The Endless Journey

About

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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Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story11 positive mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
The story is engaging with a mix of humor and emotional moments, making it enjoyable for players.
The puzzles are challenging yet rewarding, providing a sense of achievement when solved.

Many players found the puzzle instructions unclear, leading to confusion and the need for external guides.
Technical issues, such as prolonged loading times and visual glitches, detracted from the gameplay experience.
The user interface lacks polish, with no clear indicators for interactable objects, making navigation frustrating.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, praised for its engaging plot, humor, and unique storytelling method that relies on visuals rather than dialogue. However, some players found it occasionally confusing and felt that distinguishing between ornamental and essential elements was challenging. Overall, the game offers a fascinating world and characters, with a mix of emotional moments and a satisfying narrative experience, making it appealing to both new and experienced players.
- “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.”
- “I was not familiar at all with the story of Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten and found it interesting to look at after this game.”
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.”
- “The cutscenes have wonderful graphics, and an amazing soundtrack.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “It's an amazing game, yet unplayable to many who cherish graphics and non-bugginess over gameplay.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 significantly to the game's appeal, despite some challenges in gameplay. Overall, the music is a standout feature that adds depth and enjoyment to the game.
- “The French dialogue and music keep me hooked, along with the adorable characters.”
- “Very beautiful game with likable characters and great music.”
- “It has great music (which is why I highly recommend buying the OST) and has great characters.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a while.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The music is too loud and drowns out important dialogue, making it hard to follow the story.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding it frustrating and unplayable due to bugs and graphics issues, while others appreciate the improved point-and-click mechanics, engaging puzzles, and overall experience. Despite its enjoyable elements, the game's short length and higher price point have led to a lower 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.”
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is praised for being delightful and well-balanced, featuring a mix of cute and funny elements alongside some emotionally impactful moments, despite a somewhat conventional storyline.
- “The puzzles in this game are just at the right difficulty; 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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game balances a cute and humorous tone with poignant, heart-wrenching moments that can evoke strong emotional responses, even from players who typically maintain emotional stability. One player noted that it was their first experience crying during a game, highlighting the impactful storytelling.
- “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.”