Journey

Josey Wales · 12-07-2011 4:45pm #1

Has anyone played this yet? I'm downloading the BETA now, looking forward to seeing what it is like. From what little I've seen it looks good. I was a big fan of Flower.

Glico Man · 12-07-2011 5:16pm

Is it on the Store? Seen a few videos and it looks amazing

For those that have never heard of it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NlVttFRPpU

Josey Wales · 12-07-2011 5:23pm

aaronh007 wrote: »

Is it on the Store?

I just got an e-mail today with a code.

Glico Man · 12-07-2011 5:24pm

Josey Wales wrote: »

I just got an e-mail today with a code.

Never been as jealous before as I am right now

macpac26 · 13-07-2011 12:31pm

This game looks fantastic. Day 1.

eddhorse · 13-07-2011 10:36pm

Who did you get the code from?

Looks good , how much?

Jet Black · 13-07-2011 10:47pm

Looks brilliant, guessing you got the code because of flower. Lucky you.

Journey is the next exclusive PlayStation 3 title from the talented folks over at thatgamecompany. With Journey, they're trying something different with the online component as there is no way to chat, no matchmaking and you won't even see PSN IDs. You are limited in the way you can communicate with other players you come across in your adventure and it's totally up to you if you even want to work with others.

It's an odd concept, but it's one you yourself can check out by grabbing a beta code right here (North America only). This beta is extremely limited and the only other way you can get in is through the PlayStation Blog and PlayStation Plus subscribers who were one of the earliest adopters of thatgamecompany's first game, Flower.

The beta runs through July 12 giving you plenty of time to experience the game that easily blew my mind when I played it.

Josey Wales · 14-07-2011 1:51am

Jet Black wrote: »

Looks brilliant, guessing you got the code because of flower. Lucky you.

I say that is right. I bought Flower the first day it came out.

ShaneU · 14-07-2011 8:54pm

Just looked at my download list, I bought flower on the day it came out (12th Feb 2009) and I didn't get a beta invite. Didn't get one for infamous 2 either when I should have, not happy. I have email notifications on as well.

Grumpypants · 14-07-2011 10:27pm

Played through the beta, its brilliant but has anyone got any idea what its about ?

Love sliding down the side of the dunes.

ShaneU · 07-03-2012 10:48pm

WTF is going on? :pac:

johnny_ultimate · 07-03-2012 10:57pm

Was actually really excited when I remembered this was out today.

Then I discovered it was a week exclusive to PS Plus subscribers.

Dear Sony: I hate you.

ShaneU · 07-03-2012 11:51pm

Just finished it, wow amazing game. Don't think game is the best way to describe it though

unkymo · 08-03-2012 12:58am

I'll have to wait another week but will be getting it. Avoiding all videos,reviews and pictures until then!

cloud493 · 08-03-2012 10:43am

I want this game so ****ing bad, might go to PSN+ to get it today.

RangeR · 08-03-2012 5:44pm

Downloaded this morning. Today dragged by. Might have been the LONGEST day of the year so far. Should have taken the day off work. Only one hour to go, though

Daemos · 08-03-2012 6:03pm

How much will it be without PSN+ ?

RangeR · 08-03-2012 6:07pm

Daemos wrote: »

How much will it be without PSN+ ?

It's the same price. PSN+ got it yesterday. Everyone else gets it next week.

Daemos · 08-03-2012 6:22pm

...and how much is that?

No access to a PS3 right now

RangeR · 08-03-2012 6:27pm

Daemos wrote: »

...and how much is that? No access to a PS3 right now

€12.99. Premium PSN price...

mystic86 · 08-03-2012 8:42pm

Just finished this game, unfortunately it only took 1 hour 35 mins.

On the plus side... WOW, fantastic 'Journey'!

First 20 mins I hadn't a clue what I was doing!

The soundtrack is absolutely excellent, must try and get it.

Graphics are excellent too.

Most of all it's just one of those gaming experiences you don't come by too often, very very enjoyable.

chrislad · 08-03-2012 10:43pm

It's the gaming equivalent of just putting on a relaxing tune and letting yourself drift away. The graphics, the music, the sheer bliss of the game... it's just an essential download.

RangeR · 08-03-2012 11:01pm

Simply Fantastic

Daemos · 08-03-2012 11:24pm

I know it's by the same people who did Flower so isn't a game in the traditional sense, but it seems an awful lot of money for not much gameplay. I think I'd rather go back and finish Flower [if I can get unstuck from where I stopped last time] and wait for this when it's in a sale

ShaneU · 08-03-2012 11:59pm

Daemos wrote: »

I know it's by the same people who did Flower so isn't a game in the traditional sense, but it seems an awful lot of money for not much gameplay. I think I'd rather go back and finish Flower [if I can get unstuck from where I stopped last time] and wait for this when it's in a sale

Quality over quantity

Professey Chin · 09-03-2012 12:58am

Just..................wow

johnny_ultimate · 09-03-2012 2:17am

Everyone with a PSN+ account is banned until next week.

ShaneU · 09-03-2012 2:29am

Our playstation mod doesn't even have a plus account? For shame

mystic86 · 09-03-2012 2:33am

I just want to comment on the price, while I kind of see that compared to other games 13 euro seems a lot for a short game, I have to say I have payed as much, more including travel, at the cinema that lasted around the same amount of time but were vastly inferior experiences to say the least - though I know it's far from like for like here. Also I can see myself replaying this game several times. Just saying...

RangeR · 09-03-2012 9:58am

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Everyone with a PSN+ account is banned until next week.

Boooooooooooooo. Here. Use my account for a few days. I'll be away for the weekend.

PSN ID : ******
Password : password123

Ninja Edit : Whoa!!! Who'd have thunk that my PSNID would be censored?

cloud493 · 09-03-2012 10:14am

I wanna play it now :mad:

DracusWlf · 09-03-2012 10:17am

It is a great game/experience. Especially like certain bits and pieces that I wont mention in case I spoil anything.

Will be going through it again tonight and start picking up the trophies.
Then straight into Mass Effect 3 and back to Journey to calm down a bit.

Should be perfect balance.

RangeR · 09-03-2012 10:21am

DracusWlf wrote: »

It is a great game/experience. Especially like certain bits and pieces that I wont mention in case I spoil anything.

Will be going through it again tonight and start picking up the trophies.
Then straight into Mass Effect 3 and back to Journey to calm down a bit.
Should be perfect balance.

Yup. There are many AAA games that just can't touch this. There are parts where the effects on screen are simply beautiful. I don't use that word much, especially at home...

DracusWlf · 09-03-2012 10:46am

RangeR wrote: »

Yup. There are many AAA games that just can't touch this. There are parts where the effects on screen are simply beautiful. I don't use that word much, especially at home...

Yes I agree. It is very well done and I never mind paying a little extra to support such development. If this is the kind of stuff we can expect then the traditional AAA title may well fall in the next few years and we can expect gaming perfection.

mystic86 · 13-03-2012 1:59am

I think this might be going on sale at midnight tomorrow night (tonight really)....

F1ngers · 13-03-2012 3:12am

mystic86 wrote: »

I think this might be going on sale at midnight tomorrow night (tonight really)....

Sorry.

Jet Black · 13-03-2012 11:13am

mystic86 wrote: »

I think this might be going on sale at midnight tomorrow night (tonight really)....

Its out today according to the PS email.

Journey™ releases on March 13 on PlayStation®Network. If you're a PlayStation®Plus subscriber, you can get exclusive early access to the FULL game.

I have plus and played it last week for about 20 minutes. Well worth the money. One of those games you'll always remember fondly.

unkymo · 13-03-2012 12:12pm

According to their Facebook page, its been released in North America today and Europe tomorrow. I think the PSN store usually updates in the evening so tomorrow evening is probably the best bet.

Glico Man · 13-03-2012 3:54pm

unkymo wrote: »

According to their Facebook page, its been released in North America today and Europe tomorrow. I think the PSN store usually updates in the evening so tomorrow evening is probably the best bet.

Simple, get it from the US store...

mystic86 · 13-03-2012 5:50pm

aaronh007 wrote: »

Simple, get it from the US store...

it's not that simple, not as simple as buying something from EU account

F1ngers · 13-03-2012 6:07pm

mystic86 wrote: »

it's not that simple, not as simple as buying something from EU account

It's the exact same, add to cart, pay and download...Simple.

mystic86 · 13-03-2012 6:08pm

F1ngers wrote: »

It's the exact same, add to cart, pay and download...Simple.

pay with what?

F1ngers · 13-03-2012 6:36pm

mystic86 wrote: »

pay with what?

Credit/debit card or psn vouchers.

mystic86 · 13-03-2012 9:47pm

F1ngers wrote: »

Credit/debit card or psn vouchers.

Has to be USA ones though right

Glico Man · 13-03-2012 9:49pm

mystic86 wrote: »

Has to be USA ones though right

My visa debit works

F1ngers · 13-03-2012 10:01pm

mystic86 wrote: »

Has to be USA ones though right

US psn vouchers.
My Irish VISA works on the US store.
When you create a US account(if paying by CC), put in your real address until it gets to zip, then use a valid zip code. 90210 is the one I used.

cloud493 · 14-03-2012 3:34pm

Journey is now on the store for non PS+ members

johnny_ultimate · 15-03-2012 12:21am

My word.

It's been a long time since I've played anything that special. I simply stared at the screen when it was finished - a sense of wonder on one hand, and a sadness that the experience had to end. It is, for lack of a more suitable word, a profoundly beautiful experience. It thrills, it provokes, it terrifies

(minus a companion for once, trudging through the underground caverns with mechanical snakes circling)

and ultimately moves. One cannot quite articulate the experience of playing it: it's so unique, so new, so involving and so urgent.

What else can be said? The game is simply a joy from beginning to end. I genuinely find it hard to believe anyone could feel short changed by this, such is the emotive force of the experience.

The snowy ascent, keeping close to the nameless other player for warmth and company, is easily the most effective online gaming experience I've had since my first encounter with Demon Souls.

I'm sitting here after finishing it ten, fifteen minutes ago, and I'm still affected by it. Literally the only negative I could point out is the slight redundancy of the Sixaxis controls. Other than that, Journey is the game for anyone who has ever bemoaned a lack of innovation and substance in gaming. It would take something remarkable to top this in 2012. A masterpiece.

cloud493 · 15-03-2012 1:21am

Mother****er. I just finished it myself. What a game. Absolutely brilliant. The first time in ages, I've sat down and played a game from start to finish. I put the controller down when I was done, and just said, wow. Its amazing. I've never played anything like that. Its... a journey. You take this journey. You meet people, to share the journey with. But its still, your journey, fleeting companions, gone by the time you go over the next hill. Magical. And its so gorgeous, its so... sublime, I don't know how any could not enjoy this, or complain about the price.

unkymo · 15-03-2012 2:07am

Just finished it now. Blown away so many times during the game and that ending was fantastic! A wonderful game, I need the soundtrack!

Grumpypants · 15-03-2012 2:57am

unkymo wrote: »

Just finished it now. Blown away so many times during the game and that ending was fantastic! A wonderful game, I need the soundtrack!

The musical score is amazing they can create more emotion with one note than many other developers do with hours of expensive CGI and scripting.

Game was amazing really powerful stuff, i liked the beta but could have never expected the underwater section... just wow.

Journey

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