Completed Jorney
It is very difficult to evaluate the game objectively. It is stunningly beautiful, cozy, and plays nicely, but it could have been at least a little longer. Alas, the adventure did seem rather condensed and when you are told which path you have taken, there is no feeling that it was long. “An enjoyable, but not a must-buy game for PS3/4 owners,” I wanted to say, BUT...
When I entered a snowy location, from behind a dune I saw another player slowly running out. Yes, I had met other characters before, but they were just meditating on the beautiful scenery and didn’t want to go anywhere. He was like an icicle, with a very short scarf and gave signals in every possible way so that I would pay attention. We went through the rest of the adventure together. We held each other, meditated side by side, tried to adapt to each other and help. We suffered a lot together in the snowy mountains. We were scattered, but we tried to stay together and give signals to each other even when the storm drowned them out. I don’t know how, but I got the feeling that he became my best friend... I was always irritated that in co-op one drags the other or everyone has a different playing style, but here... I was sincerely happy about our achievement, worried that we we will lose each other, that in the next location I will be alone again, but no. He was always waiting for me. And I was waiting for him. And so, towards the end there was a rather fast section and I took the lead, stopping to check if he was following. But I didn't see him. Waited. I looked closely. No. With sadness in my heart, I moved on, naively believing that he was simply ahead of me. At the very end of the path, I saw a character walking slowly. And although I understand with my mind that it probably wasn’t him, I felt how much happiness I felt, considering that I simply didn’t notice how he got ahead of me. That we finished the game together. This really meant a lot more to me than the late game collecting and the meaning of the ending itself. The time we spent together gave me so many emotions that the game more than paid off in my eyes, giving me such an experience.
Is it necessary to buy the game? If you're not a fan of linear, simple and contemplative games, no. However, if you have even the slightest desire to try it, or if Plus will give it away, try it! I may not be sure, but I hope that you experience something similar to what I experienced.
5 out of 5