Voyage

Super simple walking sim. The game looks absolutely beautiful and the sounddesign is great. But that's about it. The story is meh, nothing really outstanding. Maybe I've missed something but it seemed really simplistic. Sadly the gameplay is also very tedious. I personally didn't mind the normal walking speed, I play walking sims and enjoy them usually. But all the dragging of things, crawling and climbing slowed everything down. It also felt like some areas could have been cut shorter as there was nothing new to see. It seemed like an attempt to artificially pad out the game's length; that’s a real shame. Overall I was too annoyed most of the time to recommend this.

An odd one. Think a lighter [i]Limbo[/i] with a broader visual/audio palate and without any dexterity-based challenge. One to check out if you know you like these short "cinematic" games but probably won't make any skeptics love that subgenre. The illustrations and landscapes are great and sometimes made me feel like I was in one of Watterson's [i]Spaceman Spiff[/i] strips. But I had an experience akin to the sound on movies these days (alternating between too quiet and too loud); the scenes were either incredibly brightly lit and saturated or poorly lit and murky. Generally it felt a bit uncontrolled the way an indie webcomic might, and just not quite as legible as it could be. (Better than I could do, of course.) The story was not really working for me right up until the ending, and now I see what they were going for and why the extremely linear and minimal co-op gameplay is sufficient for their aims. But this is definitely not really a "date night" co-op game (if anything is) -- the ending is not unambiguously happy and even a bit upsetting.

Voyage is a beautifully understated adventure that demonstrates how powerful a game can be without relying on combat, lengthy dialogue, or fast-paced action. Developed and published by Venturous, it follows the journey of two travelers who awaken in a mysterious world and begin a shared quest to uncover the truth behind forgotten civilizations while searching for a way back home. Rather than telling its story through spoken conversations or text-heavy exposition, the game allows its environments, animations, and subtle character interactions to communicate its narrative. This quiet storytelling approach encourages players to observe every detail and draw their own conclusions, creating a deeply personal and reflective experience. The game's greatest strength lies in its stunning artistic direction. Every location is hand-painted with remarkable attention to detail, transforming each scene into something that resembles a living illustration. Ancient ruins, vast deserts, mysterious mechanical structures, and vibrant landscapes combine to create a world that feels both alien and inviting. The environments constantly inspire curiosity, rewarding exploration with breathtaking scenery i…

A nice little experience, good to play together with someone else.

Played it with my wife. Was not enjoyable. No amount of "art direction" and "cool vague story" can make up for "no game-play". Maybe we just don't like Walking Simulators.

Cool little game that can be completed in 2 - 2.5 hours