First journey - I didn't know what I was doing, but was headstrong enough to continue pushing through. I met someone and we bonded over the challenges we shared.

Second journey - I knew what was about to happen, I knew it was okay - so I took my time. I meditated on the beauty around me, I kept on taking breaks in the middle of nowhere, just to enjoy the scenery and the beauty of the moment. That made my first companion push forward without me, which led to me learning that you could meet different people along your journey, during the different levels - just like in life.

Third journey - right before that, I found out what happened when I collect all the symbols and so I was on a mission to do just that. I remember that nothing was more important than the symbols - I collected all of them and that was the worst journey I've ever experienced. I made this experience into a checklist of places I need to visit and shiny things to collect. I didn't care about the companions I crossed paths with and finished lonely, empty, with the biggest scarf I've ever had. Just like in life.

Fourth Journey - with my newfound abilities and appearance, I went ahead and experienced the game from a different level. Thing is, I did it alone. I didn't meet anyone on the way. My fourth journey was the first journey I took by myself, all the way through. I found that it was still awesome, but it was better when I had a companion.

Fifth Journey - I put on my previous clothing and went out, searching for companions. I found one, but his playing style was different than mine. I tried, but ultimately I learnt that I can't be needy to avoid being alone, if that means being in bad company. Just like in life.

Sixth journey - I was with my regular clothing, I decided to go in to just meditate. Then a new player found me and was mesmerized by the embroidery on my robe. We started chipring. I showed him what I know, all the glyphs, symbols, creatures etc etc, I experienced the game again, from his eyes. It was awesome! I kept on doing that for the next 2-3 journeys.

9th journey - I got in with my fancy clothing. I went in there with the idea of just, finding beautiful spots in each level, where I could meditate. I went climbing where I never thought I could climb. I found views I never thought existed. I was alone, but was not lonely. I had an incredible time, from the time I entered, to the last level. I kept on doing that for the next 2-3 journeys.


Now, I go in there to either meditate in the awesome spots I've found, to guide new fresh players on how to get through different levels, or going there with a buddy of mine, who shows my glitches and stuff. I love journey. It's basically the ascension process of a soul, but on a different planet. The soundtrack, the ambiance - this might be my favorite game. : )

cinematic masterpiece

If you're like me and love games like Death Stranding or any of the Fumito Ueda games (Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian), give this short little game a try. <3