to know what it is to see it for yourself. Like a great painting or sculpture, Journey

for the PS3 has reach a level of beauty that very few, if any, games have ever reached

before. You cannot play this game and not just stare in awe of it. One of the reasons

is the universality of the game. It feels timeless.

Like a child being born, the game drops you into this big new world without any directions.

You are a mysterious cloaked figure in this world covered with sand. The only goal is

to reach the mountain looming out in the distance. There is no map, no compass, no instructions.

There is only the goal. And it is up to you to find a way to reach it. That is something

the game does better than any other game and that is allow you to feel like you are exploring.

Every discovery feels like your own, as you make your way to the mountain.

You move with the analog stick or by tilting the controller. The choice is up to you and

what you feel is most comfortable because both control perfectly. You move with a grace

that is hard to describe. Instead of walking, you feel like you are floating across the

sand. But you are not restricted to only walking. Along the way you will find the cloth that

will allow you to fly through the air for a short period. The more you collect of these,

the longer your scarf will grow, and thus the longer you soar in the air.

One of the first things you will notice is how amazing the game looks. Your character

looks simple but that doesn’t mean there is not a lot of detail. The markings indicate

who you are from the rest making the journey. The sand moves with your movement, and reminds

me of the grass from Flower. The game is constantly impressive but there are moments when your

jaw will drop at the sheer beauty of the game.

But the most interesting aspect is the multiplayer. Along the way you will come across others,

who you can work together with to help reach the mountain. A different twist though, is

there is no way to know who this person is. There is no PSN id, no anything. Your partner

will stay anonymous while you two bond together completing the game. The only way you can

talk to your partner is through single chirps of musical notes. This works amazingly effectively

and will strength you bond to this anonymous nobody. It is in stark contrast to taking

the journey alone, but both are welcome ways to explore.

All the while you are doing this, the game strengthens it beauty with the soundtrack.

It is a lovely orchestral score that rises and falls with the action on screen. The music

fits the game perfectly, with long notes that build tension while also soothing your mind.

The only, only thing I can say about this game that is a letdown is the length. You

can easily complete it in under two hours. But don’t let that bother you, because the

game is so good that you will instantly start a new game once you finish you first, just

to experience more of the game. Journey really is what the title implies. It is a journey

on the emotional level. Along the way you will make new friends and experience things

you never before had in a video game. I cannot recommend this game more. It is interactive

art that is so unique and personal while also being so universal. Take this journey.