After many years of console exclusivity on various platforms, Steam users are now able to venture in the tranquil world of Thatgamecompany’s indie hit, Journey.
Originally making its console debut on the PS3 and later ported to PS4, Journey made its PC debut last June on the Epic Games Store, where it had an additional year-long exclusivity. The game was one of many console ports that Epic Games grabbed an exclusivity deal with during the store’s unveiling, some of which included games like Rebel Galaxy, Heavy Rain and Ashen. The exclusivity deals were a hot topic at the time with fan outrage on having to sign up for another storefront on PC just to gain access to certain games, where Steam has dominated the marketplace for a number of years.
Journey is considered an indie darling due to its unique approach to co-op. Instead of focusing on combat and team communication the game uses limited emotes for players to communicate with each other all while having no indication of who each other are. The goal of the game was to venture from a lowly desert to the top of a snow filled mountain that could be seen in the distance. Working together with others and splitting up at various triumphs and failures, the game is praised for its limited use of dialogue and ability to convey the struggles of one’s life experiences.
Journey is available now on PC, PS3, and PS4.
Source: RockPaperShotgun