Old Man's Journey

Great story, great puzzles, and great aesthetic. The game’s pleasing graphics only add to this great game. A story about loss and regret that not only is realistic, but sad in a way that is oddly pleasing and sympathetic. An old man who got divorced and has to live on his own, adventuring the world. The puzzles seem to focus mainly on showcasing game aspects such as hot-air balloon riding and falling through waterfalls. I wish there was a second game that not only tells a completely new story, but doesn’t just showcase game mechanics. The game also felt kind of short. If there were to be a second game, making it longer and still keeping all of the previously listed things all of the way through would turn this review into a five star.

I’ve had this game on my wishlist forever. Let’s just say I’m glad I bought it on sale for $.99 and not at the full $4.99 price. I found myself really bored throughout the entire game but I had spent money so I was committed, hoping the gameplay would become more of a challenge at one point or another.... I wouldn’t even call it a “game”. It’s really just a full-on STORY that you kind of walk through. But you aren’t really interacting with the story at all. He’s just hiking. That’s it, he’s just taking a nice little stroll through the hills thinking of his life. Literally y’all, that’s it. The graphics are INCREDIBLE and stunning which is the only reason I even gave it 2 stars but you just drag the ground to make him hop from one area to another. Sometimes you have to move some sheep out of the way, that’s about the extent of the challenge. Maybe this is a real life story game and this is a tribute to a father or grandfather or something??? I’m not sure but either way, hindsight, if I would have known, I would have skipped this one. Sorry 😬 it had so much potential...I think.

Come and get lost in a storybook where the lush landscape moves just enough to let you progress from puzzle to puzzle, traversing meadows, mountains, a bay, even the sky. This game is beautiful in its own right, but the beauty for me and my children right now was the peace of the gameplay. The music, the images, the story, the game play that is manageable for my 5-year-old, intriguing for my 9-year-old, and challenging enough that I had to slow down and think and try different approaches here and there. Most of all - no buttons, no prompts, no counters of achievements in the corners, no reminders to come back or the old man would suffer, just hills and waves and the occasional sheep. And how many games can you play on your iPad that almost bring you to tears? I’m sure my boys don’t understand the emotional weight of the story, but they are enjoying every step of the journey anyway.

This game is a complete disappointment and very frustrating! There are no instructions and basically, as far as I can determine, all you do is direct the travels of an old character across the screen by raising and lowering landscape components with your finger. Problem is, the programming is poor and the character does not typically go where you touch on the screen, often times in a completely different area of the screen and the manipulation of the landscape (you have to get areas to intersect so he can walk across them) is very erratic. Some of the art work is pleasant, but all you do is view it. You do not interact with it in any meaningful way. To top it off, you don't even know why he is walking wherever he is walking!!! This is not a game. It is a frustration and I am not sure if there is anyone I would recommend it to. To be honest, I got so bored with it I eventually deleted it and never finished it.

Will be recommending to others. ⛵️Masterpiece story telling without a word said. Breathtaking detail and music moving you through the tale of an old soul driven on the path by a mysterious letter. It's the little things in life... and they move the hero through his journey and his memories. A story told through light terrain based puzzles. May have to downshift if you're looking for deep focus or concentration. Small on a iPhone 5 screen. Each chapter sets a tone and fleshes out the character and story as you go, building up to an emotional finale. Exquisite care was taken in making this. Spend the $5. Didn't know phone games could do this. Thank you for making this!

I loved the art, the atmosphere, and the pacing of this story. The game mechanic was new, innovative, and fun but unfortunately the game leans on it too heavily, by mid-game I found it repetitive and boring. It also discourages exploration of the environment. There are cute little Easter eggs throughout the game but clicking anywhere navigable immediately sends your character there, sometimes with no way to back track. That made looking for interactive elements frustrating and no fun. With a little refining this could be an excellent game. As-is it’s on the low end of good. More like 3.5 stars.

To enjoy the game you have to calm down, relax, and just enjoy the scenery and experience. The game's not about figuring out tough puzzles, which is why the puzzles are pretty easy. It's all about the journey, and the story. If you get it expecting it to be a hard puzzle game or a fast paced game, you will be let down. If you just appreciate it for its beautiful music, story, and scenery, you will have a fantastic experience like I did. It's not boring at all. Anyways, the graphics are probably the best part of the game, each area's art is so impressive. Definitely get the game, just know that you're not getting a hard puzzle game :)

I was a game player but for long time I have stopped playing video games because they all have more or less the same style. I downloaded Old Man’s Journey out of curiosity, because as an artist I was interested in the graphic and design. Yes, it’s not the most complicated game ever and if you are looking for something very challenging perhaps this will not be so exciting... but it is a wonder low stress game, that allows you to immerse yourself in a wonderful natural world, full of wonderful sounds and colors. It will warm your heart because the purpose of this game is not survival, but something very unusual and new. It’s worth trying.

Hauntingly beautiful, both visually and spiritually, and deeply moving. I was more than a little choked up by the end. A game I will never forget. The wonderful story - told through the gorgeous illustrations and lovely musical score, without words - is the heart of the game. But this game is also highly creative and original - and challenging and lots of fun - purely as a game. It really creates its own category, what I would call “reverse parkour adventure.” I really can’t find the words to praise this game highly enough. Buy it and play it. You will love it and you will never forget it.

I appreciate all the efforts the developers made for the amazing music and graphics, that’s why I gave two stars. However, as a puzzle game, moving the ground to let the old man can walk through his journey can hardly be called a game. And it’s nice to see the old man from time to time falling into a piece of memory, which is a beautiful picture, but I just don’t get the motivation to do it anymore, just like I don’t know why the old man wants to start his journey at all. Sorry, but I don’t think I’m gonna ever find it out, this comment means my ending this “game”. P.S. I think there is a bug in your app, sometimes when it goes into a piece of video (like the memory scenes), the phone dims down, which I don’t suppose to happen in a game.

I’m afraid to go back and see if I actually paid $4.99 for this “game”. I was fooled by the 5 star reviews it received and purchased it without reading too much into it. Big mistake. This is a poor excuse for a puzzle game. If anything, it is a linear walking simulator. You click where you want the old man to walk super slowly and have to move the landscape around to progress further. I guess that’s the “puzzle” part but I would hardly call that a puzzle because it isn’t challenging at all. I had a harder time trying to figure out where the pause button was in the game. The story tries to be over emotional but with no dialogue and tedious gameplay it failed to make me care. One thing is the visuals are pretty and colorful but if it didn’t have that then, well, it would be worth 0 stars.

Old Man’s Journey is a wonderful story, with meaningful emotions. This game is like a fun puzzle! Sometimes the old man will give you sad flashbacks- there kind of sad sometimes! you can travel through different places, and not to mention- the animation is top notch! No problems with the game! A game normally like this, would have problems like loading or something like that. But this game has no problem! If I could, I would give this game an award! This game is an exciting journey, and amazing animation! This game is truly amazing! Please download today!

This is a lovely game — beautiful graphics and soundtrack — with an emotional story that’s told so well without any dialogue. The puzzles make you think outside the box and challenge you to reimagine the journey. My only issue is that the game gets stuck for me and I don’t know if this is a bug or an issue with what I’m doing. I get to a scene where the Old Man climbs into a truck, and after a series of puzzles to get the truck rolling, the screen turns into a cut scene of him traveling on the truck and just stays there. No more advancement, no more puzzles or interaction, just the old man in a yellow truck traveling down the road. This is disappointing because I’d love to see how this story ends!

More than anything else, this is a story. There are game-like elements related to controlling the old man’s navigation as he winds his way along a memory-laden path, and those elements are quite novel. They are not explained in-game, nor are they particularly difficult, so if you are looking for a challenge, or for the game-aspect to make in-game sense, this is the wrong app for you. But taken as a fun diversion while exploring the old man’s memories, the resulting experience is quite touching. It only takes about an hour to complete the game, but I am happy to have played it.

This game is a nice adventure. The scenes are wonderful. It plays out the life of an old man, who was a French sailor. The puzzles are intriguing. Overall it's a good experience but it could be longer. The game doesn't last very long. There are not many levels. The environment is wonderful, like you are in a scenic painting but the view is not worth the $4.99. I hope there is a sequel with more new levels or else buyers remorse will eventually set in. Oh, by the way, here's a spoiler. You'll love the end of the old man's journey. Here's a clue as to what the subject matter is: 💀 Overall it's a fun but short ride.

This game is artistically beautiful, but man is it glitchy. I’m playing on my iPad Pro, and on almost every screen I have to battle with the moving the landscape. A lot of the time the landscape will just bounce (but not move)- that will happen over and over no matter how I try to make the hills move up or down. Then all of a sudden I’ll be able to slide the landscape to where I want it. I’m currently stuck on a waterfall puzzle (just after the hot air balloon), and I’ve tried to move every inch of the landscape, but nothing moves to a position that will allow him to move from the ledge he’s on. I’m talking EVERY. SINGLE. INCH. There is no way for me to proceed. It’s not fun, it’s frustrating.

Hello! I love the game but I came across a bit of a bug in the game, the bug didn’t let the old man move even when I pressed my screen in possible areas the old man should’ve been able to move to and I could also move the same hill old man was on and the level it happened in was at the level when the old man gets out of the balloon.. so I closed and reopened the app and old man was moving again but it really bothered me since it took awhile to get pass some of the waterfalls. But either way I still enjoy the game!

I found this game to be calmly amusing. I’ve played the first few levels and they aren’t too hard. Quite simple really. I expect the difficulty will increase as the game progresses. What really made me give this game 5 stars is the story line and animation. I appreciate the slow pace of the game as well. This game does require a certain adult mind set to appreciate. I would not get this game for children. Not that I’ve found any content objectionable, it’s just they won’t be able to keep interested.

This game is so hard! I paid for it and I thought it seemed good and fun, but after I got past the first THREE levels I realized how frustrated it was making me. I am so sorry, this game just makes me frustrated and I would appreciate it if you added hints so I can use some help on the parts I don’t know. But other than that, this game is astonishing in every way. The use of colors, the story, the adventure, the puzzles... all incredible! Thank you for this game.

This is a lovely game that provides just enough context to get going and which then unfurls itself with an increasing but never alarming sequence of puzzles—almost riddles—to solve. And, while doing so, the backstory of the old man is slowly revealed, elevating the experience beyond the simple pleasure of the game play itself. This game has an aesthetic and a certain psychological stance that it establishes and maintains throughout. This is definitely a game that I want to tell others about and tell them to play.

If you are looking for a story based puzzle platformer that takes you on a journey, this is for you. It’s more of an experience than a game. It is less challenging than satisfying. It won’t take you long to complete but it will stick with you long after it’s over. Looking forward to more games like this. Seamless gameplay experience with no bugs that distract from the wonderful visuals.

I have no clue what to do. This game is also so boring. All it has on it is some old man walking around the place. Who would want that? It also cost so much. I wasted my money on this app. I expected more from this app. I thought it would be more than some old old man. However I hope this app gets a little more interesting. How is this supposed to be fun? Can you update this app? I want it to be a little more fun. Maybe I would like it then. I don’t know how watching or moving stuff for the old man is supposed to entertain. This was supposed to be fun. It was such a waste. I do not recommend this app to anyone. This app should be free. Thank you. Now I kinda know what to do a little more. I will try the game again.

The Ups: Graphics & Story The Downs: Gameplay & Controls The Verdict: Good for children and adults that like very little challenge. Pleasing graphics and a touching story but that’s about it. Very simple gameplay with very little challenge (first half of the game almost none at all) and the controls although very simple can become very annoying at times especially in certain areas. I saw the game all over Appstore but then waited and bought it when it was $1 if I’m not mistaken and I’m happy I did. Definitely not worth its full price for me.

I loved this app. No glitches and no in-app purchases, how refreshing! Just a reasonable fee to play. Filled with beautiful backgrounds and telling a cogent and touching human story that we get to immerse ourselves in. It was fun to travel with the old man through a broad variety of settings and a lifetime of memories. What a wonderful alternative to the violent, expensive, negative story lines of most apps. I certainly hope to see more games like this one 🤞

You figure out early on why the old man is on this journey, but you learn along the way of all the choices he made in life, that left him sad and lonely in old age. It’s a cute game, however it wasn’t all that challenging and not long enough to experience much. I would’ve liked to see more interactive objects, people, etc. I would’ve also enjoyed being able to choose multiple paths and cross different terrains... for a true journey experience.

This is not a very challenging “game” as some reviews seem to harp on. What it is though, is a beautiful story, with clever visuals, and thoughtful user interactions, that combine to create an experience. If you’re not all cold and dead inside, it’s a nice way to spend some time without buying gems or coins. I’d pay $4.99 for a sequel in a split second. Thank you very much to the developers and everyone involved in making this happen. I really appreciate it.

I recently lost my mother due to sepsis and this game was one of the very few that could relate to the feelings of losing someone. the puzzles were amazing and i loved the art style even though it was frustrating at times it was worth it. I definitely will buy any other games you make if you decide to make more. This game touched a part of my heart thats been empty for a while and made me feel like someone understands thank you!

This game tells a story in such a visually compelling way, the puzzles were just complicated enough with whimsicle touches, but this was definitely not worth the pricetag of $3.99. There weren't enough levels and just not quite enough...it didn't quite leave you wanting more, but it left you feeling unfulfilled. To make the game worth the price, it should come with either some more unique levels or a bonus exploration round where you can just walk around tapping on things. Otherwise, the game is worth maybe $1.99.

This “game” provided a very sweet and heart wrenching story that I believe will compel most players to play on. However, the game play somehow feels incomplete. Unlike the richly developed story, I could not help but feel the game aspect was lacking. I felt like the developers were onto something with the design of the game, but the obstacles just felt contrived so as to call it a “game”. At the risk of sounding redundant, It seem like the developers had all the materials to make an interesting game, but in the end - it felt like they could have done much more to make it more compelling.

This is a beautiful, heart string pulling Indie game. It is full of beautiful graphics and content which has been given much thought. The developer has created a interactive design and a man whose life appeared to start, as all of ours do yet, as real life goes we never get to choose how things work out. My best advice is that you must be a person who has patience, depth in your heart and the ability to empathize when playing this game.

Rarely have I found such beautiful graphics with a storyline woven throughout clever puzzles and challenging gameplay. The music and animations combined with gorgeous interactive environments made this game a joy to play! I completed it over three months - it was like returning to an immersive novel and slowly unfolding the story as I had time to relax and engage with this old man to see where he was going. Can’t wait for more from this developer! Well done.

I admittedly have only played a small amount of this game so far, but the Art, music, gameplay are all so perfect and beautiful. Kudos to those who made this game! Well worth the 99 cents. I would gladly have paid much much more for this level of quality. Thank you to the person/folks who created this. It’s obvious that this game had a lot of passion behind it.

Playing on my iPad with the brightness maxed just put a grin on my ugly mug the whole time I played. I truly enjoyed this, it is part game, part story, and part gorgeous colorful art all of which kept me engaged. I hope to see more chapters added, thank you for such a different relaxing experience. Fantastic job on the visuals, it just sucked me in like a canvas come to life. So original and a true work of art with warmth.

I truly enjoyed playing this game. It’s more of a story with pathway puzzle solving mixed with reminiscent clips that lead you to understand the old man’s journey. 15 chapters with lovely artwork and soft music too enjoy the journey. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing game where you are not rushed. I will be looking for more games by this developer! 💕🙏🏻🥰 Thank you

Although this game does not have super exciting gameplay, it has a simple puzzle aspect to it that lets you interact with the world in a way I never have done. The music was peaceful, the art style was beautifully done, and the touching story was told in a more powerful way than any other - On top of that, it did it without words. It’s an amazing experience to enjoy.

At first I was hesitant to try this out as the gameplay didn’t really seem to be my cup of tea. What I found upon completing this game, was not just a game at all: this was an experience. It resonates so well emotionally and digs at your core. It tells a compelling story without dialogue and just the most relaxing, mood-setting music. You may find yourself a little teary-eyed as I did by the end. A masterful work of art.

A meaningful game with beautiful graphics, lovely music, and relatable story. It’s can be a bit frustrating at times to get where you need to go but for the most part pretty relaxing. I enjoyed some of the small interactions you can have with the scenery. Overall not a challenging game, but what you are left with when you finish the game is the point.

Definitely 100% worth the price. I am currently about to cry! This game was beautifully made. The music really brings out the emotions of the game and the design is purely flawless. I will definitely be replaying this game and showing it to my friends and family. I definitely recommend purchasing and playing this game!! Some people say it’s boring, but I love it. It just depends on your preference.

I really loved the story line. From the beginning until the end I enjoyed every single moments. Excellent job to the developers!! Looking forward to more games from you guys! If you don’t mind, may I have your permission to write a story about this game? I will give credit to you developers who worked so hard to invent such a wonderful game. Thank you so much!! ❤️👍🏼

Love this game. The old man loves his family that he would like to take this very long journey up and down just to see his sick wife the last time eventhough they had been apart for many years. He lived by himself and now he is with his daughter and grand daughter live happily ever after. More of this kind of games, please.

It’s not a puzzle game but a light puzzler of beautiful scenes. Different and different is good. If you are looking for the plays-per-dollar kind of economic value game, move on. This “game” is for the crowd that drops coins into a busker’s hat, stops to see the unheard-of museum without first consulting Trip Advisor, or makes their way to “sunset pier,” for sunset.... because they couldn’t imagine not doing so.

This is a great game for my age group, Old. The graphics are beautiful; encouraging a person to walk, ride slowly through the wonderful landscapes. There are some challenges, but not the kind that require pushing lots of buttons at great speed. It is a thoughtful journey. I’m pretty sure that for those who enjoy this game the only criticism, is “We want more.” Thanks for this gift.

Very unlike games like candy crush or other obnoxious noisy games. The animation is like watercolor and very gorgeous. The soundtrack is also very calming and the gameplay is like logic. There were also times during the gameplay where I felt like crying because it was so beautifully told. A very mature and beautiful game. Looking for more from the developer.

In this fast paced world of hyper video games filled with violence and/or silly themes, this game was a pleasure to play. The pace was an unexpected surprise and welcomed. I enjoyed the hand drawn art which just made the game all the more pleasurable, know that so much care and heart went into the creation of it. I recommend it if you’re looking for a break from the norm.

I was disappointed – then again, I’ve been spoiled by Monument Valley. The illustrations in this game are nice but the rest of it doesn’t deliver. The game play is not well designed. While the basic action of moving the landscape in order to move through it is nice, but the rest of the actions you can take in the “world” of this game are somewhat random. That makes the effort to reward ratio too high, esp since the motivation and aims are unclear. Worst of all, the music is dopey

I love this “game”. I wanted something fairly easy to play when I was just trying to take a break from everyday worry. Not too easy and mindless like candy crush though. I wanted something that uses your brain a bit, but not really difficult. This was perfect! I LOVE how beautiful it is and the awesome story that goes with it. One of my all time fav games. LOVE THE ENDING. Thank you!

I’m a pretty big gamer but this game is of an entirely different breed. It tells a story while you move the landscape enabling him to make his journey. I absolutely loved it but certainly not for everyone. The beautifully simplistic art and soundtrack along with the small interactions really make you feel as though you’re apart of the journey

Quiet, peaceful and beautiful. A lovely story told slowly through simple game mechanics that don’t punish trial and error. Beautiful artwork, great music & sound. I played this through to the end in short 10-20 minute sittings. The game makes it easy to pick up wherever you stopped. I really enjoyed the experience and recommend it heartily.

On par with the game Brothers, it tells an old man’s story with no dialogue or tutorial. I almost quit playing because the first couple minutes didn’t hook me in, but I was so glad I gave it another chance. This is a game that would definitely appeal to an older (30+) fanbase. Younger gamers might not like the slow pace that emphasizes plot and scenery.

This game needs a little more to it. For starters this game is really short. There are only 15 levels and there is no pause button. The gameplay is super easy and even though it gets a little more difficult it still isn’t much of a challenge. The music and animation is nice but the story is lacking. I do like how the environment is effected by what is going on in the story. The landscape is pretty too. Honestly I think this game needs more to it.