Land of an Endless Journey
- September 26, 2018
- Operation Codename
"Land of an Endless Journey" is a first-person math puzzle game that takes you across different atmospheric landscapes. You'll need to solve math puzzles and pay attention to your surroundings to avoid getting trapped. The puzzles become progressively harder while maintaining the same size, all set in a surreal world with lovely music. As you sail in the Northern Sea, this mysterious land becomes your only way out.
Reviews
- The game features a large variety of puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The visuals and music create a pleasant atmosphere, making it a relaxing experience for players who enjoy slow-paced gameplay.
- Many players find the math and logic puzzles to be well-designed and enjoyable, with some even describing the game as a hidden gem.
- The game suffers from poor visibility and navigation, leading to frustration as players struggle to find and complete puzzles.
- The auto-save system is flawed, saving at the start of puzzles rather than after completion, which can result in repetitive gameplay.
- Several reviews mention that the puzzles feel repetitive and lack variety, making the overall experience feel monotonous.
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating it while others find it repetitive and uninspired, likening it to sad movie soundtracks. Overall, it seems to lack the quality and variety expected by players who enjoy similar titles.
“I love the music, the challenges are pleasantly well difficult but not overly so, and the visuals are good.”
“The music is repetitive, the graphics look like Half-Life 1, the game is super buggy, and the puzzles are completely uninteresting.”
“Music is very repetitive.”
“If I saw this game, I would have grabbed it at 99 cents because I like games like Myst and Talos Principle, Portal, etc. The graphics could be better and the music could be better than listening to the sad music from the movie Titanic.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some players noting that they appear outdated, reminiscent of early titles like Half-Life 1, and are often buggy, leading to issues with traversable terrain. While a few users appreciate the visuals, many feel they could be significantly improved to enhance the overall experience.
“I love the music, the challenges are pleasantly well difficult but not overly so, and the visuals are good.”
“I ran into multiple instances where the graphics did not correlate with the traversable terrain. I was certain I could go in that direction (which ended up being true), but I simply sank into the rocks and got stuck multiple times.”
“If I had seen this game, I would have grabbed it at 99 cents because I like games like Myst, Talos Principle, Portal, etc. The graphics could be better, and the music could be improved instead of listening to the sad music from the movie Titanic.”
“The music is repetitive, the graphics look like Half-Life 1, the game is super buggy, and the puzzles are completely uninteresting.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, alongside outdated graphics and repetitive music that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the puzzles are noted to be unengaging, further contributing to a lack of polish.
“The game is super buggy and crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
“The overall stability of the game is poor, with constant frame drops and crashes.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks a substantial narrative, featuring only a brief opening video of a boat crash, leaving players without a meaningful story to engage with.
“There is no story except for an opening video of a boat crashing.”
“The narrative is disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about their fates.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as potentially exploitative, with some users suggesting it resembles a cash grab rather than a genuine effort to create a quality experience.
“It feels like the dev was going for a Talos Principle knockoff or maybe a cash grab.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the gameplay for its depth and complexity, encouraging exploration and self-discovery of mechanics, which enhances the overall experience.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with mechanics that encourage exploration and experimentation.”
“I love how the controls feel responsive and intuitive, making every action satisfying.”
“The variety of challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, ensuring that there's always something new to discover.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The pacing of the game is off, leading to frustrating moments where progress feels stalled.”