I don’t think it’s much of a surprise to anyone who’s played Journey to hear that it holds up incredibly well. The wonderful art design, the gorgeous soundtrack, and the joyous, minimalist gameplay are just as impactful to me now as they were when I first played it over a decade ago. In my eyes, this game sets the standard for what an “art game” should strive to be.

That being said, I do have two nitpicks. First, having the camera be controlled by motion controls is a terrible idea, one born in an era where everyone thought motion controls were going to be the future of video games. Second, I feel like the online aspect kind of diminishes the experience a bit. The story, scant as it is, feels very personal, and having some other schmuck in the frame having the exact same personal experience as you at the same time just lessens the impact to me a bit.

But overall, a must-play in my opinion.