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Journey |OT| Perfect Strangers
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AndyMoogle
Member
Might be.
3rdamention
Member
My wife pays up to hundreds of dollars for paintings we just hang on the wall They do nothing, just hang their. Journey is interactive, so it does more than our paintings. Art can be expensive! Get over it!
phosphor112
Banned
They used the PhyreEngine, which is cross platform for Sony platforms (and PC).
Also, I'm sure they tried, but couldn't get a deal.
Played it to completion last night, and it was amazing experience.
Thanks to the 7 other people that I got to share that experience with throughout my journey!
I have no idea who I was paired up with, but apparently I came across 7 unique people, and it was a blast.
I think I completed it in roughly 2 hours or more, but it was amazing. I spend $15 to see a mediocre in the theater for 2 hours, so this game (which I'll be playing again tonight to explore and collect stuff), didn't feel overpriced to me.
I'd love a Vita version, because, man, that OLED...
The game was beautiful, and some of the locations, choice of lighting and effects, and music was amazing. My wife watched me play the whole game, and loved it. She'll probably play it herself at some point (it's not that she isn't a gamer; she's addicted to games like Skyrim, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, etc; but she generally isn't interested in games like flow and Flower).
The sand just amazed me, and I really can't wait to dive back into it when I get home from work. It may be a short game, but just like Flower, I can see myself popping it in every few months, just to unwind.
Thanks to the 7 other people that I got to share that experience with throughout my journey!
I have no idea who I was paired up with, but apparently I came across 7 unique people, and it was a blast.
I think I completed it in roughly 2 hours or more, but it was amazing. I spend $15 to see a mediocre in the theater for 2 hours, so this game (which I'll be playing again tonight to explore and collect stuff), didn't feel overpriced to me.
I'd love a Vita version, because, man, that OLED...
The game was beautiful, and some of the locations, choice of lighting and effects, and music was amazing. My wife watched me play the whole game, and loved it. She'll probably play it herself at some point (it's not that she isn't a gamer; she's addicted to games like Skyrim, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, etc; but she generally isn't interested in games like flow and Flower).
The sand just amazed me, and I really can't wait to dive back into it when I get home from work. It may be a short game, but just like Flower, I can see myself popping it in every few months, just to unwind.
PhyreEngine also supports 360
phosphor112
Banned
Errm... since when? It's made by Sony.
Doesn't Dark Souls use it?
TheBrain76
Member
Well good for your wife. Not all of us have that much disposable income. In fact, believe it or not, there are those of us who have very little. I'd love to be able to spend hundreds of dollars on something frivolous and the brag about it in the internet to take shots at poor people, but unfortunately I'm not that fortunate.
Yeah, I bailed on a guy last night and felt bad about it because we completed 4 levels together, but I was so damn tired.
I also feel bad when I run into someone with barely any scarf left, while mine is long and flowing.
Since always. Dark Souls, Grid, Amy for example.
Sweet mother of Christ!
You guessed it, I just finished it.
What a game. There are no words to describe it, you have to experience it.
The companion stuff is amazing. One of my finest co-op experiences. I didn't really care about it much at first, but I decided to stick with the first stranger I ran into. It felt so unreal who bonded you feel with the other player. My heart seriously stopped for a second when,
Money damn well spent!
You guessed it, I just finished it.
What a game. There are no words to describe it, you have to experience it.
The companion stuff is amazing. One of my finest co-op experiences. I didn't really care about it much at first, but I decided to stick with the first stranger I ran into. It felt so unreal who bonded you feel with the other player. My heart seriously stopped for a second when,
my companion ran into the first guardian/monster thing's spotlight. I helplessly watched as he got blasted and rushed to his aid when it was clear.
Money damn well spent!
.la1n
Member
It says something when your playing super late and you feel sad you have to leave your partner that you have no idea who they are.
/Iknowthatfeel
it comes with the game for ps+. It's a bunch of concept art.
Awesome game, but ran across a pretty bad bug in the first area(with the large bridge you need to rebuild. I somehow clipped through a sandfall and ended up inside the cliffside and couldn't go anywhere from there. I saw my co-op partner run back and forth to see where I had gone(we were still "calling" each other).. so I unfortunately had to quit out of the game and restart.
Yeah, I found a video, pretty crappy, especially considering the Flower one was cool. I didn't get it with my version, but I guess it's only in the US at the moment.
You cannot choose who to play with.. But that clever guy TTP figured out a way for us to join.. Probably isn't possible anymore because there are so many people playing..
But it was simple .. We chatted on the ps3 and went through the gate to the Bridge level at the same time.. Then we just waited a little while and TADA we found each other in the game and could write via the ps3's text chat thingy.. He guided me through the game to get all trophies.. Was great fun.
Mognet
Member
I have no shame!
everythingyousaidistrue
I just completed my Journey /salute to all my companions. I better get some sleep now.
Have fun everyone.
British Monsoon
Member
Uh, wow....here's a bunch of words to describe what I just experienced, as sentences are failing me; invigorating, beautiful, enigmatic, moving, inspiring, profound.
I don't know exactly what it is, but ThatGameCompany have it and I want more.
I don't know exactly what it is, but ThatGameCompany have it and I want more.
Where'd you see it at? I'm getting close to the end and I don't want to miss it.
edit: nvm they just left lol. Such a lonely feeling now. First game I can remember that effects me that way... damn I want more games like this.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Alright...need to stay out of this thread. I'm saving this game for the weekend when I can immerse myself for one sitting...
I was getting heavy Team Ico vibes while playing last night.
It's not even like the games look anything alike, but after contemplation, what I think it was that gave me that vibe was simply the feelings I got while playing the game.
Very few game companies outside of Team Ico affect certain parts of my emotions.
There was a moment last night when
I certainly wouldn't complain if thatgamecompany became part of the Sony family for good, but it doesn't matter where their games end up on next, I will be there with my obligatory "Shut up and take my money" gif.
Seriously. Maybe I should just tie my bank account to tgc, so when they announce a game it just takes the money for it. lol.
I really enjoyed flow. I loved Flower, but I think I enjoy Journey the most (though that's hard for me, as Flower also has such a great affect over my emotions).
Damn, I just want this work day to be over so I can get right back into it!
I just really enjoy the idea of encountering strangers and experiencing the game with them.
The "lack" of mic support isn't a lack at all. It profoundly affects the gaming experience not being able to call someone a "noob" or tell them directly what to do or be told directly what you should do.
Short but sweet is such an apt description for this game.
It's not even like the games look anything alike, but after contemplation, what I think it was that gave me that vibe was simply the feelings I got while playing the game.
Very few game companies outside of Team Ico affect certain parts of my emotions.
There was a moment last night when
Me and my companion were traversing through the snow, and we inadvertently got spotted by those giant "flow" inspired monsters, and we were both knocked on our asses through the air and slammed into the ground. It was devastating. We spent the next 20 minutes or so working together to sneak past the enemies, huddling for warmth and "singing" to each other to boost our scarf/jump skills. We completed the game together. Simply amazing.
I certainly wouldn't complain if thatgamecompany became part of the Sony family for good, but it doesn't matter where their games end up on next, I will be there with my obligatory "Shut up and take my money" gif.
Seriously. Maybe I should just tie my bank account to tgc, so when they announce a game it just takes the money for it. lol.
I really enjoyed flow. I loved Flower, but I think I enjoy Journey the most (though that's hard for me, as Flower also has such a great affect over my emotions).
Damn, I just want this work day to be over so I can get right back into it!
I just really enjoy the idea of encountering strangers and experiencing the game with them.
The "lack" of mic support isn't a lack at all. It profoundly affects the gaming experience not being able to call someone a "noob" or tell them directly what to do or be told directly what you should do.
Short but sweet is such an apt description for this game.
Fratkabula
Banned
This is such a great game.
On my third playthrough, I realize how well this game has been designed for new gamers. Would totally recommend to women and folks.
On my third playthrough, I realize how well this game has been designed for new gamers. Would totally recommend to women and folks.
SecretMoblin
Member
Just had my first co-op experience after going through the game solo last night.
I'm amazed at what the lack of certain features can add to a multiplayer experience.
I'm amazed at what the lack of certain features can add to a multiplayer experience.
phosphor112
Banned
Yeah, I guess you're right. It's not native to those platforms but it can apparently scale to other mutli-core platforms relatively well.
jump_button
Banned
How can they make a game that make you feel so happy "and some what high"
SecretMoblin
Member
From Amish_Gramish at the official forums (who also hangs around here):
Also, the composer, Austin Wintory, will send out some free music from the game if you subscribe to his newsletter. So go to his site and enter your email address at the bottom.
test_account
XP-39C²
Just finished the game (and in one sitting too, very rarely that i do that). Such an amazing game indeed! Probably the best gaming experience i've had so far this year. I got goosebumps several of times hehe.
EDIT: Forgot to mention that i played pretty much the whole game in coop. That definitely added something to the experience for me. Just a bit pity that i got lost from my coop partner right at the end, so we didnt get to cross the finish line at the same time :\
EDIT: Forgot to mention that i played pretty much the whole game in coop. That definitely added something to the experience for me. Just a bit pity that i got lost from my coop partner right at the end, so we didnt get to cross the finish line at the same time :\
test_account
XP-39C²
Where can i get the dynamic PS3 theme? It was said to be free when buying the game, but i cant find it anywhere.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
SecretMoblin
Member
Question for those who have finished the game at least once:
In the opening section, with all the level select shrines, the destroyed one on the right has a number of glowing runes. I assume these are all the "symbols" in the game, but two aren't lit up. I'm not entirely sure what it means; is it simply indicating I haven't found one of the collectibles yet?