Journey

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Journey is a single player action game. It was developed by チョコマメ and was released on June 2, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Journey is a single-player adventure horror game with good graphics, set in a detailed Japanese town. You follow Maaya as she unravels the mystery behind a forgotten object that brings misfortune to her family, especially her younger sister. Featuring exploration, engaging side quests, and dual endings, the game offers suspenseful storytelling that encourages multiple playthroughs.

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a well-rendered atmosphere, reminiscent of classic Japanese horror games.
The voice acting is commendable, adding to the overall immersive experience.
Despite its short length, the game shows promise for future development and has an interesting backstory.

The game feels more like a demo or prologue, lacking substantial gameplay and content.
Many players found the experience too short, with playtime averaging around 10-20 minutes and limited replayability.
There are significant bugs and issues, including problems with endings and overall game functionality.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is intriguing but feels incomplete, with players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and multiple endings. While the visuals are praised, the single ending and lack of depth in the storyline leave some players wanting more. Overall, the game serves as a promising foundation for future installments, particularly in exploring the character's backstory.
- “But the graphic quality is really good and the story seems to be interesting... if this studio releases a continuation, I will probably try it.”
- “Certainly will be waiting on the continuation of Maaya's story.”
- “Rather than a typical exploration game with multiple endings, this game focuses more on discovering more about the backstory of the character we are playing.”
- “Also, completing the quest does not result in a different ending.”
- “There is only one ending, which makes the quest pointless.”
- “I was hoping for a more fleshed out story than what was available.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful art style, reminiscent of classic Japanese games, and are considered a strong point that enhances the overall appeal. While the visuals are impressive, some reviewers note that they alone do not compensate for shortcomings in gameplay. Overall, the game's graphics contribute positively to its atmosphere and storytelling.
- “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
- “I love the atmosphere and the graphics; this looks promising.”
- “What is commendable here is that the graphics of the game are very beautiful, no different from those of famous Japanese horror game developers, and I really like the character voice acting.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its eerie design, well-rendered graphics, and effective voice acting, creating a compelling ambiance that resonates with fans of Japanese horror. Despite its short length, reviewers find the atmosphere promising and immersive, suggesting a strong foundation for future developments.
- “Albeit too short, it has a great atmosphere and ambience and is promising when it comes to future work.”
- “Well-made assets and eerie atmospheric design, combined with good voice acting.”
- “Although the game was short, I enjoyed the atmosphere of this horror game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that while the game offers side stories and the potential for replayability, it may not fully deliver on that promise, suggesting that the experience could feel repetitive upon multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers a wealth of side stories and replayability that keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and outcomes available.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple runs, with new experiences waiting to be discovered each time.”
- “Although the game promises side stories and replayability, it ultimately feels repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to replay the game, as the choices don't significantly alter the experience.”
- “The lack of meaningful variations in gameplay makes replaying the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay lacks clarity and fails to meet the expectations set by its visuals, leaving players feeling that it does not provide a worthwhile experience.
- “It really doesn’t give a clear idea of what the gameplay will actually be.”