Platforms
- PCMay 17, 20178.0playscore7.77 Critics8.81.41K Players
- PlayStation 4May 29, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.4917 Players
- Xbox OneMar 04, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 Critics6.4380 Players
- Nintendo SwitchFeb 20, 20187.3playscore6.68 Critics7.430 Players
- AndroidMay 17, 20178.5playscore9.03 Critics8.83.34K Players
- iOSMay 18, 20178.4playscore8.611 Critics8.51.72K Players
27 critic reviews · 6 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Old Man's Journey is a beautiful point-and-click adventure game where we play as an old man who left his family long ago to satisfy his thirst for adventure.
Alex Sem · Dec 19, 2024 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - Old Man’s Journey is a decent brain teaser that manages to relay such a beautiful and meaningful story without ever uttering a single word. The game intertwines its gorgeous landscapes with its intelligent puzzle framework to great effect, ultimately pushing forward an experience like no other. That said, the game’s lack of basic guidance and its short running time is bound to disappoint those that seek something more grounded and lengthy.
Anthony Cole · Mar 03, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - This is a beautiful journey in every possible way, with gorgeous graphics and delicate music score, tinged with profound sadness from start to finish.
Brandon Rhuhm Wolfe · Jun 28, 2018 Reviewed on iOS, AndRead full review - Old Man’s Journey is a beautiful game with incredible visuals and an adorable soundtrack, but it suffers from the fact it’s extremely short and devoid of any difficulty, even if its innovative gameplay paved the way for some potentially challenging segments. I wouldn’t call it a missed opportunity, but the game definitely left me wanting more, as it felt more like a small appetizer than a complete course.
Leo Faria · Feb 27, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - All in all, I can't help but wanting more out of Old Man's Journey, which clashes with the game's point. It is a narrative-driven experience that ends when it needs to and doesn't leave any questions unanswered. That being said, the interaction isn't overly grand. Some puzzles are found along the way, but finding the gentleman's true purpose is what the journey is truly about. If it clicks with you, you will likely walk with the same appreciation I did. The message is truly wonderful, and that left me a little satisfied at the very least.
Daan Koopman · Feb 21, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - If you’re looking for something substantial in the gameplay department, Old Man’s Journey probably isn’t for you. Its main mechanic is neat, but it doesn’t build upon it and due to the lack of any surrounding substance, you’ll be left feeling short changed. But for those that connect with it, Old Man’s Journey will offer up a memorable experience that comes equipped with a meaningful message and a stunning graphical palette.
Liam Croft · Feb 17, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Within these images, we see the steps of life being laid out. A man meeting a girl. Surprising her with a boat trip. Nothing in these images is interactive, but they each encapsulate a sense of wonder and nostalgia. They reward exploration and intrigue in the scenes. Small mannerisms and gestures from the central character, before and after these images are shown, add a wealth of personality to his two-dimensional form and go a long way to creating a rounded persona, and experience, that is entirely endearing.
Dan Lipscombe · Feb 15, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Old Man’s Journey takes around two hours to complete and makes the most of that time, showering players in an array of lovely images and sounds while also giving them some fun manipulation puzzles to solve. I left this beautifully animated countryside having felt that the journey was indeed one worth taking.
Javy Gwaltney · May 31, 2017 Reviewed on iOS - Simplicity is the biggest strength of Old Man’s Journey. It doesn’t require you to be a genius or a master gamer, but to have a penchant for something more oft-kilter. That it manages to be a satisfying experience all without saying a single word is remarkable and definitely worth a look.
Peter Glagowski · May 20, 2017 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The audio is superb, and the controls work well for the touch screen. I also like the fact that there’s a powerful narrative that is told through the game but it’s done entirely without the use of dialogue or words, and is only shown to players through imagery that we can all relate to in some way. Personally, to me, these are the best experiences you could ask for.
Christine Chan · May 19, 2017 Reviewed on iOSRead full review
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Community Reviews
- Reviewed on Switch
- Rated on XB1
- Rated on PC
- Rated on Switch
- Rated on XB1
- Rated on iOS
About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Old Man's Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, reconciliation, and hope. Entrenched in a beautifully sunkissed and handcrafted world, embark on a heartfelt journey interwoven with lighthearted and pressure-free puzzle solving. A visual narrative about life's precious moments, broken dreams, and changed plans, uncover stories of the old man's life told through beautiful vignettes of his memories. Interacting with the serene and whimsical environment, solve playful puzzles by shaping the landscape, growing the hills to create the old man's path forward.
Developer: Broken Rules