The Journey: Bob's Story

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The Journey: Bob's Story is a single player action game. It was developed by Tomas Gonzalez and was released on September 8, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Journey tells the story about Bob, who goes on an adventure to find his friend who left the village out of curiosity after knowing that a lot of villagers who also were never returned.

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Calming background music and unique soundtrack that fits well with the game atmosphere.
Interesting game mechanics with elements of exploration, collectibles, and multiple endings.
Polished lighting and shadows that enhance the game's mood; generally stable without game-breaking bugs.

Clunky and buggy movement controls, including issues with jetpack mechanics and getting stuck on terrain.
Puzzles are often unclear, unintuitive, and not well explained, leading to player frustration.
Minimal story with typos, occasional audio cutouts, and an overall gameplay experience that can feel like a walking simulator.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is minimal and lacks depth, with only a small amount of plot and some minor text issues such as typos. While the emphasis is more on exploration and gameplay, the limited narrative may feel underdeveloped to some players.
- “Other than that the plot is microscopic and just does not have much to it at all.”
- “Of what I've played, there are a few minor glitches, like the terrain that stops you. There's a bit of story but I haven't seen much of that, and lastly, the mechanics are okay but I think they could be more polished.”
- “Let me tell you a story about when I lived in Swindon... Swindon is filled with caves and Bob has to traverse them by walking and jumping. It's all about exploring in this game.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay features unique mechanics that make platforming enjoyable and offers meaningful player choices influencing the experience. While some users note minor glitches and a need for more polish, the overall mechanics are engaging and allow for exploration and varied playstyles.
- “Unique game mechanics making platforming fun!”
- “Make your own decisions and change your gameplay.”
- “The game mechanics are great; it will take time to figure some of them out but will prove easy once you do. The game lets you make your own decisions, leading you down a path with one hand and letting you explore with the other, which has been done rather well.”
- “Of what I've played, there are a few minor glitches, like the terrain that stops you. There's a bit of story but I haven't seen much of that, and lastly, the mechanics are okay but could be more polished.”
- “Gameplay is bad.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music features smooth, calming tracks that create a unique and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. While generally well-received, some users find it just okay.
- “Smooth and simple with calming background music tracks.”
- “Unique soundtrack that fills the atmosphere and makes you feel like you are there.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows some stability issues, including buggy movement and minor glitches like terrain collisions. While the mechanics are functional, they lack polish and could be improved for smoother gameplay.
- “The movement is kind of buggy and doesn't react properly.”
- “There are a few minor glitches, like the terrain that stops you.”
- “The mechanics are okay but could be more polished.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered mediocre, with many users finding them somewhat unattractive.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by a unique soundtrack that effectively immerses players and makes them feel fully present in the game world.
- “Unique soundtrack that perfectly fills the atmosphere, making you feel like you are truly there.”