Original Journey

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Join the forces of the Ato as they set off on a journey across the universe to save their planet from a slow death. Find out how far one species is willing to go to save itself in this gorgeous hand drawn action adventure from Bonfire Entertainment.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
The storytelling is engaging, with a good mix of RPG and roguelite elements that keep gameplay interesting.
The combat design and gameplay loop are enjoyable, providing a satisfying experience despite some simplicity.

The game has a boring and lengthy introduction that may deter players from continuing.
There are several glitches, including issues with enemy spawns that can prevent players from completing stages.
The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks challenge, especially in the later stages, leading to a tedious grind for achievements.

graphics
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the gorgeous art style and hand-drawn elements, while others find them underwhelming and not worth the purchase. Overall, the visuals are highlighted as a strong point, but opinions vary on their overall quality and impact on the gaming experience.
- “Gorgeous graphics; okay story, but too short; serviceable music; tedious endgame (end boss was absurdly easy).”
- “The art style is very nice, with hand-drawn elements.”
- “Purchased immediately to support the developers' insanely talented artwork.”
- “I bought this for the neat looking graphics, and because it was on sale... it wasn't worth it.”
- “And the graphics really aren't that good.”
story
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its good storytelling and engaging gameplay, though it is noted to be relatively short, taking around four hours to complete. While the narrative weaves through four distinct biomes, some players found it lacking depth and felt the endgame was tedious, with an easy final boss. Overall, the story is considered serviceable but could benefit from more content.
- “Good story and gameplay.”
- “The story threads back and forth between these four biomes, but is relatively short; I was able to wrap the whole thing up in maybe four hours.”
- “Gorgeous graphics; okay story, but too short.”
- “The story is a thread that goes back and forth between these four biomes, but it is relatively short; I was able to wrap the whole thing up in maybe four hours.”
gameplay
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a well-designed fighting system and a straightforward loop, though it is described as simple and lacking challenge. Players navigate through four distinct biomes, engaging in quick, repetitive mini-encounters that may feel monotonous over time, despite the appealing visual design.
- “The fighting design and gameplay loop are well-crafted and enjoyable.”
- “Even though the gameplay is simple and not very challenging (at least so far), the visual design makes it worth your time and money.”
- “The basic gameplay involves mini-encounters in consecutive arenas or floating islands across four different biomes.”
- “There's really only 4 different biomes that you adventure in; basic gameplay is that you have mini-encounters on consecutive arenas or floating islands in each biome.”
- “10 seconds of stupid-easy gameplay, load next, repeat.”
music
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its masterful crafting and fitting aesthetic. However, some users find it serviceable and note the lack of an option to mute the audio, which they consider a drawback. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, it may not stand out for all players.
- “On a sidenote, the soundtrack is masterfully crafted and fits perfectly with the aesthetic of the game.”
- “Serviceable music that fails to leave a lasting impression.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- “While the graphics are stunning, the music feels repetitive and uninspired.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, particularly when completing achievements feels like a chore. While the game boasts impressive graphics and a decent story, the endgame content is considered lackluster, with an easy final boss contributing to the overall sense of monotony.
- “Finishing up any achievements afterward just feels very much like a tedious grind and not worth the effort.”
- “Gorgeous graphics; okay story, but too short; serviceable music; tedious endgame.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics and level design. Therefore, it lacks specific insights into the emotional impact or narrative elements that might resonate with players.