The Journeyman Project 1: Pegasus Prime

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The Journeyman Project 1: Pegasus Prime is a single player action game. It was developed by Presto Studios and was released on February 20, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Epic Time Travel Adventure Begins! The origin of the acclaimed Journeyman Project series.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

story14 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of 90s adventure games, with engaging puzzles and a fun time travel storyline.
The remastered graphics and updated features enhance the gameplay while retaining the charm of the original.
Players appreciate the challenging nature of the puzzles and the humorous instant death scenarios that add to the game's character.

The game suffers from technical issues, including a game-breaking bug that causes it to launch zoomed in with no resolution settings.
Some players find the interface clunky and the lack of autosave frustrating, leading to frequent trial-and-error gameplay.
The absence of sequels on Steam and the limited character interaction can leave players wanting more from the overall experience.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a secretive government agency managing time travel, exploring themes of diplomacy, bureaucracy, and the implications of altering the past. It is praised for its engaging narrative and well-crafted plot, reminiscent of classic adventure games, while also being complemented by an exceptional soundtrack. Overall, the story is described as timeless and unique, making it a standout aspect of the gameplay experience.
- “The story is fun, just revolves around a secretive government agency tasked with making sure time travelers don't tamper with the past in any big way.”
- “This, of course, happens from the get-go, and without spoiling too much, the story explores some fun thoughts on diplomacy, proliferation, bureaucracy, and sure, why not, the nature of time travel.”
- “A clear example of good storytelling meeting good gameplay elements, it emerged as a success in the relatively niche marketplace of PC gaming in the early-to-late 90s.”
- “The story on the other hand is timeless.”
- “I'm not in this for the graphics though, I'm here for the story.”
- “The time travel plot and the general world design are lacking depth and coherence.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its epic quality and nostalgic early-90s cyberpunk sound, enhancing the overall experience of exploration and storytelling. However, some reviewers feel that the new compositions do not quite match the brilliance of the original works by Geno Andrews, and there are instances where the music seems to serve as filler rather than adding value. Overall, the remastered soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is a work of brilliance; the exploration, the time traveling, and the complete sci-fi story just really takes you away.”
- “The story, the gameplay, and most definitely not least of all, the soundtrack... epic at a scale games in today's world only dream of, yet never reach!”
- “On the downside, the new music isn't as good as Geno Andrews' original compositions, and there are a few places where you feel that they're just padding for the sake of length rather than bringing anything new to the game.”
- “The music is classic, totally early-90s theme music and cyberpunk type sound.”
- “On the downside, the new music isn't as good as Geno Andrews' original compositions, and there are a few places where you feel that they're just padding for the sake of length rather than bringing anything new to the game.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of The Journeyman Project is characterized by its classic adventure mechanics, requiring players to navigate a 3D world, solve puzzles through item interaction, and engage in trial-and-error exploration. While it may feel unforgiving due to its design constraints from early CD games, it offers a unique experience reminiscent of titles like Myst, appealing to those who appreciate well-crafted storytelling and are willing to invest time in its challenges. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile game for those interested in narrative-driven gameplay.
- “The gameplay style is like no game I've ever played before, kind of like Myst, in that you travel through a 3D world with a directional cursor, only stopping at certain junctions to spin in place, investigate your surroundings, and interact with what you can, picking up items and using them on other items to solve puzzles and unlock areas.”
- “A clear example of good storytelling meeting good gameplay elements, it emerged as a success in the relatively niche marketplace of PC gaming in the early-to-late 90s.”
- “If you are someone who is interested in well-written and presented looks into our future, and have the patience to dive into classic adventure game mechanics, give this game a shot.”
- “The gameplay is unforgiving, reminiscent of many early generation CD games. This isn't necessarily due to sadistic design, but rather because forgiving gameplay requires numerous features and functionalities that would have taken up valuable disk space.”
- “The gameplay style is unlike any game I've ever played before, somewhat similar to Myst. You navigate through a 3D world with a directional cursor, stopping at certain junctions to spin in place, investigate your surroundings, and interact with items to solve puzzles and unlock new areas.”
- “If you are interested in well-written narratives about our future and have the patience to engage with classic adventure game mechanics, this game might be worth your time.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The upgraded graphics in this remake significantly enhance the game's visual appeal, making the world feel more interactive and lively, with improved character continuity from previous versions. However, some players note that, despite these improvements, the graphics may still appear outdated compared to modern standards. Overall, while the visuals have been enhanced, the focus remains on the engaging story rather than cutting-edge graphics.
- “The graphics are miles better, the world is more fleshed out and interactive, there are more puzzles, many of the live action actors from Buried in Time and Legacy of Time return as the same characters to provide a nice sense of continuity, and in general it feels like a more lively, snappy game.”
- “This is a remake of the original with updated graphics and acting. It's cheesy, it's clever, and it's fun.”
- “The graphics are what this upgraded version seems to have improved most on, having seen some pretty impressive screenshots from the previous versions.”
- “Cons: compared to what we have today, the graphics would be considered horrible. My friends saw me playing and looked at it, then began commenting on 'how old' it looked.”
- “This is a remake of the original with updated graphics and 'acting.' It's cheesy, it's clever, and it's fun.”
- “The graphics are what this upgraded version seems to have improved most on, having seen some pretty gnarly screenshots from the previous versions.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its cleverness and appeal, with players finding the challenges both funny and visually engaging. Many encounters lead to unexpected and amusing outcomes, often accompanied by witty commentary that enhances the overall experience.
- “They're challenging, funny, and really appealing to look at.”
- “Other than the obvious ways, plenty of at-first-sight logical steps or simple mishaps can result in your demise and some often hilarious commentary about you.”
- “Some can be pretty humorous, so I found them worth walking into at least once to see the result.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing frame rate issues and stuttering, despite enjoying the performances of the live action actors. While the sci-fi elements may come off as cheesy, this aspect seems to be an expected part of the experience.
- “Some people have FPS problems or stuttering, as did I.”
- “Some people have FPS problems or stuttering, as did I.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The atmosphere of the game is significantly enhanced by the expanded environments, such as the Martian maze and the submarine section, which now serve a functional purpose beyond mere ambiance. Players appreciate the inclusion of video calls that create a sense of a larger world and the challenges that arise from interacting with new staff after events unfold, adding depth to the overall experience. Additionally, hidden items and easter eggs contribute to a more immersive atmosphere, impacting gameplay and player engagement.
- “The little bits of video calling make you feel there is a world going on outside of what you're seeing.”
- “The challenge faced when returning to the TSA after the wave hits adds to the atmosphere, as you have to deal with new staff unaware that anything is wrong.”
- “The submarine section now actually gives the dock a purpose other than providing atmosphere.”
- “A lot of options or hidden items and easter eggs affect your experience of the atmosphere and of the very course of the game itself.”
- “The vastly expanded Martian maze always felt like a bit of a letdown and too easy in the original.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of this version to be more tedious than the original, noting the inclusion of quick time events and additional content that extends the gameplay experience.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through features like Gandhi bonuses, which allow players to choose between violent and non-violent approaches, as well as multiple puzzle solutions. Additionally, the inclusion of various challenging and obscure achievements further enhances the incentive to replay the game.
- “Concepts like Gandhi bonuses (whether you deal with the antagonists violently or non-violently) and different puzzle solutions add to the replay value. This particular release is also enhanced by the various achievements you can earn, some of which are pretty obscure and/or difficult to unlock.”
- “Concepts like Gandhi bonuses (whether you deal with the antagonists violently or non-violently) and different puzzle solutions add up to the replay value, which in this particular release is also helped by the various achievements you can get, some of them pretty obscure and/or difficult to unlock.”

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The Journeyman Project 1: Pegasus Prime is a action game.

The Journeyman Project 1: Pegasus Prime is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing The Journeyman Project 1: Pegasus Prime.

The Journeyman Project 1: Pegasus Prime was released on February 20, 2017.

The Journeyman Project 1: Pegasus Prime was developed by Presto Studios.

The Journeyman Project 1: Pegasus Prime has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

The Journeyman Project 1: Pegasus Prime is a single player game.

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