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[Steve McQueen]

Flower was an amazing game and will anways be special to me and I'm sure that this will be unforgettable too.

 

[SiegfriedFM]

And if Journey is mesmeric on your own, it's a revelation with a partner. That early reticence to engage will dissolve as you realise that these vast expanses are much easier to traverse with two. A jab of the circle button from either player sends out a noise that sparks the other's inner powers, and instead of trudging slowly across hilly dunes, you'll glide over them. Arduous ascents become spectacular flights, each leap seeing the pair of you carried upwards in a magical dance created by your own interactions. At times your humanoid avatars feel more avian, your communication a delicate, intricate courtship of otherworldly sounds and graceful, almost balletic movements. In an arena dominated by conflict, it's an astonishing achievement to imbue players with the desire to co-operate. And not just to co-operate, but to co-habit, to share this bizarre, beautiful experience. It's no real exaggeration to say that, at times, it feels like the first flutterings of romance. Here, it is you and this other person against the perils and hardships of the world: you pull together to get through the bad times, you dance and sing in unison with joy at the good. Alone, you feel lost, fragile; together, you're empowered. You may have experienced similar in the silent but unbreakable bond of friendship found in Ico. But never quite like this, never with another player.

This. Then I realized that the other one was probably (statistically speaking) a guy. Then I shrugged. Then I sang a few more chords at him.

My review in Swedish (since everyone else is pimping their stuff):
http://www.beardednerd.se/recension-journey/

Select translated quotes:
"If you didn't like Flower you won't like this either, but that makes you a bad, bad person."

"The last part is just as magnificent and uplifting as in Flower in its combination of images, sound and gameplay."

 

[TheMissingLink]

I can't wait to experience this.

 

[LightofRohan]

Every time I see an Edge review posted, it's always an 8. Is there review scale just the #8? Haha.

Looks awesome, glad to see it get good reviews! Can't wait.

 

[CitizenCope]

Flower was an amazing game and will anways be special to me and I'm sure that this will be unforgettable too.

I played Flower the weekend my 14yr old dog passed away. I was a mess while playing it. It was something I'll never forget. Happy tears.
Really not fair for me to expect it to effect me like flower.

 

[Bloodrage]

Edit: It's from Gametrailer's review. Removed.

@ ponpo: You might wanna unquote that.

 

[ponpo]

Edit: It's from Gametrailer's review. Removed.

Pretty much what I was talking about in my other post about expecting only desert and getting this.

 

[zroid]

^ spoilers -_-

 

[mescalineeyes]

are those.... from the game?

 

[SiegfriedFM]

Those should be removed.

 

[HTuran]

Aw shit, I'm out.

 

[zerodayPopbot]

Thanks for that...bails.

 

[SolarPowered]

Sucks that I won't be able to experience this for a while because I don't have access to a PS3 right now.

Anyone else getting the vibe that this might be one of those cases where it ends up with a slight negative backlash down the road due to hyperbole it received at release?

I loved Flower and Flow, but I do think these scores are a tad bit silly. Way too many 10/10 and 5/5 here in my opinion.

10/10, shut up and take my money, here is my first born, etc...

I got shut down quick.

 

[Diseased Yak]

Wow, thanks shithead.

 

[kassatsu]

http://i.minus.com/iKG39HGma6wZe.gif

You just ruined a great part of the game for people.

 

[Miggytronz]

and wtf.

 

[TheJollyCorner]

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.

I laughed way harder than I probably should have at this

 

[Volcynika]

My review in Swedish (since everyone else is pimping their stuff):


Select translated quotes:
"If you didn't like Flower you won't like this either, but that makes you a bad, bad person."

Putting crap like that in a review just makes me not want to read it at all. Terrible. Though if you were intending to be unprofessional, I guess that gets the point across.

 

[Acquiescence]

Awww damnit, I didn't want to see that! That sort of thing should be unveiled to the player over the course of his/her playthrough; not posted as a gif on a gaming forum.

Jeez, what an eejit.

 

[dreamfall]

Ugh. Time to get out of this thread. Most anticipated in so long, no need for spoiler shots.

 

[kassatsu]

Edit: It's from Gametrailer's review. Removed.

Which is why I posted earlier that video reviews were revealing way to much. IGN's shows even more.

 

[SykoTech]

I already regret watching the IGN video review because it spoiled that glorious section.

Didn't need to see it again in gif form.

 

[UrbanRats]

I loved the exploration parts in Shadow of the Colossus, so i'll give this one a go.

 

[XBOX HIVES]

With that, I'm on blackout. Fuck that spoiler image. Why the fuck did you do that??

 

[Shining Sunshine]

no, too expensive. when it's half that , yes.

You must be going to McDonald's and asking them to sell you half a Big Mac or something. >_>

 

[EGM1966]

Was definately going to get this just based on their previous titles, but it's nice to see such recognition generally for the title.

I can understand people having to budget and think carefully what they chose to buy, but I'll never get the whole x time = y value arguement.

Value is relative to the experience surely - not duration?

 

[StuBurns]

Really wish I hadn't seen that gif, but it's hella pretty.

 

[red731]

blackout.

*forget
*forget

 

[zroid]

Value is relative to the experience surely - not duration?

Yep. And, to boot, this seems like an experience worth replaying. I'm sure I played through the beta at least 4 times. It's gonna be $15 well spent.

 

[lantus]

Day fucking one. I absolutely loved Flower and I'm sure I will love this too. Price means little to me when I see this as being an amazing experience. I really hope they continue to make games for Playstation systems after this.

 

[Interfectum]

"Without words, it promises to touch anyone that experiences it. Even watching someone else play leaves you gripped by the events on screen."

hyperbole alert

 

[zroid]

"Without words, it promises to touch anyone that experiences it. Even watching someone else play leaves you gripped by the events on screen."

hyperbole alert

Sounds like Rhythm Heaven Fever to me. Well, the games without words, at least.

 

[lefantome]

omg, it's a killer app for me. I can't wait to play it on ps4.

 

[EGM1966]

Yep. And, to boot, this seems like an experience worth replaying. I'm sure I played through the beta at least 4 times. It's gonna be $15 well spent.

I guess I should wait until I play the game to be sure (man I wish I'd be on the beta - or maybe I don't) but with the online element I don't see why in principle this should be seen as having any less value or replayability than some MP maps for a FPS - in both cases the environment remains the same and it's only the presence of other online players that supplies variability.

So long as the experience is rewarding you'll want to have it again multiple times.

Anyway - roll on release day so I can finally play this.

 

[zroid]

man I wish I'd be on the beta - or maybe I don't

Since it was essentially just the opening 30 minutes or so, it really felt more like early access, rather than something that would ruin the full game. I think it was easily worthwhile. Although, it sure made the wait tough.

 

[Duffyside]

Shit, almost got ruined even after Bloodrage edited his post. All I saw was some orange and stuff moving in a sidescroller-like fashion. FUCK IT I'M OUT!

 

[MrCookiepants]

Oh wow, these reviews. Might have to look into this.

 

[TheJollyCorner]

fuckin' ponpo needs to edit that shit!!!!!!!!! -_-

 

[ironcreed]

I watched the GT review earlier and it is indeed a spoiler-fest in terms of environments. Just made me want to experience the game that much more, though. Truly gorgeous and dream world type stuff going on.

 

[Stumpokapow]

I just checked like 8 reviews at random and none of them said whether or not there is local co-op. I assume there is not?

 

[zroid]

I just checked like 8 reviews at random and none of them said whether or not there is local co-op. I assume there is not?

There isn't, as I understand it. They're really relying on the conceit of anonymity and limited communication.

 

[StuBurns]

I just checked like 8 reviews at random and none of them said whether or not there is local co-op. I assume there is not?

No, just anonymous online.

 

[Zeliard]

I just checked like 8 reviews at random and none of them said whether or not there is local co-op. I assume there is not?

That would sort of defeat the purpose of the stranger mechanic, so I imagine not.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I just checked like 8 reviews at random and none of them said whether or not there is local co-op. I assume there is not?

would defeat the whole purpose of the experience they're trying to convey

EDIT BEATEN WUTTT

 

[TheJollyCorner]

question:

is there an option for single/multiplayer on the title screen, or is it automatic if you are connected to PSN?

I hope it's automatic.

 

[kassatsu]

I just checked like 8 reviews at random and none of them said whether or not there is local co-op. I assume there is not?

No local co-op. You are alone or with a stranger.

question:

is there an option for single/multiplayer on the title screen, or is it automatic if you are connected to PSN?

I hope it's automatic.

Automatic.

 

[Lion Heart]

You just ruined a great part of the game for people.

Dude you spoiled the amount of levels in this game on the first page...I should have never entered this thread...so weak. As for that .gif, I saw a small portion of it on the bottom of my screen and scrolled like fuck away. Not sure how people can stop and stare at it if they are on a media blackout. Just dont look /simpsons

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Sometimes, GAF is weiiiiird, man. So many of them go on media-blackouts, then enter topics where we discuss, ya know, THE MEDIA.

Don't click on the goddamn thread, guys! Not that hard! If you're on a media blackout, you shouldn't even think twice about clicking on this thread.

 

[Vire]

How much is Journey? Looks stunning.

 

[Zeliard]

This is like the docile, dreamy version of Demon's Souls' co-op mode.