Great Journey

Adventure Games Are for Kids

Well, at least this one is. Great Journey follows the adventure of two children seeking to help their friend Mr. Penguin prevent a polluter from dumping garbage in Antarctica. It's a simple point-and-click adventure in a classic mold with puzzles that tweens should have no problem solving, a bright kid-friendly palette, and engaging animations. Though the developer is Polish, the dialog has clearly been massaged by native English speakers, and the voice-over talent is clear and engaging.

Hard-core adventure gamers may find the puzzles lacking in challenge, but Great Journey is excellent for what it is--an adventure game your tween may enjoy, and even younger children may have fun playing along with you.

The Developer Says

Colorful and captivating scenery. Discover beautifully rendered backgrounds and vividly animated real-time 3D characters.

Take your pick; choose to play as Annie or Tony as they start out on this Great Journey.

Ecological storyline with NO violence. Great Journey promotes empathy and understanding of today’s environmental issues.

Mouse based interface where one click is enough to do pretty much everything you need. It's slick, simple and kids love it!

5 chapters full of adventure and more than 30 locations from all over the world. Start from the old port town, then sail to sandy Africa and later visit lush, tropical jungle at Crocodile Island. Next, find your way to the mysterious Easter Island and eventually prepare for a dramatic finale on icy Antarctica!

7 mini-games will provide lots of action for everyone. Play soccer with an African shaman, save the port from a garbage flood, feed the monkey, photograph whales and do lots of other crazy stuff. Challenge your family or friends for the best score or play together in multiplayer modes.

Reviews

"I have seen the future of children’s adventure games, and that future is Great Journey."
   - Adventure Gamers

"A solid adventure for your young ones."]
   - PC Game Zone