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Original Journey

Original Journey

Released: 8/16/2017

Original Journey is a hand-drawn 2D action game with procedurally generated levels, mech armor, and a variety of sci-fi weaponry. On the edge of the universe there is a world that shouldn'™t exist. A world full of dangerous monstrosities, floating islands, and terrible secrets. Join the Ato, a race of space faring vegetation, as they attempt to uncover the secrets of Planet Shadow and harness its energy to save their dying home world. You're a rookie soldier in the Ato army under the command of legendary war hero Captain Colin. Your mission is desperate and dangerous, but the fate of your people depends on your success. Battle your way across the ever-changing surface of Planet Shadow, improve your skills, upgrade your gear, and discover the truth behind the Ato invasion. How far will one soldier go to save his people?

Original Journey is a hand-drawn 2D action game with procedurally generated levels, mech armor, and a variety of sci-fi weaponry. On the edge of the universe there is a world that shouldn'™t exist. A world full of dangerous monstrosities, floating islands, and terrible secrets. Join the Ato, a race of space faring vegetation, as they attempt to uncover the secrets of Planet Shadow and harness its energy to save their dying home world. You're a rookie soldier in the Ato army under the command of legendary war hero Captain Colin. Your mission is desperate and dangerous, but the fate of your people depends on your success. Battle your way across the ever-changing surface of Planet Shadow, improve your skills, upgrade your gear, and discover the truth behind the Ato invasion. How far will one soldier go to save his people?

Original Journey is a hand-drawn 2D action game with procedurally generated levels, mech armor, and a variety of sci-fi weaponry. On the edge of the universe there is a world that shouldn'™t exist. A world full of dangerous monstrosities, floating islands, and terrible secrets. Join the Ato, a race of space faring vegetation, as they attempt to uncover the secrets of Planet Shadow and harness its energy to save their dying home world. You're a rookie soldier in the Ato army under the command of legendary war hero Captain Colin. Your mission is desperate and dangerous, but the fate of your people depends on your success. Battle your way across the ever-changing surface of Planet Shadow, improve your skills, upgrade your gear, and discover the truth behind the Ato invasion. How far will one soldier go to save his people?

Critics
61
Steam
71

Score Breakdown

61.4

Critic Average

7 reviews

71

Steam User Score

205 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-9.8
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-9.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

4 early (57%)3 launch window (43%)0 late (0%)