Wait until the price drops.

User Rating: 7.5 | Journey PS3
I loved playing Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, so when I heard this game being compared to those great games I was intrigued. So I read other players reviews which were mostly positive however most did say that this game was too short for the price. I thought since the game has been out for a while now that the price would have dropped however it was still $14.99. So I caved and purchased it wanting to play it asap.
The game begins when you crash land on this desolate desert land. You see a large mountain in the distance with a light beaming from the tip that shoots up into the sky, this is your goal.
At first you can only walk up hills and slide down hills. You have to gather magical pieces that add to your scarf making it longer. This will allow you to jump and fly.
This is a simple linear platformer. Nothing can really harm you in any way. You don't have to use much mental power in figuring out what you need to do, and there are very basic tasks to perform.
There are some nice visual elements but too few. I wish there were some more levels you actually had to work to get through. There are many gliding levels which don't really add anything to the game since your too busy looking at your character and cannot enjoy the surroundings. The music is very well done, it evokes an emotional response and ties well with the story.
The "multiplayer" aspect of it is a nice touch. I didn't know I was actually playing with someone else until the credits rolled at the end and I saw how many different people I crossed paths
with.
In summary it's a very well done mini game with great music, nice scenery and emotional story however too simple and short to elicit a high purchase price.