Journey, developer ThatGameCompany’s seminal desert meanderer, is, after seven years of PlayStation exclusivity, out next week on PC, arriving on 6th June.
For those unfamiliar (boy, do you have a treat in store), Journey charts the unwavering march of a nameless, red-scarfed protagonist on pilgrimage across the desert toward a distant mountain, forever visible on the horizon. What follows is something akin to a puzzle platformer, but that’s underselling it considerably.
Unfortunately, as scant as that description is, it’s hard to reveal too much more without robbing the experience of some of its power; suffice to say, it’s a masterful example of atmospherics and mechanics operating in full service of story – and the combined force of Journey’s assured design and stunning audio-visual presentation is never less than breathtaking.
Journey’s PC release will support 4K resolutions, and the game’s memorably discreet online functionality remains intact. It’ll cost £11.49/$14.99 USD, but your buying options are limited. Publisher Annapurna Interactive has made the decision to restrict sales to the Epic Game Store.
