10 Emotional Video Games That Won't Let You Go

5. Journey

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Journey is a short and unique experience. It is a title that offers no dialogue and no linear story whatsoever. Instead, it offers a mission-less trek through gorgeous locations.

Journey takes you through locals such as the desert, under the ocean, and towering snowcapped peaks. The stylized visuals in this game are truly breath taking, especially when it was rereleased on the current generation of consoles.

This is a game that is meant to symbolize the journey of life. The “story” is up to interpretation, and each player will leave thinking about what this adventure meant. It mirrors the human experience as we all wonder life is all about, and each person has a different interpretation on the meaning of life.

Throughout the game, you will meet other characters that you can communicate to with gestures. It is only after you complete the game that you find out this was a real player experiencing the same things you did, adding a level of depth that makes Journey far more than just a game.

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