Old Man's Journey

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  • Summary: Old Man's Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, reconciliation, and hope. Entrenched in a beautifully sunkissed and handcrafted world, embark on a heartfelt journey interwoven with lighthearted and pressure-free puzzle solving.

    A visual narrative about     Old Man's Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, reconciliation, and hope. Entrenched in a beautifully sunkissed and handcrafted world, embark on a heartfelt journey interwoven with lighthearted and pressure-free puzzle solving.

    A visual narrative about life's precious moments, broken dreams, and changed plans, uncover stories of the old man's life told through beautiful vignettes of his memories. Interacting with the serene and whimsical environment, solve playful puzzles by shaping the landscape, growing the hills to create the old man's path forward.

    During this compact gameplay experience, you'll be transported to a vibrant and wishful world, exploring life's complexities through the old man's eyes. Meditatively delightful and reflective, Old Man's Journey invites you to immerse yourself in quiet and inquisitive puzzles, and experience the old man's heartache, regret, and hope.     … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. God is a Geek
    Feb 23, 2018
    90
    Broken Rules’ Old Man’s Journey is a memorable adventure game with a few puzzles that has you take control of an old man and experience an emotional story.
  2. FNintendo
    Apr 12, 2018
    80
    Old Man's Journey is an interesting work with a captivating plot and a magnificent visual component that will immerse its players in a unique experience. Its lifespan may feel too short but the quality of the game's design and the challenges presented will be more than welcome by the players and make Old Man's Journey a game that has gained its place in the growing catalog of the Nintendo Switch.
  3. NF Magazine
    Apr 25, 2018
    80
    One of the most accessible, pleasant and comforting games to ever hit a Nintendo console. [Issue #33 – May/June 2018, p. 23]
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  4. Nintenderos
    Feb 15, 2018
    75
    An outstanding story in contrast with slightly repetitive gameplay and its short duration, but that makes it good to recommend for those looking for a relaxed and deep game.
  5. Switch Player
    Mar 26, 2018
    70
    Old Man’s Journey takes form as a simple and short point and click adventure, which doesn’t offer much variety when it comes to gameplay or puzzle design. Still, if a superb art style and poignant narrative is enough to keep you interested, then it’s definitely a worth acquisition.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Feb 17, 2018
    70
    If you’re looking for something substantial in the gameplay department, Old Man’s Journey probably isn’t for you. Its main mechanic is neat, but it doesn’t build upon it and due to the lack of any surrounding substance, you’ll be left feeling short changed. But for those that connect with it, Old Man’s Journey will offer up a memorable experience that comes equipped with a meaningful message and a stunning graphical palette.
  7. Cubed3
    Feb 20, 2018
    40
    Old Man's Journey is not as emotionally charged as its developer wants you to believe it is, but at least the landscapes that said old man will tread through are beautiful and fit like a glove with the vibe of each moment encountered. Unfortunately, what could be a nice and easy-going, if not a little forgettable, experience, turns into an hour and a half of boredom, due to the needless, and simplistic, puzzle-solving included.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. ResetButton
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    This game is totally chill and great as a wind down before going to bed. It’s easy, but just enough challenge to keep me engaged. The art,This game is totally chill and great as a wind down before going to bed. It’s easy, but just enough challenge to keep me engaged. The art, music and design creates a mellow space that I enjoyed spending time in. If you’re expecting a challenging brain-twister, look elsewhere. This game doesn’t try to be that either. It got a lot of heart and I was 100% satisfied by the end.… Expand
  2. Switchindiefix
    Feb 26, 2018
    8
    All in all, Old Man’s Journey is a fantastic game that I thought would be a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch. Broken Rules heard my prayersAll in all, Old Man’s Journey is a fantastic game that I thought would be a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch. Broken Rules heard my prayers and brought their beautiful game to a new platform and did an excellent job of adapting their mobile gem to the Nintendo Switch. The game is stunning! Never have I ever cried out in joy at the sight of a video game before, nevertheless, Old Man’s Journey made me do it (the first boat scene above). Sure it may be short, but for me that wasn’t a problem. It has a wonderful art style, a beautiful story and deceiving music making it well worth its price tag.

    For more indie game reviews on the Nintendo Switch, google Switch Indie Fix.    … Expand
  4. Pixel_593
    Mar 3, 2018
    7
    A beautiful eye-candy voyage of a regretful father seeking to make amends with his wife and daughter.

    POSITIVE Gorgeous hand-drawn art.    A beautiful eye-candy voyage of a regretful father seeking to make amends with his wife and daughter.

    POSITIVE
    Gorgeous hand-drawn art.
    Soothing background scenarios and animations.
    Touching story to teach us that we can repair the sins of our youth.
    Interesting puzzle mechanic.

    NEGATIVE
    Core mechanics never evolve or present any change through the game.
    Short with no replay-value.
    Too little interactions with the environment.

    Old Man's Journey is a heartwarming story-driven tale where you need to connect with it to really enjoy this game. Sadly, gameplay wise, there won't be much to keep you hooked if this connection with the story and art does not happen.    … Expand
  5. bulger_paul
    Jun 22, 2018
    6
    Old Man's Journey is a game worth checking out for the artwork and lovely soundtrack, but the hohum, somewhat tedious gameplay and incrediblyOld Man's Journey is a game worth checking out for the artwork and lovely soundtrack, but the hohum, somewhat tedious gameplay and incredibly simple puzzle solving that verges into "guess what I'm thinking" territory won't make you eager to return to it.

    An old man wanders back home to make amends with the daughter and wife he left behind in order to pursue a life of excitement and adventure. On the way he reflects upon his life, and we see the tragedy of his life unfold as he regrets the moment he left his family behind.

    It's tragic subject matter that ends with a sweet moment of redemption, and it's apparent the developer was looking to pull heart strings, but I never needed to reach for a box of tissues.

    It's an okay game, I won't dissuade anyone from checking it out.    … Expand
  6. NobodyYouKnow
    Mar 2, 2021
    6
    The visuals and music are charming and lovely, however the puzzle mechanic became tedious to me after about half way through the game. TheThe visuals and music are charming and lovely, however the puzzle mechanic became tedious to me after about half way through the game. The tedium was reduced somewhat by the addition of a couple of simple, new mechanics, but they eventually wore thin as well.

    You soon realize that the man left his family, so this made me curious about his journey. The ending took a surprising turn which almost made me teary, though I'm pretty sentimental anyway.

    It's a pleasant, brief distraction for casual, calm puzzle-solving and eye candy, though you may tire of the puzzles. Worth it if you can get it on sale.    … Expand
  7. TurkishD
    Mar 28, 2019
    5
    Other than terrific artwork and serviceable story, Old Man's Journey doesn't have much to offer.
    If you think artwork alone might be worth    Other than terrific artwork and serviceable story, Old Man's Journey doesn't have much to offer.
    If you think artwork alone might be worth buying this game - get it for HALF the price for Android/Apple.    … Expand
  8. BIGBenY
    May 14, 2021
    2
    The controls are soooo bad in dock mode. It's really strange and the title itself is very boring sadly. very disappointing.

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