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5. When You Complete Journey With The Same Companion You Started With

Journey is an amazing enough experience when undergone alone, but it's just that bit more magical when you're joined by an anonymous companion. This is because thatgamecompany's renowned experimental indie title has a unique multiplayer mode, in which various players from around the world are able to simply drop in an out of your game, aiding your progress or soaking in the atmosphere alongside you; there names are hidden from you until you complete the game, and the two of you can only communicate through in-game monosyllabic chirps. The game cultivates a sense of connection between the two players, encouraging cooperation and exploration but never forcing it. The lack of distractions and objectives streamlines the relationship that's formed between you and your fellow traveller, making the experience entirely about the journey. After completing the game and being shown the PSN IDs of those you've played with, it's both surprising and rejuvenating to find that you've just spent 3 hours in the company of a total stranger and enjoyed every second of it.