Old Man's Journey, short 2017 adventure
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:26 pm
I've just played this on Apple Arcade. You play as an elderly fellow who receives a letter. Once he reads it, he packs his stuff and sets out on a journey across the countryside. As the player, you're not told the contents of the letter, but you have to help the old man get to wherever he's headed.
At first, the game doesn't really tell you how to get anywhere.
After a bit of bumbling about, you'll figure out how the game works, which is a nice ah-ha moment. It can be challenging at times to figure out your next move, but it's not too hard. Except when you run into a flock of sheep. Sheep block you, and getting them to move aside is an annoying chore. Fortunately, there aren't too many of them.
As you progress, you'll see a lot of beautiful countryside, and certain sights will trigger memories of your youth. These memories tell the story of how you lived your life.
There's no dialogue or speech (except for the "Whoooo!" you say when you take a harmless fall). The game has lovely art and music, but is a pretty short and simple experience that may tug at your heartstrings. It's not a must-play, not something you have to seek out. But if it sounds interesting, give it a go, you'll probably like it.
At first, the game doesn't really tell you how to get anywhere.
After a bit of bumbling about, you'll figure out how the game works, which is a nice ah-ha moment. It can be challenging at times to figure out your next move, but it's not too hard. Except when you run into a flock of sheep. Sheep block you, and getting them to move aside is an annoying chore. Fortunately, there aren't too many of them.
As you progress, you'll see a lot of beautiful countryside, and certain sights will trigger memories of your youth. These memories tell the story of how you lived your life.
There's no dialogue or speech (except for the "Whoooo!" you say when you take a harmless fall). The game has lovely art and music, but is a pretty short and simple experience that may tug at your heartstrings. It's not a must-play, not something you have to seek out. But if it sounds interesting, give it a go, you'll probably like it.