Journey Reviews

Journey is ranked in the 100th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
10 / 10.0
Jul 24, 2015

Anyway, Journey on PlayStation 4 is undoubtedly the definitive edition of an instant classic. It's not drastically different and there really isn't any new content, but the upgrades included in this package are noticeable and appreciated, and vault the production into the stratosphere. We are moved and impacted; some even say they're forever changed after finishing.

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Jul 24, 2015

Its anecdotes function as mawkish indicators of social status, as the Internet crowd often forgets that being online is a privilege for more than a few.

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Erik Kain
Top Critic
10 / 10.0
Jul 25, 2015

Firing up Journey on PS4 is a delight. It's so gorgeous and fluid in 1080p and 60 frames-per-second. Even though that's really the only thing different about it, it's a wonderful experience.

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10 / 10.0
Jul 26, 2015

Journey is minimalist to allow you to fill in those gaps with your own emotion and experience — to apply your personal situation and make the story your own. It's a simple beauty, but one that shines brightly and now has the opportunity to be played by millions more thanks to its stunning upgrade to PS4, with beautiful lighting and environments that impress. Whether you've played Journey before, or never had the opportunity, do yourself a favor and make your way to the top of the mountain on PS4. You may find more on the way to the peak than you expected at the outset.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 27, 2015

‎A beautiful journey, unparalleled in the history of the video game.‎

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91 / 100
Jul 27, 2015

Is this just a game? I can feel this game, I can feel this journey in my heart. Great art design and an unforgettable experience.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 27, 2015

A tremendous title on PS3, Journey is even better on PS4 thanks to a better resolution, improved frame rate, and sharper textures.

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XGN.nl
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jul 29, 2015

‎Whether it's the uniquely cooperative aspect, the insanely beautiful environments, the music that blends seamlessly with the gameplay, or a combination of all of this, we can't give you a warmer recommendation than to set off an evening for Journey. Turn off your phone, close the curtains and put on headphones and immerse yourself in this unique video game, which you simply must have played once.‎

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Matt S.
Top Critic
Jul 30, 2015

And so in an odd way it makes Journey the best example of Marxist thinking that we've ever seen. The idea that humans, separated from the need or potential for conflict with one another and placed in a truly egalitarian environment in which there can be no class nor discrimination, would be naturally inclined to work together to their mutual benefit is in many ways innocent and naive, but it's a beautiful thought, and just as Journey is a beautiful game, it has a beautiful heart, and that makes the ending (which I won't spoil, even though you really should have experienced it by now), all the more heart wrenching, but ultimately beautiful.

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10 / 10.0
Aug 2, 2015

The most beautiful experience of the past generation, now also available to PS4 owners. If you haven't lived your Journey yet, make up for it. If you are already after, then it is worth refreshing. Just like the Little Prince.

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Aug 2, 2015

At the end of the campaign, you'll most likely be surprised to find that the one person who hung out with you was really three, or four, or more. What's more surprising was that seeing all the people I'd come into contact with hits me emotionally. I don't know them, but I 'know' them.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 3, 2015

Journey's beauty isn't solely from its art or music, or the experiences crafted by its level designers and programmers. It's the way all of the elements speak to each other, and how it challenges classical game systems to further reinforce its metaphors. Journey was a masterclass in emotional design when it came out. This sharper, crisper version still carries that badge.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 3, 2015

The game is a spellbinding experience that really is a credit to its medium.

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9.2 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2015

At the risk of getting a bit too philosophical about this, Journey really is just about the journey itself, not about explanations and hard facts. The game just tosses you into a lovely dream-like experience. This experience you probably won't forget.

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JVL
Malcolm89
Top Critic
18 / 20
Aug 26, 2015

Journey offers us a different vision of the video game that rocks our daily lives. The arrival of the 1080P coupled with the 60FPS works wonders and the support of the Cross-Buy function is a major asset to convince PS3 players. For newcomers to the PlayStation universe, Journey and one of the best games to illustrate the spirit of originality that drives Sony and allows it to give its chance to projects apart.

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9.8 / 10.0
Sep 1, 2015

Journey is masterful. It's meaningful. You won't remember the details of every journey, but every journey is unforgettable. You'll have no choice but to play it again and again.

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9 / 10
Sep 20, 2015

One of the only complaints this game has experienced from countless players is its length. If you're familiar with the controls, you could easily complete the game in just over an hour

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9 / 10
Sep 24, 2015

A prettier, smoother version of a classic

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10 / 10.0
Oct 7, 2015

Journey is, it is the perfect game – of course, if we respect that is the definition that defines the game as a form of execution.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jan 31, 2016

Do not deprive yourself of this unrepeatable experience.

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