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 Let's play the 2012 game of the year: Journey! Is this a remake of the innovative Infocom game of the 80's? No. It is an entirely new game and is, in a way, the opposite type of that game. There are no words and no explanations. The viewer is welcome to decide what anything means, if it means anything at all. What is it, then? Journey is a game created by:  It is only available on the PS3 platform and this is unlikely to change which is unfortunate because it is arguably the most critically acclaimed game of the past several years, let alone 2012. Journey is not a large game, but what it lacks in length it makes up for in girth. I apologize for that. NO SPOILERS Please folks, this is not a long game. You can wait to talk about things that are coming up. Let the new viewers be surprised.                 Banners created by Jeek. Waltzing Along fucked around with this message at Mar 24, 2013 around 06:07 |
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| # ? May 18, 2013 13:50 |
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This game looks gorgeous. I'll definitely be following this with interest.
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| # ? Jan 23, 2013 23:05 |
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Oh jesus I have been waiting for this forever. Curse this game's PS3-exclusivity. Everything about this game I have been salivating over since they announced it.
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 00:09 |
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Wow, that game is beautiful! Had some friends tell me about this and how it was quite an experience. Now i think i know what they were talking about. I will be following this one eagerly!
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 00:27 |
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Fact: If I hadn't played this already on a friend's PS3, this game would be at the head of the list of reasons I want to buy a PS3.
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 00:28 |
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Is it weird that I'm awed at how good the sand looks in this game? The whole package looks simply spectacular though! So is this a game where you can see everything in one run or does it take multiple to get the whole experience?
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 00:37 |
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A Frosty Beverage posted:Is it weird that I'm awed at how good the sand looks in this game? The whole package looks simply spectacular though! So is this a game where you can see everything in one run or does it take multiple to get the whole experience? In terms of things that matter, yes you can see it all in one run. I will have a couple bonus vids after the main LP just to show a couple trophies and fun things you can do/see. I will not be exploring glitches, though. The sand looks even better in 1080p on a big screen. I'm glad you picked up on the sand, actually, as it is a very nice, subtle, effect.
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 00:42 |
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Wow, I knew this game was beautiful, but now that I'm seeing it in motion it's stunning. I love how the visuals, music, and animation comes together to just pull you into this desolate world. It's like this game was made to be watched as well as played! Great choice for an LP!
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 01:02 |
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The Extra Credits guys did a fantastic two part introspective on this game that really helps you look at the mechanics and story over all. I highly recommend watching it. Edited because I am a dumb. PizzaThief fucked around with this message at Jan 24, 2013 around 02:41 |
| # ? Jan 24, 2013 01:40 |
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PizzaThief posted:The Extra Credits guys did a fantastic two part introspective on this game that really helps you look at the mechanics and story over all. I highly recommend watching it. Waltzing Along fucked around with this message at Jan 24, 2013 around 02:50 |
| # ? Jan 24, 2013 01:52 |
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My friends always rave about Journey and now I can see why. It's absolutely gorgeous and looks very inventive with it's concept. I look forward to seeing more.
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 03:07 |
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Well, now I finally have a concrete reason to repair my PS3 other than to play PS2 games. Thanks for that.
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 06:57 |
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I now regret not getting this game. Looks beautiful! Very cheerful as well; really enjoyed the soundtracks and effects. The way you did the let's play was terrific. Nothing much to say there; subtitles are the way to go on this one.
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 07:05 |
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I like the subtitled approach very much, hearing people talk during Journey LPs drove me mad when i was trying to watch the game due to my lack of PS3. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, i'd actually appreciate an alternate video without subtitles / with the option to disable them. Not to suggest that i dislike the commentary, but sometimes you just want to watch the Journey, you know?
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 08:15 |
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Yeah, I kind of feel the same? I mean, the subtitles are basically what makes it the LP, but with a game as gorgeous and straightforward as this, I kind of want to experience it as-is. That might just be because I don't have a PS3, and never got to play it, though. Would it be too much to ask for an unsubtitled version to go up along with the normal one, so we can experience it before we go back and see your thoughts on it?
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 08:46 |
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I'm glad someone went and LP'd this game, Journey is one of those games I'd really like to play, but since I don't have a PS3, no dice.
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 12:27 |
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I almost feel like this game shouldn't be LP'd. Due to how short it is and how...well, just how it is in general, the nature of the gameplay and your relationship with it, it feels like, knowing what's going to be coming saps some vital aspect of the game away. Then again, I also feel like this game took 3 years to make and can be beaten in less than two hours, so...LP away I suppose. This game is really really good. It's a hard game to describe, and kind of a hard game to summarize, but it manages to be very evocative at basically every second of the game. I think they could have made a longer game an not sacrificed the impact of what you get, but what you get is pretty loving great.
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 20:47 |
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If I may say so, I think the subtitles are extremely unobtrusive and in fact quite fit the mood. It's quite easy to soak in the atmosphere even with them there. Anyway, this game looks chill as hell and I look forward to more.
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 21:41 |
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I was originally going to do the LP without the subs. I was informed that that would not really be a LP and could get me in trouble on the hosting sites. I am very glad that people are able to follow along without the subs. As for non-subbed versions, I will just say maybe for now.
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 22:20 |
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RentCavalier posted:I almost feel like this game shouldn't be LP'd. PS3 only. Many people have no way to see the game but want to, especially because of all the accolades That Game Company has received.
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| # ? Jan 24, 2013 22:22 |
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Because of this thread, I now know more about soldering than I did. Still can't install Journey, but it's getting there. That said, have you considered having a downloadable copy with soft subs? Dual-Commentary, if you will. e: Ah, I guess that would necessitate a non-YouTube host, though. So there's that.
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| # ? Jan 25, 2013 03:40 |
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Waltzing Along posted:PS3 only. Many people have no way to see the game but want to, especially because of all the accolades That Game Company has received. Yeah this is why I didn't make a similar post in this thread when I first saw it. This is a game that really needs to be experienced firsthand, but since that's not an option for a lot of people this is as good an alternative as there's going to be.
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| # ? Jan 25, 2013 05:30 |
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Here is Part Two. For some reason linking directly to the HD stream from polsy or anywhere is not working. So for now, here is the direct link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmZZYMlxtpo&hd=1 Waltzing Along fucked around with this message at Jan 26, 2013 around 03:49 |
| # ? Jan 26, 2013 01:38 |
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There's something rather beautiful about this game. A kind of desolate beauty, but unlike say the dead feel of Shadow of the Colossus, or the heavy depressing bleakness of Dear Esther, this one has an inviting warmth to it. Having anonymous fellow travellers coming and going probably helps too.
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| # ? Jan 26, 2013 01:57 |
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Is there a limit to how many times you can replay the game and increase the embroidery on your robes, or can you just have robes that are completely gold?
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| # ? Jan 26, 2013 01:58 |
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Triskelli posted:Is there a limit to how many times you can replay the game and increase the embroidery on your robes, or can you just have robes that are completely gold? Spoilers then, sorry. Brainamp fucked around with this message at Jan 26, 2013 around 02:13 |
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Brainamp posted:Spoilers Please edit your post. And yes, the embroidery will change for the first three completions.
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| # ? Jan 26, 2013 02:12 |
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I'm quite intrigued by how this civilization seems to have built its entire infrastructure with flying cloth based technology.
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| # ? Jan 26, 2013 02:20 |
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I'm guessing their society collapsed because someone forgot to put out their cigarette.
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| # ? Jan 26, 2013 02:53 |
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My vote goes to unsanitized telephones.
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| # ? Jan 26, 2013 02:58 |
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I've been waiting to see this game for a while, as I'd heard good things before from an atmospheric standpoint; it certainly doesn't seem to disappoint so far. I know it's a seemingly little thing, but the manner of communicating by varying, indecipherable chirps between wanderers? It's wonderful. 
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| # ? Jan 26, 2013 03:30 |
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So, I noticed some glowing going on when you were walking next to the other wanderer, is that a cosmetic effect or what? Also, I'm really liking the music in this game so far.
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| # ? Jan 26, 2013 06:47 |
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It looked like whenever the other guy whistled, a glow formed on his screen to point the direction of where the other dude was.
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| # ? Jan 26, 2013 06:56 |
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The large chirp recharges the other person's scarf. Physical contact with them recharges both their scarf and yours.
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^^ That is correct.PaleBlueDot posted:So, I noticed some glowing going on when you were walking next to the other wanderer, is that a cosmetic effect or what? Also, I'm really liking the music in this game so far. I was hoping someone would ask. If you see a white glow on the screen, that means another player is in that direction. Waltzing Along fucked around with this message at Jan 26, 2013 around 07:39 |
| # ? Jan 26, 2013 07:33 |
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Hey, Journey! This game really blew me away. I am particularly in love with the soundtrack 
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| # ? Jan 26, 2013 07:48 |
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Thanks for the LP. This is one of those games that I wish I had a PS3 for, so it's nice to finally see it. Also, good choice using subtitles to preserve the atmosphere. I think someone yakking over the game would ruin it a bit. And yeah, the score to this game is pretty great so far.
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| # ? Jan 26, 2013 07:52 |
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U.T. Raptor posted:The large chirp recharges the other person's scarf. Physical contact with them recharges both their scarf and yours. Does this work in the air, too? Could you theoretically fly forever?
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| # ? Jan 26, 2013 08:00 |
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Captain Bravo posted:Does this work in the air, too? Could you theoretically fly forever? It does but there is a ceiling. It can be used to glitch the game and enter areas that aren't really part of the game. I will not be doing this in the LP.
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| # ? May 18, 2013 13:50 |
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Detective Thompson posted:Thanks for the LP. This is one of those games that I wish I had a PS3 for, so it's nice to finally see it. Also, good choice using subtitles to preserve the atmosphere. I think someone yakking over the game would ruin it a bit. And yeah, the score to this game is pretty great so far. The soundtrack only swells into something of tear-inducing majesty. There's a track that plays during the final level that... there's no words. It's probably the pinnacle of videogame music. Basically, there's a reason it got nominated for a Grammy.
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