TGP writes: "In todays gaming industry you can broaden the spectre of what a game is and should be. With the blossom of indie developers around the world, and people realizing that you do not need a huge company behind you to get your dream game released, some might argue that we are currently drowning in game releases, and we are to be fair, but there is also a lot of good games that get washed away in this flood without getting to reach its specific audience. Journal, in my mind, is one of these games, charming and atmospheric but needs a certain audience to really shine."
Journal is an indie narrative adventure experience from Richard Perrin, the creator of Kairo and The White Chamber. In it, you experience the story of a troubled young girl as told through the hand-painted pages of her diary. Journal is an interesting experience — one that is hard to describe without spoiling all of the facets that make it what it is.
DHGF: If you like games for the art style, Journal is worth a look. Sadly, Journal doesn’t have to strength of story to create a compelling adventure game. A plot that jumps around too much, unlikable characters, and poor creative decisions keep the player from creating a connection to to the main character’s plight. As such, I can’t really recommend this game to anyone but the most ardent fan of indie games.
Twinfinite writes, "A haunting story about life's struggles, Journal might as well be my own diary, or yours."
