The Endless Journey

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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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Single-Player

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

story22 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a charming aesthetic, making it visually appealing.
The story is engaging with moments of humor and emotional depth, keeping players invested.
The puzzles are challenging yet solvable, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.

The game suffers from unclear puzzle instructions and a lack of guidance, leading to confusion about progression.
Technical issues, such as long loading times and visual glitches, detract from the overall experience.
The user interface is lacking in polish, with no visual cues for interactable objects, making navigation frustrating.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
34%
8%
The game's story is engaging and features a unique storytelling method that relies heavily on visuals rather than dialogue, creating a blend of humor and emotional depth. While some players found the narrative occasionally confusing and the pacing uneven, the overall world-building and character development were praised, with many looking forward to future installments. The combination of challenging puzzles and a captivating storyline makes it appealing to both newcomers and seasoned players.
- “The world is fascinating and the story is wonderful.”
- “I can't wait to see more games in this storyline!”
- “The storytelling method is quite unique; using pictures more than actual dialogue.”
- “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.”
- “This is a point-and-click game in which at times you will need to act quickly and has a storyline that can make you laugh one moment and sad another.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute aesthetic, beautiful artwork, and unique art style, contributing to a lovely visual experience complemented by an impressive soundtrack. However, some users noted minor visual glitches and occasional lag in cutscenes, which detracts from the overall quality. Despite these issues, the graphics remain a standout feature, making the game enjoyable for many players.
- “Lovely visuals and soundtrack.”
- “The cutscenes have wonderful graphics, and an amazing soundtrack just like Yetu Games' price.”
- “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.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players recommending the purchase of the original soundtrack. The combination of lovely visuals, engaging characters, and a captivating soundtrack contributes to a memorable atmosphere, although some players note that the gameplay can be challenging, requiring knowledge of music and math. Overall, the music is a standout feature that significantly enriches the game's appeal.
- “Lovely visuals and soundtrack.”
- “Very beautiful game with likeable characters and great music.”
- “It's artwork, voice acting, and music are beautiful.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it frustrating and buggy, while others appreciate the improvements in the point-and-click style. Many commend the engaging puzzles, graphics, and music, but the short playtime and high price point have led to a lower overall score. Overall, it offers a decent experience, though it may not satisfy those prioritizing technical polish.
- “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 dear 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.”
- “Gameplay made me want to drive a hammer through my skull.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is praised for being delightful and charming, effectively balancing cute and funny elements with occasional heart-wrenching moments, despite a somewhat ordinary 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.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game balances a cute and humorous tone with impactful, heart-wrenching moments that can evoke strong emotional responses, even from players who typically remain emotionally stable. Many users report experiencing tears, particularly when exploring the game's darker endings.
- “It is mostly cute and funny, but also has its heart-wrenching moments.”
- “As the emotionally stable person I am, I chose the bad ending first and I haven't cried at a game before... so I guess this is my first time.”

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