Old Man's Journey Review
Old Man’s Journey tells the heart-warming tale of an old man traveling across the world in an attempt to discover his purpose in life as well.
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Jun 1, 2017 . by Laura-Louise Slattery . 0
Old Man’s Journey tells the heart-warming tale of an old man traveling across the world in an attempt to discover his purpose in life as well as learning about the most cherished moments life can offer and the most truly heart-breaking challenges along the way. Now, when you first hear about this premise, it doesn’t seem all that exciting. When picking up Old Man’s Journey, don’t expect to it to include sizzling battle sequences, mind-blowing gameplay, and magic spells. This game focuses on the more important things: characters, scenery, and overall class.
Brought to you by the development team at Broken Rules, Old Man’s Journey is an exquisite well-polished title full of beautiful landscapes, adorable character designs, and a gorgeous soundtrack you’ll happily have on repeat for hours after playing through it. The game is a story of an old man’s pilgrimage to reconciliation and is a tale of love, loss, and hope in a harsh world ruled by war and heartache. The primary goal of the game is to interact with as many different objects and people set out for you in this beautiful almost eccentric landscape Broken Rules has created. During the course of the story, you are required to solve puzzles that mould the world around you such as dragging down little roads and hills that help create new pathways for the old man to trek along on, making it easier to reach his destination. Broken Rules did a fantastic job at giving the player the feeling of being whisked inside a large vivid expansive world full of wonder and curiosity.
A fascinating trait about Old Man’s Journey is how the memories of this old man appear in a shimmering cloud whenever he sees an object or sees a person that reminds him of a certain event that occurred in his past. This made the old man character seem that more relatable and made the player feel more of a connection to him. Memories and nostalgia are both very powerful things, and this game uses these things in a very unique way to create a close bond with the main character. Many of the old man’s memories are presented in a very meaningful way and the colourful environment as well as the whimsical soundtrack helps to carry those heart-wrenching emotions and nostalgia of those memories. It’s a very nice touch that just assists in bringing the story to life and giving the old man character much more depth.
The biggest positive about Old Man’s Journey is how simple and laid back it is. This game would definitely radiate with more relaxed players who are just looking for a simple story with not too many characters and plotlines to get invested in. Many of the puzzles you encounter in this game are easy enough to solve and they don’t take long to figure out either. You don’t need to be a first class puzzle-solving nerd to play this game. It manages speak so many words all at once without even one character in the game muttering a single syllable. That is the true beauty of Old Man’s Journey. It tells an emotional captivating story through movement, music, and visuals. The simplicity of the game is what will definitely make it a puzzle-adventure classic in years to come.
Old Man’s Journey is a game that shimmers with heart-wrenching delight and that all comes down to the wonderful soundtrack Broken Rules chose to include in the game. Many of the tracks you can hear in the game really help to flesh out the character of the old man as travels over hills and mountains, walks through little towns and villages, and when he interacts with people and animals he meets along the way. The music featured in Old Man’s Journey is very whimsical and child-like which shapes an almost dreamy landscape for the old man to travel around in. The first track you hear at the start of the game when the old man receives a mysterious letter that leads him on this journey is called “The Beginning”, and really sets up perfectly what the player is in store for. It is both very upbeat and exciting but at the same time evokes that sense of distance and loneliness which are all feelings the old man takes with him on his journey. Much of the music sums up what the old man is feeling: pain, heartache, determination, hope. The tracks for Old Man’s Journey such as “Top of the Town”, Carry Me Far”, and “Oceanside” all assist in making the story much more impactful and in creating more character for the old man.
If you think this game is going very challenging on count of all the puzzles, don’t think that. This game is a very easy laid back puzzle-adventure game filled with beautiful scenery and a fantastic selection of music to get sucked into. None of the puzzles are remotely difficult at all and you are most unlikely to get stuck on any. The interactions between the old man and the obstacles he encounters on his journey are very charming and sweet, and the simple easy-going gameplay makes the experience that little more enjoyable and meaningful. This game is unlike any other game you will play. It’s a breath of fresh air and a more relaxing gaming experience not to be missed out on.
To sum everything up, Old Man’s Journey is most definitely a fresh new edition to the puzzle-adventure genre. It doesn’t take long to play through it and won’t have you throwing your keyboard against the wall in frustration because of the puzzle difficulty. The puzzles and interactions are what make the game shine because they help to flesh out the old man’s character and this journey he embarks on. Each interaction the old man makes is both endearing and charming, and this what makes the game so pleasant to play. It’s not a game to be taken too seriously and should be a game placed at the top of all your summer gaming wishlists. Old Man’s Journey shows at showing us just how difficult and complicated life can be but at the same time showing us how beautiful and good it can be. The story of Old Man’s Journey tells us that despite all of the hurt and pain life can bring, it can also bring a great deal of happiness too and how it is our sworn duty to live out every day of our lives to the fullest as much as we possibly can.
Old Man’s Journey is a beautiful game tied with a cute charming story of an old man trying to figure out his purpose in this world through a very colourful, calming and picturesque setting. This game is sure to make you smile, make you giggle, and make you cry. If you are searching for a game that does just that, be sure to check out Old Man’s Journey when you get the chance. It is definitely a puzzle-adventure treasure worth a playthrough.
Amazing
A fresh new edition to the indie puzzler genre.
A wonderfully constructed puzzle-adventure title that is sure to tug on those heart strings.
Old Man’s Journey is one of those rare games that will definitely surprise many at every turn. Its a game that speaks volumes where its main focus lies on strong visuals, music, and very little use of dialogue. With colorful environments to get absorbed into and a relaxing soundtrack to listen to all day long on repeat, Old Man’s Journey is the perfect laid back game to play this summer.
Pros
Wonderful and colorful environments to explore
Charming interactions and whimsical character designs
A catchy and unforgettable soundtrack
Cons
Puzzles proved no challenges
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