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Journey
Episode 36

Journey

100% non-toxic online gameplay since 2012!

Pixelated Playgrounds

October 16, 202039m 26s

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Show Notes

What if I told you there was a game released in 2012 that told a compelling story without using any words? That it also provided a beautiful allegory for one’s passage through life? And that it has online multiplayer which is never toxic or exclusive? It's hard to believe but all of this is true of Journey, which Thatgamecompany released almost a decade ago. It made a big impression when it was first launched, but remained a blind spot for the book club crew until now. Listen in to our discussion about what made this game special and how it holds up today.

Three Word Reviews:

Bryan: Wordless Road Trip

Clint: Short and Sweet

Josh: Scarf Squids Forever

Episode Notes:

Jenova Chen’s GDC talk on Journey