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The Journey Down: Over the Edge

by Theodor Waern

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File size: 125 MB
Downloaded: 37,625 times
Graphics: 320x240, 32-bit color
Operating System(s):

Windows

Game Genre:
Fantasy
Game Type:
Comedy
Story Type:
Original
Release Date:
18 Aug 2010
AGS Panel Rating:
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Player Rating:
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Medium Length Game
Short Game Can be completed within 30 minutes
Medium Length Game Takes at least 30 mins to finish
Full Length Game As long as a Sierra / LucasArts classic
Non-Adventure Game Using Adventure Game Studio for something else?!
Joke Game You know when it fits this category ;)
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Bad LanguageNone
SexNone
ViolenceStrong
Language(s):

English

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54 people have rated this game so far:
Visual:
93%
Immersion:
88%
Puzzles & Pacing:
86%
Overall Enjoyment:
87%

About this game

Chapter one of the Journey Down follows our brave hero Bwana and his sidekick Kito as they, while struggling to make ends meet, suddenly get thrown into a twisting plot of Corruption and Adventure!
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AGS Awards Wins

Won, Best Game Created with AGS for 2010 2010

Won, Best Original Story 2010

Won, Best Player Character 2010

Won, Best Non Player Character 2010

Won, Best Gameplay 2010

Won, Best Puzzles 2010

Won, Best Background Art 2010

Won, Best Character Art 2010

Won, Best Animation 2010

Won, Best Music 2010

Won, Best Sound Effects 2010

AGS Awards Nominations

Nominated, Best Dialogue Writing 2010

AGS Panel Review

"The Journey Down is a beautifully crafted adventure with a unique character style and a level of polish rarely seen in freeware games, though the sometimes rough animations and overscaling issues (as well as an odd lack of sounds) stand out simply because everything else looks so great. If you can get past a few flaws in the surface and a relatively short play time, The Journey Down will no doubt be a gem to add to your game collection."

19 people commented on this game (newest first):

Good game with very likeable characters and a lot of humor
2022-02-28 23:36:46 by Racoon
With Chapter 3 of the commercial release launched this week, I'm going to write about this game as the "Golden Oldie" in this month's MAGSAN edition. Still remember this original game with immense fondness.
2017-09-27 11:16:47 by CaptainD
I look forward to Chapter 2!
2015-02-10 10:25:15 by lanchong
Enjoyed it! Waiting for the next installment. :) Wish there could have been voice acting though.
2012-11-11 10:28:47 by Hillary (hillaryj)
I've played so many games in my lifetime and I would without a doubt put this in my top 10. Everything was perfect! Puzzles were the right balance of not too hard or easy, graphics were AMAZING and the dialog was funny and engaging. I can not wait for part two!
2012-05-21 02:57:43 by CosmoQueen
Amazing, the original idea of the world and his people are great. Beautiful cutscene, backgrounds and dialogs.
I love the reggae soundtrack, one of the best game ever made with this engine.
2012-03-18 12:56:35 by PuNKKoMmANDO77
super charming!
2011-07-28 19:07:56 by tordah
ummm.... just wow. I can't believe I didn't play this game sooner.

Easily one of the best AGS games I've ever played. Reminded me a lot of Grim Fandango, which is a good thing :D
Holy jeez man, good job!
2011-03-10 21:21:44 by Phemar (Zor)
WOW.Loved it.

Sequel please.
2010-11-11 13:59:33 by Brakes
Created an account just to say that this is the most polished AGS game I've ever played. The art, cutscenes, and writing were great. The puzzles were logical and actually made me feel like I was figuring them out for myself. Good show!
2010-11-06 01:21:34 by futurescientist
Ooh, what a great game.... man, this is equal to the old Sierra classics. You were really great in creating a good atmosphere. Can't wait for the next installment!
2010-10-30 18:56:37 by tinkerer
Four cups indeed - this game is excellent. Style is the highlight, from the characters and writing through to the art and the music. The graphics are far beyond the standard for AGS games, and everything visually fits together. The puzzles have a cheeky, anarchistic quality that compliments the characters, and reminds me of the Lucasarts classics.

Shorter: Play this game!
2010-10-10 19:50:52 by Jester
I don’t think we've seen an adventure game with visually this well developed original fantasy game world since Grim Fandango. And the excellent soundtrack perfectly compliments it.

My only gripe would be the extreme simplicity of the interface – I was really missing some unique responses for the right mouse click, even if the game is otherwise a pleasure to play and explore.

Storywise the game gets a very good, intriguing start too. Too bad we'll need to wait so long for its climax, but I bet it'll be worth it.
2010-10-09 23:06:07 by Ascovel
I love this game. The soundtrack is so groovy and creative. Backgrounds are lovely. Each and every character within the game is unique in their own way - this game is reminded me a lot of the Broken Sword series graphically and atmospherically. I really reaaaaaaally can't wait for part 2!

Everything about this game makes sense, the puzzles, the endearing characters, the dialogue. The soundtrack helped in enhancing the tone for the game. I was captivated and played this game to the end, not for a moment did I feel bored or frustrated!

Theo, thank you for integrating Simon D'Souza's work into your game - I've looked him up, he's composed some great music *addicted*

Game Rating: 9/10
2010-10-02 00:57:29 by licorice
1. It was nice to see a game that included black/Caribbean protaganists, as this is quite unusual.

2. The locations in the game, and setting of the scene were lovely. I liked the idea of the way the city was structured, and also "the edge" and its ominous feel.
2010-09-14 01:04:07 by Sarah (placebo_effect)
I loved the game. The story is intriguing. The art is very good and I especially liked the faces of the main characters. The dialog is excellent - very witty. Good sound effects and tuneful (and appropriate) music. Let's hope we see a lot more of Bwana and Kito.
2010-08-28 01:14:02 by AndyfromVA
Totally awesome
I am speechless
2010-08-27 12:57:28 by david
Amazing! Stunning graphics. Can't wait for part 2.
2010-08-25 17:29:24 by paolo
one bite and you want more
2010-08-21 17:30:21 by mdyoung40
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