The Big Journey

[h1] LocoRoco clone with blobby cat that eat some small creatures to gain more weight. 6 worlds divided into 5 levels each. Level design is good and have plenty of variety going on as well the visuals. Soundtrack is a bit meh but I'm ok with that. Tilt whole level to the sides and bounce trying to meet certain goals for each stage. Meet new friends and bounce again like a crazy cat after eating excessive amounts of catnip. [/h1]

Developed by Catfishbox and published by Hook Games, The Big Journey is a delightful physics-driven platforming adventure that proves an engaging game does not need complicated mechanics or an epic storyline to leave a lasting impression. The adventure centers on Mr. Whiskers, a plump and irresistibly lovable cat whose life revolves around one simple pleasure: eating delicious dumplings. When the mysterious disappearance of his favorite dumpling chef disrupts his peaceful routine, the feline hero embarks on a globe-spanning quest filled with colorful landscapes, quirky characters, and countless culinary discoveries. The premise is intentionally lighthearted, but its warmth and humor create an inviting atmosphere that immediately draws players into its charming world. Rather than focusing on fast-paced action or difficult platforming, The Big Journey builds its gameplay around realistic physics and momentum. Players guide Mr. Whiskers as he rolls, bounces, and leaps across handcrafted stages, carefully using gravity and timing to overcome environmental hazards and reach new areas. The controls are intuitive enough for newcomers to enjoy almost immediately, while the physics system …

8/10

I'm sorry but this game is just not very high quality. It is impossible to get the all stars achievement since the last (bonus) level is missing 5 bugs and the game has its fair share of bugs. I'm not even that bothered by that last part since the level is so difficult to do hitless (not a skill hitless but a pass this bs part hitless) and in the time requirement that I'm not sure if its possible. Most obvious to me was that if you hit esc fast enough on the menus you go to a limbo like state where all you can do is alt F4 as you're locked in a void. Another bad one is that if you go quick enough down against something blowing air up you can fall through it and actually just fall out of the map. I had that happen several time without trying and its really annoying. The achievement for having taken a screenshot on that buggy level with the fidget spinners also didn't trigger so I guess no work was put into playtesting. Thankfully with the guides (like mine :3) you can get the other achievements without much work. Overall this game really isn't that enjoyable but for 5 bucks it's not the end of the world

uugghh im sooo ffuuull of dumplinggsss ouuugghhhh someone heellpp meeee ooaaagghhhyuuu

a short, fun and bouncy game! maybe it's not for "serious" gamers but I don't care because I had a blast collecting dumplings