To Get or Not To Get Journey

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#1 deactivated-5e92aabfcede3
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I have heard a lot of good things about Journey. I looked it up on PSN, and I saw it's selling for $14.99USD. Just debating if I should get it or not. It looks like a really cool game, but I heard some people say it's really short. If it's short, I kind of thing that it might be overpriced at that point. Maybe I just need a little motivation or something. What do you guys and gals think?

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#2 campzor
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well from what i read around the net... everyone has been saying its around 2 hours long... personally i would never buy a game that short for the asking price...but thats me.

The game DOES look fantastic though... but

2 hours , $15...no thanks

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#3 jon_cia
Member since 2004 • 680 Posts

short answer GET IT

long answer GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT

trust me its that good, everyone should experience this game at least once in their life.

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#4 da_chub
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the last game i bought on PSN for $15 and it was only about 2 hours long was Limbo. And i felt like i wasted $15. Journey looks great, yea, but too much for not enough content. $10 tops is what id pay for this.
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#5 sammyjenkis898
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Just get it. It's better than any full priced game that released this year.
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#6 meetroid8
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You're paying $15 for the quality, it is extremely short though, but what it accomplishes in 2 hours most games couldn't do in 20.
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#7 BlackDevil99
Member since 2003 • 2329 Posts

does stuff on PSN typically drop in price? if so I'll grab it around the $5 mark, unless they release a Steam version...

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#8 Conjuration
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2 hours is like a speed-run through the game. It's more like 3. And there's a few secrets to find. And if you're into trophies they're really cleverly planned to add a couple playthroughs at least. $15 might seem steep, but I've played through it 3 times, and I've got a couple more to go before I can find all the collectables. For me, it is worth the $15.

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#9 lo_Pine
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Get it please. For the sake of everyone that loves video games. Suppor this type of video gaming making and it will benefit us all.

GET IT NOW!!!!!!!!!! grrr

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#10 Canvas_Of_Flesh
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It really depends. If you're someone that can appreciate an "experience" rather than a traditional game then I would suggest you get it right away. If you're not satisfied unless there is some challenge, competition, explosion or gunfire, then I would suggest that you stay far away from it. Journey is a subdued piece of interactive art more than it is a traditional game.
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#11 WiiMan21
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It's an experience like none other, some may like it, others will think it's boring. Most people love it and I personally enjoyed it more than any game this year, I even cried a little from it.

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#12 WR_Platinum
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Its looks awesome, but the price is too high. I'll wait till there is a discount.

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#13 lo_Pine
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It's an experience like none other, some may like it, others will think it's boring. Most people love it and I personally enjoyed it more than any game this year, I even cried a little from it.

WiiMan21
I cried at the end a little too. No other game has done that to me. I'm not even sure if there is one that can compare.
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#14 LoG-Sacrament
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im not going to bother trying to justify it as a matter of price and playtime. i think that whole concept is ridiculous.

ill just say that i highly recommend it if you want pure and elegant game design. its refreshing in that you probably havent played a bunch of games like it and im confident that youll get a lot out of it if you give it a good chance.

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#15 damann22
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best game for 15 dollars, EVER. GET IT NOW, and dont be a LOSER and play it in spurts. Play the whole thing from start to finish

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#16 sukraj
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Get it u wont regret it.

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#17 ispeakfact
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It's one of the best games this gen. Currently sitting at 93 on metacritic. There really haven't been any negative reports on the game, except that it's about 2 hours long, but that doesn't do anything to reduce the enjoyment of the game. Every ps3 owner should experience it...especially online.
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#18 Pikminmaniac
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I have a question. If I greatly disliked Flower (it seemed so pointless/there was no incentive and that transformer level stressed me out more than any game ever has), is there I chance I could enjoy Journey?

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#19 punisher1
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Just get it. It's better than any full priced game that released this year.sammyjenkis898
Even mass effect 3? o.0
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#20 ispeakfact
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I have a question. If I greatly disliked Flower (it seemed so pointless/there was no incentive and that transformer level stressed me out more than any game ever has), is there I chance I could enjoy Journey?

Pikminmaniac

If Flower stressed you out...you need some meds, not another game.

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#21 croydoncrayon
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I sincerley recommend it. Length shouldn't come into the matter - it's an experience. People pay $15 for a dvds which are only about an hour and half long. It's actually refreshing to play such a beautifullycondensed experience. It's one of the most memorable games i've played in recent years.

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#22 benleslie5  Moderator
Member since 2006 • 9175 Posts

Do yourself a favor and buy it

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#23 Pikminmaniac
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[QUOTE="Pikminmaniac"]

I have a question. If I greatly disliked Flower (it seemed so pointless/there was no incentive and that transformer level stressed me out more than any game ever has), is there I chance I could enjoy Journey?

ispeakfact

If Flower stressed you out...you need some meds, not another game.

It's just that one part. It's like when I played Operation. You slowly and carefully try to extract that darn pencil when suddenly you touch the sides and that aweful buzzing noise is made. It startles you. So every time I played that game I was on edge. It's the same as that transformer level in Flower. You had to slowly and carefully navigate arounf the bent electrical beams. If you touch them the screen flashes and your controller rumbles. It startles me and puts me on edge because I can't tell when I'll touch the edges again. I can't stand that feeling. That part seemed like a really bad design choice given that this game was designed to be calming. That one part didn't fit at all.

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#24 Zidaneski
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I haven't played Journey yet either. I'm ashamed to call myself a gamer at this point. But I know I will play it very soon I just want to play it and not be interuppted I guess. It is short but its even been mentioned that you will want to play through more than once.

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#25 zekere
Member since 2003 • 2536 Posts

I just bought flower for $5!! Now THAT's a deal.

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#26 CHEVINATOR123
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there's only ever 2 types of posts about journey 1. It's either they didn't buy it because they thought it costed too much or 2. the people who actually did cough up the doe loved it and they say it is an amazing experience and they don't regret the price So what does that say? it says that option 1 is completely WRONG and it is worth the asking price, just trust me man GET THIS GAME, this goes for everyone who says "15$ is too much" TRUST ME! THIS GAME IS AMAZING, IT'S ONE OF THE BEST GAMES IV EVER PLAYED You pay 15$ too see a movie in the theaters or to buy a DVD dont you?? this game is worth the asking price Get this game ppl, you wont regret it
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#27 Zidaneski
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I just finished it last night. Very awesome experience and is definitely a Journey.

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#28 CajunShooter
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[QUOTE="CHEVINATOR123"]there's only ever 2 types of posts about journey 1. It's either they didn't buy it because they thought it costed too much or 2. the people who actually did cough up the doe loved it and they say it is an amazing experience and they don't regret the price So what does that say? it says that option 1 is completely WRONG and it is worth the asking price, just trust me man GET THIS GAME, this goes for everyone who says "15$ is too much" TRUST ME! THIS GAME IS AMAZING, IT'S ONE OF THE BEST GAMES IV EVER PLAYED You pay 15$ too see a movie in the theaters or to buy a DVD dont you?? this game is worth the asking price Get this game ppl, you wont regret it

Plus it warrants multiple playthroughs, so that $15 for 2 hours of gameplay actually turned into 6 playthroughs for me.
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#29 Jshoelace
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I got this a few nights ago and have played through it a few times. for me I wouldnt say the game ends in 2 hours, the game is almost never ending. Each journey I have been on has been different, and one was so epic I admit I almost cried a bit near the end. I myself feel that any anger inside me personally has gone, i've kind of gone through a journey myself. I think this might be one of the best if not the best game I have ever played. Also the sound track is simply stunning.

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#30 zondahp12
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Don't waste your money, I did and regret it. Your instincts are right to tell you that it is too short and there is no replay value. There are full length games out there that cost about the same, Ico and Shadow of the Colossus collection.
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#31 sammyjenkis898
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This game has infinite replay value.
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#32 TomatoDragonPSN
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I've played through it like 10 times. I love it.
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#33 The-Apostle
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Is there a demo for the game? Because I only buy games I'm not sure about if I like the demo.
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#34 K4ss3r
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Is there a demo for the game? Because I only buy games I'm not sure about if I like the demo.The-Apostle
I was hoping the same, but I couldn't find one. In the end I went ahead and just bought it, and regardless of only playing it through once so far, then it has been worth my money. It's a great little title. :)