I just finished my Journey in about three hours and I really enjoyed it. What can u expect: A short atmospheric ride through a lost world in your steam-sail-vehicel. Why do I think other videogames should by more like Far: Lone Sails? 1. In this game is u got no tutorial or explanation what to do or how to do it. But you always understand how to proceed. That is a really good gamedesign! No annoying tutorial boxes or repeated advices what to do when, u can just enjoy the atmosphere and be as fast/slow as you want. 2. Playing this little experience I realized that I am often looking for fast ways to proceed in other games, so I was here. But Far: Lone Sails slowed me down and remembered me: You don't play this game for gaining xp, lvls or any other kind of incentive. This audiovisual and interactive experience is the reward itself. I recommend to play this game instead of watching a movie, its nearly the length and also not challenging, but really enjoyable and supportable videogame art.
I finished this little gem in about 3 hours and enjoyed every minute! The gameplay contains three elements: Exploring (a little bit), solving puzzles (not difficult, but thinking is necessary) and optional collecting 20 retrospections (pictures which deepen the past of each character). But I won't play the game again because of the gameplay. Truly great are three other aspects: - the Story - the Art Style - the Music These are three reasons why u should play this game! (preferably in one session) During the game u have to replay some parts to change decisions made before or collect all retrospections, but every time the game speeds some parts or cutting out the boring ones (like long walking or watching long video sequences), so it doesnt feel like: Why do I have to play this again? By the way: The development team worked in a small village in Italy, I believe the atmospheric and peacefull setting is inspired by that.
