Old Man's Journey Nintendo Switch Review

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Description

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope.
Entrenched in a beautifully sunkissed and handcrafted world, embark on a heartfelt journey interwoven with lighthearted and pressure-free puzzle solving. A visual narrative about life’s precious moments, broken dreams, and changed plans, uncover stories of the old man’s life told through beautiful vignettes of his memories.
Interacting with the serene and whimsical environment, solve playful puzzles by shaping the landscape, and growing the hills to create the old man’s path forward.
Find yourself transported to a vibrant and meditatively delightful world as you immerse yourself in inquisitive puzzles, and explore the complexities of heartache, regret, and hope through the old man’s eyes.

Many thanks to Broken Rules for providing us with a copy of Old Man's Journey on the Nintendo Switch for review purposes.

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[SwitchWatch]

Good evening guys, here is our review of Old Man's Journey. Is this one you have played on mobile devices? If so what are your thoughts? Are you thinking of picking this up? Lastly are there too many mobile ports on Switch? Whats your take? Have a great week and all the best. As always thank you for watching and supporting us. Juan.

[haydenbennett]

If the port feels like it BELONGS on the console then I'm fine with it. Obviously there are some extra steps to porting over a mobile game, but if a company wants to bring over their mobile game to the Switch system, they need to make it FEEL like a Switch game instead of a mobile game just on the Switch.

[James-xxkb]

This is my go to channel for Switch E-Shop games. Always find you guys to be authentic and genuine with your reviews, which is why I always watch the videos to determine my next purchase on Switch. Good job Juan and the rest of the team!

Also, to answer your question about mobile games. Personally, most mobile games are too overpriced on the Switch. The experience of bringing the game with you can obviously already be done on a mobile phone, so the only selling point might be the alternative Switch play choice, which is using it on the big screen. However, this game interested me at approx. $20 USD before I did some research and found out this game is on iPhone for $5 USD 😂. I might check it out on mobile first before spending the extra cash on the Switch version.

[ttttt]

I like you guys. Feels like any switch game I want has a review on this channel

[LadySugarcube]

Great review as always. The game appeared to me a lot during his pretty design and the atmosphere. I also love puzzle adventures. But I somehow get the feeling that the Switch has A LOT of ports from mobile games. Just because it is a portable console means not that it should be on it by any means and at a higher price, too. It leaves somehow a sour taste to it.

By the way, the link to the written review in the description does not work for me. Always said the content cannot be found. If I am going around onto your website and click on the listed article, it works though.

[wanderingdude]

In my opinion, you can never have too many games so long as they are of a decent quality. The mobile ports offer a great library of affordable games, although the price increase like with Old Man's Journey can be a bit jarring. Overall though, having more options is never a bad thing even if some bad games squeeze through along with the gems. After all, it's not like having these mobile ports are costing us any of the bigger games that people want to see.

[Tiva]

March 3, 2020 this game is in the Nintendo shop for 1.99 USD

[Frank_]

I feel like these touch screen point and clicks would be better purchased on a 10 inch tablet. Half the time you just end up using the touch screen and the switch/switch lite screen makes things look tiny, especially text.

[FalloutForever]

Thanks for making this review. guess I'll watch a playthrough of it somewhere.

[ljpolintan]

I think mobile ports are ok but only to some extent. I'd like to see mobile mmorpgs go to the Switch but with better graphics and not just a direct port. When it comes to price, it's kinda sad that some mobile ports are double in their prices.

[chriswyatt]

On sale for 89p on switch store. I like the art style so may try it

[cheepasskid]

I wish Nintendo would move into different areas of video games and be a little more edgy because I think they’d kick ass if they made continuously through smaller budgets and small assembled teams to make a presence in their own Eshop market. Other than their main games that get obvious spotlight...eshop has remained dedicated as a third party war zone. But I think Nintendo could get in on that action and create some frickin great content that would be able to breed possible new IP’s through very small risk (in relation to Zelda for instance) but very high reward. Anywho...there’s probably a reason why I’m who I am and currently jobless and not directing Nintendo’s future. HAHA but still, I think I’m saying something I bet they don’t really consider too much. There’s this expectation that the big N has got to turn out full on masterpieces for their customers and I’ll never ever say no to a Zelda, but I just think there’s some room for dessert...and games like Metroid can be reserved for your main entreé.

Puh lease Nintendo.❤️love you all! That is all

[kirsteenlockwood]

This looks like a good game but should really be a budget title...would buy for £4 or £5😀👍

[JohnnyProctor]

Mobile ports are fine as long as they're kept cheap...many mobile games play better with the Switch control options.

[zohairshakir]

got this on sale for $1.99 which for a mobile port is great.

[pearspeedruns]

Did you see there’s a physical release of this for $35?

[FirlowXD]

There are too many. There are some good ones, like Pan Pan, but other than that I don't think they really need to be on there? I understand why mobile developers would want to but..

[randybradley]

Glad this subtle gem is coming to the PS4.

[JonathanOber]

I played the game and beat it like you said in one sitting. My review was about the same score as well, so spot on there with that. I really did like the art style and just wished there was a bit more to do. The game has zero replay value and was basically a once and done game.

[lukegino]

Juanita always reviews from the heart; like Celeste, his namesake.

Mobile ports are no issue to me. However not interested in them as the price is not worth my Hard Earned Cash, henceforth known as "HEC".

However that being said; I am sure this game is very very good for kids. Helps them think about things. A lot gamers are excellent problem solvers because we spent more of our natural lives on games and solving mazes to finding a switch to open a door. This game is excellent for 4/5 and up perhaps? Not sure, in any case the 2 to 3 hours may be 10 hours of gameplay for a kid and a parent know that their kid is thinking how a train or bridge should be adjusted to keep things moving.

Good review as usual, Juanita.

Remember he is Juanita. Address him as such. Watch the Celeste review they did to know why.