd playthrough a different (read not as good/emotional/powerful) experience?
In short, should my 1st playthrough be multiplayer?
In short, should my 1st playthrough be multiplayer?
BlazingDarkness
Member
Flower got high praise and very little backlash
Sure there are some people who didn't like it but the games aren't for everybody, so that's expected
My first playthrough was single player. You get a totally different feeling when playing with another person. So you while you will know what is coming, it is still different.
Flower was a beautiful game and I imagine this one will be as well. The whole "stranger" mechanic seems amazing.
You do not choose yourself if you want to play with other people.. It's not like you join a game or something like that.. It just might happen that you meet somebody..
And don't worry about exploring.. I'm a explorer myself, but for some strange reason my first playthrouh had me explore almost nothing.. The Journey itself just pulled me through the game..
Nearly got heart attack when found out its not on store yet. Was so hyped.
XOMTOR
Member
Nice to see this getting some impressive reviews, getting it day one for sure. Loved Flower. Also really liking the idea of a completely anonymous co-op partner.
As an aside, am I the only one who feels this could've been a great game on Vita (especially with cross-platform play)? Seems like a bit of a missed opportunity here.
As an aside, am I the only one who feels this could've been a great game on Vita (especially with cross-platform play)? Seems like a bit of a missed opportunity here.
Maybe, but Journey's been in development for a long time. Pretty much since Flower came out 3 years ago. The opportunity was never available, per se, until too far along in development. I think the ambient experience of Journey is better suited to home console, anyway.
I have a question for the reviewers, well two actually.
The people you play with, do they get added to the 'Recently Met Online' thing? They didn't in the beta, I assume that hasn't changed, but I just wondered.
And secondly how are the trophies? I don't want to look at them because apparently they're spoilerific, but are they creative? Anything unpleasant like City Unscathed in Flower?
The people you play with, do they get added to the 'Recently Met Online' thing? They didn't in the beta, I assume that hasn't changed, but I just wondered.
And secondly how are the trophies? I don't want to look at them because apparently they're spoilerific, but are they creative? Anything unpleasant like City Unscathed in Flower?
It shows the name of the players you met after the credits.
Nothing too unpleasant, most of it is about exploring.
Amish_Gramish
Member
You are shown who you played with.
The trophies are somewhat spoilerific, but they are similar to Flower's, and not so much like flOw.
That's either really great, or really bad. You're elated from your experience and you see 'xXxCuntTeethxXx' pop up, it's going to be a real bummer.
Amish_Gramish
Member
Here's a list of websites and scores:
http://www.thatgamecompany.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8381#8381
http://www.thatgamecompany.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8381#8381
It is great.. The way it is done is great.. And no they do not show op in your recently met list.
Trophies are not that creative if you ask me.. Maybe one of them..
sublimit
Banned
Personally as long as it doesn't show his/her name in-game,i'm ok.
astroturfing
Member
wow, great scores. for some reason i was expecting many reviewers to thrash the game.. or at least give it a big "meh". i guess i'm an idiot.
will buy day 1 and spend all night with 2-3 playthroughs. then i'll try to get my gf to play it and watch. she disliked Flower though, so i dunno if she has something against TGC..
will buy day 1 and spend all night with 2-3 playthroughs. then i'll try to get my gf to play it and watch. she disliked Flower though, so i dunno if she has something against TGC..
Played through the review-build once. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. But I might have to be very vague due to some major embargos. There is a lot of stuff that they want to be experienced by the player as a surprise and I could not agree more.
Dont spoil yourself on this one!
Also it is pure beauty. I love it so much.
Dont spoil yourself on this one!
Also it is pure beauty. I love it so much.
gingerballs420
LemonGremlin
Member
God damn it usually direct download reviews hit on release day. Mid fucking March!! 
DD only. So sad...
Are you afraid of the internet or something?
Wow, High Praise so far. And I think we can rule out money-hatting (lol). From these review scores one might think it is a GotY contender.
Planned on buying it day 1 anyway (in a crowded march this is still my most anticipated game). Little bit disappointed that it seems to be short game (and that we have to wait then for the next game from thatgamecompany again for a couple of years, and who knows on which platform they publish then).
Planned on buying it day 1 anyway (in a crowded march this is still my most anticipated game). Little bit disappointed that it seems to be short game (and that we have to wait then for the next game from thatgamecompany again for a couple of years, and who knows on which platform they publish then).
Why today?
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Can't wait!
That was of the Beta.
Yes, that's why I'm not here.
timetokill
Banned
Yeah, pretty ridiculous if you ask me. The game was obviously beautiful to look at, and indirect enough in what it does that it easily satisfies the industry's insatiable desire to have something to call art. As soon as I saw the trailers and the messaging and marketing around the game, the scores it would get were clear as day to me. Gameplay is really completely outside of the equation.
Well either that or push back the review embargo up to mid March.
People have short attention spans and with all these positive reviews floating around today I'm sure they could have grabbed a couple of extra sales in the heat of the moment. Two weeks later people may have forgotten about it again.
Have I got great news for you! It's only $15.
Have you even played it? The game is a joy to play as well.
Ah I see.
I'm glad I watched some more of the video reviews. Articles kept mentioning the scenery and visuals but in my mind it was all desert, but there are lots of beautiful looking areas.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
If PSN allowed gifting I'd gift it to you. I'D GIFT THIS GAME TO EVERYONE IN THIS THREAD.
Got to bestbuy and buy a copy for everyone. They email you a voucher code ;P
I was going to buy this game regardless of the fact that it looked kinda boring just to support the developer and Sony for taking a chance with these artistic games. I like to support the industry in these ways.
Now I'm looking forward to actually playing this game. Slowly getting hyped!
Now I'm looking forward to actually playing this game. Slowly getting hyped!