Northern Journey

Fun bug killing game, runs great too.

Falls off around 75% through the game and the boss fights aren't that good, but other than that I highly recommend. The aiming mechanic is cool and really helps set the game apart from other shooters. The atmosphere and tone of the game is really unique and is elevated fantastically by the music. Level design features a lot of verticality and sets a nice sense of scale. Using the pulley to rappel across levels and taking in the vistas, realising how far you've traversed and how much you've experienced, it's jaw dropping at points especially considering the low-fi graphics. It's simply incredible for a solo-dev project. I cannot begin to imagine the time and effort that was sunk into the development of this game, and I'm very happy to say it paid off.

Something I haven't seen others say in reviews is the music! It's so good, the soundtrack is eerie and calming, whimsical and beautiful. The best part is that the soundtrack is provided as an album in the game files! It feels like a lovely free easter egg to fans. The game itself is one of the most memorable I have played in a long time. I love a unique experience and this is delightfully strange.

Probably one of the coolest indie games I've ever played. My appreciation for the game was heightened by learning how the developer made this game (look into it!). Combat is difficult but that's probably because it's unique (throwing weapons). Really atmospheric. Incredible soundtrack. IT NEEDS A VR UPGRADE. Holy cow this would be unbelievably amazing in VR.

Přímej zásah do mýho srdce. Tak silnou všeobjímající atmosféru jsem dlouho nezažila. Patří do top 5 her mýho života!

A masterclass of environmental design. The most beautiful nature I've seen in a game. Really cool & weird vibes

Sometimes I don't have a lot of words to say about an experience but I still feel I should express appreciation all the same. Northern Journey is a pleasant little adventure .. and an unpleasant little adventure when dealing with half the insect and arachnid life of Australia relocated to a single wee hiking trail. Early areas are especially beautiful and have a majestic sense of scale. There is a drop in this as the game goes on which is.. difficult to avoid given the nature of escalation; but it is all still very impressive. Sometimes fewer things to say means fewer facets on the garnet that still need polishing. Not necessarily the most prized gem, nor cut to perfection, but beautiful in its own right. I had fun.