The Endless Journey

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The Endless Journey is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by YETU GAME and was released on January 18, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In the 19th century when steam interlaced with magic, a magician named Valjean set foot on a journey of atonement with the mechanical puppet "Cosette" he made. On their way, they met 4 animals in a fairytale town, who were going to be musicians in Bremen... A fantasy adventure originated from the classic Grimm's Fairy Tales is about to start!

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story12 positive mentions

The character art, animation, and cutscenes are charming and well-executed.
The music is exceptional and enhances the overall experience.
The game features an original and engaging story with interesting character interactions.

The puzzles are poorly explained and often require a guide to progress, leading to frustration.
The character movement is slow, and the lack of skippable locations detracts from the experience.
There are significant technical issues, including bugs and unclear interactions, which hinder gameplay.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received praise for its engaging and unique narrative, featuring interesting characters and a fascinating world, though some players found it occasionally confusing and disjointed. The storytelling method, which relies heavily on visuals rather than dialogue, adds to its charm, while the inclusion of humor and emotional moments enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of challenging puzzles with a well-crafted storyline, making it appealing to both newcomers and seasoned gamers.
- “The world is fascinating and the story is wonderful.”
- “I will carry on playing as I am looking forward to how the story will be told.”
- “A very nice point and click game with several puzzles throughout the game, with beautiful art and an amazing story.”
- “The storyline can seem confusing, so I suggest taking time when playing and to play it again, especially as there are 2 endings (good and bad) plus an extra scene at the end if you collect all the collectible items.”
- “I think with improved English and more of it when the voice acting was taking place, the player would be even more engaged and impressed with the story.”
- “If quest elements aren't important for you, it's not a deal-breaker, but it was one of them for me.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as top-notch, with many reviewers highlighting its beautiful soundtrack and engaging compositions that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the integration of music with the game's visuals and characters, often recommending the purchase of the original soundtrack. Overall, the music is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The French dialogue and music keeps me hooked, along with the adorable characters.”
- “Very beautiful game with likeable characters and great music.”
- “It has great music (which is why I highly recommend buying the OST) and has great characters.”
- “Very good design, but a little bit difficult; you need to know music and math to complete the tasks!”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute aesthetic, beautiful artwork, and unique art style, contributing to an overall lovely visual experience complemented by a great soundtrack. However, some users noted minor visual glitches and occasional lag in cutscenes, which detracted from the otherwise impressive graphics. Despite these issues, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, making it enjoyable for many players.
- “Lovely visuals and soundtrack.”
- “It's actually an alright game so far, primarily due to the graphics design which feels very fresh.”
- “Nice graphics and beautiful art drawings.”
- “It's an amazing game, yet unplayable to many who cherish graphics and non-bugginess over gameplay.”
- “The graphics in these cutscenes occasionally become slightly laggy, which could use some ironing out and smoothing along with some movements of the characters in the cutscenes.”
- “[spoiler] Additionally, there's a small visual glitch in the party in Fischerhude where in one graphic Valjean has no cloak and the next he does, then he doesn't again.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it frustrating and buggy, while others appreciate the improved point-and-click mechanics and engaging puzzles. Although the game features nice graphics and music, its short length and high price point have led to a lower overall score from some reviewers.
- “Same style of point-and-click gameplay, but largely improved.”
- “A good little gameplay, nice graphics, and plot, great music and the puzzles are not too easy. Only thing is it's a bit pricey for a 4-5 hour game; I would recommend it, but score-wise it has to be 7.1 because of the price.”
- “Gameplay made me want to drive a hammer through my skull.”
- “It's an amazing game, yet unplayable to many who cherish graphics and non-bugginess over gameplay.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of lightheartedness and poignant moments, appealing to players who appreciate both humor and depth. While some feel it leans more on vibes than narrative depth, others have found it capable of eliciting strong emotional responses, including tears during impactful scenes.
- “It is mostly cute and funny, but also has its heart-wrenching moments.”
- “Me, as the emotionally stable person I am, chose the bad end first and I haven't cried at a game before... so I guess this is my first time.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is praised for being delightful and well-balanced, combining cute and funny elements with occasional heart-wrenching moments, despite a somewhat conventional storyline.
- “The puzzles in this game are just at the right difficulty, and the humor is wonderful even though the storyline is not anything out of this world.”
- “It is mostly cute and funny, but also has its heart-wrenching moments.”