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The Endless Journey

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

In this puzzle game featuring a 19th-century world where steam interlaced with magic, a magician named Valjean set foot on a journey of atonement with the mechanical puppet "Cosette" he made. On their way, they meet 4 animals in a fairy tale town who are going to be musicians in Bremen...

What works

  • Beautiful and unique art style
  • Engaging and imaginative story
  • Excellent music and voice acting
  • Multiple endings and collectibles
  • Immersive fairy tale atmosphere

Things to keep in mind

  • Poor puzzle design with unclear logic
  • Slow character movement and tedious backtracking
  • Lack of interaction feedback and guidance
  • Some bugs and translation issues
  • Short game length for price

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The Endless Journey: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Value, Intimacy.

Last update: 26/08/2026