The Journey Home

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A VR interactive story about family, dreams, and the meaning of life. You will be an astronaut who failed the mission, gets stuck in space and haunted by past memories.

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Play Modes

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

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

The game features attractive visuals and a nice planetary environment, creating an immersive experience.
It offers a unique storytelling approach that combines space exploration with personal memories.
As a free game, it provides a short but enjoyable experience for those looking to try something new in VR.

The voice acting is widely criticized as terrible, detracting from the emotional impact of the story.
Gameplay is considered boring and lacks depth, with limited interactions and repetitive elements.
The story is often described as clichéd and poorly written, failing to engage players effectively.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
66%
21%
The story of "The Journey Home" is centered around an astronaut's struggle with failure and memories while stranded in space, but it has received mixed reviews. Many players criticized the writing, voice acting, and overall engagement, describing the narrative as dull, clichéd, and poorly executed, despite some acknowledging its potential depth and immersive VR experience. While the visuals and music were praised, the consensus is that the story lacks the necessary depth and coherence to fully captivate players.
- “The journey home is a free VR interactive story about family, dreams, and the meaning of life.”
- “The story was great and an amazing idea.”
- “An interesting take on storytelling using VR immersion.”
- “The voice acting is terrible, and the game itself is also equally lacking in plot and gameplay.”
- “Even with its amazing visuals, it's getting poor reviews for its dull story and boring gameplay.”
- “The story is not very engaging and somewhat repetitive.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
53%
27%
Overall, the gameplay has received negative feedback, with many users finding it dull and lacking in depth, despite some praise for its visuals and mechanics. Critics highlight a disconnect between the gameplay and the narrative, suggesting that the game fails to engage players effectively. Many reviews emphasize that the gameplay elements are basic and uninteresting, leading to a lack of overall enjoyment.
- “Or, better yet, empower the player to tell their own story naturally through the gameplay, while still passively witnessing external events, like the exploding station.”
- “It's a cool flight mechanic!”
- “But it's better when the gameplay aligns with the story goals.”
- “The voice acting is terrible, and the game itself is also equally lacking in plot and gameplay.”
- “Even with its amazing visuals, it's getting poor reviews for its dull story and boring gameplay.”
- “The gameplay elements were boring and the game can't be considered good just off of its environments.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, particularly in the planetary and starscape designs. However, the visuals on Earth have been criticized, with some users noting issues like poorly rendered tree sprites. Overall, while the graphics are impressive in certain areas, they are inconsistent across different environments.
- “Great visuals.”
- “Attractive visuals, and really great attention to detail.”
- “Nice visuals of the starscape and all the planetary visuals.”
- “The visuals on Earth are horrendous, particularly the erratically rotating tree sprites.”
- “The visuals are alright in space, pretty standard for a VR space game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of genuine depth, with many reviewers finding it apathetic and confusing rather than thought-provoking. Attempts to evoke strong feelings are seen as misguided, resulting in a cringe-worthy experience rather than a meaningful emotional journey.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, with reviewers noting that it is well-selected and effectively complements the theme and story.
- “The music is very good, well-selected, and perfectly suited to the theme and story.”
- “The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, immersing players in the game's atmosphere.”
- “Each track complements the gameplay beautifully, making every moment feel more impactful.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining and consistently funny.
- “Of course I do, it's hilarious.”