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Journey: The Heart of Gaia

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61%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
graphics
100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Journey: The Heart of Gaia is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Frogwares and was released on January 12, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

One evening a stranger appears at Liz's doorway, whisking her away to a colorful world that lies deep within the center of the Earth. Not only is it controlled by a powerful tyrant, but the very heart of Underworld is dying! Can Liz save this world and find the way back to her own? Journey through a fantastic landscape filled with quirky characters. Rescue the captured citizens, and they will help…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story4 positive mentions
graphics1 negative mentions

  • The game features a charming and entertaining story with beautiful hand-drawn art.
  • It offers a variety of quality puzzles that are engaging and not repetitive, suitable for both kids and adults.
  • The map navigation is user-friendly, and the game avoids excessive backtracking, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Some players may find it difficult to determine what to do at times, making hints necessary.
  • The animation quality is considered poorly done by some, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
  • While the game attempts to break from traditional hidden object formulas, it may not appeal to those who prefer the classic style.
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is consistently engaging and entertaining, featuring a cute narrative that holds players' attention throughout the game. Players appreciate the unique, colorful scenes that complement the solid adventure elements, requiring item collection to progress the storyline and solve puzzles. Overall, it is described as a fun experience with a coherent plot.

    • “The story is entertaining and cute.”
    • “The colorful scenes are unique and the storyline holds your attention.”
    • “A story that actually makes sense and is consistent.”
    • “You do still have to find items around the scenes to be able to continue the story and enter the puzzles.”
    • “A solid hidden object/adventure game with a decent story.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its well-developed and immersive worlds, complemented by engaging sidekick characters that enhance the overall experience.

    • “I loved all three of the sidekicks, and the different worlds we visited were all atmospheric and well-developed.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the environment.”
    • “Every location is rich with detail, creating a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a preference for pre-rendered photo-bashed art styles over the hand-drawn graphics featured in the game, suggesting that some players find the former more appealing.

    • “I feel like a bad person for saying that I prefer the pre-rendered photo-bashed art style more common in these games over the hand-drawn art style in this one.”
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3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-3h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Journey: The Heart of Gaia is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

Journey: The Heart of Gaia is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Journey: The Heart of Gaia.

Journey: The Heart of Gaia was released on January 12, 2022.

Journey: The Heart of Gaia was developed by Frogwares.

Journey: The Heart of Gaia has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Journey: The Heart of Gaia is a single player game.

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