My only problem was constant, severe video glitches — flashes, grids, flares, invisible lines revealed and so on. I don’t see this in any other game (though the flashes sometimes happen in Home), and I don’t think the game would have been released if this were a common problem. It has to be something about my system — perhaps the fact that I’m filtering output through a Hauppauge. If anyone knows what is happening, I would appreciate the information — and suggestions for how to correct it. This game is too good to be ruined by visual distractions.

The obvious question is how well “Journey” stacks up against “Flower”. In many ways, I think “Flower” is a greater game, and a greater work of art. But the innovative multiplayer elements in “Journey” set this game apart — not only from “Flower”, but from all other games I have experienced. It captures the wonder and mystery of human communication with a profundity that I did not think possible in this medium. Paradoxically, the communication is stronger because it is wordless. In this way, “Journey” is the perfect metaphor for our own journey through life. We are surrounded by other beings whose inner lives are mysteries, but still manage to touch us, using the few blunt tools we have been given.

This may be the best multiplayer game on the market right now, because it solves the problems inherent in multiplayer: Griefers, cheaters and potty mouths need not apply, because there is no immediate way for you to harass anyone in this game. There’s also none of the imbalance that makes people shy away from multiplayer, because the objectives in the game require only the skills of timing and character control, both of which are easily learned.

This probably isn’t a game that anyone will sink hours into at a time. Rather, it’s a delightful change of pace that offers engaging, relaxing enjoyment whenever it’s called to life from the XMB,

I can’t say enough for it, or the innovative Home space that drops people into a recreation of the environment while limiting how they can interact, to make the Home space more like the game. You’ll actually get a good taste of what this game is like from its Home space, and I recommend paying that space a visit if you’re on the fence about owning this game.

There’s an elegant simplicity to Journey. But don’t mistake its simplicity for easy-ness.

There is a *profound* beauty in this game -- from the way you cross paths with players unknown (until the end credits) to the way the story is told with no words and yet *still* move you.

It is a game that reminds you that certain moments, certain places, certain people -- certain *lives* -- no matter how brief can make a lasting impression.

Journey has made a lasting impression on me, and it will be one I’ll be revisiting. It takes everything we currently know about gaming -- endless expansion packs, hours of grinding through levels, whole years lost in the completion of one start-to-finish session -- and just turns it on its head. If this is the future of gaming, then sign me up.

I Loved the game! What an amazing experience. The mood, the music, the shifting sands, it was all done so well. I even like how the game ended and put you right where you started again,it reminded me of Roland’s epic quest in the Dark Tower series of books. Journey had a wonderful emotional impact for me and I can’t wait to play it over again! Great article Gid